Lead Your K9 has made a big difference for my adopted puppy Penny. She was about 9/10months old when she did her Board and Train. Before she went to LYK9 she was very insecure, always on guard, pulling during walks, terrified to go through doors and leash and fence reactive to both people and dogs. They gave me the tools and training I needed to help Penny overcome obstacles that popped up in life. Several years later Penny is now more confident, goes through doors with little issues, and her reactivity has improved greatly. Without LYK9 we would probably still be struggling with finding a way to help her. Penny loves seeing all the trainers and Enrichment days are her favorite days.
Clarissa and Penny

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Lead Your K9 has significantly changed my life with my dogs for the better. Both my dogs, Korah and Knox went through the board and train programs. They have significantly improved both of their obedience skills and in Korah’s case her confidence. The trainers here specifically Nicolette and Sana are extremely helpful and supportive through the whole board and train process. They both continue to help me with any concerns or questions I may have regarding Knox and Korah! Because of everything my dogs learned at their board and trains home life is significantly leas stressful. Thank you Lead Your K9!

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Tony, Jayme, and the staff at Lead Your K9 have played a huge impact on the my life and the relationship I have with my two golden kiddos. Imagine this scenario.. you have this grand idea that you will get two golden retriever litter mates (who will be the best of friends..), you’ll be able to train them as puppies, and go on all kinds of adventures with them. Fast forward 18 months and they control your life. Every single move you make must be strategically planned with the dogs in mind. Those “adventures” you thought you would take consist of playing in the fenced in yard because you are physically incapable of even taking them for a walk on leash so forget any kind of actual adventure. Taking them to the vet or the groomer is a nightmare and they have to go one at a time because you can’t control both of them together and you poorly handle one at a time. You experienced multiple cuts and scrapes over these months from all the times that you ended up on the ground from the pure strength that they have on leash. You are at the point that you don’t even invite people to your house (or joked you would make humans sign a contract that you are not responsible for any injuries) because you are fearful that they will get injured from the chaos that occurs with the dogs. Then one day your dogs get out and run down a driveway at a busy road and all you can think about is them getting hit by a car because you truthfully have no good communication with them, thankfully by some higher power they decided that day to stop just shy of the road and come running back to you. Well this was my life and this day was my last straw I knew I couldn’t go on living like this with my dogs anymore.

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“We have never been able to walk Jake, our 5 yr old German Shepherd, on a leash without him pulling, bucking or dragging us all over the place! Within 20 min of meeting Jake for the first time, Tony was walking him without any issues. Both Tony and Jayme are very knowledgeable, professional, warm and friendly. This was such a wonderful experience, can’t wait to practice what we learned. Muchas gracias!!!”

May 9, 2019

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“Jayme and Tony are great to work with! Walking our dog on a leash was horrible. From constantly pulling, running after things, and dragging us down the street, I’m glad we can finally take our girl on walks without any of these issues. Besides terrible leash walking, they not only taught Wishes new skills, but also taught my husband and I things we didn’t know and if we did, we were definitely doing it wrong! Jayme and Tony definitely passionate about what they do & we can’t thank them enough for how much they taught us!!”

June 27, 2019

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“Tony & Jayme provide alot of services. I've used classes, boarding, & socialization. They also offer facetime Q&A sessions. Busy place! But calm and orderly! Ike my weimaraner now attends enrichment (day program with structure and learning) which keeps him happy! They monitor his skills while providing a fun environment. Great staff! I'm thankful for the consistency they provide. So is Ike! He is a happy weim!”

May 1, 2019

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“Getting involved with Lead Your K9 is the greatest decision we have made for our dog. Not only do we now have a more well behaved dog, but we have a more confident dog. We started with a board and train for our rescue pup with anxiety issues. We have continued since then to use their socialization classes, boarding and enrichment classes to continue helping our pup learn new skills and get more comfortable around both dogs and people. Now we don't have to worry about having people over and her hiding because she's terrified, or not being able to take her anywhere due to her anxiety. Instead we have the tools to help work her through those situations so that she gets to enjoy life more. Tony and Jayme will give you and your dog all the tools you need to build a better relationship and life with your dog. I cannot thank them and the rest of the staff enough for giving us and our pup a better life together and always taking the best care of Luna when she is there!”

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“Luka went on a trip to Cabelas to visit Santa! He was so well behaved and followed all his commands!”

December 8, 2019

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“I adopted Forrest a year ago and got more than I bargained for as he was never trained; disciplined nor given boundaries. He was quite wild. If it wasn't for Tony and Jayme's awesome training, endless patience and lots of encouragement, I was going to be giving up on him and taking him back to the rescue. 

