Testimonials

Keri B. | Phoenix, AZ | Submitted: 6/30/2024 | 

Tom with K9Katelynn helped us get our dog under control. She had a lot of traits that made it hard to take her around other dogs ( barking, lunging, pulling ect) Tom had helpful tips to address these behaviors. You do need to follow his training recommendations and train your dog twice a day to see the best results. While it is an ongoing effort we have seen big improvements in her behavior. Tom was always professional and on time. He was always accommodating with our challenging schedules. We loved that he’s uses positive reinforcement to train. Our dog loved him, we would highly recommend his services.

Steve C. | Submitted: 12/04/2023 | 

We recently rescued a 3 year old miniature poodle who was abused and abandoned. Very shy and timid but so so precious and adorable, we needed a little guidance on how to introduce her to "dog basics" that she has never experienced such as a simple walk on a leash. Tom, K9Katelynn worked wonders in just a short period of time. Tom visited every week for 8 weeks, always arrived punctual and ready to go. After the first visit we were able to hit the streets for 2 walks a day and wow what a happy little girl. Each week a new command/activity is introduced building on the previous training session and our homework is to continue what we've trained on with Tom. He does a nice job of demonstrating, observing and guiding through each command. Our sessions have concluded and we still work on the teachings of Tom. Our little beauty is such a precious, happy & loving little pooch and we can't thank Tom and K9Katelynn enough for their patience.

Kerry P. | Submitted: 10/27/2023 |

K9katelynn did an amazing job with dog training. He gave ME the skills to train my dog. Those skills are something I can keep and continue to train her. This dog can walk on a leash nicely. She can walk and run on the treadmill when Im tired. He had great suggestions as far as toys and treats and dog bones. Best of all, my dog loved him! Great job!!!

Jo S. | Scottsdale, AZ  | Submitted: 10/16/2023 |

Great experience with K9Katelynn! Our dog Zoe learned so much, as did we. Her listening and behavior has improved and we see consistent strides in many ways! Thanks for the patience, knowledge and expertise you brought every time.

Robin J. | Submitted: 10/02/2023 |

K9katelynn was so quick responding to me. She was professional and the initial evaluation was very reasonable.

Kim | Submitted: 10/01/2023 |

Great experience with our consult and looking forward to working within k9katelynn!

Linda A. | Submitted: 09/25/2023 |

Very professional

Ashleigh T. | Submitted: 08/07/2023 |

K9katelynn was great with our pup and provided valuable training that has exceeded our expectations. We are grateful to k9katelynn to have a healthier, happier and more obedient pup!

Vonnie N. | Submitted: 07/25/2023 |

Great response time and very professional.

Kandy G. | Submitted: 07/22/2023 |

Tom was quick to respond and very professional. Came out to my home as he said he would.

Louise W. | Submitted: 04/29/2023 |

I highly recommend K9katelynn. They are very professional and knowledgeable. They offer wonderful customer service and follow up. They are available when you are in need of help and guidance with your dog training. Perfect!!!

Jacqueline H. | Laveen, AZ | Submitted: 3/15/2023 |

Perfect for older couple with a new puppy. Answered our needs while adjusting to our limitations and expectations.
His patience and training expertise helped our mini goldendoodle become the puppy we had envisioned. Having it done in our home made it comfortable for us and our puppy.
This was a perfect experience for all.

Tom S. | Scottsdale, AZ | Submitted: 3/14/2023 |

Tom was a pleasure to work with. He is knowledgeable, professional and a very patient trainer. He shared lots of tools, techniques, tips and advice to help get our energetic, 56 pound, 1.5 year old dog Bodie on the path to obedience. During each session, we would take notes and be given homework to help reinforce good behavior and ensure we were enabling healthy routines. I greatly appreciate the "in home" training sessions and I would wholeheartedly recommend Tom for any dog. Good guy.

Justin C. | Phoenix, AZ | Submitted: 3/10/2023 |

Tom assisted in getting my golden retriever to respond more enthusiastically to basic commands. He had been home schooled for two years and needed a more precise reaction to commands. Tom put Jet on a training schedule that allowed the dog to quickly respond to commands and increased his fitness significantly. Thank you for all the great work,

Joe M. | Chandler, AZ | Submitted: 2/23/2023 |

K9Katelynn dog training is simply a great company to hire for your positive reinforced dog training. He helped my wife and I take on the training of two rat terrier puppies. I don’t know what we would have done without the very professional guidance. To make it even more impressive (due to an illness I had to leave my place of work) K9 gave me a refund of all unused lessons. They were under no obligation to do this. K9 did it quickly sending me the money in a cashiers check. A truly professional company.
Description of work: Initial training of two rat terrier puppies.

Latanisha S. | Submitted: 1/30/2023|

I have enlisted the services of K9katelynn. Since reaching out they have been good about quickly getting back to me and following up with any questions I may have. My pups and I are looking forward to working with K9katelynn.

Lauren J. | Scottsdale, AZ | Submitted: 1/14/2023|

Wow, I’m really impressed so far with Katelynn and her service! I messaged last night and had a message back from her by the time I woke up in the morning. She was also able to get us scheduled for a consultation within the week! I’ll be updating my review once we meet her and hopefully work with her!

Ronald F. | Scottsdale, AZ | Submitted: 11/30/2022|

It has been 4 months since completing our training with Nicky. We accomplished all of our goals and continue to enjoy good behavior.
Thanks Tom!

Arron B. | Submitted: 11/18/2022|

We reached out to k9katelynn for help with obedience training with our 7 month old rescue from the shelter. We received a response within minutes, literally. We had our consultation with Tom today and we're very much looking forward to the proposed plan. It's clear he knows what he is doing and the session ended with us having an immense level of confidence that everything will be successful and exceed expectations. Thank you again!

Mindi B. | Phoenix, AZ | Submitted: 10/5/2022|

Tom has been great to work with. He is very quick to respond to messages and professional. He is flexible with scheduling and prompt for appointments. Our 3 dogs love him and have responded to his training style very quickly. We are seeing improvements after only 2 sessions.
Rio, Monti and Phoenix have started their training on the treadmill and are enjoying the extra exercise.
Thank you Tom for making our pups even happier.

Ashley B. | Peoria, AZ | Submitted: 08/23/2022 |

Tom is a great trainer and it is clear from the first session that he can help your family with dedication on your part. He spent about an hour with us at each session, had us take notes, answered questions and gave us the psychology and understanding behind each lesson. Within two sessions, we saw our dogs be more focused and less aggressive towards each other. We are so thankful for his lessons, and will continue working with our pups to keep them happy, healthy and engaged!

Linda | Peoria, AZ | Submitted: 08/14/2022 |

Excellent tips and encouragement from Tom ( the dog whisperer) my little Corgi Zelda, adored Tom! And dogs are the best judge of character!

Description of work: Dog training
Category: Animal Training
Services Performed: Yes
Work Completed Date: 8/14/2022

Christine | Phoenix, AZ | Submitted: 08/12/2022 |

Great experience! My dog caught on quickly and within one session I noticed a difference! He also took into account my safety with my dog at every session and ensured the training translated into real like to keep myself and my dog safe and happy!

Ray G. | Chandler, AZ | Submitted: 08/05/2022 |

It went well Tom taught and gave us the tools to train our dog. Due to health Reasons we were not able to complete the course. What we learned helped us get a trained dog and the tools to continue to train as we feel better.?

Ronald W. | AZ | Submitted: 06/17/2022 |

Excellent dog training for Nellie and a great learning experience for Lauren and me.

Gloria F. | Sun City, AZ | Submitted: 06/08/2022 |

Excellent experience. His training methods are spot on. My pup was potty trained in a week!! My pup was always happy to see him and followed his commands easily. In just one session he got my pup to walk on the treadmill with confidence! You take notes at each session for easy reference. And at each session there is always a question or concern time. He makes sure you are correctly training the dog before he leaves!! Just a great training experience. Always positive.

Kris S. | Scottsdale, AZ | Submitted: 05/22/2022 |

We had a great experience with Tom as he helped our dog become a more obedient and healthy dog. We learned so much, he was a patient instructor and always made sure we understood what we were to do. A surprise for us was the use of a tread mill for our dog. She is now less anxious and has lost some unwanted weight too! We totally recommend him!!!

Penny G. | Scottsdale, AZ | Submitted: 05/10/2022 |

We adopted a neglected/abused 9 month old Labradoodle. This poor guy had no confidence and was not socialized. We needed help training him. Tom (K-9Katelynn) is an experienced trainer and has a good understanding of canine behavior. We took notes each of the six training sessions and keep them as a reminder. We continue to practice with Louie (our dog). In the beginning 65 Ib. Louie would not walk on a leash. We had to carry him to his first vet visit. Using Tom's techniques, we taught Louie his basic commands. He has gained confidence and has become accustomed to people in social situations. We are very happy we asked for help and received it!! Thank you K-9Katelynn!

Klaus K. | Scottsdale, AZ | Submitted: 04/25/2022 |

(Angie’s list review)
My dog was 3 months old when we started with him. We learned those basic commands which well keep on enforcing her. This is our 3 rd dog, meaning we’ve had some experiences. Having to said that his advices have helped me here and there, such as potty training, her behaviors in public, restaurant to fit our life style. We appreciate his knowledge.

Description of work: Puppy training
Category: Animal Training
Services Performed: Yes
Work Completed Date: 4/25/2022
Hire Again: Yes.

Paul C. | Cave Creek, AZ | Submitted: 04/22/2022 |

We think ‘K9Katelynn’ is very knowledgeable and professional. He trained our 3 year old, 105# Bloodhound and she has made a lot of progress in obedience training. She (& us) feels much more comfortable around and in the swimming pool. We most of all wanted her to know how to escape out the steps in case she accidentally fell in when we were not around. His training technique is very thorough and he is always on time for the training sessions. Thanks, K9Katelynn.

Elissa B. | Submitted: 04/12/2022 |

We hired K9Katelynn to help our pandemic pup through fear-based reactivity and anxiety. Our dog, Moose is very smart and knows the general commands, but when he was in moments of high anxiety it was impossible to get his attention to listen. K9Katelynn did an initial assessment and we set up six sessions to solidify the fundamentals and increase confidence to reduce reactivity, In the six sessions, Moose now walks beautifully on a leash, lays down during reactive triggers, and has greatly reduced any food based possession. We can't thank you enough for helping us and Moose. Your psychological and positive approach has had a lasting impact on Moose's behavior. We have gone from a dog that lunges at every animal to a dog that can walk by triggers while maintaining focus on us.

Sandy K. | Submitted: 1/25/2022 |

K9katelynn answered my project request almost immediately after I posted it. I was in an emergency situation and she managed to find a time to meet with me that day even though the site said she was in high demand. The whole experience was a good one and much appreciated!

Diane P. | Pheonix, AZ | Submitted: 1/10/2022 |

Never had such a quick response from anyone. 

Keira R. | AZ | Submitted: 01/03/2022 |

Replied instantaneously and was very friendly. I was able to set up a date for a trainer to meet my dog, and I’m looking forward to seeing his improvement because I’m confident after researching a lot of trainers, this is the best place to go.

Ron S. | Submitted: 01/03/2022 |

Immediate response and willingness to work will my schedule.

Abbie R. | Phoenix, AZ | Submitted: 12/29/2021 |

K9katelynn was incredibly fast with their response which is amazing when looking for a trainer! We just scheduled our appointment for next weekend!

Thatcher W. | Submitted: 12/20/2021 |

K9katelynn responded very quickly, with a very detailed breakdown of her pricing structure and an explanation of her process. I am excited to start working with her.

Harold M. | Submitted: 12/10/2021 |

Tom has you write down training instructions for future reference. He shows you how to work with your dog and then has you do it. Listen and learn. HE Gives you 3 weeks to work with your dog and then checks on progress. Give him a try I think you will like the end result.

Roy/Jill W. | Submitted: 12/05/2021 |

Just finished 10-week training with Tom and our 10 mo pup, she uses a treadmill and swims. We love his training process, calm positive reinforcement, and no shock collars. Training takes time invested by owners, no magic moment, so you get what you put into it. If you put in the time you’ll see great results.
Birdie has learned so much and we have a good foundation to continue training. Thanks, Tom!

Caitlin C. | Submitted: 11/16/2021 |

Positive: Quality, Reliability, Responsiveness, Value I found this trainer online when we realized our dogs needed more obedience training before we have a family, and I heard back right away. He was always responsive, and always right on time, and flexible if we needed to change our training day. Almost immediately, I saw the training start to work with our dog (Husky/Australian Shephard mix). I like that it is a weekly training session, so it gives you the rest of the week to actually train the dog and work with them yourself. Although this can be hard if you don't work from home, it was definitely worth it! The hardest part about training was actually putting in the work every single day, but I was determined to get it done right so it would benefit us in the future! We are now done with our training but review the notes every so often so we remember to keep the skills he taught us!

Yolanda N. | Sun City, AZ | Submitted: 11/13/2021 |

We found Katelyn, at internet, we send a request for a trainer and she answer with promptitude and professionalism.

Robin G. | Phoenix, AZ | Submitted: 11/10/2021 |

Excellent and extremely quick response time!!!!

