Client Testimonials
We put thoughtful care and attention into every training session to ensure that both dogs and owners experience lasting success. Our goal is to create positive, trusting relationships that empower you and your dog for a lifetime of happiness and harmony
“When I first brought my young puppy home 6 months ago, I had little knowledge on how to train her, and I also had a senior dog at home that was not exactly thrilled with the idea of a new puppy in the house. I knew I needed help and was referred to Kahla. Outside of my initial evaluation with Cheryl from Last Paw and Kahla, I have worked solely with Kahla both in a private lesson setting and in a group class setting.
I can now say that although my puppy is still a puppy at just 8 months and she still has room for improvement, that she is, if not already, better trained than any other dog I have had. And my Senior dog and she get a long GREAT! I was so worried about the two of them before Kahla, and she helped me learn what was appropriate play and what wasn't, and what behaviors to look for and encourage for both. She gave me the confidence to step in and end their play if it was starting to escalate.
Kahla is the epitome of cool, calm, and collected when working with dogs. And let's be honest, she's not really training the dogs, she's training us on how to train our dogs. I appreciate that she uses positive reinforcement- I've never once seen her do or suggest some form of cruel training that you may see suggested elsewhere. She models the training (and makes it look so easy!!) and makes sure you have a good understanding of what to do. If your dog is having a hard time getting it, she will show you how to break it down into even smaller steps to help your dog.
I have never met someone with So much knowledge about everything to do with dogs. She is truly invaluable. Any question I have regarding training, behavior, development- Kahla had an answer, and in addition to the answer, she would follow it up with printouts, websites, reading material, etc to help me. Kahla is not only an amazing dog trainer, but she is also excellent at instilling confidence in her clients regarding their training.
I recommend Kahla to everyone I know with a dog that needs help- she has a true gift for what she does, and you and your dog will forever be thankful for her help and guidance!”
— Jaime Bressan
“ If you’re looking for the perfect person to help you with your dog training goals Kahla is the best! She has gone above and beyond expectations, helping us to pinpoint our goals and achieve them. My Cane Corso can be hesitant of people, Kahla quickly earned her trust and became one of her favorite people. She has helped us from day one with puppy obedience and proper socialization and continues to help wherever I feel I need guidance. She has significantly boosted my confidence in handling my dog, which has helped my dog to gain some confidence too!“
— Lily Dickens
“I have been incredibly impressed with Kahla
from the very start. Fin came to me from another family when he was 4 months old and was a free spirit to put it mildly. Kahla is patient and calm which allows me to stay calm even when I feel frustrated. Her positive approach and consistent methods has resulted in Fin feeling safe and confident in just about every situation. We have worked with Kahla for over 2 years now with group and 1:1 training sessions that has helped me reach my goal of having a sociable dog with great manners. I have referred Kahla to other dog parents and would do so again without hesitation ! “
— Pam Andress
“I am so thankful for Kahla and all her knowledge and patience with Leo and I.
It has been some time since I raised a puppy, and Leo was quite the challenge for me. Kahla's knowledge and intuition with Leo has been spot on! She knows him so well and understands why he does what he does and then guides me how to respond. She works hard to get our classes scheduled with other dogs that work well in groups together. She is easy to communicate and work with and responds quickly to calls and emails. She has been a blessing to us both and I would highly recommend her to anyone. So would Leo”
-Barbara Lewis, DVM
“I would say that Kahla is a skilled, patient, kind, astute, and realistic trainer. You know how to notice and —celebrate the wins even if they are very small which gives the client confidence. You are understanding about mistakes and always demonstrate how to either turn those mistakes around or when appropriate, just let them go. Having been in group and private instruction with you, I can say with confidence that you train with the needs of each individual owner/dog pair instead of just applying a shotgun approach. These personalized tweaks make all the difference. I would recommend you without hesitation.”
— Cindy Trice, DVM