Breakthrough K9 Training

How do I start? Well we dropped our sweet Golden Girl for a three week training and picked her up this past Monday. Its like having another dog! I had no idea how bad she needed us to be her pack leader. If it was not for Lenny and his amazing team we could have never done it. Now we have to continue the training at home but at least we know what to do now. Our sweet girl is happier and more confident because she does not have to worry about being a leadershe is confident in us. Its worth your pets happiness and yours. Againunderstand you have to continue the work at home or bad habits WILL come back.
Jun 23rd, 2023

Stephanie and Lenny, along with their team, did a great job rehabilitating our 2 boxers with their reactivity. Previously, our male would lunge and bark, growling at anyone that passed us on walks. Since coming home, he has gone to parks, stores, and stays in a lying down position even while I am talking with a group of strangers. Our female has always been more reactive, and she still needs some work but that was to be expected. They gave us all of the tools we need to correct her and we see improvements every day. They have been available to answer any questions we have, even for small issues. They truly care about the success of the dogs they train, so glad we chose Breakthrough K9!
May 15th, 2023

They did an incredible job with our pup. He is an incredibly energetic labradoodle and they turned him into a perfect citizen. He knows his place, sits, heels, comes when called, and waits to eat and go through doors until he has permission. So grateful for these folks!
May 3rd, 2023

K9 Breakthrough training is excellent in every way. Stephanie and Lenny are very good trainers. They helped me immensely with my dog who had reactivity issues with strangers. After taking him to K9, he is now a trained and trainable, workable dog. I am incredibly grateful. The best part is that the K9 training comes home with you. I follow through with the tools and commands that Lenny and Stephanie trained my dog and I use them now thanks to their very thorough explanation and guidance. I cant say enough about how compassionate they are with the dogs and what a big difference it has made in my dogs life and mine.
Apr 29th, 2023

For those who have been there this will be no surprise but for anyone hasn't I will just let you know that raising and training a Great Dane puppy is an entirely different experience than with smaller breeds. When a dog has the typical "puppy brain" in a powerful150 lb. body, trouble can happen even if the dog has a wonderful temperament. A friend recommended BTK9 as they had great results with their GSD, so we booked a three week board-and-train for Harley at their facility, in the midst of his teenager "velociraptor" phase. That initial experience was excellent---Harley was clearly well treated and loved while in their care, and he learned a GREAT deal during that period: he returned to us knowing all of the basic commands and demonstrating much more self control. WE (my family and I) learned even more---BTK9 places a high emphasis on training the people. They are a balanced training facility, so we learned appropriate and safe use of tools like an e-collar to protect our boy. Recently, we were to be out of state for a family reunion, so we took advantage of the boarding option, which is a lifetime perk of BTK9 training clients. The daily fee for boarding and care also includes a refresh on skills! This time Harley was with BTK9 for eight days--- Once again it was obvious that he was well treated and loved while in their care, but he also got a much needed refresher on his off leash return command----paramount to his safety and our ability to take him out and socialize him safely----but he was also taught how to fetch!! That may sound silly but it has made a huge difference. Our attempts at playing before this were frustrating because they immediately turned into an eternal game of keep away and chase (Dane personality). Now he happily retrieves and brings the ball back, and responds appropriately to the "out" command. This provides a great avenue for giving him some extra exercise daily, and some fun, beyond his walk, and as we know: a tired dog, is a good dog. I HIGHLY recommend BTK9 as a comprehensive training facility for anyone, but especially those who have larger breeds. It is an investment in your dog, your family, and your home, and the benefits last a lifetime. You won't be sorry!
Apr 14th, 2023