Forrest and I participated in a variety of classes over the past year, we learned from each other with Tony and Jaymes guidance, and finally bonded. He's such a different dog! They gave us the knowledge and skills to make it. Looks like we'll be together to the end. 

Oh, and even after classes are done, they will ALWAYS answer questions and concerns and offer continued encouragement. They gave me 50 times the education for free than what I ever paid for. 

Forever grateful,
Lana and Forrest”

May 1, 2019

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“As I write this review, my eyes well up with tears of joy!  Our pup and I have been working with Lead Your K9 for the past 6 months or so to overcome some extreme reactivity issues.  During our training sessions, we have strengthened our bond and together have been learning the skills necessary for both he and I to successfully start navigating through life.  What is a normal walk through the neighborhood for some was IMPOSSIBLE for us.  
    Lead Your K9 has provided us with not only a skill set to grow throughout our training program, but has also been there to hear my frustrations, support us when we needed it, and give us a pat on the back when we earned it.  It has definitely not been an easy road, but I know that without Lead Your K9, the outcome for our pup would surely have been different; they have helped to save his life.
    Hermes and I will forever be grateful to Tony and Jayme for all they have done for us and provided us with.  I now know how to communicate with Hermes while meeting his needs to continue his growth.  I look forward to what lies ahead and now take pride in the relationship and skill set that we have built together.”

May 2, 2019

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“We just finished up a series of classes for our dog and the difference in him is AMAZING!!!  When we started classes three weeks ago, our dog wouldn't walk on a leash at all - he just freaked out.  Now he's walking beautifully!  He's over 100 pounds and doesn't pull on leash or react to other dogs!  We are so thankful to Tony and Jayme for all their guidance and the care they've taken with our boy!  We have now registered him for enrichment classes for the next two months as well as socialization classes!  Can't wait to get started!!!  See you next week Tony & Jayme!!”

May 29, 2019

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“If you are in need of dog training and you live even remotely close to Orwisburg you are wasting your time looking anywhere else. When I first called Lead Your K9 I was anxious and desperate because I was on the verge of having to give up my dog Kelce. My wife, 4 year-old daughter and myself, rescued Kelce when he was 7 months and he was a reasonably well behaved cute little 20 lb German Shepherd/lab mix. 6 months later and 40 lbs larger, He was out of control. I couldn't crate train him (he broke multiple crates) which meant that nothing could ever be left out and having guests over became increasingly difficult because he jumped all over everyone and barked incessantly. He destroyed everything and the worst part was I could barely walk him because he pulled incredibly hard and lunged at every dog and person. My wife couldn't walk him at all. He had literally taken over our lives. Unfortunately, it was not in the way that I had envisioned. We had some private lessons with a personal trainer but it didn't help all that much and it was very expensive. Then I spoke with Jayme and Tony at Lead Your K9 and my life changed immediately. 

   I decided to book Kelce for a 3 week board and train and they sent me a welcome packet and my training began immediately. Everything I was doing was wrong! Toys everywhere, and encouraging bad behavior all the time, and not even knowing it. I went for a private lesson midway through the training and was incredibly impressed. He had already made so much progress! I knew I had made the right decision. Kelce came home a different dog and my wife and I came home with the proper knowledge and tools that we needed to be successful with him. 
    We now have our home back and guests are welcome any time. Kelce is a pleasure to walk and both my wife and I feel confident handling him even in stressful situations as he still has some reactivity with other dogs. Don't get me wrong there is a TON of work involved in this process but if you aren't prepared to put in the work I don't think any training is going to help. You don't just send your dog away for 3 weeks and expect a show dog in return. Training is a constant in our home now and we are learning and improving every day. It's not overwhelming anymore though because Jayme and Tony are literally ALWAYS there to help. You are never alone with Lead Your K9. I can't recommend them enough. Whether you need private lessons, classes, or just boarding, this is the place to go. I drive 90 minutes to board my dog here and I wouldn't think of going anywhere else. Before you make any final decisions on that new dog of yours that is tearing up the house and driving you crazy I strongly suggest you call Lead Your K9.”