Mike P. | Anthem, AZ |Submitted: 11/06/2021 |

Our puppy Lucy is a very high-energy rescue that was driving us crazy. She would steal anything paper & rush to the couch to eat it. Socks would be grabbed, taken outside, and she would jump around and throw them in the air. Lucy was also very aggressive in her play with my wife and would jump on her & play bite. We watched many YouTube videos on how to train her to behave, but she just wasn't responding. My wife was on the verge of saying we needed to take her back to the shelter until we found k9katelyn. We made an appointment with Tom & he came out to speak with us as well as meet Lucy. We signed the "contract" with him & training started the next week. After purchasing the recommended leather leash & collar (as opposed to our rope-type leash & nylon collar), Tom showed us each step of the way for each command and then had us try it as he watched & corrected any missteps. Each day we trained her was for 20-minutes at a time with Lucy on that week's new command and refreshing the commands from the prior weeks. Yesterday was our last training with Tom & Lucy now Heels, Sits, Downs, Stays, Shakes, Places (move to a specific spot & stay), as well as Off (to get her front paws off counters, tables, and people). My wife is much happier with Lucy & the fear of having to return her to the shelter is gone. We now have a well-behaved puppy that is fun to be with. We plan to continue working with her so we can take her to stores with friends and with us. She still gets quite excited but is learning to control herself. We had read some uncomplimentary reviews about Tom, and while he does instruct you to take notes (I used my tablet and Bluetooth keyboard), I did find I retained the information better than him just giving us a sheet of instructions to read (how many people read their owner's manuals). He does speak faster than we're used to, and my wife had some issues with that, but I would just relay the instructions to her, and we were fine. Some reviews said he was rude, but we didn't experience that at all. He was polite & calmly answered any and all questions we posed to him. His training is very structured, so be mentally prepared to train when he arrives. Our experience was a very positive one, well worth the cost, and we would recommend him to anyone wanting a well-behaved dog.

Henry J. | Peoria, AZ | Submitted: 10/28/2021 |

Provided prompt response and scheduling!

Duane B. | Phoenix, AZ | Submitted: 10/21/2021 |

Dog Training
Great help getting copper on the way to an awesome part of the family.

Brandie B. | Phoenix, AZ | Submitted: 10/15/2021 |

Animal Training and Behavior Modification
Very friendly. Nice. My dog loved him.

Tatumn R. | Surprise, AZ | Submitted: 09/30/2021 |

Dog Training
They were very quick to respond and so flexible with our schedules! THANK YOU K9katelynn!!

Sheryll F.| Phoenix, AZ | Submitted: 09/24/2021 |

Animal Training and Behavior Modification
K9Katelynn was very quick to respond and found a convenient time to come evaluate my dog, within a couple of days. Very accommodating.

Jill W. | Peoria, AZ | Submitted: 09/14/2021 |

Just contacted K9katelynn for evaluation and we are already set up for appt. Impressed with follow through and professionalism. Training isn’t something to put off.

Ingrid F. | Peoria, AZ |

Value and professionalism

Carley V. | Submitted: 08/28/2021 |

I reached out and almost immediately received a response. She seems to have a very flexible schedule. She’s going to see me and my dogs right away. I got an appointment less than 24 hours.

Carolynn W. | Peoria, AZ | Submitted: 08/21/2021 |

Very responsive to inquiries and questions. Flexible and immediate appointments to fit your schedule.

Estelle | Scottsdale | Submitted: 8/19/2021 |

It was great to work with Tom. He is professional, punctual, answered all my questions, helpful knowledgeable and was great with my dog. I would absolutely use his services again.

Tia A. | Scottsdale, AZ | Submitted: 7/20/2020 |

Our dog trainer Tom was an excellent choice to help train our three dogs. We just got a new Doberman puppy in addition to our two French bulldogs which did change their dynamic at home. His expertise in dog training was evident with the continuing growth in our dogs' obedience training. He was able to train in the convenience of our home while being very patient with me, my husband, and my dogs. I was so glad that he could train all the dogs at the same time making it well worth the cost. I am glad to say we are striving to keep up with the training and have happy well-behaved dogs.

Cave Creek | Submitted: 7/14/2021 |

Responded very quickly to my communications. Very thorough overview of training plans and next steps.s.

Lynn S | Zip Code: 85037 | Submitted: 06/10/2021 |

We had an aggressive dog, we were taught tips and commands to help her behavior improve. It was lots of effort and work but she is a much better member of our family today! There have been zero problems or incidents with the other dogs in our house.We are thankful we used this trainer!

RA K. | Fountain Hills | Submitted: 5/22/2021 |

As rated above, Tom was extremely quick to get back to me with information and scheduling a consult. He is very punctual and prepared for the sessions. He gave a lot of helpful input and also listened to my concerns. His method is gentle training with loving reward. I would highly recommend K9-Katelynn and Tom for your training needs.

Christina D. | Zip Code: 85259 | Submitted: 03/25/2021 |

Tom has been amazing with our new puppy. We have learned so many great techniques and habits to establish with our guy. We can already see that he is willing to listen and obey. Tom’s methods are punishment-free so we felt comfortable using all the tools Tom taught us. His level of expertise is virtually unbeatable. Thank you!!!

Brittni S. | Phoenix,AZ | Submitted: 3/16/2021 |

We are so excited to get started! I sent a message this morning and received a reply within minutes! Throughout the day every exchange was friendly, quick, and professional!

Michael T. | Phoenix, AZ | Submitted: 3/15/2021 |

Very knowledgeable and thorough. I would recommend!

Diane R. | Submitted: 3/14/2021 |

We contacted k9katelynn about a week ago. They were very prompt in responding back to me. They set up an appointment to meet us at our home within the next few days. They were right on time. The owner was very knowledgeable and friendly and really knows his stuff! We signed up for a seven week program . We are very excited to get our 10-month-old puppy in training.

Lynn S. | Phoenix, AZ | Submitted: 3/13/2021 |

Tom is very Thorough, he laid out the entire training plan in detail.I can’t wait to get started.

Kambra D. | Submitted: 3/11/2021 |

I reached out to the company early in the morning hoping to get a reply within a couple days. They replied to my inquiry within an hour or two! Prompt, timely, and directed toward our goals.

Diane R. | Scottsdale | Submitted: 3/04/2021 |

We contacted k9katelynn about a week ago. They were very prompt in responding back to me. They set up an appointment to meet us at our home within the next few days. They were right on time. The owner was very knowledgeable and friendly and really knows his stuff! We signed up for a seven week program . We are very excited to get our 10-month-old puppy in training.

Noreen | Submitted: 2/20/2021 |

We met with Tom at K9katelynn, and he clearly understood what type of training we need for our 6 month old micro sheepadoodle. We found him to be very personable and knowledgeable. We felt very confident in his abilities to train Daisy to be on her best behavior at all times. We’re glad we met him and we’ll start training soon.

Bill Q. | Sun City, AZ | Submitted: 2/20/2021 |

We just purchased a new puppy and want to get her started on puppy training. We found K9katelynn on Thumbtack as well as next door neighbor app and reached out to her for an evaluation. She responded back within 15 minutes and already have an evaluation set up on z as Monday which is 2 days from now. Outstandingly quick follow up!!! We are so looking forward to having her help us train our new bernedoodle baby girl!!!

Ariana S. | Submitted: 2/15/2021 |

My husband and I had weekly one on one training sessions for overall training and command training for our 2 year old pup. We learned so much and have the tools we need to continue training well beyond the end of our one on one sessions. We even will reconvene once the weather warms up for continued training for pool safety! Instructions were clear and the layout of training was easy to follow. We feel confident that it was well worth it!

Pam W. | Submitted: 2/6/2021 |

Working with Tom was a great experience. He designed an easy to follow, step by step plan! Our puppy has really progressed and we continue her lessons she improves daily.Tom listens to your specific needs and designs a plan to fit. I would recommend him to anyone!

Marissa K. | Phoenix, AZ | Submitted: 02/01/2021 |

They’re very professional and offer you the best deal to get the real potential out of your dog. It’s an affordable training program that could give your dog the best life. They work with you on every level and do the best they can to give your dog and you the best life. 10/10

Wendi W. | Submitted: 01/24/2021 |

Immediate response and follow up. Very specific and answered all questions. Very knowledgeable!!

Michelle K. | Submitted: 01/13/2021 | A Rating (Angie's List)

Tom is a great dog trainer! He was always professional and punctual for training appointments. He offers a wide range of appointment times. The sessions are structured and straight to the point. We have seen great results in obedience training with our two Poodle puppies! Outstanding choice- highly recommend!

Judith M. | Submitted: 01/07/2021 |

Excellent credentials. Great response time and punctual. All questions were answered to our satisfaction.

Randy Wolff | Submitted: 12/14/2020 |

K9katelynn was very prompt in reaching out to set up a consultation appointment. After a very thorough consultation, we decided to move forward with a training plan.

Gayle | Phoenix, AZ | Submitted: 11/05/2020 |

We heard from Tom almost immediately. He is prompt, professional and very courteous. After our first session we have learned so much and we're confident that Tom will guide us to have a stronger bond with our newly adopted 3 year old high-energy with no manners, rescue Lab, and solid command of our home. We like that the training is in our home because we do not want to board our dog for 2-4 weeks and have someone else do the work. Since Hank is just getting to know us we do not want to confuse him with a separation. If in-home training is what you want then K9Katelyn should be your choice. Tom is in demand because he is special.

Annette C. | Peoria, AZ | Submitted: 10/14/2020 |

Dog Training
Indeed a pleasure to meet and work with! Directives are concise and consistent; Dior responded very well and enjoyed her sessions. THANKS ~ we appreciate you!

Paisley A. | Phoenix | Submitted: 10/12/2020 |

Great trainer!

Nicholas M. | Mesa, AZ | Submitted: 10/12/2020 |

We are off to a great start!

Shawnoge| Submitted: 10/10/2020 |

Just completed our training! It was great! Prompt response to all questions between sessions. Grateful for the additional pool and treadmill training. Tom was friendly and professional.

Jake J. | Scottsdale | Submitted: 9/20/2020

My wife and I were looking for help training our two dogs (M: Rat-cha, 5; F: King Charles, 3) and came across Tom. He was recommended as a great trainer and very direct. Over the last 8 weeks we’ve seen an incredible transformation in both dogs. They went from occasionally sitting or going down on command to being proficient in a number of commands, including come, sit, down, place, wait and heel. You can tell that Tom is a true dog lover, and while he can seem strict with the practice routine or during your training session, the results are there. Would recommend him to anyone looking to quickly and efficient train their dogs.

Elizabeth | Phoenix, AZ | Submitted: 8/28/2020 |

I had read about K9 dog training in my homework and was excited to find K9KATELYNN. What impressed me the most about my initial contact with their website was the professionalism of the website itself, the wealth and thoroughness of who they are, what they do and how, and equally important, what they don’t do and why not. I left my contact info and a description of Ruby’s severe separation anxiety. She’s a 9 year old toy poodle who adopted me on May. My neighbor is just about ready to sue me. I’m not willing to give her up. I’m a 75 year old fighter, and from further contact with K9KATELYNN tonight as per my request earlier today, this dog training outfit may well join me and lead the way for Ruby and me to continue growing old together.

Arleen | Submitted: 8/27/2020 |

K9katelynn responded fast and nice overall before I contacted them I called several places finally thinking about giving up because nothing seemed to be working out other companies will not answer and suggest you look at their website I am very happy I got a call back and looking forward to the evaluation maybe they can help me with my Bailey.

Sherry c. | Submitted: 8/15/2020 |

Dog Training
I am really looking forward to working with Katelynn..She was very responsive to my questions and prompt in getting back to me. Katelyn also worked with me on my complicated schedule and I am very excited to meet her to help my shelter rescue. More updates to follow!! Thanks Katelyn. Sherry

Jennifer M. | Submitted: 8/15/2020 |

Dog Training
K9katelynn was the fast to respond both thru the app and on the phone. They were nice and informative and prepared to help. I would definitely give them a call.

Dominick O. | Submitted: 8/10/2020 |

Dog Training
Responded within 5 minutes of my e-mail. Very professional and prompt. I am looking forward to working with Tom.

Tanya J. | Phoenix, AZ | Submitted: 8/08/2020 |

Tom was very quick to respond to our inquiry regarding our concerns with our dogs. He was very professional during our introductory meeting. We are looking forward to our first training session.

Lacey L. | Submitted: 8/04/2020 |

Quick response, arrived on time, very knowledgeable, very thorough. A true professional.

Suzanne H. | Mesa, AZ | Submitted: 8/02/2020 |

After only one session we saw massive improvements in our dogs. We are very happy with our ongoing training! We are excited to keep learning in our continuing lessons.

Don K. | Phoenix, AZ | Submitted: 7/20/2020 |

Tom is very professional and knowledgeable. Hiring him was a great investment for the dog as well as the entire family. Training your dog is a lot of work but the rewards are incredible.

Cassidy E. | Scottsdale, AZ | Submitted: 7/28/2020 |

Great Evaluation and information! Very Prompt! Looking forward to the training for our little one!

Chris W. | Phoenix, AZ | Submitted: 7/17/20 |

Great initial visit. Very thorough and professional. Breaks down every individual aspect of training and easy to understand.

Jaimie B. | Phoenix, AZ | Submitted: 7/7/2020 |

Dog Training. I left a message late Saturday night and BAM, Sunday early morning, there was a message returning my call!!! Wow! She must love her job She corresponded throughout the day and made an appointment! I didn't realize I would be able to me puppies new teacher so fast. She seems nice, friendly, easy-going, and interested in teaching me and my pup!!!!!! So far, so great!!!

Megan H. | Phoenix, AZ | Submitted: 7/15/2020 |

I’ve reached out to her twice for two different reasons, about 3 months apart, and she always responded very quickly!

