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K9Cara

$1200
Estimated price


Specific behaviors to address

Responds in about 2 hours


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Hi everyone! I just wanted to introduce myself and explain the dog training services that I offer to the greater Houston area. I am K9Cara and as a second generation dog trainer with over 30 years of experience, I offer a 1 week board and train where I take your dog into my home with me for 1 week. I train for first time response to the 5 universal obedience commands- Sit, Come (Recall), Stay, Heel, and the correction/redirection word No. I also housebreak (potty train), crate train, socialize your dog with other dogs/children/cats, and I correct away any other specific problem behaviors you might be experiencing (including but not limited to barking, biting, nipping, jumping, running out the door, rough play, counter surfing, resource guarding, aggression, anxiety, poor dynamics between dogs of the same family, etc). Not only that, I stay in touch on a daily basis documenting and reporting on the process every single night that your dog is with me. My daily detailed videos and insights along the way are to show you precisely how I train your dog and to provide you with a valuable customized look at what good handling should look like with your dog. Then, at the end of the week when you come to pick up your dog, I do a 1 hour lesson with you where I teach you my method, the right mindset to have towards your dog, and how to transfer and maintain training with easy drills. I instruct you how to correct your dog safely and effectively, and I include a slip lead leash for you which is the primary tool of training that you need. Towards the end of our training session, I have you work with your dog and I coach you on good handling and correction technique, that way I know that you know exactly what to do from that point on. ⭐️I don’t use treats to food lure dogs- I use clear communication and gentle leash corrections. Not all dogs respond to a treat but all dogs respond to a correction and a redirection. ⭐️I don’t need 2, 3, 4, 6, or 8 weeks to get the job done- I only need 1, and most dogs train up within a matter of the first few days. ⭐️I don’t charge thousands of dollars nor will you need to rehire me after the week- I train you how to be your dog’s trainer and do what I do. ⭐️I don’t need a meet and greet or evaluation before I train your dog to determine if I can successfully train your dog- I know I can, and I can confirm this by a 15 minute phone call with you. ⭐️I don’t train dogs in an isolated kennel facility/kennel yard environment- I take them into my family and train them at the park and my neighborhood around all the real world distractions of your every day life. ⭐️You won’t need follow up classes or repeat bookings- I teach you the way and once you know, you know! ⭐️I also offer boarding for my clients who have completed training. I am K9Cara and I can solve every K9 problem you are experiencing. Life can be enjoyable and easy with your best friend. ************************************
Overview

Hired 12 times

Serves Montgomery, TX

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1 employee

6 years in business

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This pro accepts payments via Cash, Check, Venmo, and Zelle.

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Facebook, Instagram

Services offered
Dog training package
Dog size

Extra Small (1 - 15 lbs)

Small (16 - 25 lbs)

Medium (26 - 40 lbs)

Large (41 - 70 lbs)

Dog training type

Private lessons

Board and train

Projects and media

45 photos

Projects and media

45 photos

Reviews

Customers rated this pro highly for work quality, professionalism, and responsiveness.

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Scott Y.

May 8, 2025

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I handed my anxious ridden dog over to Cara for training, and now he is much more calm and stable after finding confidence in himself through obedience training.

Details: 1 - 2 years old • Medium (26 - 40 lbs) • Board and train at a facility • Aggressive behavior modification • Biting • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc.

Dog Training
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Edward C.

Sep 25, 2024

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Cara was great to work with and did a wonderful job with our rather strong willed Malinois pup. After the week with Cara she is much easier to handle and is in general less hyper active than she was. I would certainly recommend Cara to anyone in need of a trainer for dog.

Details: 0 - 6 months old • Medium (26 - 40 lbs) • Large (41 - 70 lbs) • I'm flexible • I'm flexible • Leash pulling • Digging • Crate training • Chewing • At the pro’s location

Dog Training
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Austin W.

Jun 26, 2025

Cara was amazing with our dog, Bear! He is a reactive dog to visitors in our home and my wife and I are bringing our first child into the home soon so we reached out to her to help guide us in training Bear to make sure he is up for the task of having that additional family member in the home. Cara sends daily texts and videos of updates. She is super straight forward and a serious pro when it comes to this type of training. We already see our dog is much more mellow and understands the family dynamic much more now. We cannot thank Cara enough! Highly recommend!!
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Peter V.

Nov 4, 2024

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Details: Private lessons • Puppy training • Leash pulling • House training • Chewing • At the pro’s location

Dog Training
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Amber h.

Aug 11, 2024

We needed help with our recent rescue and Cara was very accommodating. We didn’t need a full training course, more like a crash course refresher. She was extremely thorough and knowledgeable. We are now back on track and our boy is doing very well since last weeks visit. Thanks again Cara!
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Cara Turner

FAQs

  • What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?

    $1,200 is the cost of my Train Week- 1 week of obedience training that will change the family dynamic with your dog for its lifetime.

  • What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?

    I have a lifelong experience and I am a second generation business owner in this industry as well as unending success with every dog that I train.

  • What advice would you give a customer looking to hire a provider in your area of work?

    Don’t waste your time and money on treat trainers or board and trains that last longer than 1 week. If it takes a constant subscription to weekly lessons or weeks and weeks on end, they don’t know what they are doing.

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