Testimonials

Apprehensive seemed like an understatement when trusting someone to rehabilitate a terrified terrier. However, Karen, Gracie, and Emily were kind and caring. They took the time to answer questions and provide updates, pictures, and videos. Their clean facility with aromatherapy and music creates a calm atmosphere. The boutique-style setup lets you know that your heartdog will get personalized care. We have learned so much from K9 Companions to improve our communication, daily walks, and, ultimately, the quality of all of our lives. Forever grateful!

I cannot say enough good things about K-9 Companions! They are wonderful!! They took incredibly good care of our pup while she was being trained. We loved the adorable updates they sent us and we are more with pleased with progress our Shelby girl had while In their training program. We can’t wait to go back for even more training

We have a very large and spunky 7 month old St. Berdoodle puppy. To say she was a handful would be an understatement. We sent her to K9 Companions Nashville for a 3 week bootcamp and could not believe the transformation! Before bootcamp she had developed some very bad habits. She is so large she would literally knock you down when you walked into the room. She wouldn’t sit still for a minute and was getting into EVERYTHING. I was a little skeptical about leaving her for 3 weeks but we knew it was for the best. They constantly sent pics and updates of what she was working on and we felt very connected the entire time. When we picked her up we were blown away, one because she had grown even more lol and two because this dog had manners! In 3 short weeks they literally transformed our dog! No more jumping, she heels, sits when I stop, stays when told and when I tell her to lay down and stay and she doesn’t move until I give her the command. No more roaming around or jumping on the beds. Best of all she seems to be so happy…and calm! Hands down the best money I ever spent. Thank you so much Karen, Nikki and all of your amazing staff. You guys treated our baby like a princess and gave us the dog we have always dreamed of.

My dog, Lumi, has been training at this facility to become a service dog. I was very skeptical about leaving him for 3 weeks, but the experience here was more than delightful. I was given lots of information on what my dog would be learning and received a tour of the facility beforehand. I also received many updates and photos throughout his stay. Nikki has been Lumi’s trainer and I have seen immense progress in his learning and I am very excited to move forward into the next course. I’m so grateful for an opportunity to train at this facility and with these specific trainers. I would highly recommend going here!

I set up to have both of my dogs trained for obedience. I just got my bloodhound puppy back! I cannot tell you how good this place is. Karen and her entire team is extremely nice and walks you through everything and any questions you may have. The kennels are big, air conditioned and heated. Everything is very clean and smells really good!

They not only do a great job training your dog but they also do an amazing job at training you too. They teach you everything you need to know. Questions? they are just text or call away.

While Houston was in training i got constant updates with pictures and an explanation of how he was doing and what they worked on that day.

When i went there to pick him up they go through everything. They explain how dogs are, what they are like, what your dog is like, what they did, what to expect when you bring him home etc. Then they demonstrate what your dog learned. Then you go out and do it yourself.

My dog used to be IMPOSSIBLE. My fiancé had enough of him. I was getting frustrated. It was just a bad situation all around. After i got my dog back from K9 companions it’s a totally different ball game. I’m easily able to control my dog. He listens to me now. All the obedience training they teach your dog are tools you use at home. I can easily walk him now! If i want to eat… i say down and he gets down and lays there and isn’t in my face the entire time. When i say no he knows no. There is so much more.

I can’t tell you how pleased and relieved i am that i brought my dogs to K9 companions. It is worth every single penny. I’m so excited to get my other dog back but that won’t be for another 3 weeks :). She’s in there now.

This is definitely just the beginning for us. I already can’t wait to take them back for off leash training and advanced obedience.

From start to finish, we have had the best experience! After trying another training facility with very little success, we found K9 Companions.

From the first contact, they listened and worked with us to make sure we got a dog that met our needs. They assisted in finding the perfect dog and walked us through each phase of training. They took the time to listen and fully understand our needs and tailor the training to our situation. They were great and making sure we had the tools at home to make this a success. They support you after training and follow up

When you have someone you love with a disability and a properly trained dog allows them to function at a much higher level, how do you even put your gratitude into words?
Also, their pricing is consistent with similar facilities, but you will leave with a properly trained dog.