Gabby C. | Peoria, AZ | Submitted: 6/18/20 |

My experience with him was excellent. I had so much fun chatting even though it was so professional and easy so very easy because everything was just so specific. 

Rebecca P. | Surprise, AZ | Submitted: 6/17/2020 | Google Review

Tom was very quick to respond to our inquiry about training for our 6-month-old boxer/pitbull puppy. An evaluation day and time were scheduled immediately! Tom was professional and prompt when he arrived at our home. He was very detailed with what training he would be providing not only for Casino (dog) but for us as well. Pricing, by comparison, was competitive and fair, plus payment options were a definite plus. We are looking forward to the next couple of months of a well-trained puppy.

Sharron H. | Peoria, AZ | Submitted: 6/18/2020 |

Dog Training I contacted K9katelynn, and she responded immediately. She answered all my questions. I was able to set up an appointment that works with my schedule. I'm looking forward to the first appointment with K9katelynn to learn what training she recommends for my puppy.

Kevin P. | Surprise, AZ | Submitted: 6/11/2020 |

Very Professional. Almost immediate response on email. Pleasantly punctual. Thank you.

Sam M. | Peoria, AZ | Submitted: 6/05/2020 |

Very quick go respond! Responded to my initial inquiry in less than 12 hours and was very prompt in answering all my messages. I was able to schedule an evaluation for the following day. Great service! Looking forward to working with you.

Kenna H. | Peoria, AZ | Submitted: 6/04/2020 |

Very happy to hear back right away! I have a 7 month old 65lb puppy that has basic training. Somehow, not being around makes, has him increase his protection. Just need him to calm down.

Chris O. | Submitted: 6/04/2020 |

Tom was excellent trainer. Demonstrated as well as explained why a certain technique worked so well with dogs. Very exacting in his lessons and gave extra ideas about confidence and fear in dogs. Overall very good instructions and the importance in repeated training sessions by the owner.

Natalea T. | Glendale, AZ | Submitted: 6/02/2020 |

He responded back and scheduled a visit right away. We appreciated the time he spent talking with us and learning about our fur babies and our family dynamic. He was very professional and listened to our concerns. He was very thorough when it came to what he can do for us and our pups and answered all questions and concerns we had.

Laya R. | Paradise Valley, AZ | Submitted: 6/02/2020 |

I could not have been more pleased with the responsiveness and information on how they approach training a dog. We have a 6 month old chichiuaha and am confident everything we want her to do will be addressed and she will also be a very happy little girl.

This is our 6th dog and all of them have had a trainer. The experience with our meeting was by far the 1st trainer I have ever been so impressed with.

Autumn R. | Phoenix, AZ | Submitted: 6/01/2020 |

Very fast at responding. Also she was very understanding of my current situation with my puppy's behavioral problems and was willing to help me with no hesitation.

Crystal R. | Mesa, AZ | Submitted: 05/30/2020 |

K9 Katelyn was very responsive for setting up an appointment and very professional during the evaluation.

Ginger M. | Phoenix, AZ | Submitted: 05/28/2020 |

I received an email with 20 minutes. She was able to meet when I had availability. I will definitely be using her as needed.

Charlie J. | Sun City, AZ | Submitted: 5/19/2020 |

Dog Training Was very quick to respond to my request, answered all my questions and was accommodating to my schedule for our initial appt.

Gabriel V. | Phoenix, AZ | Submitted: 5/14/2020 |

Katelynn is AWESOME!!!

Carlos R. | Mesa, AZ | Submitted: 5/11/2020 |

Dog Training Very fast response and extremely informative.

Bridget M. | Glendale, AZ | Submitted: 5/7/2020 |

Dog Training K9katelynn was awesome with responding to my needs with in moments of me sending them a request. I can?t wait to see how my puppy turns out with their viable training!

Daisy N. | Goodyear, AZ | Submitted: 5/04/2020 |

So thankful We came across k9katelynn when We did. We were struggling with our puppy and as first time puppy owners we were ready to give up. Tom is very respectful, always on time, worked around my husbands hearing and my back issues, and has had so much patience with us. Our dog has come a long way and we're so excited to finish the rest of the program. Slim loves Tom. Excellent dog training. Recommend to anyone whose looking to train their dog.

Rebecca S. | Submitted: 4/27/2020 |

He was very professional and had a great insight that open my eyes to what training my dog would entail! He was very polite and very kind to my dog showing a true love for animals.

Chris O. | Home-Guide | Submitted: 4/19/2020 |

Efficient and covers everything.

Kim P. | Phoenix, AZ | Submitted: 4/14/2020 |

I did get a quick response and help with some of my concerns. Was thankful for her willingness to help and answer my questions.

Shane P. | Goodyear, AZ | Submitted: 4/14/2020 |

Holy cow! K9Katelynn responded is minutes to my request. They've scheduled our first appointment for Wednesday morning!

Robbi R. | Mesa, AZ | Submitted: 4/13/2020 |

Initially responded and provided information right away.

Irene R. | Gilbert, AZ | Submitted: 4/7/2020 |

Quick response. Very helpful.

Kade H. | Gilbert, AZ | Submitted: 3/31/2020 |

Responded very quickly to set up consultation. Good communication.

Sonny S. | Scottsdale, AZ | Submitted: 3/30/2020 |

Extremely prompt! Reached out immediately and worked with me to set up a time!

Michael H. | Phoenix, AZ | Submitted: 3/28/2020 |

Very pleasurable visit, we are happy with the price and the knowledge that Tom presented. Needless to say we are going hiring him and look forward to the help.

Ginece J. | Goodyear, AZ | Submitted: 3/25/2020 |

Got back to me right away regarding services offered.

Arthur T. | Goodyear, AZ | Submitted: 3/25/2020 |

K9katelynn responded immediately and answered all of my questions. Being a new dog owner, she never made me feel like I asked a "dumb" question. I recommend whole-heartedly.

Mikayla O. | Submitted: 3/10/2020 |

K9 Katelynn not only has an unparalleled reputation with regards to training but also makes a difference in the community. The generosity demonstrated through donating training sessions to dog rescues echoes throughout the community as doing so not only helps raise money for rescues but also results in homing well-mannered and well-trained rescue dogs in their future forever homes!

Selin P. | Submitted: 3/9/2020 |

My husband and I have 2 puppies (a Pomsky and a Dachshund) and as cute as they are, let's face it... It was their world and we were living in it! We sought out training due to destructive behavior when we left the house and wanting more discipline for our puppies! K9Katelynn started with a consultation in order to gain an understanding of what we were wanting for our pups. He took steps to ask us about different behavioral issues our dogs may have as well as identify various different commands he would teach us. Upon formally starting training, he went over each "issue" we were facing and a "solution" to each problem which included an action for us to follow in order to correctly discipline our girls. (The girls quickly responded to these actions and we were immediately impressed). The next sessions were used to teach girls the proper way to be on a leash in addition to a handful of other commands (for example: sit, down, etc..). He asked us to take notes (for us to look back on when practicing) and gave instructions about what the puppies would be learning in the particular session followed by actually performing/teaching the commands to the dogs. He then watched while both my husband and I practiced with each dog. This method went on for each lesson with each new command. In our last lesson he taught us how to exercise the puppies on our treadmill (didn't know this was possible) and it is quite possible the cutest thing I've ever seen AND also will be extremely helpful in this heat with our puppy who is half husky and has a ton of energy! Overall we are very pleased with our experience with K9Katelynn and are eager to maintain the methods he taught us for our puppies!

Donovan S. | Mesa, AZ | Submitted: 3/4/2020 |

K9katlynn was very prompt and professional from the very beginning for scheduling of pet training services. Each response was very professional and K9Katelynn seems to value her work and seems to stand by her services as a professional. So far this experience has been great. Thanks!

Daisy T. | Submitted: 3/4/2020 |

Goodyear... I can’t express how easy this process has been! Tom is so quick to respond. He responded right away and set up an evaluation the very next day! He came and was on time. Very polite and explained everything to us! So excited to start our puppy training!

Ethan R. | Submitted: 3/2/2020 |

Responded fast and with great info, I look forward to working with them!!

Sharon K. | Sun Lakes, AZ | Submitted: 2/23/2020 |

We had great experience. We rescued a little girl from Humane Society that was so untrusting. We hired him to help with her issues. Was very please with the outcome. She has become such a little sweetheart.

Susan F. | Fountain Hills, AZ | Submitted: 2/23/2020 |

It went very well. I still need more practice, but now I have reliable guidance to keep going. He made me take comprehensive notes which are invaluable for continued training sessions with my dog. Rusty really liked him also! I’m sure he will miss his visits.

Lynn D. | Submitted: 1/26/2020 |

About Tom and K9 Katelynn: Our mini golden doodle, Benji, just completed a series of training classes with K9 Katelynn. Tom's approach to training is comprehensive and compassionate, and you may choose from his menu of lessons. Your dog's well being is Tom's #1 concern and if your pup doesn't respond to a command using one method, he'll try another until success is achieved. Tom skillfully trains owners how to properly train their dog. K9 Katelynn is a five star training clinic.

Hayley B. | Avondale, AZ | Submitted: 1/24/2020 |

My boyfriend was ready to give my aggressive rescue dog away. I loved this dog, and knew he was a good house dog. He really needed some work when it came to being around other dogs, and I found out that we (the owners) needed some work too—so out of desperation, I contacted k9katelynn and got an immediate response. We worked for 5 months with him on techniques and our dog can now be around other dogs! This dog had to start his training sessions with a muzzle on for the first few weeks, and now, we don't have to muzzle him to take him out!

Alejandra G. | Submitted: 01/15/2020 | 

They are great they do help and answer all our questions and they  work with you on your schedule.

Dave S. | Submitted: 1/14/2020| Rating: A

Excellent and effective training by Tom. It was very easy to train our dog Rosie after he trained us! He really stresses the importance of consistency in the training which is the key!

Edith J. | Submitted: 1/14/2020 | 

Our experience was very positive and especially like the treadmill for Princess buttercup! Loved in home training!

Nicholas H. | Submitted: 01/02/2020 | 

K9katelynn replied to my inquire immediately and has been prompt in responses. Thx!

Mrs. J. | Submitted: 12/23/2019 | 

Very timely response and great information.

Jessica W. | Submitted: 12/16/2019| Rating: A

Within minutes of sending a request, I received a reply. Super friendly, easy to schedule and discuss options. I look forward to working with her very soon!

Mary S. | Submitted: 12/09/2019 | 

Very responsive and flexible!

Brittany F. | Submitted: 12/08/2019| Rating: A

Very prompt response time. Very polite in my questions. Thank you!

Dalton C. | Submitted: 12/06/2019 | 

Katelynn responded very quickly when I reached out to her about dog training, and she was flexible in scheduling a time that worked for my girlfriend and I for our dog's evaluation.

Matt B. | Submitted: 12/02/2019| Rating: A

Very quick and professional to respond so fast!

Kerry K. | Mesa, AZ | Submitted: 11/19/2019 | Rating: A

We are first time dog owners who rescued a 3-month-old puppy. We had no idea how to go about training him, so started looking for help. K9Katelynn responded to our request immediately. Within a few days Tom came to our home and did a thorough evaluation. He put together a comprehensive training plan that addressed all of our concerns and needs. We are about 8 weeks into training now and couldn’t be happier. We are now confident owners of a well-adapted, responsive, happy puppy!

Description of work:
Puppy training
Category: Animal Training
Services Performed: Yes
Work Completed Date: 11/18/2019
Hire Again: Yes
Mesa, AZ 85212
Overall A
Price A
Quality A
Responsiveness A
Punctuality A
Professionalism A

Geri D. | Phoenix, AZ | Submitted: 11/12/2019| Rating: A

We were very pleased with Tom. He was professional, patient, and kind. He gave us the tools to train her and she is now a much better behaved dog. It was worth the cost to have one on one training. I would recommend K9 Katelyn.
Description of work:
We needed help with training our bloodhound.

Category: Animal Training
Services Performed: Yes
Work Completed Date: 11/11/2019
Hire Again: Yes

Holly | Cave Creek, AZ | Submitted: 10/19/2019 | 

I appreciate working directly with k9katelynn and my dogs together. Training was quick, easy, and fun. The dogs picked it up quickly and they were confident throughout the process. My dogs absolutely loved k9katelynn as did I!

Darrell D. | Avondale, AZ | Submitted: 10/16/2019 |

Very prompt and detailed about service and price.

Shelley K. | Tempe, AZ | Submitted: 10/12/2019 | 

This company was very prompt calling back and making an appointment
They were very polite and ask details as to why I needed a dog trainer. Very pleasant to work with. I would highly recommend this company to anyone looking for a trainer.

Deanna D. | Gilbert, AZ | Submitted: 10/11/2019 |

I was responded to very quickly and we immediate got to the problem and started working on solutions for training. Very helpful!

Alondra P. | Phoenix, AZ | Submitted: 10/1/2019 | 

Great at answering my question directly and quickly with kindness.

Kaetlyn T. | Gilbert, AZ | Submitted: 9/29/2019 | 

Extremely prompt on responding. I messaged at night and immediately got back to me. If you're looking for someone who will help you right away you have found your person.

Lynn B. | Chandler, AZ | Submitted: 9/25/2019 | 

Tom was very knowledgable and shared alot of information!

Jessica F. | Glendale, AZ | Submitted: 9/24/2019 | 

Thank you for your quick responses, I appreciate your dedication to the animal community, it changes people's lives and I look forward to working with you.

