Helping Dogs and Humans Find Their Rhythm
Common Behavior Challenges
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Reactivity (dogs, people, environments)
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Leash pulling
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Jumping on people
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Biting or mouthing
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Door and boundary issues
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General chaos at home
Proven techniques backed by canine cognitive science
Our training methods are evidence-based and humane. We focus on creating lifelong behavioral changes through techniques like:
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Strengthening the bond between you and your dog
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Canine cognitive science (identifying the real reason for your dog’s behavior)
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Building healthy habits
Traditional dog training tries to mute problem behaviors instead of addressing their root cause. We take a different approach— our trainers get inside your dog’s head to understand what’s throwing them off-balance. Rather than just cover up behaviors, we teach your dog how to adapt and thrive in everyday situations.
How it works
We specialize in 100% private, in-home dog training led by experienced, certified dog trainers.
When we match you with a trainer, you’ll get more than just a dog behavior specialist — you’ll gain a supportive partner who’s genuinely invested in helping your dog thrive.
Your trainer will treat your dog like their own, navigating each challenge with care and dedication.
Private training comes with a handful of other perks too! You and your dog will get:
Personalized Attention
Your trainer will customize a training plan as unique as your dog’s quirky personality, leading to faster and more effective results.
Fewer Distractions
By starting out in a familiar environment, your dog can concentrate better, which is especially helpful if they’re easily distracted or anxious.
Flexible Scheduling
We’ll work around your busy schedule to make training convenient for you.
Behavioral Focus
Private training is ideal for addressing specific issues like aggression or anxiety.
Real-Life Application
Training happens right in your home, ensuring your dog learns in the environment where they spend the most time.
Training That Speaks Their Language
About Me
My name is Lindsay
I’m a professional dog trainer who specializes in in-home training, with years of hands-on experience working with dogs and their owners. I focus on helping families create structure, communication, and calm in the environments where behavior actually happens, at home and in real life.
I believe lasting behavior change doesn’t come from constantly telling a dog “no” or forcing compliance. Dogs aren’t being bad! They’re doing what works for them in the moment.
Real change comes from understanding how dogs think, setting clear expectations, and teaching them what the right choices are. When communication is clear and leadership is calm, dogs are able to learn and respond with confidence.
I work with dogs and owners struggling with reactivity, leash pulling, jumping, doorway boundaries, and greeting people appropriately. These are the kinds of challenges that make everyday life feel stressful or chaotic. Instead of trying to “fix” behavior, I break it down into simple, teachable moments that make sense on the dog’s level and to the human.
Dogs don’t speak English, and they aren’t naturally built for the world we ask them to live in. My job is to help translate human expectations in a way dogs can understand, while supporting owners in becoming calm, trusted pack leaders. When training feels clear, consistent, and calm, dogs learn faster which allows homes to feel more peaceful.
My goal is to help you build a relationship with your dog that works for your life, meets them where they are, and lasts well beyond a training session.
Board & Train Testimonials
Barking Up Success: Milestones in Our Adventure!
20
Years of
Experience
9K
Trusted
Clients
3M
Walks
Barked
Toka
We are so, so happy after getting Toka back from board and train. She’s a good girl, but there were some things we really didn’t think we’d be able to control. I can definitely say after Lindsay having her, she is great. She listens to us and is not distracted by other people or animals, which was our biggest problem. Overall, we are more than happy with the outcome. Lindsay communicated very well with us on her progress. We couldn’t be happier.
Dash
We tried several different training programs with our highly energetic and wild pup without much luck. We decided to give one last program a chance after hearing feedback from another dog owner. Lindsay made miracles happen with our pup. She communicated every step along the way, and now our dog walks still high energy, listens, and behaves 10x better than before. Essentially, all of the bad habits we mentioned during our pre-drop-off survey have disappeared, and we are very thankful for all the hard work she did. Wish we would have found Lindsay and LVK9s earlier — give them a shot!
Thatcher
When I brought Lindsay my shepherd, he was completely unmanageable. I couldn’t take him out in public or even be around other dogs without him acting aggressively. I was convinced Thatcher was a lost cause.
After just a couple of weeks with Lindsay, he came back a completely different dog. He is calmer, listens, and I finally feel confident taking him places. We went from chaos to calm. Lindsay’s training gave us peace of mind, and Thatcher can now participate in more things with us again because of his training.
Selous
We are incredibly happy and satisfied with the training our 5-month-old puppy received with Lindsay. She truly came back to us a completely different dog with manners, self-control, and obedience. Lindsay was super communicative, sending daily videos of progress and explanations of what she was working on. We also had a thorough debrief and practice session when picking Selous up.
We reached out with questions after training, and Lindsay responded quickly and thoughtfully to support us. We highly recommend Lindsay and LVK9s dog training for anyone wanting an exceptional level of obedience and confidence bringing their dog anywhere and everywhere.
In-Person Training Testimonials
Lindsay is the BEST. She’s so sweet to my puppy and always understanding of my schedule.
Caroline Sims
We have been so pleased with our experience with Lindsay. We have two doodles that are 10 months old. We have been amazed at their progress, primarily their self-control and obedience to commands. This has made life so much more pleasant in our home with the puppies.
Diane Taulbee
I got 7 sessions with Lindsay for my 3-year-old dog as soon as she snapped at our maintenance person on a walk. He was afraid of a lot of things and developing resource guarding that was turning aggressive in public.
The training has helped both of us so much with confidence, walking loose leash, and not reacting to everything when we’re outside. I never thought he could listen so well to commands, let alone walk so well on a loose leash.
Alexandria Lewis
We have been working with Lindsay on two very different dogs over the last few weeks and have noticed a big change in our dog Pepper. She is more confident, not scared of the leash or collar anymore, and actually walks in a straight line instead of crooked.
After the very first week, we noticed a big difference in both our dogs and knew right then we made the right choice. We are partial to our trainer, but the whole team at LVK9s goes above and beyond for their customers.
Gina Cabral
Lindsay is a great trainer and is doing an awesome job training our two doodle puppies. She’s very thorough with explaining the techniques and assisting us so we can continue reinforcing what she has started. We are seeing the training play out in front of us when she’s not around, and the puppies listen to our commands.
Doug Taulbee
We worked with Lindsay over a series of six sessions for our 3-year-old, very energetic golden retriever and our 3-year-old lab mix rescue. Lindsay catered the training to each dog’s needs and personalities while working toward our goals.
She was very educational and explained each step of training clearly. Lindsay was also available to help between sessions for any issues that came up. We are on our way to having two well-behaved, manageable family dogs.
Emery Noles
I can’t say enough great things about Lindsay. She was amazing and gave us all the skills needed to get our Rottweiler rescue on the right track. He’s come so far in the last 6 weeks. She’s truly a different dog from where we started. 10 out of 10 would recommend!
Katie Zimmerman
LVK9s has literally saved my family. We have two dogs that, after 3 years, decided they could not be around each other without fighting. We just wrapped up our 5th session with Lindsay and she’s been amazing.
We now have an escape artist puppy and an old wild dog who can coexist peacefully. After working with Lindsay, our dogs are both calmer and better behaved. She has also been incredible with our fearful dog, helping her build confidence at her own pace.
Jonah Brock
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