K-9 Companions is a great training service and has done a fantastic job with our standard poodle, Cinder! Karen and the rest of the K-9 Companions family is knowledgeable and patient, making sure we can continue the good behavior at home. They don’t do cookie-cutter training either – they’ve customized Cinder’s training to fit his temperament and behavior issues, as well as the service tasks I need him to perform. Whether your pup needs some help with not pulling on a leash while walking, all the way up to service dog training, I would highly recommend K-9 Companions!

Took our girl, Piper, for level 1 training at the end of May. Before going, walks with her were the equivalent of a full upper body workout. She reacted to EVERYTHING! Pulled almost nonstop. She didn’t listen very well at home either. She tested every limit and pushed a lot of buttons. She is a very sweet girl, but was almost impossible to control. After her 3 week intensive training at K9 Companions, she was a completely different dog! She is enjoyable on walks, and doesn’t try to chase after everything. She heels, auto-sits when I stop, is a pro at staying, and actually comes (slowly) when commanded. She no longer jumps up on the furniture and doesn’t bother her brother anymore (13 year old cat). She is still herself, but MUCH more improved. She is currently preparing to go for level 2 (off leash) training with some pre-therapy dog training. Karen Duet (owner) runs a top-notch facility and is very dedicated to making sure dogs receive the best training. Gracie, Piper’s trainer, has done a phenomenal job working with our girl and training us to be better dog parents. 100% recommend to anyone wanting to have a better relationship with their dog!

Ms. Karen and her team are unbelievably amazing. They are training our poodle puppy, Rad, to be our daughter’s autism service dog. The amount of skills he has already learned is mind blowing. During the first boarded part of his training (3 weeks) they sent updates almost daily. He was well taken care of and obviously enjoyed being there. He still has about 18 months left of his service dog training but I can 100% say I do not regret our decision to choose K-9 Companions.

Regarding the service dog training itself:
Many places I researched/contacted cost double to triple what K-9 Companion does, required you to get a dog they chose, and you often didn’t see the dog until after the training was complete. At that time you would get, maybe, a 2 week crash course on how to be the handler. Ms. Karen’s philosophy is the opposite. She does not “crash course” anything. The most important factor is she trains YOU, the handler, consistently throughout the 2 year long training. Training the dog is important but training the handler is the most critical aspect of the process, something that seems to be often lost with other organizations.

On another note, if your child has the Katie Beckett grant (or something equivalent) she knows exactly how to document and what is needed so you can get reimbursed for everything.

I cannot recommend them enough for both obedience and service dog training.

I have known K-9 Companions Nashville and it’s staff for over 30 years. Their professionalism and desire to train dogs is unparalleled to any other dog training facility I’ve ever known. The attention to detail and to adjust your dogs behavior into a livable, lovable companion is incredible. Their customer service is also A+ and they take the time to listen and train the dog owner with the necessary skills to continue where they left off once the dog returns back home. I highly recommend K-9 Companions Nashville and feel that they are the best and ONLY solution for your four legged companion. Be a Companion to your dog today, be a K-9 Companions Nashville graduate.

K-9 companions is BEYOND exceptional at what they do. We did Level 1 training for our 7 month old Australian Shepard. He learned all of his basic obedience commands and was able to come home and continue training with the home visit and follow up lessons that come included in the training. All of the trainers are amazing and the owner Karen is extremely experienced. 1000000/10 recommend.

The best investment after welcoming our new pup to the family! The obedience and home training and management was a game-changer. The foundational training for both our dog and for us really set us up for success. We’re definitely going forward much more confidentially together. The staff is phenomenal. They are knowledgeable and engaging, and kept us informed at every step along the way. We’re looking forward to our field training visits and future training opportunities. We give it two thumbs – and paws! – up.

I highly recommend K-9 Companions Nashville. Finnegan, our English Springer Spaniel, has a very stubborn, but loving personality. We did not know how to proceed because all the training we had with our first dog was not working with Finnegan. I give praise to the whole team. Our trainer, Miss Gracie was excellent! With the included home training session and 2 additional sessions to be taken at their facility, it allows us to ask questions or work on areas that need additional training. Thanks Gracie for taking Finnegan to that next level of obedience!