August 13, 2019

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“Hi! Sharing my happy heart! My 6 year old Pit Bull, Scout, just completed a 2 week board & train program with Lead Your K9. I took her home Thursday evening and could not believe her transformation. Blown away. A little back story about Scout. She has been super nervous and full of anxiety her whole life, which became increasingly worse when she lost her 13 year old "brother" last year. She was the runt in her litter (amazing she even survived) and when we added her to our family she became Atticus's side kick. Today I decided to get my Christmas tree down and decorated and wondered how this was going to go because when I say Scout was afraid of everything, I mean EVERYTHING. In the past 6 years she wouldn't ever go near it and avoided it at all costs. So much anxiety towards anything new in the house. Today I decided to put her on place while I was setting it up and decorating and she did it!! She stood for a minute or 2 and broke twice, sat and in less then 10 minutes laid down and found complete calmness and relaxation! She even fell asleep! This may not sound like a very big deal but for me and my Scout this is HUGE. I always just thought, "this is just who she is, a nervous dog" so I avoided situations with her but I now know that with solid, professional training she can be helped to develop confidence and calm headspace. My only regret is that I didn't do this sooner for her. But I've learned that it's never too late.  I'm committed to helping her live a long happy life. Highly recommend Lead Your K9!”

November 17, 2019

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“We did a 3-week board and train for our dog Riley, a one-and-a-half-year-old Pitt mix. Despite walking him for many miles per day we were finding that it was not enough to satisfy his drives and needs for stimulation. He seemed stressed, frustrated, and hyperactive at times, and his follow through with commands was inconsistent. Tony and Jayme did e-collar training with him during his 3-week stay. They worked on recall, place, leash behavior, and satisfying his need for mental stimulation through games and nose training exercises, and more. Prior to the board and train we were uncertain about whether our investment would pay off. However, when we took Riley home we realized that it was definitely worth it!!! He was already surprisingly much calmer since they had given him a solid foundation of training during his 3-week stay. During the included mid-point and follow-up sessions we were given the tools that we needed to continue his training at home. Tony was very kind and patient during the training sessions. He answered our many questions, taught us a lot about dog behavior and training principles, and offered advice and guidance for our specific challenges. His knowledge is truly impressive. They continue to be available to us when we have questions. We are so happy! Thank you Tony & Jayme!”

November 19, 2019

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“We came to Jayme and Tony damaged by another trainer who steered us in the wrong direction and didn’t provide adequate support when promised with a reactive dog we rescued who practices compulsive controlling behaviors but were told he was trained. Thank goodness we found Lead Your K9. They have everything I wanted in dog trainers. They're beyond brilliant in their knowledge and they have an abundance of resources to help guide you along the way. I'm enrolled in private training sessions and I will attend a session that lasts at minimum an hour and half but it usually goes over and I've never felt rushed to get out of my session, I LOVE that about them. I feel they genuinely care and want to help us succeed. After my sessions, I have homework, I need to work on my training, provide videos, give updates, then they decide if I've been putting in the work and am ready for my next session, I also LOVE this about them, they hold me accountable and with a reactive dog, I need this structure. They have a web portal where they assign you courses to review filled with literature and videos that tracks your progress. They host a weekly Q&A that I look forward to every week, I'm always filled with questions and how could I not be, I'm not a professional dog trainer, but they always thank me for my questions and answer them fully, always appreciated. Whenever they teach you something they explain at length why you must do what you're being taught, this helps me understand why I'm doing what I'm doing and it helps a lot in understanding and following through. What more could you ask for, they offer you so much!! I HIGHLY recommend them, they've been more than a blessing for us! It's worth it, it's all worth it!!”

May 1, 2019

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““You can teach an old dog new tricks!” Jayme and Tony are working with us and our 3 dogs (all nearly seniors). We couldn’t be happier with the progress we’ve made in the short time since starting. We highly recommend Lead Your K9!”

May 1, 2019

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“Our initial training program with Lead Your K9 proved wildly successful. Truthfully, one would expect a success story out of the gate; however, it’s the continuing education that has made me a lifelong devotee of the Lead Your K9 pack. And, I don’t mean just regularly scheduled direct instruction classes. The Lead Your K9 trainers offer spontaneous videos of “real time,” training. I always pick up a tidbit or challenge or game or skill or correction (for myself) from these videos. Thank you Lead Your K9.”

June 2, 2019

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Huge THANK YOU goes out to Jayme and Tony. My one year old pit-bull mix, Delilah did the 4 day training with them.

Delilah didn’t have an on or off switch. She had zero calmness while meeting new people and interacting with other dogs. She didn’t know how to control her excitement when in stressful situations. So she practiced bad behavior. Jumping, scratching, nipping, arousal at times. Wasn’t sure where to turn. We both were stressed. I knew she had it in her to gain self control and confidence, so I contacted Lead Your K9. Talked to Jayme for over a half hour on the phone, she asked every question there was to ask about Delilah. So pleased from that second on!

Now after a month of being home and practicing the training we got from Lead Your K9 I’m so pleased with the outcome! She now knows how to work through her stress when seeing humans and dogs! And we are still continuing her training on Fridays at enrichment camp!

Highly recommend Jayme and Tony! 
Thank you so much.

- Jillian Strunk

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