Caitlin M. Review
Karen is simply a miracle worker. I wish I had started with Karen three years ago when I first got my dog. I tell EVERYONE who is getting a dog to use her.
Tham Testimonial
We wanted positive, effective training that puts the mental health and welfare of our pets first. We wanted positive, effective training that puts the mental health and welfare of our pets first. She delivered all of this and more for our pups who had food...
Phoebe Testimonial
My dog is now a source of joy rather than chronic stress. Several weeks ago I took my 65-lb shelter pit-mix into our local hardware store. As I stood in line to have keys copied, Whisky lay at my feet and put his head on the floor. As we waited for the...
The 6 Biggest Myths in Dog Training (And What You Should Do Instead)
There’s literally a whole world of information out there on dog training — and most of it is, honestly, kinda nonsense. As a dog trainer, I run into clients all the time who are so convinced that some specific thing is true about dogs and what they need to be healthy,...
The real reason your dog training isn’t working — and what to do about it.
You’ve done your research, you’ve settled on a dog trainer, and you can’t wait to finally repair your relationship with your fluffy friend. You feel truly hopeful for the first time in forever. Only, a few weeks or months down the line and you’re just not seeing the...
The Worst Piece of Advice I Ever Got from a Dog Trainer
I can still remember the feeling in my stomach — this mix of unease, confusion, and just a little bit of anger, when my dog trainer told me that I had to act like a drill sergeant to my dog. This was years before I became a dog trainer myself, and I was in the middle...
How to Train Your Dog to Walk On a Leash (So He Stops Walking You)
It’s easy to get lost in the idea of all the good things that bringing a dog into your life can bring. But it’s not as if every aspect of dog ownership is a walk in the park — indeed, that’s part of the problem. If you’re going to enjoy public life with your new...
Stop Being Reactive to your Reactive Dog
YOUR DOG IS ABOUT TO REACT Here’s the scenario: you are out walking your dog and you spy another (insert dog, bicycle, person, stroller) etc. and you know your dog is going to react to that thing. Most people wait until their dog starts reacting to do anything to...
What Can Behavior Modification Dog Training Do for My Dog?
At Least 15 Issues that can Be Solved By Behavior Modification Training Does your dog drive you crazy with any of these behaviors: Excessive Barking Separation Anxiety Reactivity to Dogs Aggression to Humans Aggression to Children Aggression to Other Dogs Destructive...
Stop Teaching Commands, Teach Your Dog to Think!
Most dog training has a singular purpose. To teach dogs to obey commands. Typically most trainers (including myself in the past) only focused on teaching owners how to get their dogs to sit, down, stay or heel. Nothing was ever intended to give the dog choices. To...
Abby W. Review
The results have been incredible – our little guy who used to be afraid to leave the house and would bark his head off at children playing outside is now able to confidently go on walks, pay attention to us instead of stressors, and be his goofy self.
How to Start Leash Training a Puppy
As pet parents and new dog owners, it’s important that you train your furry companion properly and get your puppy to walk on a leash. This is one task you shouldn’t ignore and must tackle for a rewarding relationship and future with your dog. The truth is that leash...
How to Get a Scared Dog to Trust You
Adopting a new dog is an exciting time. Becoming a pet parent may be something you’ve dreamt about or planned for a while. You bought the food, treats, and toys to pamper and spoil your pooch from the moment he joins your family. You’ve been excitedly...
Peter’s Review
Karen helped us achieve something we were worried was not possible, and it has made an incredible difference in our lives
Brooke Testimonial
I’d had my rescue dog, Henry, for six months and his fear aggression and reactivity was steadily getting worse. The worst had finally happened and he’d bit someone. I had spent thousands on other trainers but the results were short-lived and never stuck.
Kari L. Review
After training with Karen we took our dog with our friends to the farmers market he didn’t lunge, growl or bark at any single person, he was a completely changed dog. We owe that to Karen for tirelessly working with our dog and equipping us with the methods that we need to help him be successful in situations that scare him. I cannot recommend Dreamy Skies more.
Roberta G. Review
Karen has been pleasure to work with. Before Karen we had an extremely reactive dog. Our pup, Isis, would bark, growl, pull, jerk around and do a kangaroo walk anytime she saw another dog. Under Karen’s guidance our Isis no longer does any of this behavior. This was our third trainer. If we knew about Karen, would have saved time and money.