All Around K9 Reviews

If you’re looking for any type of obedience training or want to have a better relationship with your dog, these are the people to see!! We recently adopted a shelter puppy who is definitely more on the wild side. She would constantly pull on the leash, jump, nip, and had some pottying issues. After many frustrations and researching trainers nearby, we decided to go with the board and train program at All Around K9 Training where we had her there for one week and brought her back for a second week when she was more mature (about 1-2 months later). Not only did they work wonders with our pup, but they also ensured we were well-equipped to continue the training at home and in new environments. Tara, Gary, and their team really helped us find different ways to manage our dog’s high energy and find a perfect balance between work and play. They are incredibly passionate and about what they do and do it well!

My family and I have been incredibly grateful and impressed by All Around K9 Training. We have had 3 of our dogs go through their training and they’ve gained so much confidence and obedience. Our dogs went in with issues such as biting, pulling on the leash, not being potty trained, and being afraid of the world. And they came back no longer biting, knowing how to heel, using the restroom outside and being noticeably more confident. We were also given the tools to know how to continue the training and that gave us confidence as well. We are forever thankful!!

Highly recommend All Around K-9!! Hash brown & Sammi do as well!! From boarding to full blown behavioral training for everyone including the Humans🤣. We do not trust anyone else with our Crew and haven’t for the last 6 years!! If you need need help with a “Wild Child” All Around K-9 is the way to go! Reach out Today.

My pups are so happy after a tune up with Tara and Gary! These two dogs used to be an almost uncontrollable handful, but after training at AAK-9 we can take them almost anywhere! We take them to the Pearl and other dog friendly places and they do great! Thanks! Guys!

All Around K9 Training has trained 3 of our dogs from puppy to adult and they are amazing!! They are amazing people and treat their dogs with upmost care. They will not leave you without great results!

Tara and Gary were super friendly and knowledgeable regarding everything about dogs! We had a home visit to assess how we could proceed…train 1 dog or all 5 of them. I decided to begin with Margaret, and use the new knowledge to get the others in order. Tara met with us at various places to maximize each training session. She helped Margaret increase her confidence and explore more of her surroundings, in addition to some basic commands. I loved the experience and genuinely enjoyed both of them! Would definitely recommend for a personalized training experience!

Super grateful for this team. Tara has had so much patience with me & our pup (husky 9mo) during training sessions. He can be stubborn & Tara has been amazing in giving me the tools to keep him engaged. Thanks to her I've gained so much more confidence in the way I communicate with him & bond with him. Cannot wait to continue learning & gaining that ability to keep him engaged.

Our Fur Princess exclusively board at All Around K-9. She loves it and so do we. She comes home happy, well-exercised, and most of all with advancements in her obedience!

I am a first-time pet owner, I adopted Mia who lived at the shelter practically all her life. What a match, correct? I knew I would need training, as well as Mia (according to the shelter, she had some dog aggression, and was escape artist). I research on how to be best pet owner via TV Shows, You-Tube, etc. Then I started searching for where I would get the type a training that would incorporate Mia and myself. As you can expect, there were many that offer various type of training. I reached out to two or three, I reviewed their websites and any all their contents they provided. I stumble across ‘About All Around K9 Training,’ while making appointment with another business. I was truly impressed with Tara & Gary backgrounds, reviews & videos. Then I had conversation with Tara on 1 Jan, yes, New Years Day for about 45 min and I was sold. Tara was such a down to earth person, who ‘listen’ and ‘heard’ my concerns & what I was looking for in a dog, as well as I how I desire to be best dog owner for Mia. Mia was signed up for the ‘Two-week board and train,’ when Mia returned from those two weeks, she was such different dog (i.e., in a walk). Then I receive my training and homework, which I was excited and anxious all in one. It’s now been 3-months, don’t get me wrong Mia is still temperamental & ornery at times; Gary would call it ‘street cred,’ even with that Mia knows who’s the Alpha 😊. I have attended additional training/maintenance training with Tara which are awesome because it reinforces the previous training provided. I am so glad; I stumble across Tara & Gary! The training works if both of you and your pet are willing to do the work. Thank you!!

After reviewing a number of trainers, I couldn't be happier with choosing All Around K9 Training. I chose the Basic Obedience Course to learn to be a better owner / handler and build a relationship with Pepper, my four (4) month old Blue Heeler mix. We completed our Basic Obedience Course on 2/26/2024 and I couldn't be happier with our progress. Tara was our primary trainer and I couldn't have asked for someone more supportive and responsive to my questions. I highly recommend All Around K9 Training to enhance your relationship with your dog and we’re looking forward to the Advanced Obedience Course.