Katashia M. | Gilbert, AZ | Submitted: 9/20/2019 | 

I contacted Katelynn to inquire about dog training services. She was very prompt in responding, answered all of my questions & was flexible in scheduling a time that worked for my entire family.

Dave S. | Scottsdale, AZ | Submitted: 9/18/2019 | 

Tom is exceptionally professional, And very effective. Doing the training on our own was very easy because his training methods work!

Selin P. | Peoria, AZ | Submitted: 9/18/2019 | 

My husband and I have 2 puppies (a Pomsky and a Dachshund) and as cute as they are, let's face it... It was their world and we were living in it! We sought out training due to destructive behavior when we left the house and wanting more discipline for our puppies! K9Katelynn started with a consultation in order to gain an understanding of what we were wanting for our pups. He took steps to ask us about different behavioral issues our dogs may have as well as identify various different commands he would teach us. Upon formally starting training, he went over each "issue" we were facing and a "solution" to each problem which included an action for us to follow in order to correctly discipline our girls. (The girls quickly responded to these actions and we were immediately impressed). The next sessions were used to teach girls the proper way to be on a leash in addition to a handful of other commands (for example: sit, down, etc..). He asked us to take notes (for us to look back on when practicing) and gave instructions about what the puppies would be learning in the particular session followed by actually performing/teaching the commands to the dogs. He then watched while both my husband and I practiced with each dog. This method went on for each lesson with each new command. In our last lesson he taught us how to exercise the puppies on our treadmill (didn't know this was possible) and it is quite possible the cutest thing I've ever seen AND also will be extremely helpful in this heat with our puppy who is half husky and has a ton of energy! Overall we are very pleased with our experience with K9Katelynn and are eager to maintain the methods he taught us for our puppies!

Nancy S. | Tempe, AZ | Submitted: 9/10/2019 | 

Great service, very knowledgeable, timely, professional. Highly recommend!

Lizsette A. | Submitted: 9/10/2019 | 

Quick response. Professional and great pricing

Susan J. | San Tan Valley | Submitted: 9/9/2019 | 

She got back to me very fast and was super friendly.

Morgan S. | Phoenix, AZ | Submitted: 9/7/2019 | 

I contacted one night and got back to me almost instantly! Great service! Keep it up!!

Roxanna C. | Tempe, AZ | Submitted: 9/4/2019 |

Prompt response, flexible with schedule, and will come to the home for consultation.

David S. | Fountian Hills, AZ | Submitted: 8/28/2019 | (Google review) 

Tom did a great job training our dogs with various behavioral issues. He was very thorough and professional.

David | Fountian Hills | Submitted: 8/27/2019 | A-Rating Off of Angie's List

Great! Tom gave great tips on housebreaking, as well as training on walking with a leash and behavioral training.

Edith J. | Phoenix | Submitted: 8/26/2019 | 

Our experience was very positive and especially like the treadmill for princess buttercup! Loved in-home training!

Teri H. | Mesa | Submitted: 8/16/2019 | 

Very thorough and responsive in setting up an in home evaluation.

Valinda E. | Phoenix | Submitted: 8/14/2019 | 

Very fast response time! Appointment set for today. Thank you.

Hailey M. | Phoenix | Submitted: 8/13/2019 | 

So far we’ve had a great experience with K9katelynn! The initial response time was immediate and we were able to have a trainer come out to our house the very next day for an evaluation of our dog. The evaluation ($35) was helpful because we went over our specific goals for our dog. Based on our goals, the trainer put together sort of a syllabus/package and went over pricing with us. Additionally, we were able to get our first hour-long training session scheduled only two days after our evaluation, which was exciting as I was anxious to begin training our dog ASAP. Note: Very professional and knowledgable trainer with years of experience! Impressive credentials! We are looking forward to seeing a positive transformation in our pooch!

Holly V. | Tempe | Submitted: 8/13/2019 | 

Set up an appointment to for same day evaluation. Quick response and great transparency.

Dawn M. | Goodyear | Submitted: 8/9/2019 | 

She got back to me very quickly and we were able to set up a time that worked with my schedule!

Samantha M. | Scottsdale | Submitted: 8/7/2019 | 

Very professional and responded immediately to my messages.

Kristin C. | Phoenix | Submitted: 8/7/2019 | 

Very prompt reply and flexibility especially considering the urgency needed! Thanks! Look for ward to seeing you Friday!

Marie D. | Gilbert | Submitted: 8/5/2019 | 

Got back to me right away and set up our first meeting for same week.

Paula B. Anthem | Submitted: 7/25/2019 | 

I was amazed with how quickly our rescue dog was potty trained. We had been struggling with this for months and within 2 weeks we had absolutely no accidents after K9Katelynn started working with us!

Nancy L. | Paradise Valley | Submitted: 7/22/2019 | A-Rating Off of Angie's List!

Tom the trainer really knows dogs and is tremendously effective. We have a huge and very skittish lab/dane mix and he responded immediately to Tom and his training methods. Each hour he spent with us was well spent. Bo now walks beautifully on his leash and no longer pushes us out the door to get out. Most importantly, Bo knows he’s not the boss and patiently holds eye contact waiting for our commands. I highly recommend him. He loves dogs and it shows. No harsh treatment or raised voice - ever. As long as you are prepared to work with your dog for 2 - twenty minute sessions a day, you absolutely get the results you want.

John Y. | Submitted: 07/17/2019 | 

Very happy with the level of professionalism, Tom is an expert.

Candace B. | Submitted: 07/16/2019 | 

Very quick response, professional!

John Y. | Submitted: 06/09/2019 | 

Very professional, detailed, lasting instruction.

Cheryl W. | Submitted: 07/16/2019 | 

We are so impressed on the promptness of reaching us and setting up an appointment.  I also  appreciated  the  follow ups when sent an email.

Brenda S. | Submitted: 07/14/2019 | 

Responded within 2 minutes literally very nice and trustworthy person.

Aldo V. | Submitted: 07/09/2019 | 

Trainer was very punctual. Original contact when we reached out  was prompt and professional. Listened to our concerns and goals. Gave us good tips and suggestions of things we can start working on immediately.

Marjorie C. | Submitted: 07/01/2019 | 

Excellent! I'm very pleased with what we have accomplished.

Anarissa V. | Submitted: 06/25/2019 | 

They were very, very quick to respond. Also very nice :)

Erin W. | Submitted: 06/18/2019 | 

I highly recommend k9katelynn dog training. I received a lot of weekly help and my dog is much happier and well adjusted. He's more confident and I feel much better knowing I how to handle him in many different situations. I am very pleased with the one-on-one training and excited to see my dog progressing.

Chantel W. | Submitted: 06/11/2019 | 

Very quick response and very professional! Excited to work with k9katelynn.

Evanne | Submitted: 06/09/2019 | 

Received a response within hours and the service was very professional.

Jim L. | Submitted: 06/03/2019 | 

Fast response!

Evanne | Submitted: 06/03/2019 | 

Our Meko was 10 months old when we knew that getting a trainer was not only important to us to him. I looked at many reviews and knew that we had to call K9katelynn. The training was in Meko’s environment at home and was amazing.  We learned to be better dog parents and he gave us the tools to be successful. Meko has so much energy even a long walk was not enough. Now he jumps on his treadmill twice a day for 30 minutes and just learned how to swim with a leash on in the pool.  In addition to making sure that he knew all the basics he was trained in and outside the house. We would highly recommend K9katelynn to anyone who is looking for someone that loves training and takes special time to make sure everyone is comfortable. We have a happy, healthy fun loving dog now.

Italo A. | Submitted: 05/29/2019 | 

Great attention to detail and communication.

Barbara W. | Submitted: 05/26/2019 | 

We have worked with many trainers and found that Tom the best of all of them! The dogs love him and he worked with both my husband and me so that the dogs listen to us! We highly recommend him!

Marcie T. | Submitted: 05/14/2019 |

K9katelynn responded quickly to my request for a consultation, and continued to answer my questions via email promptly. We are looking forward to meeting her in a couple days.

Emma A. | Submitted: 05/13/2019 | 

Contacted K9katelynn for an evaluation and got a response in under an hour! Looking forward to working with her and having a good experience training my puppy!

Lawrence D. | Submitted: 05/08/2019 | 

I contacted Thumbtack and picked out a dog trainer that I found acceptable. This trainer got back to me quickly and gave the answers I was looking for. at least enough to have him come out to my home and see what they can do. Very good service so far. Definitely good enough to keep working with them. Outstanding service so far. If the rest of their service is this good then we have a match.

Melissa S. | Submitted: 04/29/2019 | 

Very responsive.

Kennedy & Tchere | Submitted: 04/20/2019 | 

We are at the beginning stages of training our 9 week old Golden Retriever! We have a long road ahead with training, but he made us feel confident and excited! I love how personable he is, it feels like he is going through the journey with us, like a family. You can tell he is passionate about his job, and that is a trainer we wanted! Thank you again!

Christy Smith | Submitted: 04/16/2019 | Grade A

The attention to details and support when it comes to training my puppy was incredible. Tom addressed all of my dog concerns and was very knowledgeable when I had any questions. I have been amazed at how well my dog responded to the training. I have been very happy! 

Steve Smith | Submitted: 04/16/2019 |

I really enjoyed working with k9katelynn. It was very beneficial for both us and the dogs. The dogs made a lot of progress and we learned a lot about properly training the dogs so that the progress can continue even after the lessons.

Michelle Clarke | Submitted: 04/06/2019

Wonderful company! Not only do we love their service, but they are dedicated to giving back to the community.
 
Thank you for generously supporting our teachers!
 
-BASIS Scottsdale

Brenda and Ed W. | Submitted: 04/06/2019 |

Tom is excellent at training dogs, and he's good at training the owner as well! Wonderful experience and great results!

Thank you so much for the review! My prayers and best for Ed! It was great working with you and he’s a sweet dog! From your friends at Phoenix Dog Training K9katelynn.com

Mark M. | Submitted: 03/21/2019 |

Extremely knowledgeable. We will be hiring them soon

Thank you for the review! ! She’s a great dog! From your friends at Phoenix dog training K9katelynn.com

Stephen R. | Submitted: 03/20/2019 |

Tom was very thorough in describing his procedure for working with my dog. I am excited to begin the training.

Thank you for the review! Look forward to working with you next week! K9katelynn.com

Stephanie L. | Submitted: 03/20/2019 |

Very fast to respond.

Thank you for the review! From your friends at Phoenix dog training! k9katelynn.com

Kristi G. | Submitted: 03/19/2019 |

We will start on Tuesday but very fast response time to emails and text messages! Very professional when answering questions and very clear about the process. Would recommend!

Thank you so much for the review! Have a super night from your friends at k9katelynn.com

Amy H. | Submitted: 03/13/2019 |

Tom was very prompt in his response to me. We met with him and he was very professional, answered all of our questions, and made us feel extremely comfortable with our decision to hire him. We are looking forward to working with him

Thank you for the review! Great meeting the family! You have great dogs! Thank you again! From your friends at Phoenix dog training! K9katelynn.com

Lindsay B. | Submitted: 03/11/2019 |

I reached out to this provider today and they were quick to respond and get me scheduled for an evaluation.

Tiffany T. | Submitted: 02/18/2019 |

I went into this training with my rescue dog (whom I've had for 3 years) who's had severe anxiety issues from a rough early life hoping for just some basic behavioral modifications after all my routes/attempts have failed. Tom has exceeded all my expectations and has helped us reach milestones we weren't sure we'd ever reach! She's much more social, happy and when her anxiety rears, we both have better tactics on how to deal with those moments and how to move past. I highly recommend his services to anyone, even if your dog isn't having anxiety, behavioral disorder problems. My other dogs have become even better behaved since she has started training as well, in little things such as barking or waiting at the door. Trust me, its bigger than you think!

Tami V. | Submitted: 02/11/2019 

We reached out to Tom and K9Katelynn as there was frustration in our house as our puppy thought my husband was his playmate and would not listen to him. He is a very high energy dog and though we kept him busy (run, hikes, walks), he was still energetic and would do commands when he wanted to. He's made so much progress and the listens to my husband. Their relationship is really good and I'm grateful. It does require work - Tom isn't going to "fix" things just while he's at your home. You need to put in the time and commit to training. Would definitely recommend to someone committed to the process.

Thank you so much for the review! Was a pleasure working with you! By taking good notes and following up you saw good improvement! Thank you again from your friends at K9katelynn.com

Carey M. | Submitted: 01/29/2019 |

So quick to respond & setup meeting.

Georganne B. | Submitted: 01/23/2019 |

As a Phoenix Native, I can verify that Tom and the K9 Katelynn staff are the best in the valley for dog training whether on an individual basis or in group classes. They are the number choice for all of my client referrals. Georganne ****** Veteran & AZ Realtor Dan Rice Team, KW Realty Phoenix

Thank you for the review! From your friends at K9katelynn.com

Lauren F. | Submitted: 01/23/2019 |

Heard back almost immediately. Had my consultation scheduled within 30 minutes. Thanks!

Daniel H. | Submitted: 01/22/2019 |

Great response time.

Verified

Denise L. | Submitted: 12/13/2018 

No complaints here. My husband and I were clueless about how to train one dog, but two from the same litter would have been impossible without Tom. He offered a structured training program, he was gentle with our dogs, and patient with us.

Thank you so much for the review! Your dogs have a great personality! It was a pleasure working with you! Happy holidays!  k9katelynn.com

Michaela R. | Submitted: 11/29/2018 

We cannot thank K9Katelynn enough for her generous silent auction item donation for PoochFest 2019. If you pup needs a little more TLC for teaching your fluffy friend a little more manners, look no further than K9Katelynn. You will not be disappointed. Your pup will be the pup to see and be seen after your training sessions.