K-9 Companions Nashville has been such a blessing in Ellie’s training journey. Their team not only brings professionalism and expertise, but they also genuinely care about their work and the impact it has on people’s lives. Ellie has learned vital service tasks like retrieving items, opening and closing doors, and even pushing automatic door buttons. Watching her grow through their guidance has been incredible. They’ve taken the time to ensure she’s equipped for her role, and their attention to detail is unmatched. If you’re looking for a team that’s skilled, patient, and dedicated, K-9 Companions Nashville is the place to go. We’re so grateful for all they’ve done!

We have had such a great experience with K-9 Companions. Our out of control Boston Terrier is now a well mannered young teen. Emily has done such a great job with her. The additional instructions for our at home training are the most valuable. They do not leave you alone to fend for yourself after boot camp. You are given such a wonderful opportunity to learn how to implement all the instruction within the home and to fine tune any mistakes or trouble spots between you and your dog.

I would also like to say bootcamp was a wonderful experience. Our dog came back to us healthy and happy. They take such good care of their dogs while training and give them various opportunities around people and other animals.

Everyone is just amazing! Our daughter is autistic and we are starting the process with her puppy to become her service dog. This whole process was so new to us, but they have been so patient and worked with us, answering all our questions and addressing any concerns. We have finished Level 1 and are about to start Level 2, and he is doing wonderful. He remembers all of what they taught him. Even on the days where he is going through a typical puppy/teenager phase and tries to push buttons, he remembers what he has learned and snaps back in line.

Our daughter was super nervous about leaving him for the time allotted, but Gracie, Karen and the staff were so awesome! They sent us text updates with pictures and videos! Those were the hight lights of her day!😉 It has been hard work and an investment, but totally work it!

We’ve been working with Gracie from K9 Companions to train our puppy as an autism service dog, and I honestly couldn’t ask for a better trainer. From the very beginning, Gracie has shown incredible knowledge, patience, and a deep understanding of both service dog work and the specific needs of individuals with autism.

She has helped guide us through each step of the training process, always taking the time to explain techniques clearly and tailoring her approach to our puppy’s unique temperament and learning style. What I appreciate most is how focused she is on building a strong, reliable partnership between the dog and handler.

Our puppy is thriving under her guidance—not just learning basic obedience, but also beginning to master essential tasks that will support someone on the autism spectrum. It’s been truly inspiring to watch the progress, and I have complete confidence in the direction we’re heading thanks to Gracie’s expertise.

If you’re looking for a compassionate, skilled, and professional dog trainer—especially for service dog work—I wholeheartedly recommend Gracie at K9 Companions. She’s making a life-changing difference for our family.

In January 2018, we rescued a 2-year-old female American Bulldog. Two days before we were scheduled to pick her up, we received a call from the Giant Schnauzer Rescue asking if we could take in a 2-year-old male (30″ at the shoulder). So, we picked up the female on Tuesday and drove to Kentucky to pick up the male on Thursday.

The female is extremely sensitive—very shy, timid, and fearful of everything outdoors (especially sounds) and some things indoors. She runs away from anything unfamiliar. The male, on the other hand, is her complete opposite. He is hard-headed, strong-willed, boisterous, high-energy, immature, and meets everything head-on—though not aggressive.

The two dogs did not get along. He was too big, strong, and out of control for her to feel safe or comfortable around. He barked non-stop for the first 15 days and barked at her every time she was near, which made her even more afraid of being around him.

Neither dog had any socialization. They had either lived in cages or were left in fenced yards to get into mischief. The male used to dig under the fence, and once he was big enough, he jumped it. He couldn’t be out of his kennel because he’d run around the house playing “catch me if you can.” Even on a lead, he wouldn’t settle down. His excessive energy and “party-animal” behavior meant he had to be kenneled all the time, except for walks or going outside.

Neither dog had any basic manners or training. They came from homes where no one had taken time to teach them anything. They couldn’t be more different—from their color to their personalities and behavior. Our home was truly their last and only shot at a forever home.

