I can’t say enough awesome things about IQ K9 training!!! We have a 7 year old rescue that we knew nothing about. After 3 years of watching him lose his mind at the sight of other dogs we decided we had to do something. These guys were answered prayers!!
The entire crew is outstanding. Our boy was gone for 3 weeks (they sent us pictures every few days) and came back a new dog! Bret was very upfront about what to expect and the staff are incredible. We can take our pup to the park, harbor or wherever and he doesn’t lose his mind. He listens and actually seems to enjoy the structure of his new disciplined life. Our only regret is not taking him sooner! Kaitlyn came to our house and met us at the harbor and strand for at home follow up. Our doggy didn’t need it but we did. She gave us pointers and helped us to gain the confidence we needed. If we get another dog we will DEFINITELY be using them again. And bonus….as a grad he can board with them and I know he will be taken care of! Thank you IQ K9!!
Kaitlyn is the most amazing trainer ever! Her guidance and suggestions are spot with our Mali. The facility is beautiful as well. We look forward to all our sessions with IQ!
We spent a lot of time researching professional trainers and knew we hit gold when we met IQ K9. Our goal was to raise a dog we could travel anywhere with, have adventures, and be confident with her behavior in public. We enrolled our amazing but rambunctious 4 month old German Shepherd pup into their puppy genius program and saw awesome results. She was heeling and much more attuned to the commands we gave. Since then our pup has had some unfortunate health issues and IQ has been with us every step of the way, always providing advice and support. They really care about the success of your dog and want the best for them. We’ve realized most often the issue is not just with the dog but the handler. IQ K9 is not only training our dog but US as well so we can communicate with clarity and confidence. We are so grateful for them.
Sent Donatello for the two week training and he returned very responsive to his commands. What we didn't expect was how much he enjoys the training. When I wake up in the morning he actively tries to pull me outside for training and gets extremely excited when I pull out his equipment. We've returned several times for the follow up trainings and they've given us great advice to continue and advance his training as well as made us more comfortable with his commands and equipment. We sent Donnie back for a week of boarding while on vacation and he had a great time, so much fun that you could tell he was a little bored with us the next day! The staff at IQ K9 are great at responding to messages and super flexible with scheduling changes. I'm glad we made the right choice by going with IQ K9 with such an important decision.
This place is amazing. The team is superb. Bret and Lianne were wonderful and considerate. They are naturally professionals .He even gave us a special training session before our scheduled training came just because we were so hopeless with our puppy's ( Samson)hyper attitudes and dominance. We signed up for the 3 week program board and train and it's all worth it. Caitlyn and Stani were great trainers ,very responsive to our questions. The best thing with the 3- week program is the lifetime follow up after the formal training . I highly recommend IQ K9 training to all .
Thank you Team, keep up the professionalism .
Joey and Leni Medrano
THANKS SO MUCH, Lianne, Brett and the team of trainers @ IQ K9
We totally appreciate you and what you have done for Ta'ku...and our family!
We adopted Ta'ku as a wee bear cub @ just a month old. She lost her mama and was separated from her siblings at 2 weeks old. We nurtured her and her gut health to give her the best start we knew how.
However with an aged dog at home and this little one once she became of substantial size it was clear she had some resource guarding issues (she bit twice trying to guard her prized bone) and she had a lot of fear of the world, ie diving under parked cars as she was walked, she would cower when there were loud noises or dogs barking at her. She didn't walk well at all on a leash. etc
We are Jeepers and like to go out with groups and have her along but she really didn't like the people much or other dogs. She does love the Jeep rides. We started leaving her home because she was unpredictable.
I chose to dig in and "save" our relationship, I just love her so much. (Truth be told her humans had failed her.) I didn't make a short-term commitment. So I made an appt with IQ K9 training... On consultation day Brett explained to us why she was acting as she was and what we could start doing that day to help her, and ourselves.
It took a few months before there was an opening but we sent her off to BootCamp for 3 weeks of training. I have to say it was the best decision I made for her. It was tough for us all, we missed her so much.
She now handles herself with confidence... she obeys, walks like a dream, she has become such a love bug in a positive sense. She loves learning tricks and playing. She now interacts with other dogs in play "properly" and engages well with our "old man" our 14lb 10 yr old dog. She recalls wonderfully. She is amazingly behaved in a mall/people setting. She clearly loves to work. Now she is able to join us when we go out most of the time. She is great with strangers and people coming into the home.
I am so very thankful..... the trainers will tell you she is a different dog... she did us proud and she is so very happy now.
If you are considering this training company don't hesitate, and keep in mind they usually have a wait before you can get in with your best friend.
