Anna Childs K9 Training & Adelhorst Kennels 5555 Northeast 88th Street, Altoona, IA 50009

"Anna and Jess doing an outstanding job at helping owners be successful training their dogs! They really care about dogs and are dedicated to making training successful for handlers! Excellent Trainers!!!!"

"In my opinion, Anna is the best K9 trainer in the area. Anna listens to you and is always willing to be there help out when you need extra attention. Anna saved our first family dog when he was having major behavioral issues and we are now the proud owners of one of her German Shepherds! Its never too late to get started with dog training and you won't go wrong trusting this team to help you meet your goals!"

"I was searching for someone who truly understands dogs, pack behavior, and how to effectively train. Anna Childs was recommended by a friend and what a blessing she has been! Anna has exceeded expectations in every possible way. My dog is doing great and has learned to channel her exuberance and energy and is becoming a solid canine citizen. She absolutely loves coming to class and you won't find a trainer with better skills and timing. Anna is kind, caring and fun. She's a real gem!"

"I took my almost 3-year-old black lab, Dagger, to Anna for board and train in early March, and we are now going through the beginner class together. When I arrived to pick up Dagger from board and train, Anna did an incredible job teaching me what she taught him, and how to set myself up with the best success going home. After my teaching lesson, Anna brought out Dagger and I was IMMEDITELY blown away. The way he respected Anna, and all the things he learned in his brief time with her, was something I never expected. Being a black lab, he is obviously EXTREMELY high energy, and I was running out of patience with him. I work from home, and he would often get bored, get into things, and telling him “no” didn’t mean much to him. Getting through my workday, without feeling defeated with him and his energy, drained me. After coming back from Anna’s, he was a changed dog. He is still a happy, energetic boy, but the foundation he and Anna were able to build, and now me working to build even more, has been a game changer. The things we can do now, like going to the pet store, and not being a crazy man is beyond my wildest dreams! Our walks are actually enjoyable, as he no longer yanks on the leash, or thinks this is his world, and I am just living in it. He listens better than I ever thought he could. He respects not only the word “no” but also me in a way he never did before. Anna is truly an angel sent from the Heavens above, and I owe her my sanity!! Going to the group class after board and train was also one of my best decisions. I have been able to see Dagger go from a hyper, excited, and sometimes crazy dog when other people and or dogs are around, to him listening to me and being able to be around friends while still being a good boy. Anna is patient, kind, approachable, knowledgeable, and PASSIONATE! All amazing qualities in a dog trainer if you ask me. She loves the dogs she works with and wants YOU to thrive outside of the classroom. She gives you all the tools to be successful, and is always willing to answer questions, if your dog is having any sort of issue after board and train, or during your group classes. I cannot say enough good things about Anna. She has made the rest of Dagger and I’s life together exponentially better, and I cannot wait to watch him continue to grow, while we live our best lives. The only regret I have? Not going to Anna sooner!!!"