We knew we couldn’t do it alone, even though my husband is a former K9 handler for a Colorado police department. So, we reached out to Karen at K-9 Companions in Nashville. Both dogs went to doggie boot camp for three weeks in April.

Now, we can have them out of their kennels at the same time without chaos. The male no longer jumps and races around, and the female is much more comfortable being near him. The transformation in both of them is amazing, and we couldn’t be happier with the results after just three weeks.

We continue to work with them daily, reinforcing the training and commands they learned. This consistency is essential to their long-term success. Basic manners—heel, sit, down, stay—were exactly what they needed to begin living as part of the family. We’ve already scheduled additional training for the male in off-leash and recall work.

We are especially grateful to Melissa, who worked closely with both dogs. They loved seeing her when she came to our home to help address environmental issues. That told us they respected her, even though the training was tough. She was firm, fair, and consistent—and showed them love when she could. The results speak volumes about the quality of the training.

We would recommend K-9 Companions to anyone considering outside help with training their dog. They helped us break bad habits and instill positive behaviors. Now we have two obedient, loving companions who enrich our lives and even take us on much-needed walks.

Thank you, Karen and staff!

We highly recommend K-9 Companions if you’re looking to train a dog that has uncontrollable behavior or needs service dog training. We are using them for both and couldn’t be more pleased with the results!

Our puppy was so out of control that he had to live outside. He couldn’t be in the house without being kenneled, and we couldn’t trust him near our son because his behavior was so unpredictable. After sending him to Karen’s boot camp for puppy training, he came back with manners—and we learned how to handle him.

He then went on to his second round of training and returned as a dog that is now able to be part of our family and bond with our young son, who will be using him as a service animal for mobility.

Our dog came back knowing how to perform tasks like turning lights on, opening and closing doors, and retrieving dropped items. He is now an enjoyable and helpful part of our family.

K-9 Companions is absolutely the best training facility I have ever been to! I was blessed to be able to go through their school for dog trainers and learn from one of the best in the business.

I was there for 8 weeks, every day, and got to see the true care and compassion that Karen and her expert staff have for every dog in their care. The facility itself was extremely clean and well-managed, and the pups were always clean and very happy.

The knowledge that each and every staff member had about the dogs in the facility showed that everyone truly had a passion for their work and for the dogs they cared for.

I would recommend them for anything dog-related!

We acquired a GSD (Ripley) about 5 months ago, and although we have had GSDs before, this one was different. She would not listen well, pestered our other dogs—creating stress for them and us—and didn’t like visitors.

Over time, we fell in love with her, yet realized she had anxiety as well as aggression toward anyone who came to visit. We contacted K-9 Companions Nashville, and they got back with us within 48 hours. We took Ripley for a visit and evaluation and signed her up for 3 ½ weeks of training.

We brought our girl home this weekend, and the difference in her is night and day! She listens extremely well now and doesn’t pester the others like she did before. It’s amazing! Karen also made it a point to send lots of updates and pics, letting us know how everything was going.

Karen, the owner and head trainer, explained that our GSD is a high defense dog and likely bred for police work—it’s in her DNA. We may have to take her back for additional training to help bring down that high defense trait, but for now, we are SO THANKFUL for what Karen and her team of trainers have done for our dog and for us.

Karen and this training center are extremely knowledgeable in training and helping with behavioral issues, and they have many years of experience. They were such a Godsend! If you live in the Nashville area and need training for your dog, we highly recommend K-9 Companions Nashville!

If I could give K-9 Companions 10 stars I would. I researched many training facilities before coming to K-9 Companions, from the moment I visited I knew this is where my boy would go. They were kind and caring with my fur baby Leon Redd and Karen took the time to answer any questions I had. The facility is clean, fresh, and welcoming they have a very low number of pups they enroll which is wonderful because you know your pup will get the best care. My boy learned so much and I can’t wait to send him back for even more training. Thank you to Karen and her entire staff.

