Client Testimonials: Holistic K9 Connection Training Success Stories

When it comes to training your best friend finding the right approach is key to success. Holistic K9 Connection, a dog training business nestled in the heart of Redmond, OR, offers a holistic and relationship-based training method that has been garnering attention and praise from satisfied customers.

Don't just take my word for it! Please read these testimonials from members of the Holistic K9 Connection family.

Rip's owners Dominique and Josh said:

"Ali is truly exceptional. We were referred to her by a friend who had sent their dog to her and saw incredible results. We are really happy we sent our dog to her.

She worked with our cattle dog, Rip, and the transformation was amazing. More than just training Rip, Ali taught us how to better communicate with and understand our dog. Ali asks in depth questions from the get go to better understand your dog’s behavior & what kind of household you have to help line the two up better. As first-time parents-to-be at the time, that was especially meaningful. We were pregnant during Rip’s training, and Ali was intentional about helping us prepare for how Rip would adjust to having a baby in the home. That guidance gave us so much peace of mind and confidence.

Rip came home not just better behaved, but with a solid set of tools. He is an incredible dog, and Ali helped bring out the very best in him. Her diligence, consistency, and genuine love for our pooch were evident every step of the way.

We are beyond impressed and so grateful."

Rip during his board and train program

Domingo's owners Stephanie and Steve said:

"We recently did a board-and-train with Ali while we were out of town, and the results were incredible. Our dog is five years old, and we’ve been dealing with the same behavior issues for years — yet in just three weeks Ali made meaningful progress that we hadn’t been able to achieve on our own.

What truly sets Ali apart is the follow-up classes she offers after the boarding is done. That’s where we realized the training wasn’t just for our dog… it was for us. She helped us understand how our own habits were contributing to his reactivity and showed each of us how to use the skills he had already learned in a consistent, effective way.

Ali also noticed the differences in how my partner and I interacted with our dog, and helped us understand why he was more reactive with me and more relaxed with my boyfriend. Learning how to correct that dynamic was a game-changer for all three of us.

We’re so grateful for Ali’s insight, support, and expertise. Our dog is happier, we’re more confident, and our home is so much calmer. Highly recommend!"

Domingo during his stay

Ria's owners Danielle and Paul said:

"We can’t say enough good things about Ali and the work she’s done with our red heeler. Our dog came to us as a stray with no domestic training and a significant amount of social anxiety, especially around other dogs. From the very beginning, Ali met her exactly where she was and helped us build real, lasting progress.

Over time, we’ve worked with Ali across the full range of her services — board & train, day camp training, pack hikes, and one-on-one lessons. She has helped us tackle some of the most challenging aspects of training, including socialization with other dogs, off-leash recall, and on-leash walking. One leash-walking lesson in particular was a total game changer for us.

Ali truly “speaks dog.” She has an incredible ability to read behavior, explain what’s happening beneath the surface, and guide both dog and owner toward success. We’ve learned so much about our dog’s needs and how to work with her rather than against her.

When our dog has boarded with Ali, we’ve always had complete peace of mind knowing she was in a safe, structured, and happy environment. We trust her completely and will absolutely continue boarding with her in the future.

Ali has been an invaluable part of our dog’s journey, and we’re so grateful for her expertise, patience, and genuine care."

Ria hamming it up while boarding