Thank you so much for the review! It’s a pleasure to give back to the community! Hopefully people will be impacted and will be passed on! Happy holidays from your friends at k9katelynn.com!

SimplePrice M. | Submitted: 11/25/2018 |

Tom responded within 20 min and we booked an appt!!

Meghan B. | Submitted: 11/15/2018

Tom helped us set up very easy and manageable routines to do with our dog. His process is detailed but works. If you follow the process, your dog will be so well behaved, and happy. He helped us create an exercise program for our adopted pit bull mix that helped him be the best dog he could be! By the first lesson he was staying off of furniture we didn’t want him on and understanding boundaries. You need to understand this is a commitment. It’s not some easy training program that you zap your dog and they do what you want. You need to put int the time and effort for his techniques to work. It’s like parenting! It’s a full time gig until they fully get it!

Amanda S. | Submitted: 10/18/2018

Very quick response and have an evaluation booked right away for my new puppy. Thank you!

Larry R. | Submitted: 10/12/2018

Tom taught us to swim our dog, walk him on a treadmill, come, sit, down, wait, heel, “place”, stop and go, on a leash, for 20 minutes of quality time, a day. We couldn’t catch him to put on a leash. Now he wants us to put his leash on. His unruly behavior has improved as a result. Tom wants you to take thorough notes. We did and now have an instruction notebook on what we should do with our dog.

Cassie D. | Submitted: 10/05/2018

Tom from K9 Katelynn is AWESOME! He came directly to our home, to assess our pup Marley, at a time convenient for our family. He was well dressed and perfectly mannered. Upon assessment Tom designed a potty regime for Marley that fit our families lifestyle. He also gave us a list of different activities to do with Marley, which is more than what we asked for. But it is just what she needed. Tom has made several trips to our home to check up on our pup. Marley has made a vast improvement with her potty training. She’s also a lot more active these days. With her being 6 I was worried all Hope was lost for my “pup”, but I guess you can teach an old dog new tricks. I’m so grateful for meeting Tom. He has really help improve Marleys quality of life. We are truly impressed.

Amber O. | Submitted: 10/01/2018

Responded very fast and was very willing to coordinate with my schedule. So wonderful!

Todd B. | Submitted: 09/26/2018

Very friendly and very quick to respond to all my questions and I was easily able to book an appointment right away, everything is excellent so far.

Janete C. | Submitted: 09/14/2018 | 

Great training always punctual! Everyone states how much calmer and relaxed she is! She no longer bites or growls at anymore! Thank you k9katelynn!

Thank you so much for the review! It was great working with you and seeing the improvement! Thank you again! K9katelynn.com

Raymond | Submitted: 08/27/2018 |

Tom was professional and extraordinary. He gel0ed my Hatley achieve what I thought to be impossible. Thank you Tom.

Thank you so much for the review! With your work you’ve seen her improve a lot! Thank you again from your friends at K9katelynn.com! If interested we come out and do a evaluation at your location! We Based on that evaluation put together both a price and package! Address ? Phone number?;) Hope your having a great day!? (over 5,000 clients Valleywide) Along with this K9katelynn has the highest rating with Angie's list! Top rating for the past 7 years! Highest rating with the BBB! Now over 29,000 associates on LinkedIn! we're confident that we can help you! ! Thank you for viewing us! Please see our latest review here and here.

Ali E. | Submitted: 08/23/2018

They are super quick on response! Very appreciated!

Donnette F. | Submitted: 07/09/2018

I contacted Tom at 7:37 AM and heard back from them at 7:41! A+++ on response time. Tom called me and spent time explaining everything and asking questions. He seems very knowledgeable. I look forward to our consultation with Tom on Monday morning.

Jackie M. | Submitted: 06/28/2018

Immediate response received!

Cheryl M. | Submitted: 06/07/2018 |

I wish there were more than 5 stars, because Tom of K9Katlynn deserves as many as there could possibly be. I was amazed at his patience with my puppy and with me. He has her doing more than I could dream of for a 6-month old puppy and her 80-year-old owner. Thank you Tom. You are the BEST

Sam R. | Submitted: 05/29/2018

K9Katelynn contacted me while she was on vacation to setup a time to come to my home. Pro is very responsive and eager to help. Would recommend Pro to anyone that needs help with their K9.

Maddy H. | Submitted: 05/27/2018 |

If you are thinking about finding someone to help you train your dog(s) Tom is a great resource. He is an excellent trainer and helps dog owners through each step to make their home life with their dogs more pleasant. Tom gave us the tools and knowledge to help us be consistent with training our dogs from week to week. I am glad we did this training and highly recommend others to hire Tom if you need help in this area

Brittany F. | Submitted: 05/17/2018

She got me an appointment right away, which has taken so much stress away.  I truly appreciate her willingness to help me and my dog out.

Melissa V. | Submitted: 05/04/2018

Tom was very thorough and helpful.

Nanci F. | Submitted: 05/04/2018

Very pleasant and honest.  Thank you.

Lois M. | Submitted: 04/26/2018

Was very impressed that K9katelynn responded to my request in less then 5 minutes.  Was very professional on the phone and will be calling him back tomorrow to set up an appointment.  Thank you for your help.  My husband and I are very impressed with Tom.  He arrived early and my to girls really liked him, which is why we hired him.  Our first training will be next week (Wednesday May 2nd) at 11:00ish.  I can hardly wait.  Tom was very personable, easy to talk to and explained everything.  He recommended the tools we need and not only will the girls get exercised but both my husband and I will too.  You could see how much Tom really loves animals, and this made us more comfortable.  After explaining everything then he told us the cost, for all that he is going to do for our girls and us, I thought it was a fair price, and we are in the process of getting the tools that he said we needed.  I would recommend K9Katelynn to anyone just by sitting down and talking with Tom and seeing how he interacted  with our dogs.  I knew the minute he walked into the house we would be hiring him.  He first said hi to the girls then me.  Thank you Tom.

Reta C. | Submitted: 04/22/2018

Was very responsive in returning emails and calls.  Starting to work with dogs in May.  Answered questions in a positive manner and was very informative.

Janet S. | Submitted: 04/20/2018 |

We had a great experience with Tom and teaching our dog(golden doodle) some commands. He came to our house and went over a new command each week and we worked with her during the week. He was a good teacher and she caught on real fast. Thank you Tom.

Thank you for the review! She’s a great dog! She finished well and with you and your husbands work you both did well! Have a great trip back home! Thank you again from your friends at K9katelynn.com

Maureen P. | Submitted: 04/19/2018

Tom was very professional and kind working with my pups and us!!! He has a ton of patience and was very supportive to us during our learning curves!!! My two dogs just loved him!!! In the end.... his teaching techniques paid off 100%!!! Would recommend K9Katelyn to anyone needing puppy training.

Carol C. | Submitted: 04/19/2018

K9katelynn promptly returned my call. I was given confidence and sound advice on how to help my dog confront her challenge of climbing stairs! Thanks y’all!

Maureen P. | Submitted: 04/18/2018 | 

If anyone is looking for someone to assist with puppy training... I would highly recommend K9Katelyn! Tom was so kind and patient with our puppies and also to us during our learning curves! Our pups loved him! In the end... his training paid off 100%!

Thank you for the review! Your two dogs are great! With you and your husbands work you saw much improvement! See your dogs on google plus here and here!

Jaime D. | Submitted: 04/07/2018

I’m so excited to train my pup with K9Katelynn! So quick with responses and very flexible!

Liz R. | Submitted: 03/31/2018

Just meet Tom today. He explained everything to me and my husband very well. He also shared some tips with us. We are looking forward to working with Tom to get our new puppy Luther trained.

M M | Submitted: 03/28/2018 |

K9KATELYNN was recommended to us by our Veterinarian for our GSD Presley when she was just 9 months old. Presley has the capacity to be aggressive in certain environments like the Vet. We postponed reaching out to Tom because we thought we could teach her to behave; however, after 15 additional months we realized she controlled us and was misbehaving more frequently to the point where we couldn't trust her in public and she easily over powered us. So I broke down and called K9Katelynn as recommended. We are so incredibly pleased with her progress. From the first day, Presley respected Tom and listened to his training commands. Frequently, I was amazed at how well she listened to him and followed his direction. We had quite the laundry list for Tom of our expectations but over the course of 2 months, Presley has learned the commands and is progressing towards mastering them. Does it take a daily commitment? Yes! But GSDs like Presley require such devotion. Tom has provide us the tools to move forward which will ensure Presley is happy and well behaved. Thank you so much Tom! Presley is well worth the investment!

Thank you so much for the review! Presley is a great dog! With you and your husbands work you did well on helping her and assisting her on being a great dog! Thank you again from your friends at k9katelynn.com.com

Ashley B. |  Submitted: 03/22/2018

Responded to the inquiry very quickly and worked around my schedule!

Michelle W. | Submitted: 03/13/2018 |

Highly recommend - wonderful trainer! Our PWD puppy, Fawkes, continues to improve daily. Big thanks to K9Katelynn!

Thank you for the review! Was great working with you and mr fawkes (the dog) from your friends at k9katelynn.com! Training over 5,000 dogs Valleywide!

Michelle W. | Submitted: 03/13/2018

Highly recommend K9Katelynn - had a wonderful experience and gained so much training knowledge.  My Portuguese Water Dog puppy has learned so many things and is improving every day with his obedience training.  Big thanks to K9Katelynn!

Stan P. | Submitted: 03/02/2018

Very thorough, knowledgeable,  and pleasant.

Amber P. | Submitted: 01/16/2018

Very informative

Brandi W. | Submitted: 01/07/2018

o far has had excellent fast response time and looking forward to meeting with them for help with my fur babies

Marsha F. | Submitted: 09/29/2017 | 

Awesome training! We learned heel, place, and how to swim. Trainer was firm but patient. Owner is being trained just as much as the dog. Worth the investment in both time and money.

Thank you for the review! He’s very bright and a great dog! We’ve seen great improvements with him on dealing with people and how he relates to you! Attribute to you on how you dealt with him seeing how he improved! Thank you again for the review! From your friends at K9katelynn.com

Mike W. | Submitted: 09/07/2017

We had a good experience with K9Katelyn. In house private lessons went well for our dogs. Classes were on time and we gained a lot of useful tools!

Thank you for the review! It was a pleasure working with the both of you! Your two dogs have great personalities! With your continued work with them along with the notes you took you will see even greater results with your dogs! Thank you again from your friends at K9katelynn.com

Anne Q. | Submitted: 08/11/2017

Trained our Rottweiler to go in our pool, treadmill and greeting people at our door. Everything was done with exact perfection. Our dog does all 3 tasks perfectly. Would highly recommend.

Thank you for the review! It was great working with the both of you! From your friends at k9katelynn.com

Mary K. | Submitted: 07/25/2017

I wish that I had gone the way of a "dog whisperer" much earlier in my dogs life (he is now 8 years old) as I have learned so much in solving the problem I was having with my dog. Bath time, hair trimming and going to the vet were never a pleasant experience for either me or my dog. K9 Katelynn has helped me get back into the alpha dog relationship instead of letting my dog determine who was the boss when it came to these tasks. We have yet to go to the vet and a professional groomer, but with more time I know this experience for him will change. Thanks K9 Katelynn for your help!!

Thank you! For the review! Great dog! Thank you again from your friends at K9katelynn.com

Pat K. | Submitted: 03/16/2017

Immediate success with treadmill training and elimination of puppy like nipping behavior in two year old rescue dog. Structured lessons for learning the basic commands. Dog owner must be possess strong note-taking skills required during one hour lessons.

Thank you for the review! She's a sweetheart! Thank you from your friends at K9katelynn.com

Tom W | Zip Code: 85254 | Submitted: 02/21/2017

Tom has worked with our Golden Doodle for a few months now and we are quite pleased with her progress. He's firm but thorough and quite professional in all his weekly training methods. Tom's approach is very detailed and he gives us numerous opportunities to practice the skills while he's with us. Most importantly, however, is his genuine feelings towards our pooch. He gives her hugs and scratches whenever he sees her and you can tell she looks forward to seeing him, too!

Sara C | Zip Code: 85204 | Submitted: 02/13/2017

I contacted Tom because we had a very high strung, destructive German Shepherd Puppy. She responded very well to Tom's training methods & caught on very fast. Tom taught us how to teach her right from wrong, helping us around the house & creating an overall, calmer dog. I would recommend Tom to anyone! He was very thorough in his methods, and made sure we took plenty of notes to look back on, and is very easy to get a hold of if you have any questions. He knows his stuff!

Dan C | Zip Code: 85284 | Submitted: 06/11/2016

Excellent work with my 3 pups... patient and very complete with instructions and how to get the pups to behave better and also feel comfortable during the process. Highly recommend.

Cynthia L | Zip Code: 85259 | Submitted: 06/09/2016

Tom did a great job with my 3.2 lb. Chihuahua. She is my first dog and I really appreciated his step-by-step instructions and the way his program is structured. I never thought that she would be able to listen to me, sit or lay down on command but now she does. Tom also taught me how to work on correcting unwanted behaviors such as barking and whining. His program is focused on training people to train dogs which are exactly what I needed. Tom is also very easy to work with and is always professional and on time. He has been doing this for more than 10 years and has perfected a program that really works. I would recommend Tom to anyone who needs help in helping their dog.

