DogSpeak Dog Training, Behavior & Pet Sitting
Hello!
My name is Kathy Longwell and I am the owner and operator of DogSpeak Dog Training, Behavior and Pet Sitting. I have had a love for animals since I was a child. I think some of us are born to care for God’s creatures and I am one of them.
Since 2009 I have continued my education in animal care and dog behavior. Using my skills and experience to change the lives of dogs and their owners is one of the most rewarding experiences of my life. I love watching a dog’s anxiety and insecurity fade away and a new, calm and confident dog appear. (See Education and Experience below)
- Leash Pulling
- Manners
- Obedience
- Puppy Training Package including Potty Training, Socialization, Crate Training, Home Management, Polite Greetings, Manners, ‘Leave It’ and more!!
- Behavior Modification including Aggression, Anxiety and Reactivity.
(You can see all of our prices and packages by clicking on the Dog Training link at the top of this page)
I look forward to working with you and discussing the needs of your pets.
Happy Pets….Happy Life!!!
Kathy was awesome with our Layla. She really helped me get on track with Layla’s obedience and walking. Very thankful to have found Kathy through a recommendation.
Kathy was terrific! She taught my husband n I what asked her we needed to learn. Our fur baby had fear, anxiety and behavioral problems when we adopted him. Through Kathy’s instruction, care, and guidance we feel we received the tools and training necessary moving forward❣️We highly recommend Kathy to train your furbaby‼️
We had a wonderful experience with Kathy! We did the puppy package of 4 sessions. Kathy was amazing with our pup! He learned SO much and fast. We were given everything we needed to continue the training everyday from home. She was very quick to respond to any and all of our questions. She went beyond training and helped us through many anxieties as new dog owners. I couldn’t recommend enough!!
Kathy is the best!!! I recently got a new bernedoodle puppy (who is a handful) and she continued to be so personable and patient throughout our time together! Would highly recommend her to anyone 😊
Kathy made our dog people and dog friendly.she is excellent in showing us how to handle our dog ! Great lessons for us and our 80lb Kelly
Kathy was such a great resource to help my family train and learn things about our puppy. She was patient, helpful and had so many great ideas that helped our transition of adding a puppy to the family with two little kids. I will be using her for future training sessions bc of how valuable it was! Thank you Kathy!! 🙂
I highly recommend Kathy for your dog training needs! She was amazing at working with our golden retriever puppy, Winston who was 2.5 months old at the time. She helped us get him to come when called, name recognition, sit, lay, walking, etc. She was also extremely helpful in just general routine making with him. Her crate training schedule helped us to get him potty trained in less than 2 weeks! We also loved that she came to the house for training. Not only is it convenient, but beneficial for her to see the space and give suggestions.
Kathy was super helpful in providing me tips and training for my rescue dog Duke! She has recommended many different techniques, along with specific toys, treats, harnesses, etc. she provided lots of written notes through the portal along with videos to rewatch later. Would definitely recommend!
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 was such a great resource to help my family train and learn things about our puppy. She was patient, helpful and had so many great ideas that helped our transition of adding a puppy to the family with two little kids. I will be using her for future training sessions bc of how valuable it was! Thank you Kathy!! 🙂
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 !!
I highly recommend Kathy for your dog training needs! She was amazing at working with our golden retriever puppy, Winston who was 2.5 months old at the time. She helped us get him to come when called, name recognition, sit, lay, walking, etc. She was also extremely helpful in just general routine making with him. Her crate training schedule helped us to get him potty trained in less than 2 weeks! We also loved that she came to the house for training. Not only is it convenient, but beneficial for her to see the space and give suggestions.
Kathy was super helpful in providing me tips and training for my rescue dog Duke! She has recommended many different techniques, along with specific toys, treats, harnesses, etc. she provided lots of written notes through the portal along with videos to rewatch later. Would definitely recommend!
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.
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.
My husband and I cannot say enough good things about Kathy! I called her very shortly after picking up our English springer spaniel puppy. Our first dog had recently passed away at 12 years old and we were desperate to find a new companion. After it being so long since having a puppy we forgot how hard the puppy stage was. Kathy was truly the only thing that got us thru that tough transition. She was so accommodating with her schedule and was able to manage great lessons in our very small apartment. she provided us with tools and such valuable tips along with handouts that really saved our lives and continue to use. Shes great with communication and was there anytime I had questions. She was truly the best investment we could have made with our puppy.
Kathy is absolutely amazing with my fur baby! I am so extremely blessed for her! She’s very knowledgeable when it comes to dogs! She brings toys over for play and to stimulate my fur baby while I’m at work! I highly recommend her!!
My experience with Kathy was very positive. She is accessible and easy to understand no matter the problem. I highly recommend. If you hit a wall with your pet, contact DogSpeak Dog Training and Kathy Longwell. You won’t regret it.
Experience & Education
- Over 40 years experience with many different varieties of pets including birds, guinea pigs, chickens, horses, cows, rabbits, snakes, lizards, fish and of course dogs and cats.
- Over 20 years of experience with dogs including behavior and methods of training.
- Continuing education through ‘The Collared Scholar’ online dog training programs.
- Completed Online Training Courses through ‘Fetch Find Pro’ which included pet care, dog behavior and first aid.
- Continuing education through one on one sessions with other dog trainers that include engagement practices, reactivity, training methods and dog behavior.
- Continuing education in dog behavior and training through APDT (Association of Professional Dog Trainers)
- Continuing education in dog behavior and training through IAABC (International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants)
- Master Course ‘Aggression in Dogs’, Michael Shikasio
- Certified Family Dog Mediator, Kim Brophy L.E.G.S
Memberships & Accolades
- Member of Pet Sitters International Since 2009
- Training in Animal CPR and First Aid
- Best of 209 Magazine for 2019
- Best of 209 Magazine for 2020
- Trick Dog Titles 1 and 2
- Member of APDT
- Member of IAABC
- Master Course ‘Aggression in Dogs’ Michael Shikasio
- Certified Family Dog Mediator, L.E.G.S Course, Kim Brophy
The Legal Stuff
DogSpeak Dog Training, Behavior and Pet Sitting is a registered Florida LLC.
- Insurance Certificate #CCP 997944-06370-05