“I couldn’t be happier with the services that Carissa provided to our pup Bentley. You could tell right away she had a passion for dogs and enjoys what she does. Carissa treated Bentley very well without any harsh tones or strict corrections, he took to her right away.. Carrissa is very knowledgeable and not only taught our pup, but gave us great instruction that we will be able to have and remember forever. She noticed the difference between my relationship with our dog and my husbands, she worked with both of us so that we could all be successful. I could reach out to her with any of my 100 + questions without hesitation, and her feedback was positive and prompt. People often comment on well behaved Bentley is and I would recommend this to everybody and anybody. We are so appreciative and the only regret we have is that we don’t have more time with Carissa.”
~Thank You Angela & Charles

“It has been 2 weeks since we picked up our one year old puppy Watson from his 2 week board and train with Carissa. I could tell right away she was very passionate about her job and had a great love of dogs. Carissa was a wonderful, knowledgeable trainer. She kept us up dated with messages, photos and videos throughout the 2 weeks. I couldn't believe the change in my dog when he came home from training. He learned all commands promised and we now have a well behaved dog.”

“Carissa provided a wonderful and fun learning experience for Cookie. It is much more enjoyable walking with her and Cookie happily responds to all the commands she was taught. It is very difficult to be without your dog for the two week training program but the results speak for themselves! We are so thankful for Carissa's talent, love and kindness to our Cookie.”

“This training provided a lifeline for me and my 3 legged golden doodle, Snicker. We began with Carissa at lesson one of the basic obedience package. She was patient and considerate with this 75 year puppy owner. After about 10 days of trying to practice with him unsuccessfully, we changed over to board and train. 2 weeks with Carissa and he is a new, obedient sweetheart. He heels, places and works his darnedest not to jump! It is quite incredible. She maintained great communication with me while he was with her. There was no wondering how he was doing. I am thrilled with the results 5 days after the turnover. I think Carissa is truly a dog whisperer!”

“We just put our first of two dogs through the basic program with Carissa as a trainer. They worked with our tough schedule for the lessons, which made it a lot easier on us. Second dog starts in a month or so. We have adopted two German Shepherds, ages 1 & 3, and they came to us with very little training. With Carissa’s help, our 3 yr old now has his freedom. We were able to walk him down the canal bank this weekend with no leash, as he now listens very well, returns to us when called, knows “come, place, sit, down and heel”, all within 4 weeks. You have to put the time in with the dog, but the program works!! Totally worth it!!”

“Today I picked my 5 month old Bernedoodle, Izzy, from the 2 week board and train with Carissa! I received videos and updates everyday! Carissa always communicated every detail and was very professional. So far the transformation is amazing! She learned everything that I was promised. Izzy came home healthy, happy and well trained! I feel confident from what Carissa has taught me that I can continue to reinforce what Izzy learned during the training.”

“Our 7mo old German Shepard Delta completed a two week board and train with trainer Carissa and we could not be happier. She’s been home for two weeks now and the change is amazing. She was a great dog before but Carissa gave her, and us, the tools to allow her to flourish in our home. She has done a full 180 and no longer has the undesirable behaviors she once did. We are confident in her recall ability and her manners. Cannot thank Carissa enough. She not only helped our girl but us as well. Highly recommend Carissa”

“Carissa saved our dog and our family! We have a 2 year old black lab who was your typical “bull in a china shop”. We’ve been living basically at the mercy of this crazy dog who had major anxiety around children, loud noises, and other small dogs. We couldn’t have people over to our house and we were ready to re-home this dog. After 2 weeks with Carissa it has been a total transformation. Our dog knows sit, down, place, heal, and his door manners are amazing! I can vacuum my house, take him for car rides and even take him out and about and he’s rocking his commands. Our dog wasn’t the problem, we were the problem! Thank you Carissa- worth every penny!”

“I highly recommended doing the 2 week board and train. I was hesitant to do it at first because of the cost, but it was best decision I ever made. After only 2 weeks my puppy Cali is a different dog. She always comes when I call, sits in place and won’t move till told, stays by my side during walks and no longer has to jump on every stranger that walks by. I can walk around Home Depot with her off leash and she doesn’t leave my side while we walk around store. She is still her playful self when at home, but listens when needed. If you can afford it then highly recommend Carissa and this company.”