Lisa S | Zip Code: 85258 | Submitted: 06/06/2016

Working with Tom from K9Katelynn, Although we had considerable experience working with dogs, our two dogs which we have had for 31/2 and 41/2 years have been tough to work with. Great in the house they were both tough on the leash and daily walks became a source of struggle and suffering. Tom did a fantastic job training us so we were able to train our dogs in a consistent and systematic way which was also totally effective. He was always on time, polite and professional with a system that really works. He knows dogs, and people too! Just a great experience!!!

Virginia B | Zip Code: 85045 | Submitted: 06/01/2016

We are so grateful for what you have done for Noodles. I realize we are a work I progress, but we are on our way! We are committed to following the program you have set for us. I admire the work that you have done and we both consider ourselves lucky to know you. Thank you for your talent and kindness. We will keep in touch and call for help when needed. Virginia B.

Kristin H | Zip Code: 85253 | Submitted: 05/18/2016

I want to thank Tom at K9Katelynn for donating 3 gift cards for his amazing dog training to The Joy Bus nonprofit charity! We deliver freshly cooked meals to home bound cancer patients and Tom's generous donations have been able to help us raise much needed funds for our cause! Thank you so much!

Anne V | Dog Training | Submitted: 03/19/2016 | 

"We are in the middle of training. It will take a couple of months to complete. The price was reasonable. The appointments are set around my schedule to meet my need. Very professional."

Roz T. | Submitted: 03/16/2016 | 

"We received a quick response from K9Katelynn. We were able to meet the trainer right away and he gave us a good evaluation of the dog and explained in detail what could be done to train the dog and what the cost would be. He arrived on time for the training and did what he explained he would do."

John R. | Submitted: 02/02/2016 | 

"Tom was top-notch working with our Miniature Schnauzer puppy, Bayner. He is knowledgeable, very patient, and adapts his training methods to the individual dog and its owners. We saw tangible results every week. We had to take some breaks in training due to some travel commitments, and Tom was very flexible about scheduling. He also gave us helpful tips that would not have occurred to us, like using a treadmill and swimming laps to keep Bayner well-exercised. Tom also suggested specific toys that would keep Bayner mentally stimulated, and he had good health care tips like regularly using an ear wash and using bully bones to satisfy puppy chewing needs. Each time Tom came to the house he provided more training exercises and tips and always followed up on them. Bayner is better on a leash, obeys commands more readily, and is more fun to be around. We would absolutely recommend Tom to anybody looking for an effective dog trainer."

Thank you for the review! You took good notes! Followed through well! Bayner now is more comfortable and confident dog!! You can see bayner on the treadmill at //youtu.be/6XoMDn0n3P4; can also see him in the pool at //youtu.be/n42mHdL9bus thank you again from your friends at k9katelynn.com!

Jennifer Flaa | Zip Code: 85250 | Submitted: 01/26/2016

K9Katelynn came through on every level! Our once timid puppy is now able to understand and follow commands! Thanks for all the help Tom.

Thank you for the review! She is a great dog!! By adapting to her and taking good notes you saw good results!! It was a pleasure working with you and sure we will see you again at the village! Thank you again! From your friends at k9katelynn.com!

Jean L. | Need Dog Training | Submitted: 01/20/2016 | 

"Tom was very helpful and knowledgeable and significantly helped change our dog's behavior in a very short time period. You can tell he really likes what he does and is very confident in his training methods. I would highly recommend him"

Thank you so much for the review! She is a sweet girl and certainly has improved incredibly when the 1st time she was growling at me! Now she jumps in my lap!! You family took good notes! Followed through well with the training! Thank you again for the review ! From your friends at k9katelynn.com

Barbara W. | Submitted: 01/16/2016 | 

"If you are looking for a good dog trainer, I would highly recommend Tom from K9Katelynn! We have tried in the past to have our dogs both swim and run on a treadmill. We never accomplished either until we hired Tom. Also, we were having some issues with behavior which Tom also helped! He had us write notes as he trained all of us and these proved to be very helpful!"

Thank you for the review! A) you took really good notes! B) you did a good job on following up! You have great dogs and can see them in on the treadmill at //youtu.be/DTItx1HgsOQ and //youtu.be/n_aXbFfAuvU you can also see your husband working on the down Position at //youtu.be/FSqHmHfn-8w you can also see your testimonial at //youtu.be/nqWiQyjYtb8 again thank you and have a great new year! From your friends at k9katelynn.com

Cynthia S. | Need Dog Training | Submitted: 01/15/2016 |

"Tom helped me to potty train my small bread dog. I felt he was very knowledgeable."

Thank you for the review! You took good notes and followed through well with the training! Thank you again from your friends at k9katelynn.com

Heath H. | Offsite Review | Submitted: 01/13/2016 | 4/5 Stars

"Trainer is clearly knowledgeable and individualizes the training to your dog's needs. He has very courteous in working around both our schedules and when emergencies/illness occur. I think you'll be encouraged when you sit during the initial consultation."

Dana L. | Need Dog Training | Submitted: 01/05/2016 | 

"The assessment and consult provided a great deal of insight for my unique situation. I have a 7 year old Pitt bull and a ) month old, both females. While I understand the general challenges this may pose, K9Katelynn was very specific in their recommendations.
The thorough assessment as well as recommendations for my two dogs will be very helpful in ensuring a happy and healthy environment. Thanks!"

Lauren W. | Zip Code: 85257 | Submitted: 12/22/2015

We adopted an older dog from the pound who was afraid of our kitchen (where the doggy door is). After 2 sessions with K9Katelynn she was moving through the dining room to the kitchen. She even appeared to be practicing by herself during the week. Just going in and out even when we were in the living room. Great job K9Katelynn. We're very happy with her progress and how quick the behavior change was!

Thank you for the review!! It was a pleasure seeing your skittish dog "gunner" improve!! It was equally great to work with you and your husband!! By working with him and taking great notes you saw a great improvement with him!! You can see your husbands testimonial at //youtu.be/UfA5_4a6JKI. Have a very merry x-mas and happy new year!! From your friends at k9katelynn.com.

Michael J. B. | Zip Code: 85260-2773 | Submitted: 12/08/2015

K9 Katelynn Dog Training was a great handler, and has made a positive impact on our family, but especially Rocky. He is a much better behaved dog. The lessons were carefully thought out, and Tom always brought his "A" game. A lot more goes into training your dog than you may think, I recommend you hire this guy:) Thank you, MJB

Thank you so much for the review! It was fun seeing rocky grow more into an adult dog;) You can see your testimonial online and can also see rocky on the treadmill. Again thank you and happy holidays from your friends at k9katelynn.com.

Rachel S | Zip Code: 85260 | Submitted: 12/06/2015

Thank you K9katelynn for all of your help training my dog Summer. While Summer was a very well behaved dog overall, she needed something help with learning basic commands, jumping up and walking on a leash. After growing through this training program, I can say that all of these got accomplished!! Thanks again for everything!

Thank you for the review ;) you took good notes and followed through well with the training! You can see your video testimonial online! Thank you again and happy holidays from your friends at k9katelynn.com.

Barbara W. | Zip Code: 85086 | Submitted: 12/05/2015

I have worked with Tom at K9Katelynn for the past 2 weeks. We have 2 Golden Doodles that needed training badly. We have had other trainers work with both dogs but no one got the same results as Tom. They are better behaved now. They listen better. And we have them swimming and running in a treadmill. We still have some work to do but we are happy our vet suggested we give them a call. I would highly recommend them.

Thank you so much for the review;) you took good notes! You worked your dogs well;) with continued effort you will continue to see great results;) You can see your video testimonial online and also see your dogs on treadmills here and here as well. it was a pleasure working with you! From your friends at k9katelynn.com.

SNIFF 2015 | Submitted: 10/05/2015 |

Thank you to K9Katelynn for their generous donation to our charity - SNIFF 2015! Training is an underrated method to keep dogs in families. Sometimes a dog (and its people) just need to learn some manners to settle into a situation. Because of their donation, 4 animal lovers - and perhaps a new adopter from our event - will get off on the right foot (and paw) with a new or existing 4-legged family member. Love the evaluation in the dog's natural environment as well as positive behavior modification...and they are valley-wide!

Submitted: 09/2015

K9Katelynn has helped me and my dog tremendously! After rescuing her about a year ago and never having a bigger dog before I didn't realize how different it would be. I was not used to having something so big to control and knew I couldn’t do it on my own. I also had extremely high anxiety about her being around other dogs and it was deterring me from being able to take her for walks outside or let her socialize at the dog park because I was too nervous as to something bad happening, whether it be to her or to another dog. Tom has been extremely patient and thoughtful through our entire training process and reassured me every step of the way. I've found that her mastering 'simple' commands has made her a more obedient and calm dog all around, even when we are not training. She used to jump all over me, pull the leash, lick incessantly, etc. but with the help of K9Katelynn I now have the confidence and education to correct her behavior when necessary and I think our relationship has strengthened through the process. I have come to understand that I am as big an influence on my dog's behavior as she is so it was just as important for me to listen to the plan and by following everything he said we both have come a long way. He was always on time, was always flexible with my schedule and always available to answer my questions via text even if it was during the week when we were not in a scheduled session. I felt he really went above and beyond to help understand how I was feeling about certain issues and how we could work through them in a way we were all comfortable with. I really liked how he went out of his way to get to know me as a person as well as bond with my dog, it made me feel like he really cared about our success and wasn't just worried about the paycheck and whenever we were 'done' he was done whether he felt we were ready or not. I can't thank him enough and I can't say enough good things about K9Katelynn! :)

Cindy H. | Submitted: 09/06/15

"Tom is very knowledgeable regarding dog behavior and is helping us recall necessary owner habits to let go of for a more successful training of our magnificent mastiff."

Donnell B. | Zip Code: 85083 | Submitted: 05/18/2015

Our family has 1 large- and 1 medium-sized dogs who needed some training and guidance! Before training, the dogs created chaos and havoc and we were considering re-homing one of them. In our few short weeks together, K9Katelynn has helped us make much needed behavioral changes in our dogs! At the first session, K9Katelynn established our priorities in training, and each week we worked to learn the command and reviewed previous lessons. The instructions were clear, and the training was professionally performed. Happily, we are no longer considering re-homing one of the dogs and are pleased with the progress we have made with the help of K9Katelynn! I would recommend this service without reservation.

Kathy C. | Submitted: 04/22/15 | 

"Great experience! Very pleased with the training for our puppy (lab) Cody. We will continue to use all the techniques we've learned in Cody's development. Thanks"

Thank you for the review! It was great working with you and Cody!! Due to you and your efforts, seen great strides in cody's behavior! You can see your video testimonial here and you can also see Cody on the treadmill here. Have a great week! From your friends at k9katelynn.com

Review Date: 04/13/15 | Member: Cherre Jones, 85254 | Category: Animal Training Services | Performed: Yes * More Weight is given to a review where work has been completed. | Work Completed Date: 04/10/15 | Hire Again: Yes | Share on Band of Neighbors: Yes

Description Of Work: Tom visited us on a weekly basis as we completed the obedience training, step by step. He is very thorough and focuses on the areas that are important to us. He demonstrates the obedience training and we practice the exercises with our dog. He is responsive and available when we have any additional questions or concerns. The training is cumulative and has made a huge difference with our dog and her demeanor! Member Comments: The training only works if the owners put in the time and effort. Tom is very thorough in his explanations and helpful in offering a honest opinion as to what we should expect and whether or not we are giving adequate effort towards the training. The rewards are worth the effort! Our dog loves the training and we have all learned a lot!

Evan Richardson | Submitted: 04/11/2015

When I first started working with K9katelynn I had just adopted a dog. One who was in the rescue for 6 months. I was a new dog owner. My dog (Pit Bull mix) was great with people but not so much towards other dogs. She was shy, startled easy and quick to go into fight mode. She had went potty inside, broke out of her kennel, pulled on the leash and I was scared to walk her. I was scared because every time she saw another dog she tried to fight. Over the 1st couple of weeks with K9katelynn I was frustrated as results were so so. Towards the middle of our training the bigger picture stared to come together. My dog and I had the basics down and were working on new commands. Today my dog is more confident, knows her boundaries, listens to my commands and the aggression issues has improved a ton. K9katelynn has been amazing from working with my schedule, working on my needs along the way and guiding me through growing pains. If you want a personal touch from someone that will come to you and deliver results, then K9katelynn is the one you want.

Ray G. | Submitted: 4/6/2015

My wife and I contacted K9Katelynn to help with issues we had while walking our 2-year-old rescue dog. The pup is very friendly and not at all aggressive, but the sight of another person or pet sends him into a frenzy to meet the newcomer. Tom came to our home to meet us and Riley, learn our expectations, and explain his training techniques. He made it clear that achieving positive results could only come from our practicing techniques from the previous sessions. The training included teaching Riley basic commands like sit, down, and wait. One of the most important parts of Tom’s program is for owners to learn their role in the process. We learned that it is Riley’s nature to please us by doing what we wanted, but this could only happen when he knew what we expected, and this meant working the commands repeatedly and consistently. I will admit that Riley still lacks the leash etiquette we hoped for, but I believe this is because of our failure to perform the required reinforcing exercises. We now have the basic command tools and understanding of Riley’s behavior to achieve our goal. Don’t think Tom is going to give you a magic leash and suddenly your pet will do everything you want. You have to do the work. Having said all this, I’d like to add my comments to those many others that spoke about Tom’s obsession with “write this down”. Teachers and students are all different. Tom does things his way and probably feels writing things down reinforces them. As a student, I would rather have him give me a script of the steps and important points for a given lesson. Rather than stressing to be sure I’m recording his words verbatim, I could understand the point and add my own comments or interpretations in the margin. Overall, I think our experience with Tom and K9Katelynn was a positive one, and Riley is a better pet for it. Plus, the treadmill sure beats 100 degrees on those summer days. This customer had a POSITIVE experience with this business. This customer WOULD recommend the business to a friend, family member, neighbor or colleague.