This was the best possible thing we could’ve done for our dog Ryder. Ryder went for almost 3 weeks to board and train. He was extremely fear aggressive and reactive. Tara started off the first night with us and showed us how to give Ryder proper corrections. Ryder moved mostly to working with Gary after that due to how reactive he was. Ryder was reactive to dogs and people. He barked at every dog he saw, and he went ballistic when he met new people in his home, in the dog park, or around us. Gary not only taught Ryder what was acceptable and unacceptable, but he, also, taught us what is acceptable and unacceptable from our dog. He taught Ryder what the pressure of the leash means whether he wants him to sit, heel, down, etc. He taught stability to Ryder in holding sit, down, or place for various amounts of time. He socialized Ryder to new people at their facility and in public, and he socialized him to dogs and all sorts of farm animals to get exposure. He taught Ryder how to be neutral in situations and gave him corrections if he wasn’t. He taught us how to use e-collar and commands using our pitch, tone, and inflection to make sure Ryder obeyed and to give him encouragement when he did. Ryder got exposure to using a muzzle consistently to make sure variables are controlled in public and around new situations. We now know how to introduce Ryder to people, and we know how to give him a job to make sure he is obeying and productive with his day. We now have the keys to success with him that we never would’ve understood without Gary’s help. It really is night and day the difference between Ryder three weeks ago and Ryder now. He obeys, he holds commands, and his reactiveness has been lowered significantly. When he does react, we now have the tools and knowledge to correct him immediately, and he responds so well to that. He still needs consistent socialization, but he has been taught what is acceptable and unacceptable. We get to continue to teach him that and continue to help him grow in his new skills. We are SOOO grateful for All Around K9 Training. We truly didn’t know where to begin with Ryder, and they equipped all of us for success.

I am the lucky momma of this little Belgium Malinois mix. As most are, she is super sweet but very stubborn. She had had training as a pup by a variety of trainers and did ok but she developed some anxiety around other dogs. It started to become a safety issue as she is so strong now and she pulled me down. I reached out to All Around K9 and they immediately responded and set me up with some tips to help. I enrolled her in the 2 weeks board and train program and I have to say she came home as the best version of herself. She worked through her anxiety. She listens to commands so much better and she is playing well with other pups. The daily contact and updates kept me up with all she was doing/learning. The one on one training sessions helped me to be a better dog mom. The follow up and just general care even after training has been phenomenal. I highly recommend All Around K9.

Tara is an amazing trainer and did a fantastic job working with my Frenchie Mateo which if you know Frenchies, you know they can be a little stubborn 🤣🤣🤣 We did the 4 training sessions over 4 weeks which was perfect as we progressed and built on previous lessons. Tara does a great job of training not only your dog, but you the owner as well! I highly recommend All Around K9 Training!

Great experienced. Very good with in person training and accommodating to our busy schedule. Very responsive as well with questions/concerns

Our young girl Juni spent 2 weeks in October for a board & train. We have been nothing but pleased with the results. It has been almost 3 months since we brought her back home, and we are thankful, every day, we sent her. She is well behaved and she knows her place in the family. All Around was great at communicating Juni's progress. We got daily updates during the week (with pictures) and a long writeup on Monday that covered the weekend. They quickly figured out what Juni needed the most and set up situations to help her learn and grow and become confident. They also took the time to teach us how to keep Juni on the right path for our family. Juni's behavior will be exactly what we reinforce. We have the tools we need, thanks to All Around. I highly recommend them. If you love your dog, but it seems lost and is driving you crazy, call All Around. Training like this isn't cheap, but neither are the results. It will be money well spent.

Our sweet baby girl went for a 2-week board and train and they were able to give her that love and stability she needed. She’s a rescue and went with them with barely anything and she came home a brand new dog. She’s still my sweet baby girl but with more stability. I’ve been recommending them to EVERYONE

Gary, Tara, Jason, and team truly changed our lives. Our 18 month old Rottweiler spent about 4 weeks with the team at All Around K9 and came back a completely different dog. He is still the friendly, goofy, Rottweiler puppy that we missed for a month, but now behaves in both public and private settings. If it weren’t for the team at All Around, our pup would spend most of his days stuck at home since he was so dog reactive. Thank you for the hard work throughout the month. Lou is loving life! If you’re considering the board and train package, you can’t go wrong with All Around K9.

We are so thankful that our friends recommended All Around K9 training to us. We wanted our 7 mo. old Vizsla to receive more training than we could accomplish on our own and decided to sign her up for the 2 week board and train. Our expectations were exceeded! It’s amazing what 2 weeks can accomplish! Gary and Tara are so knowledgeable and insightful; assessing the personalities, weaknesses, and strengths of the dogs they train and equipping owners to understand their dog and work with them in a way that builds confidence and establishes authority. They laid a foundation that we could never have laid. They not only helped us understand our puppy but also gave us the tools to hold her accountable to all she learned. Walks are now a delight, if she gets overly excited, we know how to get her attention. She respects our authority and we better understand what she needs to make her a happy, confident, and obedient dog. It was worth every penny and we would most certainly recommend them to anyone.

I sent my dog Enzo (7-month old Doberman pinscher) to All Around K9 for two weeks and was blown away by his progress. He was crazy and hyper active when it came to people coming over and taking him places. When Gary and Tara educated me on the training he had received, it was like my “puppy” had suddenly become a dog that I could show off and could take anywhere. He was only there for two weeks, but my expectations were surpassed by a mile. They even kept me updated daily on how my boy was doing and reassured me he was doing okay. RECOMMEND THEM 11/10 and love the team. They’ve built. Will definitely be back to board in the future!

I can’t say enough good things about All Around K9!! My 9 month old German shepherd puppy had major issues with anxiety and reactivity, always barking and snarling at other dogs on leash, and would often react similarly when meeting new people too. I sent her for a 2 week board and train with Jason, and I can’t believe the difference in her in the best way possible. I received daily updates and photos and felt assured that my puppy was in great hands. Jason helped me work on my confidence while handling my dog and showed me how to help build her confidence as well. She is like a new dog and is so confident, calm, and happy, and her reactivity has disappeared. I can’t thank everyone at All Around K9 enough for helping my anxious girl!