I can’t say enough about K9 Companions. We started with an evaluation when our Standard Poodle was 3 months old. We wanted her to be a service dog. She went to Doggie training at 4 months and she came back a different dog. Trained beautifully! People’ could not believe how obedient and calm she was. Now at 10 months she is being trained to be just as obedient outside without a lead. She also is being trained to pick up and get items for me. She is learning all kinds of things that will benefit me as a service dog (I have MS).

She will go back closer to when she is full grown to be fitted for her harness and learn how to pull and help me balance. They let you know their progress and send wonderful photos and videos of your dogs.

The facility is like a home away from home. The dogs are treated like family. I would recommend them for any dog training!

Our dog started with K-9 Companions, April 2019, for his first obedience boot camp to work toward the goal of eventually becoming a certified service dog for our son. We were amazed when we picked him up and saw his progress!! The entire time he was gone (3 weeks) we received daily text with his picture and what he skills he worked on with the trainer. When we picked him up the trainer showed us what to do, let us practice, and answered all of our questions. Over the last 6 months they have kept in touch with text and a home visit. Now our dog is back for his 2nd boot camp. As soon as we arrived, he seemed so excited to be there! We felt at ease leaving him and look forward to seeing him advance. Staff is professional, knowledgeable, and kind. Facility is top-notch! Highly recommend!

We had our rescue Dalmatian (Frankie) trained back in June. He had/has severe anxiety because of his past and doesn’t like other large dogs. We recently moved to Korea with the Army and took both him and our other dog with us. Frankie did amazing one all four flights and extremely well on our 14 hour layover and the week stay in the hotel. He got a first time go at customs because of his training. This would not have been a good move had K-9 Companions not trained him. He still has a little work to go before we can say he is trained 100% but we have only gotten one complement after the next since we have been in Korea.

K9 companions is amazing! I first brought my dog, Zinnia, to K9 companions when she was 5 months old. She panted and shook with anxiety and you could barely get her attention. After 3 weeks with them, she came back an entirely different dog. She was confident and attentive. It’s been almost two years and she’s gone back several times to train. In fact, today she just got certified as a service and therapy dog. I’m eternally grateful for K9 companions and what they have done for both Zinnia and me!

K-9 companions Mt Juliet – I cannot thank you enough for everything you have done for my Ellie Belle. She is a young pup with lots of energy and was very hard to control. I dreaded taking her out for a walk because she would not listen and actually ended up walking me instead!!! After 3 weeks at k-9 companions, she is a different dog and I can really enjoy walking her now.

She still needs daily conditioning but she is consistent following all the commands that she was taught. The facility is immaculate and all of the people that I came in contact with were super. There is no doubt all of the staff love animals and I when I went to pick Ellie up, there was no doubt that Ellie loved them also. That made me feel so good to know they had treated my dog so well.

After Ellie had been there a few days, they contacted me to let me know that Ellie was not eating very well. They offered (with my permission) to try mixing other ingredients with her food to hopefully help her to eat. It worked!! That was only one thing (of many) that really impressed me and let me know they cared about my dog. I got many pictures and updates about how her training was going which also meant a lot to me. When I went for my training, I was able to record on my phone of what Ellie had learned.

Now when I play that back and Ellie hears her trainer’s voice she starts howling and wagging her tail. (LOL) Great facility – Great staff. I would highly recommend K-9 Companions Nashville to anyone that wants great training for their dog. Thanks so much to Karen, and the entire team!!!!!

Dear Kandice & K-9 Companions Nashville,

Thank you for spending the time with Doc! We can tell she really enjoyed her time at K-9 Companions Nashville with you. We also want to thank Kandice for driving out to our home in Huntington Beach to follow up her skills (and ours)! She is continuing to do well with all of her commands, especially waiting for “ok” to come up the stairs. We look forward to seeing you in the near future for her long-leash training! Thanks For Everything!

Dear Tammy & The Whole K-9 Companions Nashville Staff,

We’d just like to say THANK YOU so much for taking care of “Brodie” & “Bella”!

Thank you, Tammy, for spending time with them! We are so pleased and happy with how our dogs turned out! They are amazing! We definitely couldn’t have done it without you guys! Thank you, thank you, thank you!

