Tony K.
Tony K.
Raleigh, NC
3 repeat clients
3 repeat clients
Companionship at it's finest!
Successful training, to me, isn't just a dog performing on command. It's a dog and an owner who can move through the world together as partners who are poised, respectful, confident, and calm. I should also mention that I'm not just training your dog. I'm training and coaching you, too. The owner who can read a situation and tap into a stress-tested skillset is the owner whose dog succeeds long after our sessions end.
Behavior experience
Training skill set
What to expect
Consultation
Here's what that looks like in practice. Take a dog like Bubbles, who's working on greeting other dogs calmly. We don't just throw her into a meet-and-greet. We note where she's at before coaching, then work the specific skill — sit, settle, check in with her handler. We note it again after, so progress is something you can see, not just something I tell you happened. And before any two dogs meet, both have to show they're calm and under control, because a good greeting is a two-way demonstration of readiness, not a roll of the dice.
Sessions
During a session, I'm working with both ends of the leash. I want to meet your dog as they actually are, not a rehearsed version, and I want to hear from you honestly: what's working, what's hard, what you're hoping to accomplish with coaching. The only thing required of you is honesty. Come ready to talk openly about what feels frustrating or even embarrassing.
More info
Every walk, every greeting, every hard moment is a chance to build a skill — and the goal isn't perfection, it's progress. Positive over negative, better over perfect. That's the standard. Every pet and every parent is different, so I don't bring a one-size-fits-all method. What I bring is consistent: kindness, discipline, and clarity. Kindness, because fear and shame don't build lasting behavior — trust does. Discipline, because clear structure is what makes a dog, and an owner, feel safe enough to succeed. Clarity, because your dog should always know exactly what's being asked of them.
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Services
Consultations
Sessions
Availability
I have an evening class schedule so Friday and Sunday are my preferred days for training sessions. I also can meet M-Th between 7-10am as needed.
Days available to train
What to expect
Consultation
Here's what that looks like in practice. Take a dog like Bubbles, who's working on greeting other dogs calmly. We don't just throw her into a meet-and-greet. We note where she's at before coaching, then work the specific skill — sit, settle, check in with her handler. We note it again after, so progress is something you can see, not just something I tell you happened. And before any two dogs meet, both have to show they're calm and under control, because a good greeting is a two-way demonstration of readiness, not a roll of the dice.
Sessions
During a session, I'm working with both ends of the leash. I want to meet your dog as they actually are, not a rehearsed version, and I want to hear from you honestly: what's working, what's hard, what you're hoping to accomplish with coaching. The only thing required of you is honesty. Come ready to talk openly about what feels frustrating or even embarrassing.
More info
Every walk, every greeting, every hard moment is a chance to build a skill — and the goal isn't perfection, it's progress. Positive over negative, better over perfect. That's the standard. Every pet and every parent is different, so I don't bring a one-size-fits-all method. What I bring is consistent: kindness, discipline, and clarity. Kindness, because fear and shame don't build lasting behavior — trust does. Discipline, because clear structure is what makes a dog, and an owner, feel safe enough to succeed. Clarity, because your dog should always know exactly what's being asked of them.
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Tony K.
Tony K.
Raleigh, NC