Thanks IQ K9 Training !!!!!
THANKS SO MUCH, Lianne, Brett and the team of trainers @ IQ K9
We totally appreciate you and what you have done for Ta'ku...and our family!
We adopted Ta'ku as a wee bear cub @ just a month old. She lost her mama and was separated from her siblings at 2 weeks old. We nurtured her and her gut health to give her the best start we knew how.
However with an aged dog at home and this little one once she became of substantial size it was clear she had some resource guarding issues (she bit twice trying to guard her prized bone) and she had a lot of fear of the world, ie diving under parked cars as she was walked, she would cower when there were loud noises or dogs barking at her. She didn't walk well at all on a leash. etc
We are Jeepers and like to go out with groups and have her along but she really didn't like the people much or other dogs. She does love the Jeep rides. We started leaving her home because she was unpredictable.
I chose to dig in and "save" our relationship, I just love her so much. (Truth be told her humans had failed her.) I didn't make a short-term commitment. So I made an appt with IQ K9 training... On consultation day Brett explained to us why she was acting as she was and what we could start doing that day to help her, and ourselves.
It took a few months before there was an opening but we sent her off to BootCamp for 3 weeks of training. I have to say it was the best decision I made for her. It was tough for us all, we missed her so much.
She now handles herself with confidence... she obeys, walks like a dream, she has become such a love bug in a positive sense. She loves learning tricks and playing. She now interacts with other dogs in play "properly" and engages well with our "old man" our 14lb 10 yr old dog. She recalls wonderfully. She is amazingly behaved in a mall/people setting. She clearly loves to work. Now she is able to join us when we go out most of the time. She is great with strangers and people coming into the home.
I am so very thankful..... the trainers will tell you she is a different dog... she did us proud and she is so very happy now.
If you are considering this training company don't hesitate, and keep in mind they usually have a wait before you can get in with your best friend.
Thanks IQ K9 Training !!!!!
*This is a review on the customer service/consultation experience since I was not able to utilize their services.*
I reached out to IQ K9 for behavioral training needed for my adult rescue dog. Their website's chat function was helpful and the response time via email was very timely. I was able to schedule a no-commitment phone consultation to learn more about their program and to better understand which program would be best for my needs.
Bret called me and asked some questions to better understand what we're working with: asking questions about my dog's routine, behavior challenges and severity. What was helpful was that he took time to educate and share his experience with managing these problematic behaviors. I appreciate the upfront level setting that these are TOOLS for pets and their pet parents to use to manage and not rehabilitate or "fix"-- which is the reality.
He went over the cost of each program and for those who are unfamiliar, this is an investment. If you're ready for help and have tried everything, you will know this is worth it.
The timing and availability didn't work out for me but I am impressed by the level of consultation. I am strong believer of how you do something is how you do everything so I would trust my dog to be in more-than-capable hands with Bret and his team!
Hi Tuyen, Thank you for your positive review of our chat service and free consultation. We are so sorry we couldn't provide you with a training program prior to your move next month. We would love to help you, but, since you are moving, we feel it would be an injustice to you, to take money for a program which we wouldn't be able to complete to our standards. Our reinforcement lessons are a critical part of our Board and Train programs. During weekly reinforcement lessons, we work with you and your family in different environments and with lots of distractions. During your lessons, we teach you all of the commands included in our program, good timing with your maker words, play exercises to help build engagement and much more. Our goal is for your dog to listen better to you guys than to us! Anyway, we would be more than happy to recommend a trainer in your new area who would be a good fit for you and your dog and be able to provide you with ongoing support. We have a huge network of trainers throughout the US and we'd be happy to recommend a good fit for you.
Stephanie Zobitz2021.08.02
This is the most amazing group of individuals we have EVER been acquainted with in any capacity!!!
We originally came to Lianne, Bret and their team in June (couple months ago) when we realized we had issues with our Airedale pup that needed immediate attention in order for me to feel confident in his behavior as I planned to return to work. A friend recommended IQK9 as she had incredible results with her dog. Doing my due diligence, I interviewed 5+ dog training companies in the Bonsall, Vista, and Fallbrook area. Our pup was 7 months old at the time and in need of a higher level of training than the puppy socialization/training we had done. We were deeply concerned about finding the right group that would appreciate his high energy and sweet spirit yet help us to create the rules necessary for a smooth running home.
