2024-07-17T04:23:32.000Z

I was given Contact info for North Star Family K-9 through a co worker. I had been having multiple issues with/my Shepard mix. Separation anxiety, impulse issues, etc. I had never had a dog that broke out of so many kennels I sought help from a vet and they put him on heavy dose of trazodone. I was at a loss, spoke with many diff trainers who told me he would grow out of it. Gave me little to no help. My co worker overheard my stress/anguish over it and recommended Hank and Nicole. We decided to do board and train as we had exhausted all options. I am so thankful for them and how they have helped us learn how to listen and understand and properly train my 18month overly friendly anxious monster. They are so diff from any other board and train we have looked into and trust me we looked into them all!! Each week we drove out and they helped us to learn how to properly teach our Shepard. We had an Hour drive there and back so they took extra time and made it worth the drive. I can’t express how grateful I am in words for their patience and knowledge as we learned along with our dog. They are exceptional people as well as exceptional trainers. I would highly suggest giving them a try. You won’t be disappointed. Our boy is completely off meds and he is doing great. They provided us with all the proper tools and guidance needed to continue his training and I am supported for the lifetime of my dog. That’s right forever! No other trainers can give you what they have to offer. They were my Hail Mary and I can’t believe how happy we are with the outcome. Thank you so much and anyone who is on the fence it was worth every penny and so much more. They truly care about each and every dog they train as well as the continued success. Lifetime folks. Thank you so much again both of you are so wonderful!

2024-05-09T19:06:01.000Z

We were very nervous dropping off our high energy, and fearless yorkie. But after the board & train program I feel confident bringing him home and continuing to build on the basic obedience skills.

2024-04-28T06:55:55.096Z

My husband reached out to North Star Family K-9 shortly after we adopted our Great Dane, Kaia. We were looking into professional training mostly for safety reasons because she is over 100lbs. Right away we could tell how passionate they are about dogs and proper training. Hank and Nicole definitely go above and beyond what I was expecting and though we aren’t done with our training we’ve already seen significant improvement in behaviors. We also decided to bring home a new puppy recently and Hank was so helpful discussing the pros and cons and making sure we found a good fit for Kaia because of what she experienced in her life before she found us and being willing to make time in their schedule for Luna without hesitation. More than anything we appreciate the education they give us about dog behaviors and psychology, meeting us and our dogs where they are at and the passion that both Hank and Nicole have and bring to the table. I cannot recommend North Star Family K-9 enough and if you’re looking for a dog trainer, look no further.

2024-04-21T03:43:13.858Z

Hank has been great with our Sheepadoodle Cosmo. We started with a board and train at 6 months and Cosmo loves to go back and visit anytime we go on vacation.

2024-04-07T21:29:25.088Z

I recently had the pleasure of boarding my dog, King, with North Star Family K-9, and I couldn't be happier with the results. Prior to the training, my large labradoodle had behavioral issues that made it challenging to handle him in social situations. He would growl at guests and act as if he wanted to attack them, making it nearly impossible for me to take him for a walk outside of our fenced yard. One of the challenges I faced was grooming. I had never been able to take King to get a haircut due to his behavior, which led to the stressful necessity of sedating him at the vet every time he needed grooming. However, thanks to the remarkable transformation brought about by North Star Family K-9, I can now add another significant milestone to our progress. For the first time, King can go to the groomer without the need for vet sedation, avoiding the previously stressful and difficult process of having to put him to sleep just for a haircut. Thanks to the expertise of North Star Family K-9, my dog has undergone a life-changing journey. I now feel confident walking him, as he stays next to me and follows my lead. In public settings, he remains calm and composed, no longer displaying signs of aggression towards others. Having guests over is now a pleasant experience, as King relaxes and listens without any issues. I highly recommend North Star Family K-9 to anyone seeking exceptional training for their dogs. Their training truly works wonders, and the positive changes in King are a reflection of their expertise and commitment. Trusting them with my dog was truly the best decision I ever made, and I'm forever grateful for the profound impact they've had on both King and myself.