“With the two week board training, my puppy is less energetic and anxious and more confident and responsive. She does the tasks trained beautifully and, with advice from Carissa, we are continuing to keep the training active as well as add new commands and develop her further. My dog was having the greatest time with Carissa and her dogs as well as the beautiful land they can play in. It is a great environment for any dog and I highly suggest anyone interested take this opportunity to work on their dogs obedience with Carissa.”

“We just finished with the two week boarding program, and to say we are happy is an understatement. We had Carissa as our trainer from start to finish she was phenomenal always keeping in contact sending videos and pictures of Axel. He went from a bull in a China shop to the best dog, with having a newborn at home we needed him to be calm when needed but also a dog at the same time. In the end of the two weeks the transformation was amazing fully listening and staying on command. We can't thank them for everything they did for me and my family. I highly recommend them your money will not be wasted with anything they do for you and your dog.”

“We were so happy with Carissa and her training with Bella. She was so understanding that I was nervous about leaving her for two weeks and she sent regular pictures and videos to show the progress as well as confirming that Bella was doing well. Bella is a 4 lb 1 year old Morkie who rarely came when called and would escape from the house any chance she had. Now she comes when called and does what she is told. Best experience and worth the money for such a well trained dog by a quality trainer!”

“Carissa was amazing with my 6 month old lab. She is extremely knowledgeable and efficient and was so loving towards our Louie! If you’re looking for a trainer, she’s your girl! Thanks, Carissa!!”

“Carissa was absolutely amazing! I did the 4 week course and I have been working with my dog like she taught me and my dog has changed so much it’s amazing. My dog and myself have so much more confidence in each other and he is listening way better. She really took the time to make sure we both get it so we can practice everything on our own. I know we are going to benefit from this training and I’m excited to see what the future holds. Thankyou Carissa”

“Carissa worked with our family dog, Kimber, for 8 lessons. She is great with dogs and you can tell she really knows how to train. She was patient with our group (mostly the 4-5 of us humans that came to every lesson) and worked with Kimber well.”

“Kimber used to constantly pull on the leash during walks and now he heels almost perfectly (and if it's not perfect right away, he corrects it easily). He used to react aggressively any time another dog was in the room and now he is much better at controlling the reactivity. We'd definitely recommend K9 and Carissa to anyone with a dog who needs some training!”

“Carissa was fun and very knowledgeable during our dog training classes. Our 8 month old Yorkie really responded and took a liking to her. She trained us as much as the dog. I would highly recommend her to any dog owners.”

“Very exceptional experience. Two week board and train was worth every penny! Jaxson a bullmastiff male is normally a handful. After training I have every confidence he is under control. The hardest part for me is training myself. That’s why it’s important to keep training after the dog is home. Really appreciate the trainer, Carissa, and her knowledge and always available to answer my endless questions.”

“We had Carissa train our 3 year old chocolate lab Charlie for 2 weeks. Prior to training he could not be off leash no matter what, otherwise it would be good bye Charlie and I would drive around for over an hour looking for him in fields and then bribe him with a car ride in order to get him home. Now after all of Carissa’s hard work Charlie literally will sit at an open door and not go through it until we tell him to and he will stay inside our heel pocket no matter what. I was worried about my Charlie coming back well trained but not being the same goofy dog as before...well he is just as goofy and hilarious as before it’s just that he actually listens and follows the commands, we can trust him around our chickens and ducks while off leash too!! Honestly, Carissa allowed our baby boy to have the freedom he deserves with the peace of mind my husband and I need. Thank you Carissa!!”

“My neighbors thought I got a new dog. We love the changes in our dog, Lily. Carissa was a wonderful, knowledgeable trainer. She kept us updated with messages, photos and videos. The whole experience was wonderful. Lily is now a well manner part of our family and is a delight to have around.”

“Carissa did a great job as our trainer, we really enjoyed the consistent progress updates, and we can already see great improvement with our Great Dane and look forward to continuing reinforcing the training.”

“Carissa we cannot express enough how good she was. We signed up for the in home training program and she was excellent in every aspect. Extremely professional and attentive to our personal needs. Our 5 month old GSD, Dierks became a superstar. When we take him out we always are complemented on his manners. Thank you!”