From our first contact with IQK9 we KNEW it was the perfect group for us! Lianne reached out to us almost immediately and scheduled a zoom call with Bret. After the introductions, Bret's primary concerns were to know what we had going on with our pup. He wanted to know what we were experiencing and what we were truly in need of. Every company I spoke with told me what they could do for our pup but NEVER asked what it was we were experiencing! The discussion regarding what we were experiencing put us immediately at ease. At the end of our zoom, Bret felt a board and train period of 2 weeks would be perfect for our pup, Indy. I attempted to push for 3 weeks as I was concerned that anyone could get him under control within 2 weeks. Bret insisted 2 weeks would be perfect.
We took our pup up to meet everyone about 1 week before his board and train. We wanted to make certain Indy felt comfortable around everyone. So many of our friends have experienced training programs with people they personally did not feel comfortable with. We absolutely adored everyone the minute we met them! We were so thrilled that our pup seemed happy and comfortable when he met them!
I want to mention the communication we have had with Lianne and everyone at IQK9. EVERY TIME we have reached out with questions, desire for updates, changes, etc, we have received communication back from Lianne within minutes!!! I can never express my gratitude enough for such dedication! They were fantastic about providing us with all of the necessary information to make Indy's stay a successful one.
Once we dropped him off, we had updates and pictures every few days. The warmth and consideration of the team helped ease our concerns being away from our pup.
When we picked Indy up we were completely astounded at his behavioral changes. We were given lessons to train us to help him maintain his new behaviors and their follow-up and concern that his changes remain has been exceptional! When you schedule your first zoom call with IQK9 you will become familiar with their training and future follow-up. It can be a bit overwhelming to remember everything so IQK9 provides you with succinct and important directions but most importantly, they are ALWAYS available to help and continue to guide.
We are now 2 months post initial training.... Once you have completed a program with IQK9 you are given the privilege of boarding your pup with them. Indy has now been boarded 3x when we have been gone for work. One of the IQK9 team meets you when you drop off to board and they watch and do a quiet assessment of skills they see may need refreshing. They take whatever time is needed to help you see what tweaks may be needed in the training and then work with to help you make those changes. While our pup is with them he is having fun and continuing to have his training refreshed.
We are absolutely passionate about IQK9 because they are a group that has shown our family such tremendous dedication, heart, and unwavering support in helping our pup to become a valued and wonderful member of our family! Lianne, Bret, Stanislava and Kaitlyn, we adore you all and are more grateful then we could ever express!
IQK9 - BEST COMPANY EVER!!!
This is the most amazing group of individuals we have EVER been acquainted with in any capacity!!!
We originally came to Lianne, Bret and their team in June (couple months ago) when we realized we had issues with our Airedale pup that needed immediate attention in order for me to feel confident in his behavior as I planned to return to work. A friend recommended IQK9 as she had incredible results with her dog. Doing my due diligence, I interviewed 5+ dog training companies in the Bonsall, Vista, and Fallbrook area. Our pup was 7 months old at the time and in need of a higher level of training than the puppy socialization/training we had done. We were deeply concerned about finding the right group that would appreciate his high energy and sweet spirit yet help us to create the rules necessary for a smooth running home.
From our first contact with IQK9 we KNEW it was the perfect group for us! Lianne reached out to us almost immediately and scheduled a zoom call with Bret. After the introductions, Bret's primary concerns were to know what we had going on with our pup. He wanted to know what we were experiencing and what we were truly in need of. Every company I spoke with told me what they could do for our pup but NEVER asked what it was we were experiencing! The discussion regarding what we were experiencing put us immediately at ease. At the end of our zoom, Bret felt a board and train period of 2 weeks would be perfect for our pup, Indy. I attempted to push for 3 weeks as I was concerned that anyone could get him under control within 2 weeks. Bret insisted 2 weeks would be perfect.
We took our pup up to meet everyone about 1 week before his board and train. We wanted to make certain Indy felt comfortable around everyone. So many of our friends have experienced training programs with people they personally did not feel comfortable with. We absolutely adored everyone the minute we met them! We were so thrilled that our pup seemed happy and comfortable when he met them!
I want to mention the communication we have had with Lianne and everyone at IQK9. EVERY TIME we have reached out with questions, desire for updates, changes, etc, we have received communication back from Lianne within minutes!!! I can never express my gratitude enough for such dedication! They were fantastic about providing us with all of the necessary information to make Indy's stay a successful one.
Once we dropped him off, we had updates and pictures every few days. The warmth and consideration of the team helped ease our concerns being away from our pup.
When we picked Indy up we were completely astounded at his behavioral changes. We were given lessons to train us to help him maintain his new behaviors and their follow-up and concern that his changes remain has been exceptional! When you schedule your first zoom call with IQK9 you will become familiar with their training and future follow-up. It can be a bit overwhelming to remember everything so IQK9 provides you with succinct and important directions but most importantly, they are ALWAYS available to help and continue to guide.