2024-04-04T19:03:06.820Z

I found North Star K-9 online when looking for training options for my energetic Aussie mix puppy, Ivy. I was looking for something that wasn’t several months long but training that would be effective in a short amount of time. I am so glad to have found Hank and Nicole for Ivy but also for us as a family. Hank and Nicole have amazing open communication, sending texts, videos, and continued support ideas after training. Shortly after having Ivy trained with NSFK-9, we trusted Hank and Nicole to have Ivy for a week of boarding while we were out of town. During this time, they continued to give training refreshers, and send videos of Ivy socializing with other dogs. I will continue to send Ivy to Hank and Nicole for boarding and I feel confident that she is happy, loved and well taken care of while she is with them! Thank you North Star Family K-9!

2024-03-31T01:36:56.044Z

We reached out to North Star Family K-9 with hopes of correcting some of the unwanted behaviors our very excitable golden retriever was displaying. We immediately connected with North Star Family K-9 and their philosophies of training. Throughout our pup’s board and train, we maintained an open line of communication and were able to take notes along the way as to how to carry over these skills at home. We knew that our pup was well cared for and loved using a firm and fair approach. Upon completion of his board and train, we were filled with the knowledge of how to implement these methods at home and set our pup up for success. Our first day home was filled with endless positive behaviors that we will of course be building upon. I am beyond happy to report that we even spent the afternoon playing fetch with our loving pup having the confidence that he would indeed come back to us. We are forever grateful for the hard work that North Star Family K-9 put forth for the benefit of not only our pup, but our entire family.

2024-03-23T17:12:56.286Z

Our 1 year old St. Bernard is so much more Manageable thanks to Hank and North Star k-9. We’ll be continuing our work with her and Hank so she can be th e best dog that she can be. The boarding options are fantastic as well. Couldn’t recommend more highly! If you have a dog of any age/need- call North Star Family K-9.

2024-03-13T18:29:34.689Z

We worked with Hank to train our puppy, Tilly, and he has worked wonders with her. Tilly has become far more obedient and fun to be with. We also can trust Hank to board Tilly and our 8 year old dog, Stella, whenever we are out of town.

2024-03-13T17:58:56.843Z

We’ve been working with Hank and our dog Jax’s food aggression issues. Hank has used a variety of methods to correct his issues. While we will probably always have to be aware of this, the change in his behavior has been remarkable! I would have no reservations recommending him! Thanks so much Hank!

2024-03-13T15:51:22.000Z

We’ve been working with Hank and our dog Jax’s food aggression issues. Hank has used a variety of methods to correct his issues. While we will probably always have to be aware of this, the change in his behavior has been remarkable! I would have no reservations recommending him!

2022-08-08T09:13:10.000Z

We had some anxiety about sending Griffin off for a board and train. We decided Hank and Nicole were the right fit because we could tell they were passionate and we felt he would receive good care. Hank kept us updated with lots of pictures and videos that really made us feel more comfortable with it. We are very pleased with Griffin’s progress after the 2 weeks and would strongly recommend North Star family K-9 to anyone.

2022-08-03T14:07:28.000Z

Hank and Nicole have our full trust. I had no reservations the moment we walked into their home. It was evident Hank knows how to work with canines and I felt very comfortable leaving our dog there. Mind you this is the first time we have left our Rosie (11 months) with anyone. Throughout her stay with them I have no doubt she was treated well. We received videos and pictures of her while she was away from us. It’s comforting to know people like Hank and Nicole are willing to take your family member in and treat them as their own. I’d give 10 starts if I could!

2022-07-24T23:58:27.000Z

Hank and his wife were kind enough to watch my dog, Clover, one time for me. I didn’t know Hank loved to train dogs as well, so I was so surprised when I came back to pick her up and he showed me all the things he had worked on her with. I was thrilled because I know we’ve let training her slide over the last year or so and it was similar to when we’ve used and trained with other professionals in the past! Having a person that knows how to handle and work with dogs using methods we also know is awesome! Consistency is key! I’m so thankful we have someone closer now that I can use to help me with Clover!

2022-07-24T23:12:05.000Z

Last year Henry trained my border collie. She was an anxious puppy and afraid of new people. He spent some time with her and introduced her to his dogs. He treated her like one of the family. She is a new dog. She is more calm, doesn’t bark as much, and most importantly, not as anxious. I highly recommend Henry and North Star Family K-9.