Pat R. | Submitted: 3/25/2015

This is a great service for training dogs at your own residence. Extremely helpful exercises which you use now and continue for a well trained friend. Never hurting the dog in any way. I highly recommend K9Katelynn. This customer had a POSITIVE experience with this business. This customer WOULD recommend the business to a friend, family member, neighbor or colleague.

Review Date: 02/24/15 | Member: James Smith, 85310 | Category: Animal Training Services | Performed: Yes * More Weight is given to a review where work has been completed. | Work Completed Date: 02/20/15 | Hire Again: Yes | Share on Band of Neighbors: Yes

Description Of Work: Great dog training for our Golden Doodle. He was quite the stinker of a dog, but after 2 months he is really great and responsive to a host of commands including: come, wait, place, heel, sit, down. Member Comments: Great training and the Owner is very personal and great to work with. We highly recommend K9 Katelynn for any in-home dog training needs! A++++

Review Date: 02/05/15 | Member: Hadas Dufour, 85006 | Category: Animal Training | Performed: Yes * More Weight is given to a review where work has been completed. | Work Completed Date: August 01, 2013 | Hire Again: Yes | Share on Band of Neighbors: Yes

Description Of Work: Intensive training for my 2 pit bulls who started fighting each other. Tom taught me to take control over the dogs, and in return gain their respect. He also helped me being more observant of their behavior in order to predict any aggressiveness before it's too late. Member Comments: When I first called Tom, my dogs couldn't even be in the same room without viciously fighting. Now they've been leaving together without any problem.

Company Response: Thank you so much for the review!! It was a pleasure working with you!! Have a great new year!! With the correct training one can help aggressive dogs!! Thank you also for the referrals!! From your friends at k9katelynn.com!

Review Date: 12/12/14 | Member: Cecilia Hendrickson, 85375 | Category: Animal Training Services | Performed: Yes * More Weight is given to a review where work has been completed. | Work Completed Date: July 01, 2014 | Hire Again: Yes | Share on Band of Neighbors: Yes

Description Of Work: Rescuing an adult German Shepard turned into a wonderful experience thanks to K9katelynn. We covered just about every topic imaginable and the demonstrations WITH MY DOG was very valuable.....then I did whatever exercise with my dog that we were working on with lots of 'coaching' when needed. The notes I was urged to take are terrific...! I will call upon them again. A Happy Customer and dog rescuer. :) Member Comments: ...oh gosh! See all the above.

Company Response: It was fantastic to see a shy and skittish dog going to a confident girl!! It was great to see both of you grow through the process;) my very best wishes for you and your family during this holiday season! From your friends at k9katelynn.com!!

Review Date: 12/12/14 | Member: Robert McRobbie | Phoenix, AZ 85032 | Category: Animal Training | Performed: Yes * More Weight is given to a review where work has been completed. | Work Completed Date: December 01, 2014 | Hire Again: Yes | Share on Band of Neighbors: Yes

Description Of Work: K9Katelynn took us through a structured set of training techniques to help us to increase our control of Boo Bearr our toy Australian Shepherd. Our need came from our dog's fear of sudden load noises. The additional control help to focus our dog on us and not the noise. K9Katelynn were always on time and extremely helpful, answering all our questions with concise and easy to understand instructions. Member Comments: It went very well, within a few weeks our dog had learned the new commands and was more attentive to commands we gave him. He was able to do things we didn't think he would learn so fast.

Overall - A | Price - A | Quality - A | Responsiveness - A | Punctuality - A | Professionalism - A

Company Response: Thank you so much for the review;) it was great to see your dog progress!! Equally it was good to see you follow through with the work!! Wish you and your family a very happy holiday season!! From your friends at k9katelynn.com!

Jara L. | Submitted: 11/23/2014 | 

We couldn't be happier with the results. Tom was very professional and helpful. He explained everything up front so there were no surprises. We would recommend him to anyone with a dog who needs a little fine tuning to a dog with major issues. Our dog had some aggressive behaviors which have not been an issue since the training. She learned how to sit, down, stay, place, wait among other commands. She also learned how to run on a treadmill which gives her the extra exercise she needs.

Irin S. | Submitted: 11/14/2014 | 

I had a dream to be able to walk my dog in the park without her lunging at children, people or other dogs. K9 Katelynn (Tom) made my wish come true with the training. I was actually the student it seems. He trained our family to use the most optimum techniques with the dogs. I am a disabled and could easily trip and Tom took this into consideration and modified a few things in training to make sure I was safe and comfortable walking the dogs. Thanks so much. Highly recommend.

Cecilia H. | Submitted: 08/28/14 | 

"Very thorough, patient, and reliable training ! Plenty of demonstrating with your dog and then when you are trying it yourself, very detailed coaching as to just what you should be doing. The trainer exhibited vast knowledge regarding dogs and your animal specifically. I really appreciated all the suggestions which went beyond the lesson of the day. I felt Tom really loves dogs and wants the best for them; the concern for their well-being was evident. I certainly felt I got excellent value for this training. Cecilia"

Hard to believe how your rescue dog progressed and how confidence came through with our positive reinforcement! She is a great dog and will bring years of love and joy to years to come! From your friends at k9katelynn.com Here is your video testimonial.

Sandra D. | Submitted: 6/10/14 | 

"Before K9katelynn, my dog Lucie was always really hyper, never listened, and was very leash aggressive. I did a lot of research trying to find a good trainer and eventually found Tom. Since finishing her training after about 2 months, I see a HUGE improvement! She actually sits (and does other things) on command now. He also taught her to run on a treadmill which is helping with her hyperness and aggression as well. So thankful for Tom helping us out. He has awesome tips on how to change your dog for the better. Can't wait to see how much more she will improve over the next few months :)"

Thank you for those nice words! Lucie is a great dog with a great personality that will bring many years of joy!! Great working with you!
From your friends at k9katelynn.com

Amy H | Zip Code: 85048 | Submitted: 05/24/2014

My family adopted a sweet puggle from the pound in December. We were all madly in love with him right away. The problem is he had some aggression issues and a very dominant personality that caused some real problems in our home. We sought out help with K9Katelyn because we were at a loss about what to do. I am so grateful that we completed our training because Tom helped us resolve our dogs issues with aggression and general behavior issues. Our dog is so much better behaved and he has been taught to run on a treadmill. This has been a huge help in calming him down.

Ira E | Zip Code: 85255 | Submitted: 05/09/2014

Good approach – innovative – respectful of dog and person. Not inexpensive, but I got value from the experience.

Erika F. | Zip Code: 85260 | Submitted: 01/31/2013

K9Katelynn is fantastic to work with. My experience with them comes from a professional side in regards to nonprofit work. They have been extremely supportive of our charity events that support local humane societies and shelters. I appreciate their professionalism and commitment to not only their colleagues, but customers. Great company!

This consumer had a POSITIVE experience with this business. This consumer WOULD recommend the business to a friend, family member, neighbor or colleague.

Teri F. | Submitted: 12/14/2012

Excellent Dog trainers, Company, and Staff. I’m in the Acting, Comedy & Filmmaking Performing Art Community, and aside from being incredible with dogs in our community, they are extremely generous in their support of our local arts, charities & fundraisers. That says a lot to me about business owners and their company's. It shows their Caring goes above just man's best friend it goes to charities & people, too.

This consumer had a POSITIVE experience with this business. This consumer WOULD recommend the business to a friend, family member, neighbor or colleague.

Daniel OhOwner at Xsell Media | Submitted: 12/13/2012

Daniel Oh has recommended your work as Dog trainer at k9katelynn.

Dear Katelynn, I’ve written this recommendation of your work to share with other LinkedIn users.

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Service Category: Training | Year first hired: 2011 | Top Qualities: Great Results, Personable, Expert

Aaron P. |

"He came by on time, met with my wife and I, was clear on his game plan, transparent about his methods and approach.

Teri F.

Recently I had the privilege of being trained by ***, K9Katelynn. He worked extremely well with our three different dogs: different breeds, sizes and personalities. I guess that could be said of myself, my brother and son. *** trains the entire family. The training felt uncomfortable at first, but I opened my self and trusted him. In fact, I had some physical health issues that *** worked into our training for my safety. I am so glad I did this training with K9Katelynn. One of my dreams was to be able to walk my pit-boxer mix in the park without her lurching at birds, ducks, little kids running around and etc. Now, it is a pleasure to walk with ease and confidence. After having three really bad trainers I was skeptical. Wow…I am so glad that I picked up K9Katelynn’s business card at my Vet’s Office in North Phoenix. I know my vet would not recommend just anybody. That says a lot in itself. *** was patient although we were not at times. I never felt rushed. In fact, although our sessions are completed, I want to rehired him to come back for even more training. (The summer got too hot for me to be as active outdoors, but once it cools down again, I want to work on a few other areas of training.)
Thank you and K9Katelynn!

The only Dog trainers I would trust my Best Friend to. They are caring, gentle and in control. The local “Dog Whisperers” in Arizona. They are supportive of the local community as well. A+

This consumer had a POSITIVE experience with this business. This consumer WOULD recommend the business to a friend, family member, neighbor or colleague.

Sari P.

Our dog comes to work with us everyday. He had a few little quirks that I needed help with. K9 Katelynn was very helpful in training myself & Syd. He uses a gentle technique & a soft voice with the dog, which made both of us comfortable. Syd is much improved, I need to work more with him, but the main reason that I called Tom, has been addressed & 99% of the time, Syd no longer jumps on feet when people come behind the counter. He is a great greeter & loves to accept treats from the children that come into the store.

This consumer had a POSITIVE experience with this business. This consumer WOULD recommend the business to a friend, family member, neighbor or colleague.

Maggie B.

I’ve lived with a chihuahua that thinks she’s a big dog and rules the house, the other dog, the cat, and the road in front of our home. K9 Katelynn has taught me that sometimes it’s not the dog’s fault, the owner needs some training :) OK, I get it now. Tom really does help people and dogs come together and live in harmony — something I wasn’t sure was possible until I met him. Tom has an amazing way, not only with the dog, but with you the owner. I’ve always been an animal lover, but after working with K9 Katelynn I see things a bit differently and there is more harmony with the animals in our home. Thank you for your wonderful help, guidance and patience!

This consumer had a POSITIVE experience with this business. This consumer WOULD recommend the business to a friend, family member, neighbor or colleague.

Michelle H.

K9 Katelynn is not only reasonable, but amazing!! We received wonderful training tips and advise and had our new puppy potty trained in no time! Other than the price we paid for the puppy himself, this is by far the best money spent on him. I would highly recommend K9 Katelynn to anyone in need of humane and positive pet training!

This consumer had a POSITIVE experience with this business. This consumer WOULD recommend the business to a friend, family member, neighbor or colleague.

Pattue F.

I had K9 Katelynn train my Afghan Hound and I seen great results. He was Patient with my dog and took his time in order to get positive results. I am very happy with the services and would recommend them to anyone who is looking for a knowledgeable and experienced trainer.

This consumer had a POSITIVE experience with this business. This consumer WOULD recommend the business to a friend, family member, neighbor or colleague.

Melanie H.

K9 Katelynn has provided us with great advice and many tips on how to train our puppy! I would recommend K9 Katelynn to anyone looking for help with their dog/puppy!

Animal Health Services of Cave Creek recommends K9Katelynn! Call and ask for a training lecture for your business. It pleases us to know that there are reputable trainers that promote positive reinforcement training. You certainly know what you are talking about!

This consumer had a POSITIVE experience with this business. This consumer WOULD recommend the business to a friend, family member, neighbor or colleague.

Vicki C.

We have referred several of our clients to this service, and have received very positive feedback from them regarding their experience with K9katelynn.

This consumer had a POSITIVE experience with this business. This consumer WOULD recommend the business to a friend, family member, neighbor or colleague.

Marge B.

Recently I had k9Katelyn come to the house to train my 13month old Irish terrier and to be honest with you, myself as well. He teaches with a gentle technique, a soft voice and a small squirt water bottle. *** develops both the owner and the pet at the same time. This being my first dog I had a lot to learn as an owner; such as the importance of issuing commands in a soft voice and understanding how my dog reacts to my own body language. *** explained thoroughly the correction technique and had you practice it over and over until I had it down properly. He always gave you an opportunity to ask questions without feeling uncomfortable. I have seen much improvement over the past couple of months but most importantly I realize that this training needs to be on-going if it is to be successful. I use his techniques every day as I am walking with her and our trusty squirt bottle. I would recommend k9Katelyn to anyone.

This consumer had a POSITIVE experience with this business. This consumer WOULD recommend the business to a friend, family member, neighbor or colleague.

Teri F.

The only Dog trainers I would trust my Best Friend too. They are caring, gentle and in control. The local “Dog Whisperers” in Arizona. They are supportive of the local community as well. A+.

This consumer had a POSITIVE experience with this business. This consumer WOULD recommend the business to a friend, family member, neighbor or colleague.