Sincerely,

A Note From Your friend Blade

To you my friends at K-9 Companions I was so happy to have been trained by you because of you I was able be a Loving, Protector and dear friend of my dear family Manuel, Tami Brittney, Beka and Dominic.

Please don’t forget me.

LOVE Always with dear respect and Love for you all

To everyone at K-9 Companions

We just wanted to thank you all for all your help and for always being cheerful on the phone when we’d call to check on our dogs. Thank you all for your hard work and continued support even after the dogs have returned home! Thanks!

Knowing that my 21 year old daughter and her husband decided to serve in an orphanage and Christian School in Port au Prince , Haiti their first few years of marriage caused my wife and I a bit of concern given the kidnappings and other violence that occurs in such an impoverished nation. While ultimately, we place our faith in Christ, we definitely feel better that Atticus is there to guard Brittany , Rod and the home.

Atticus has adjusted well to the heat and his patrol duties. All though he is just under a year old, he has definitely found his bark and always patrols the property keeping an eye out for our daughter and the pre-school orphans that she tutors. He has a great disposition as both the younger and the older orphans love to play ball with him.

Thanks also for the 3 weeks of puppy Boot Camp™. It made a huge difference in his obedience. Hopefully he can come back to K-9 for more advanced training.

We wanted to Thank you so much for the care and training of our puppies Sierra & Summit. We appreciate your kindness & knowledge & time we received for the training of our “Wild Dogs”!

Thank you again- see ya soon at your facility for our 30 foot leash training. Much love and thanks,

“The simple act of kindness does more to preserve the human spiritthan all other gifts combined. Its effects aren’t always evident at the outset, but will variably bloom in the end”.

George and Karen,Thank you for your kindness. You helped our family make a difficult decision. It was hard for us to accept that our dog, Max, was dangerous.

Your gentle, straight forward words and kind actions helped us make the best of a painfuland stressful situation. Thank you for realizing that “Fox” needed a good home and we needed a good dog that we could trust. He is a blessing to us. He is a good companion to our other dog “Matty” and he is very playful with our children yet protective of the family.

Thank you for your recommendation regarding the Buzzard House for supplies and Dr. Hicks as a veterinarian. Also, a special thank you to Tessa for our in home lesson with

With sincere appreciation,

My tail is still wagging! Thanks for taking such good care of me!

“Rocky” Flores

Thank you to all the staff for taking such good care of Rocky!

K-9 Companions, I just wanted to drop you a note to say thank you. I really appreciate the job you did with our dogs Chase (Yellow Lab) & Maggie (German Shorthair Pointer). I was very pleased to see their response when Diane came to our house on Friday, they were very happy to see her which spoke volumes. Maggie is doing great and we are working with her every day as well as Chase. I will be worry free when we leave them there in the first week of August. Thank you so much, I will tell all I know of your facility and the great job you did. Have a great day.

Dear K-9 Companions, Karen & Tammy (my Trainer),

We just wanted to say a big THANK YOU, for introducing me to this wonderful breed of dog (The Boerboel). It is hard to believe that Zulu is already one year old. We wanted to say thank you to you and the staff for always being so helpful and being our resource for our dog issues.

Sincerely,

Koko is a “new” dog & such a pleasure to take on walks and be around. Before her training with you, we began to wonder if we had not made a mistake taking on the rearing of a pup. We know now that it was the right decision and Koko will be our valued canine companion for years to come. Thank you.

I can’t say enough about K9 Companions. We started with an evaluation when our Standard Poodle was 3 months old. We wanted her to be a service dog. She went to Doggie training at 4 months and she came back a different dog. Trained beautifully! People’ could not believe how obedient and calm she was. Now at 10 months she is being trained to be just as obedient outside without a lead. She also is being trained to pick up and get items for me. She is learning all kinds of things that will benefit me as a service dog (I have MS).

She will go back closer to when she is full grown to be fitted for her harness and learn how to pull and help me balance. Nikki has been a godsend. They let you know their progress and send wonderful photos and videos of your dogs. The facility is like a home away from home. The dogs are treated like family. I would recommend them for any dog training!

