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Tootsie Roll was an adorable bundle of wild energy. Her mom wanted her to become a service animal. After puppy basics we began working on that aspect and Tootsie now retrieves car keys, medication  and other objects in service to her mama.

"With Kaylee's guidance I've gained valuable tips and games designed to engage Tootsie's mind and body. I observe the sessions and learn from the interactions between her and her trainer. Kaylee is straightforward, punctual, talented, honest and has a strong work ethic." 

REBECCA, Payson AZ

Frankie the doodle was a high energy puppy when I first met her. She quickly understood basic manners, improved leash behavior and social interactions with other dogs. 

"Kaylee is a personable trainer who worked with our Golden Doodle Frankie. She taught car ride etiquette and Frankie is better on the leash, not pulling this way and that. Kaylee taught her how to calm down when visitors come and Frankie now comes when called. We really enjoyed Kaylee's interaction with Frankie and with us."

CHRIS & WALT, Pine AZ

Jasmine was a rambunctious, bossy sheepdog when I met her. She is now one of my top students. Lucky for me, her mom and dad love dogs so they have added two more  to their brood and hired me for each one. You'll read about EyeLean, Roxie and Dickens in other posts. 

"We acquired a sheepdog pup and our two established dogs began picking up unfavorable behaviors from the puppy. Kaylee started with basic training to build structure and confidence, then identified      behavior issues and presented us with solutions. As a team, we addressed them. The improvement has been obvious. 

Our dogs have manners, confidence and are more calm. We gained insight as to how humans of the household      contribute to certain behaviors. 

In addition to being effective, we’ve found Kaylee to be reliable and loving toward our animals." 

BOB & ROCHELLE

Strawberry AZ 

You absolutely can train an old dog to new tricks! Sweet Laci was an 11 year old who displayed aggression toward other dogs due to having been attacked by an off leash dog as well as by a cat. Her mom avoided walking past homes with dogs in the yard and would hurry up driveways as other dogs passed by. Laci gained trust and confidence and was much improved after our time together. 

"Whoever said "You can't teach an old dog new tricks" doesn't know Kaylee.  My 11 year old dog Laci, was fearful of dogs, a fear escalated by having been attacked by a dog. In the past I had hired a different trainer and was disappointed. I was fortunate to find Kaylee. Laci and I are now able to get back out on our walks. Kaylee is patient, knowledgeable, dependable, honest, detailed, and a super hero to Laci and I.  I would highly recommend her professional service to my family and friends."

JOAN, Pine AZ

Hamish was Greg's first dog and a handful of a puppy at that. Thankfully Greg reached out to me right away. Hamish had no training  but was one of the keenest dogs I have ever worked. He is in my top 3 for fastest to graduate. His curriculum included basics, proper greeting of people, recall, potty training and recognizing his Dad as pack leader. Hamish now kayaks with his fishing papa and is a playmate to my own dog, Miss Harper. 

"Kaylee came highly      recommended and did not disappoint. Kaylee got my puppy focused and on task. He is now my Best Friend." 

GREG, Strawberry AZ

Oh those darned Huskies! Stubborn, willful delinquents- Am I right!? Bitsy was a powerhouse of energy and a lil too independent. She flourished once she realized she wasn't in charge of everything around the house. From improved greeting of guests, leash manners and encountering other dogs to enjoying games of "search", Bitsy has come a long way. 

"We did our research and       contacted several training services both private and corporate and chose to work with Kaylee who is a wealth of knowledge and expertise.       She was always ready to tackle the next challenge with us and our stubborn Husky.  Kaylee has been successful in training us as well as our beautiful girl.  It has been a beautiful experience and       outcome." 

LORI & KEVIN 

Strawberry AZ

Cris was at her wits end when company came over. Jax would yip, bark, jump and scurry from guest to guest taking a long time to settle down. In just 2 sessions we were able to address the root cause and Cris got valuable tips to help her manage Jaxon's sassy behavior around guests. 

"Jaxon is my 6 year old bundle of joy- when he isn't flying out the door to bark and greet people in an overly excited manner. In just two meetings Kaylee helped me to reduce his anxiety and project calmness so he  isn't running out the door, jumping up on guests and barking non-stop. It is a work in progress for both of us but Kaylee's insight helped immensely.  I highly recommend her to work with you and your dog so you are both happy."

CRIS, Pine AZ

Sweet Cesar boy! Cesar was adopted by a teenaged young man whose parents had strict criteria about a dog living in the home. Cesar's young dad worked extra hours at a local market over his summer break, to pay for training sessions. Cesar was a puppy with no boundaries but was an exceptional learner. His teen Dad worked hard on the homework and the two impressed me greatly. Cesar was also a playmate to Miss Harper for social interaction training. 

Another epic success is Cooper! I was brought on to show  Cooper the basics but when his mom shared that she had hopes for Cooper to become a Therapy Dog, I seized the opportunity! Cooper was incredibly successful, due in part to Mom Patty's diligence with homework and structure. I am thrilled to announce that in Spring 2023, Cooper passed his Therapy Dog Certification on the first try! 

Soft, patient Cooper will bring a lot of comfort to a whole lotta people. 

"Kaylee's insightfulness connected with Cooper immediately. I wanted training for him to become a Certified Therapy Dog for Love on a Leash. Because of Kaylee's work with Cooper to meet their criteria, he was certified in June 2023. Working with Love on a Leash will be a dream come true and thanks to Kaylee, we are well on our way to Cooper sharing his love and companionship with others."

PATTY, Payson AZ 

Sage, my sweet sweet Sage. She was among my first customers when I re-entered the world of Dog Training. Admittedly I was a bit rusty. Sage was terrible on the leash and had extreme wildlife excitement. Her Dad just wanted a calm hiking companion. With diligence and patience as well as time, she has become his beloved hiking sidekick and a calm, measured animal. 

"Kaylee helped us deal with behavior problems in a recently adopted shelter dog.  When standard training methods met with only moderate success, Kaylee dedicated personal time to research alternative tools and training techniques which ultimately proved to be effective.  We consider her professional and dedicated to the task at hand. " 

MIKE & KATHY, Pine AZ