TESTIMONIALS
“Such a good experience! Kerstin was careful to understand my goals for the training, not just tell me what she would teach. She clearly enjoyed working with my pup and my smart, high energy dog seemed to think that training was the best fun ever. I enjoyed the regular progress reports. I got my training, too, to keep my pup behaving once we were home and away from the trainer's expertise. Follow up visits were great to be sure we were both behaving. I now have a dog who runs back to me with the same happy face she used to have when she was running away from me. My dog is still smart and high energy but now a well mannered companion and I credit Kerstin with making it happen."
Cindy D. with Penny
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"My boy Artie is affectionate, playful and more than a little goofy. He also can pull like a truck on the leash, launch himself through open doors like they were the starting gate of a race, and will come when called as long as nothing more interesting is happening. In other words, Artie is a pretty typical Pit Bull. After
trying on my own, without much success, to modify some of his less desirable behaviors, I decided to enlist the help of a professional. I liked both the attitude
and approach that Kerstin described when discussing her training methods. Hearing that she had worked with a number of dogs over the years, and had Pit Bulls of her own, gave me even more confidence that she would be able to work some magic with Artie. So I signed him up for a three week board and train and dropped him off with Kerstin. After a few days, Kerstin sent me a video of Artie's progress and it did look like magic. Artie was now walking nicely on a leash, he was respecting thresholds waiting to walk through doors, and understood SIT and DOWN commands. After two weeks, Artie was staying on PLACE and his recall was great, coming back consistently when called even with distractions. Clearly Kerstin was making great progress, and now the challenge would be to teach me how to work with Artie's training. She wouldn't say which of us, Artie or me, took more time, effort and patience to train, I suspect it was me. But after a few sessions with Kerstin supervising, I was ready to take Artie home. I've been working with him every day, continuing the training steps that Kerstin had outlined. He is doing great, the training has made a huge change in his behavior.
An unexpected but very nice side-effect of this training, there now seems to be more of a bond between Artie and I. He has always been friendly, but now while off leash he will come back to me on his own just to "check-in". Kerstin tells me this is because of the structure I am enforcing and tasks I am asking him to do, I have become "relevant" to Artie. I am no longer just someone who puts food in his bowl, we now share a common language and are part of the same "pack".
Aside from giving him a home, taking him to Kerstin for training is one of the best things I have done for Artie. Being able to let your dog run and play off leash is one of the greatest gifts you can give it, and training with Kerstin is what made that possible for Artie. I highly recommend her."
Glen D. with Artie
"Kerstin, the trainer and owner has been an amazing personal dog guide and an incredible person of knowledge about life with dogs and really how to communicate with them so they are clear about what is to expected from the owner, me!!
My rescue, came from a very bad situation in California
She was always looking for a way out and looking for attention from other dogs by playing way too ruff. But now she is soft and a wanting to please. She enjoys her training with a want to please and just loves Kerstin. When she hears her car arrives for her training., she just gets so excited, and you can see the love.
Im so grateful for all I've learn and giving us a better life.
Thank you."
Pamela M. with Flo
"We enrolled our 14–16 week old puppy in the 2-week board and train program, and the results exceeded our expectations. In a short period of time, she developed meaningful obedience skills, improved impulse control, and built a strong working vocabulary that has made continuing training at home both manageable and enjoyable.
What stood out most was not just the progress during the program, but the clarity of instruction we received as owners. We left feeling equipped with the tools, structure, and confidence needed to reinforce everything consistently.
For such a young puppy, the growth was significant. We’re very pleased with the outcome and would confidently recommend this program to others looking for early, effective training."
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Brittany B. with Rosie
"As a first-time Malinois owner, I quickly realized I was in over my head after bringing home Fitz at 8 weeks old. These dogs are smart, intense, and full of energy—and I knew I needed help fast. That’s when I found Kerstin from Pack with Purpose.
Kerstin is an incredible dog trainer. In just three sessions, she taught me how to understand and manage Fitz in a way that actually works. Her guidance made a world of difference—not just in Fitz’s behavior, but in my confidence as a handler.
Fitz and I are so thankful for Kerstin. I truly don’t know where we’d be without her help."
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Russell H. with Fitz
"Kerstin is amazing! I highly recommend her services. She helped me train my puppy who I almost gave away due to her being hard to control. Now my dog is doing great! Her direction was all that was needed. She definetly has a gift, a dog whisperer."
Joshlynn D. with Aika