I just came across your ad while looking for recipes on pupcakes for my baby\’s birthday today and I just had to say Thank you! for helping make my life so wonderful with a well behaved dog. Daisy attended your Bootcamp back in 2006 and it was the best investment I have ever made. She is the absolute best dog in the world with the help of you guys. Daisy will not walk through an open door without her command of “OK”. I can leave the door open to feel the nice cool breeze and I rest assure knowing that she won’t run out the door. She has even seen a cat walk by our door and she will not bolt out because she knows what the command of “stay” means. You have made such a difference in my life through this beautiful creature. You have made me a believer that you CAN teach an old dog new tricks.

Thank you and your staff for the training and love you have given to me and Daisy. Blessing to all of you.

Thank you so much Perris K9 Companions for teaching Guinness to be a good boy. He is doing great – obeying the commands you taught him and finally knows how to be a pack member and us how to be the pack leaders. Awesome job and feel free to use our names as references any time. You work miracles!

Dear K-9 Companions, It has been a year since our “Lucky” completed your Home Manners and Management Course along with monthly refresher visits at your facility. We are convinced that your course has been one of the best financial and time investments we have made. Now that Lucky has grown to his 90 pound size, it is even more apparent that good behavior is essential. Without your excellent training, Lucky would not have become the high level cherished companion that he is. I smile when I recall that George had him tagged correctly from the beginning.. . . . that Lucky would be a great “couch potato”. Yes, that is true. He comfortably “hangs” with the family indoors and outside, exhibits excellent manners and obedience, is a pleasure to take on walks and runs, trustworthy to keep home boundaries. . . in short, he is a just right for our family. Having retained all that he learned, Lucky is a credit to the effectiveness of your Boot Camp™ Course. Thank you for the quality time and professional training from your entire organization. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

Our 8 mo old puppy, Savannah, has just returned from “K9 Companions” Bootcamp. If you love your dog and want a tune up, or, love your dog except you’re ready to pull your hair out – K9 Companions is the Absolute BEST dog training facility. they are caring, consistent and our puppy’s personality NEVER changed. That was our greatest concern, and she was as happy to see us as she was to stay and hang out with the trainers and staff. She’s doing great, especially since she flunked the originally puppy training with a different bootcamp.

Dear K-9 Companions and Tammy (our trainer)We’d like to say thank you for a job well done on our Rotti “Bruno”. I was a little skeptical at first, but Bruno is a totally changed dog. He is getting praised everywhere we go! Tammy, you did an excellent job and thank you for coming to our house. Bruno is doing well with his “place” command.Bruno will be back at K-9 Companions in a couple of months for his off leash training course.Thanks again!Marquez Family

Dear Karen and family:

We want to thank you and your family for everything you’ve done for us. It was important to Jasen that Cora (his service dog) was at home in her bed (when she had to be put down) as she always had a tendency to become stressed during veterinary visits. She was more relaxed being at home by Jasen’s side. It was much easier for Jasen to know that she was comfortable and happy at the end. We really appreciate you calling Dr. Hicks for us and the fact that he was willing to come to our home for this special dog who had been by Jasen’s side for 12 years.

We would like you to know that you would have been proud of Cora. She has done so many things for Jasen over the years. She comforted Jasen when he was down or sick. She also helped to comfort and cheer up many other children when Jasen was in the ICU at Loma Linda. She touched the lives of the nurses too.

During the times that Jasen was in the ICU Cora had to visit him every day to make sure that he was fine. If she wasn’t able to visit she would make herself sick with worry. This was how attached she was to Jasen and how much she loved him.

When Cora went to visit Jasen she would pull on her leash to get to him. Once she found him she would not leave his side. Sometimes she would stay with him until 10:00 at night. During the day she would visit the kids in the ICU. Some had been there for 3 months or more and they always would smile when they saw her and shake hands with her.

Once again, we would like to thank you and your family for everything! If ever there is anything we can do for your family please let us know.

Sincerely,

My dog, Misty just graduated from boot camp. I am so impressed with this training. Travis is a terrific trainer of both owner (me) and pet (Misty). She is a different dog than she was. If you are in Tennessee and need your dog trained, Travis and Abbey are the best.