DogSpeak Dog Training, Behavior & Pet Sitting

Where do I begin on how wonderful Kathy and her company are? There are not enough amazing adjectives to describe how wonderful she is personally and how amazing (and professional) DogSpeak Dog Training is.She is very knowledgeable about behaviors and how to encourage or fix them. She knows what to look for to help your pup and what to avoid. She is beyond thorough and meticulous in communication, setting up appointments, and following through on what you’ve learned. Not only is her way of training effective and amazing, her dog walking service is over the top. Every visit I get a detailed report WITH multiple pictures (not just one pic here and there). Every visit is well thought out, very personalized, and confirmed the day before. Another great thing about Kathy, she is very reliable and trustworthy. I never have to worry about her showing up or being in our home. Kathy is so incredibly patient (because we are learning too). I don’t care how many times I reached out to ask a question, or I had to repeat something NOTHING seemed to bother or annoy her.Paying her is easy too..it’s done right on the app. Perfect combination of professional and personal! You can tell she has poured her heart and soul into her business, and every training/walking that she does.From the moment we met I knew we made the right choice (I was debating between 2 companies)! I am soooo glad we went with Kathy and DogSpeak. Nobody deserves more success than Kathy. 5 ⭐️ aren’t enough!

Kathy was so wonderful with teaching me how to train my dog. She is kind and patient. I definitely would recommend her for your fur baby needs!

Kathy was wonderful with our middle aged German Shepherd/ Belgian Malionis mix. She knew so much about dog behavior; it was very educational. We cannot thank Kathy enough for helping us have a better understanding of our dog’s behaviors and how to help our dog cope with certain situations.

HIGHLY recommend Kathy and DogSpeak training. Kathy helped our 8 month old pup who wouldn’t even come near you, let alone sit happy in Petco as shown in this photo. She also helped our 4 year old lab who has a lot of anxiety as well. Kathy is patient and explains everything in a way to help you as a dog owner understand your dog and meet their needs better. I would rate 6 stars, but there’s only 5!!!

Kathy was an answer to prayer. We have 3 little kids and getting a puppy was a little more than i thought it would be. She helped me with the tools i needed and a training plan to help us succeed. Definitely recommend!

We can’t recommend DogSpeak Training with Kathy Longwell enough! As first-time puppy parents, we had no idea where to begin—especially with a tiny tornado of shark teeth who seemed to think our hands were chew toys. Kathy’s modern, science-based training methods completely transformed our experience.She focuses on positive reinforcement and building a strong, trusting relationship with your dog, which made all the difference for us. Thanks to her guidance, our puppy now has manners, walks beautifully on a leash, and listens to us because she wants to—not out of fear. We feel so much more confident in understanding and communicating with our pup, and she’s thriving because of it.If you want a trainer who is patient, knowledgeable, and truly passionate about helping dogs and their people, look no further than DogSpeak Training. Kathy is the best!

Kathy has been absolutely amazing to work with and has made such a tremendous difference in our pup’s life! Her approach focuses on building a strong foundation of trust and connection, not only with our pup but also with us as owners. We truly appreciated her thoughtful methods and the way she empowers you with all the tools, tips, and knowledge you need to succeed.One of the most valuable aspects of working with Kathy is that she records the sessions, allowing us to revisit the guidance anytime we need—a game-changer for continued progress.If we could rate her higher than 10 out of 10, we absolutely would. Kathy is incredible, and we are so grateful for her help and expertise. Thank you so much, Kathy!

Kathy is amazing and very knowledgeable. I went into puppyhood doing a lot of research and knowing the basics, without Kathy’s guidance we wouldn’t have such a pretty well behaved hound, he even recalls 90% of the time and for a scent hound that’s pretty great odds lol

Kathy is exceptional! She’s the most professional, kind and compassionate animal caregiver I’ve ever known and worked with. She takes the time to not only take pups on adventures, but the time she spends with your pups provides so much enrichment. She taught my little handsome man, Cash many new tricks! My favorite part of her service is the custom curated videos and daily photos. Thank you Kathy for taking such great care of my boy ❤️

Kathy has taken care of my boy, Howard for over 10 years. I cannot imagine having done it without her. Kathy is beyond reliable making herself available for last-minute pet visits on short notice and I have never trusted anyone in my home and with my dog as much as I do her. Kathy’s new clients in Florida are going to love and appreciate her as much as I do. She will be sorely missed.

Kathy is AMAZING!!! She took amazing care of our 3 German Shepherds. We used Kathy both for training and pet sitting. We always knew our girls were in the best hands. Kathy has expertise, experience, and a love for animals. She is devoted and compassionate. In training, we saw so much progress with our girls (and litter mates) Sophie and Jackie, and with our foster dog, Gretel. Gretel quickly came to trust Kathy even though she has a ton of anxiety from her rough past. Kathy really helped build her confidence and give us tools to continue working with her. We wish she still lived near us so we could continue working with her. She made such a difference in our lives and is truly missed !!

Kathy is the greatest and our dogs love her! Vacations the past 10 years have been so much easier knowing our pups were in good hands. Kathy even helped us acclimate a very anxious rescue dog through training sessions. Can't say enough good things about our experience.

Kathy from DogSpeak Dog Training is an excellent source of information and great at helping you have to tools to have a successful relationship with your dog. We were a bit overwhelmed with an Australian shepherd and she showed us how to challenge his mind and proper train him for a well behaved part of the family. She has a wealth of experience and knowledge. We are thankful for her helping us.