We are now 2 months post initial training.... Once you have completed a program with IQK9 you are given the privilege of boarding your pup with them. Indy has now been boarded 3x when we have been gone for work. One of the IQK9 team meets you when you drop off to board and they watch and do a quiet assessment of skills they see may need refreshing. They take whatever time is needed to help you see what tweaks may be needed in the training and then work with to help you make those changes. While our pup is with them he is having fun and continuing to have his training refreshed.
We are absolutely passionate about IQK9 because they are a group that has shown our family such tremendous dedication, heart, and unwavering support in helping our pup to become a valued and wonderful member of our family! Lianne, Bret, Stanislava and Kaitlyn, we adore you all and are more grateful then we could ever express!
IQK9 - BEST COMPANY EVER!!!
My GSD received puppy training here about 2 and a half years ago, and everyone there is amazing. I still have him board there whenever I am out of town, because they are the only ones I trust. 10/10 for Bret & Lianne and their entire team!!
I would highly recommend IQ K9 Training! We sent our German shepherd dog their for the three week program and she has completely changed her behavior. She is still the loving and friendly dog we had before training but now she has manners and follows commands. The team at IQ K9 are awesome, they are super helpful and so friendly. You can really tell they love dogs, and are extremely knowledgeable in this field. They gave us tools and tricks for almost anything we asked about. We did several follow up visits to make sure we got all our training techniques down, they were very patient and flexible with scheduling. Overall we had a great experience and would highly recommend IQ K9 training.
I can’t say enough about the training my two dogs received. The experience was professional yet caring. It’s obvious they have a love for dogs, they got to know both my dogs individually and trained them accordingly. We have completed the follow up trainings, which were easy to coordinate and look forward to boarding our dogs in the future. Thank you, thank you, thank you, my dogs are so much better, couldn’t ask for anything more than we received. Highly recommend!!!
I can't say enough about the training my two dogs received. The experience was professional yet caring. It's obvious they have a love for dogs, they got to know both my dogs individually and trained them accordingly. We have completed the follow up trainings, which were easy to coordinate and look forward to boarding our dogs in the future. Thank you, thank you, thank you, my dogs are so much better, couldn't ask for anything more than we received. Highly recommend!!!
4 year update on the training. Our dog Leroy was a handful and he had some issues with leash reaction and resource aggression but after the training sessions his behavior did a complete 180. We can take our dog anywhere. I wanted to say thank you for all your lessons and the time you took to help our family.
I just had a talk over the phone with her she was in Fallbrook, she didn't charge me or anything for the conference but gave me the greatest tip which I'd been searching for years. and I truly appreciated for being honest, not being greedy, also very understanding.
I hope all the dog trainers would be like her . Thank you very much.
Bretts consultation was very in depth and was awesome at explaining what my dog Broly would be trained on! He listened very well and was very polite! Lianne was awesome at sending updates of Brolys progress and the trainer Kaitlin(not sure how to spell sorry!) was amazing at explaining and demonstrating commands! Highly recommend at least the 2 week program. The follow up lessons for a whole year is worth it alone! Thank you from me and Broly :) He is a changed dog!
Lianne and Bret have changed our life at home with their amazing dog training skills. It's been close to a year since our shepherd/ lab rescue, Dakota trained with them and we are still amazed with the results. Lianne, and the entire team are true professionals, who taught our sweet and very energetic dog important life skills. We were feeling so burnt out by the time we found IQ K9 training. We had been working with a trainer, with private training sessions with Dakota and were seeing no results. Dakota was WILD and would jump on anyone who came to our home, as well as children. She got so excited about everything and accidently hurt a few of our friends. Our son was getting ready to be crawling and we were so scared Dakota was going to accidently hurt him. She would pull so hard on walks and jump and bark at any dogs we passed. After 2 weeks up at the training facility in Fallbrook, Dakota was a changed dog. She is still playful and fun, but now she's able to be calm and sit when people come to the door. Since attending their training, she seems so much happier. Plus, now we can bring her everywhere with us, since she's so well behaved. She walks so well on the leash now, no pulling or jumping and we can even hike with her off leash, which we never would have been able to do before (she would have ran off). Their program really was transformative for her and us as family. We are so thankful!
Our golden retriever completed the week boarding training. At a little over a year she was quite the wild one, digging, terrible on leash, nipping, jumping on guests and zoomies like no ones business. She's still high energy, it's just her personality but she is now manageable. I enjoy taking her out now, I can walk her without being drug around, she does not play bit any longer nor does she chew on any of my furniture anymore. It really is incredible what some real dog training can do with difficult dogs!
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