Aunt Karen's Lucky Dogs

"Aunt Karen schooled me way more than my puppy, who already knew what to do! Her info is invaluable, and she provides so much more than just on-site training. Books, articles, training technique handouts, text advice, you name it she shares it. I highly recommend Karen and we look forward to continuing our classes."

"In the past I have trained dogs for obedience, agility and just to be good citizens. After adopting a 3 month old husky mix earlier this year I knew I needed help. He is very energetic, intelligent and is an independent thinker. He definitely has a mind of his own making him a challenge to train. I did not want to use the electric collar that so many trainers use now. I wanted positive-based reinforced training methods not negative punishments. A friend suggested Aunt Karen's Lucky Dogs and I found exactly what I was looking for. Karen is a behavior specialist who uses positive reinforcement. She has extensive knowledge on how dogs think and why they react the way they do. Simply put, Karen speaks dog! She also has many different methods that she uses depending on what works for that dog. She helped me understand my dog on his level and helped me adjust my training methods to achieve the outcome I was looking for. And she really does care about you and your dog. She makes herself available outside of the set sessions for any questions or concerns that may arise. You definitely get your money's worth. Karen is the best. I highly recommend her."

"I went to Karen for some basic training and now we are doing agility classes with her. Her approach to training is positive and fun, but her knowledge on dog behavior has helped me tremendously. When I understand how my own actions impact my dog's behavior, I can make the needed changes to help us both. Karen's understanding and approach have been invaluable - I have learned more from her in the past few months than in the previous TWO years with another trainer."

"Last year I had an unexpected dog addition to my household when a family member could no longer care for the dog. My life was turned upside down w/this new dog addition & her behavior. We could no longer take walks together as her leash aggression spread to all my dogs. I was extremely fortunate to find Aunt Karen who has been more than helpful to us! Karen uses only positive reinforcement & works to help owners and their dogs have a better bond, which leads to improved behavior. Karen helped me understand my dog’s thought process which then helped me to adjust my expectations & has led to a more success relationship with my dogs. Karen is always willing to answer questions and review skills that we have worked. She is able to calm my anxious personality w/her reassurance and guidance. She also frequently makes me laugh & have a good time training my dogs. I cannot recommend her enough if you would like to improve your relationship with your dogs which then can lead to improved dog behavior. ❤️"

"This beautiful, young German Shepard was a stray, very emancipated but so sweet but did not get along with our other dog. Karen was extremely helpful in showing us how to train him using positive reinforcement with yummy treats. She is very knowledgeable and generous with her information. She even followed up constantly with messages. We got way more than our money’s worth."