Carly

K9Katelynn has helped me and my dog tremendously! After rescuing her about a year ago and never having a bigger dog before I didn't realize how different it would be. I was not used to having something so big to control and knew I couldn’t do it on my own. I also had extremely high anxiety about her being around other dogs and it was deterring me from being able to take her for walks outside or let her socialize at the dog park because I was too nervous as to something bad happening, whether it be to her or to another dog. Tom has been extremely patient and thoughtful through our entire training process and reassured me every step of the way. I've found that her mastering 'simple' commands has made her a more obedient and calm dog all around, even when we are not training. She used to jump all over me, pull the leash, lick incessantly, etc. but with the help of K9Katelynn I now have the confidence and education to correct her behavior when necessary and I think our relationship has strengthened through the process. I have come to understand that I am as big an influence on my dog's behavior as she is so it was just as important for me to listen to the plan and by following everything he said we both have come a long way. He was always on time, was always flexible with my schedule and always available to answer my questions via text even if it was during the week when we were not in a scheduled session. I felt he really went above and beyond to help understand how I was feeling about certain issues and how we could work through them in a way we were all comfortable with. I really liked how he went out of his way to get to know me as a person as well as bond with my dog, it made me feel like he really cared about our success and wasn't just worried about the paycheck and whenever we were 'done' he was done whether he felt we were ready or not. I can't thank him enough and I can't say enough good things about K9Katelynn! :)

Nicholay A.

They doing their great job and I am very happy to use all their recommendations.

This consumer had a POSITIVE experience with this business. This consumer WOULD recommend the business to a friend, family member, neighbor or colleague.

Erika F.

K9Katelynn is fantastic to work with. My experience with them comes from a professional side in regards to nonprofit work. They have been extremely supportive of our charity events that support local humane societies and shelters. I appreciate their professionalism and commitment to not only their colleagues, but customers. Great company!

This consumer had a POSITIVE experience with this business. This consumer WOULD recommend the business to a friend, family member, neighbor or colleague.

Chris M.

I hired K9 Katelyn to help train my Australian Shepherd and liked his approach of positive reinforcement. I’ve done dog training classes in the past, but hands down I’ve never learned as much as I did by going through this program. I took at least a page of notes during every session which aided me greatly when we practiced during the week. I literally feel like I have a book of knowledge now and could train any new dog on my own now. And the only reason I think I could do that is because of the copious notes I was asked to take each week during our training sessions. My dog is super well behaved, was able to learn all the skills, and is very obedient now. I can’t thank Tom and K9 Katelyn enough for helping me train my dog.

This consumer had a POSITIVE experience with this business. This consumer WOULD recommend the business to a friend, family member, neighbor or colleague.

Wendy S. | Phoenix, AZ

We love k9katelynn!! Give them 10′s !!!!: We love Phoenix dog training “k9katelynn” On a scale from 1-10 ! 10 being the highest we rate k9katelynn!: I would highly recommend K9Katelynn for dog training – 10 The quality was excellent – 10 The price was fair – 10 The trainer was friendly – 10 The amount of time was good. – 10 See more Scottsdale dog training at k9katelynn.com.

N.F.

Nice work k9katelynn!!: Tom has helped us tremendously with our pitbull/boxer mix Bogey. When we first got Bogey he was very skittish, unsure of new people, and dog aggressive. After working with the dog using everything Tom has taught us, we have seen a drastic improvement. Bogey doesn’t seem to be as shy, he’s improving around other dogs, and he’s respecting us more and more every day. Step aside Cesar, Tom is the real life dog whisperer!

“Thanks to you I now have a yorkie who listens and obeys her commands and incredibly loves to walk/run on her treadmill. Thank you again for everything”

Rob G | Cave Creek, AZ

Animal Health Services of Cave Creek recommends K9Katelynn! Call and ask for a training lecture for your business. It pleases us to know that there are reputable trainers that promote positive reinforcement training. You certainly know what you are talking about!

From your friends - Don and Sharon D. | Scottsdale, AZ 85262

How highly on a scale of 1-10 (10 being the highest would you rate k9katelynn)
We would recommend k9katelynn to friends and family 9-10
How high was the quality of training? 9-10
How friendly was the trainer k9katelynn? 9-10
Amount of time spent with us? 9-10

We give K9katelynn 9-10s across the board… We learned about K9katelynn from our feed store in Cave Creek, AZ ! The reason we contacted K9katelynn for we couldn’t get our West Highland Terrier house broken!! The biggest problem we were having with our Dog( Grover) was house breaking, jumping up on us and other people and biting our toes…..After the training was done we were so happy that Grover can have the run of the house with no accidents…Grover stops jumping up on us and our guests!! Completely stops biting... We are so happy Grover knows all the commands..sit,down, come, place, off, heel, quiet…and we really enjoyed our dog park session... Although we are not yet comfortable with the pool we felt it was good to teach Grover how to swim!! We felt the time working with K9katelynn was about right... We equally felt the money paid for the training was about right also.

Nalan F. | Glendale, AZ

I just wanted you to know that hiring you to train my Yorkie was the best thing I could have ever done. Thank you for sticking by me even when I thought the training was not going anywhere and was having doubts about continuing. I am so grateful that we continued past the first 4 weeks because the last 12 weeks of training were absolutely awesome. It was a lot of hard work and time invested, but in the end every minute was worth it.

Thanks to you I now have a Yorkie who listens and obeys her commands and incredibly loves to walk/run on her treadmill. If you ever need a reference or want to refer someone to me on your behalf, please do not hesitate to do so. I am hoping to get to all of those sites and post my review of K9Katelynn.
Thank you again for everything, Nalan F.

GJ

Wow. Our dog came to us from a shelter with a lot of behavioral issues. We thought training might help and so we had Thom from K9katelynn come out to the house.

He met our dog and we talked at length about the issues we were facing and Thom assured us that with proper training that our dog could get beyond those issues. Our program was twelve weekly sessions of 1-hour each (at our home).

I know it’s called “dog training” but what we quickly learned is that most dogs are very sensitive to our cues as a result, they tend to reflect our behaviors as owners. In other words, what might make sense to us as humans may have a very different meaning for the dog. If we act afraid, our dogs feel it and get nervous. If we are aggressive, our dogs want to protect us by being aggressive. To me, that makes sense.

As a result, we found that some of our normal behaviors were actually making our dog’s problems worse. But through proper “owner training” we learned how to actually communicate with our pet in a way that he truly understands. It’s really amazing stuff – but as an owner, I think it’s important to understand that you are the one being trained. The goal is to be clear, consistent and predictable in your behavior and commands, so that your dog knows exactly what you want and how to make you happy.

Well, it’s been twelve weeks and I can’t tell you how much this training has helped our dog. He’s much easier to manage and a lot of the problems we had with him have diminished and disappeared entirely. The same dog that I literally had to “drag” on walks now stands tall and walks at my side, at my pace and follows my every instruction. People stop us on the street to comment on how well behaved he is and they are shocked to hear that we’ve only been at this for a few months!

In addition to commands and behaviors, Thom also recommended equipment, toys, treats, etc. for our dog that would keep our him busy when we were out of the house. This helped the dog be “mentally stimulated” throughout the day so that when we came home he wasn’t over excited and out of control.
I have to admit, I was a little skeptical at first but all have worked as advertised. Thom even trained our dog to run on our treadmill for extra exercise when we didn’t have the time for a lengthy walk. If you knew our dog, I think this would qualify as amazing. I still have a hard time believing it but he just jumps right up onto the treadmill and waits for me to turn it on. Unbelievable.

I’ve been a dog owner off and on my entire life but before this process started, I have to admit, I was pretty clueless about my role as an owner. I guess I never gave it much thought but what my dog needed from me was to be a better communicator.

After going through it, I would say that to get the most out of dog training with Thom or any other service, you have to know that you’ll need to be trained as an owner first. You’ll need to fully understand subtle things you do as an owner that send mixed signals to your dog and you’ll have to be willing to correct your own behavior as the solution. You can’t change your dog’s behavior without changing your own first.

I’ve learned that through countless hours in working with our dog that it takes precision and timing to establish lines of communication and trust with your pet. You have to be committed to practicing your lessons, receiving direction and making improvement. There is no “magic command” to get your dog to behave. It takes time to develop a system of trust and communication between the two of you.

If you are willing to set some time and your ego aside (because you will make a few embarrassing mistakes as part of the learning process), you’ll make a real connection with your pet. For us, this has been a life changing experience and we couldn’t be happier!

Thank you to Tom and K9 Katelynn!!!

Animal Health Services of Cave Creek recommends K9Katelynn! Great positive reinforcement training. We appreciate your commitment to pet training in our community!

I was blown away by the knowledge and skill that trainer Tom K. brought to my dog, Ramsay, as Brussels Griffon/Japanese Chin mix. I’d owned Chins for 35 years. They are regal, quiet and clean. But Ramsay had more of the rambunctious which terrier breeds are known for. I was sick most of the 3 years that I owned him and failed to train and/or discipline him properly. He was this close to being dropped off at an animal shelter when a friend recommended K9 Katelynn. After only one session, everybody could see a distinct difference in Ramsay. After the end of the 8 sessions, he was a brand new dog, he tried to be stubborn at first with my daughter and I. But Tom had Ramsay knowing who was the real “Alpha Dog”! Now Ramsay responds easily to Sit, Off, Down, Wait, Heel and Place, where he jumps up on a small boulder and waits quietly. The real test was during our last session. We were outside in a cul de sac with Ramsay sitting off leash. A neighbor across the street came out with her 2 young children. Eight weeks ago, Ramsay would have taken off, running across the street, and jumping on the children, likely knocking them down. Then he would have just run away, with me chasing him in a car, trying to coax him back with a treat in my hand. Yesterday, he sat quietly at our feet, looking at the kids, but he did not move one centimeter! That’s what I call a true success story! Now I will use the positive reinforcement techniques on an out of control 14 month old Japanese Chin female that I just rescued.

Anne McCawley, The Special Events Committee Chair

Dear K9katelynn, Thanks to your wonderful generosity, A New Leaf Foundation’s 29th Annual Camaraderie Gala “Springtime in Paris” raised over $157,000 in net proceeds for our shelter programs.

This is an amazing achievement and we are so grateful to you for your donation. The success of this event relies, in-part, upon our appealing auction items. The consistent support we receive demonstrates remarkable compassion and generates a strong sense of encouragement and inspiration in all of us.
Families…Changing Lives. We sincerely appreciate you! Thank you again.

Best wishes, The Special Events Committee
Anne McCawley, Chair

The Jensen Family

Thank you to K9katelynn! Thanks to your help, our dog can finally understand what we want him to do. And do it! ;-)

The training has empowered us to know how our actions are viewed and understood by our dog. By being consistent in our actions and commands, we can understand each other and it’s really brought the dog even closer to everyone in our family. Thanks to our training, our dog Augie can easily do things today that we didn’t even think would be possible just a few months ago. For us, this is truly a life-changing experience and a must for any pet owner who would like a stronger bond with their dog! Thank you!!!

Mohsen A., B.V.Sc., Diploma, M.V.Sc

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“Well, I seriously do have such great honor and enthusiasm to recommend Katelynn because she is indeed one of those distinguished professional dog trainers in many areas through all USA. They find through proper training that a dog will give several years of knowing how a dog should behave and for a family to enjoy. Their unique training is done all through positive reinforcement! They do not believe in shouting, hitting, shocking or raising their voice as training methods. They have many proven positive training methods. At K9katelynn, they do not limit their training to any one method! They can either compliment what you are doing or assist you and your dog in new and proven methods! They equally believe in client testimonials and will provide them upon request.

They do a complimentary evaluation of the dog at your house/apt. Therefore, they are able to see you and your dog in its natural setting. Upon observing you and your dog, they ask several questions about your dog and what you would like to do.

At K9 Katelynn, they can train all types, sizes, ages and genders of dogs with the utmost professional behavioral experience and proficiency.It was really such a pleasure and honor to recommend K9katelynn for dog training to the dog lovers all over USA. You can reach them out at http://www.k9katelynn.com/ …THANK YOU …SHOUKRAN.

Angela D. Katelynn K.

My experience with K9 Katelynn dog training has been excellent. When Tom first met my dog, I described him to a friend as "magical with dogs" - silly, but true. It is immediately evident that he has significant experience training both dogs and their owners. It takes work to make progress; I felt a bit like I was in school with my two 20 minute sessions (at a minimum) of dog training "homework" per day. It was very rewarding to see my dog's progress. Tom had an answer to every question I asked, and if you do what he says, you WILL see results. That being said - you have to do what he says! If you are looking for someone to magically fix your dog, you are in the wrong place. Tom teaches you - the owner - how to work with your dog and train him effectively.

Hadas Dufour

Intensive training for my 2 pitbulls who started fighting each other. Tom taught me to take control over the dogs, and in return gain their respect. He also helped me being more observant of their behavior in order to predict any aggressiveness before it's too late. Member Comments: When I first called Tom, my dogs couldn't even be in the same room without viciously fighting. Now they've been leaving together without any problem.

Judith M. | Surprise, AZ | Submitted: 1/7/2021 |

Excellent credentials. Great response time and punctual. All questions were answered to our satisfaction.

Galo L. | Five stars | Submitted: 4/20/2021 |

Great experience, with timely response. Very professional.

Tanya W. | Phoenix, AZ | Submitted: 4/19/2021 |

K9Katelynn is a great, attentive responder, very reasonable in price & her knowledge/expertise is superb! She is my family go - to trainer!!!!

Carole H. | Submitted: 4/08/2021 |

They were very prompt and answered all my questions immediately. Carole H.