My K9 Buddy

"Love, love, love MyK9Buddy. Val is kind, patient and she knows multiple ways to help you with your dog. She gives complete clear instructions that I can do at home. Then there is Jan, excellent instructor also. Marta has a great team! Great place."

"Incredibly disappointing! We waited 2 weeks for Val came to our home and she mishandled the situation so badly that we wound up asking her to leave in less than 10 minutes, may not have been 5 tbh. After an extensive conversation on the phone, she had clearly not listened to anything she'd been told & showed up w an arrogant/condescending demeanor demanding we crate & leash the dogs while standing in our doorway. We worked to comply w the last minute request, the dogs were clearly triggered by her behavior & as we explained she was escalating things negatively, she made statements abt not allowing them to bite or attack her. Seriously?? At no time did we ever say there was an aggression issue, nor would we allow anyone to come into a home w a dog that is aggressive, we're not stupid. She made the assumption based on 1 dog being a Pit Mix, that was clear, so she's breed ignorant/intolerant too. If this was a standard request, it should have been made in advance of her arrival, but it was not. She did nothing to improve the situation like try to build a rapport with us as clients or soothe the animals, she stood there coldly making the entire house uncomfortable. We've had dogs for decades, we always hire a trainer w a new addition. Her behavior was shocking to me, I've never witnessed a dog trainer create such chaos in such a short amount of time. She had no regard for the animals or the people. This woman was rude and dismissive, my teen aged sons were actually angry at how rude she was - that's saying something. I told her that her communication was way off, she'd disrespected us, our animals & our home and we asked her to leave. A full refund was provided, it's appreciated. Val's chaos in our home was absolutely NOT appreciated, I do not recommend this woman at all."

"I have been thoroughly impressed with the classes my dog, Ziggy and I have attended at My K9 Buddy. The dogs and their people are treated with respect and kindness. Ziggy loves the classes and I am thrilled with the progress he and I have made. We will continue to expand our horizons and take advantage of the expert training and advice. The owner, Marta and the other trainers are top notch....with a special shout out to Val Koogle. Ziggy was able to earn his CGC certificate with her expert guidance. We are hoping to continue challenging ourselves with different classes and disciplines. If you are searching for a dog training facility look no further. Excellent training, friendship and fellowship. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️"

"My K9 Buddy has done wonders for our 8 month old border collie puppy. Once we got into our routine of attending classes twice a week, our puppy really settled in and learned quickly. I receive the individual attention that my puppy needs even though classes are held in a group setting. They also allow you to choose from various class times throughout the week which is a big plus for my schedule. I would highly recommend them if your are looking for classes. They also have a huge agility course which I am looking forward to trying when my puppy is a little older."

"They offer group classes to teach basic good manners as well as nosework, obedience, rally and agility for the more serious canine competitor. Training is geared toward individual goals and is all positive. In addition to their vast knowledge of many dog breeds - including designer mixed-breeds - the instructors also compete in many dog sports, so they bring an extra level of understanding to the classes they teach. Dog training at My K-9 Buddy is great fun for dogs and their people."