I adopted a cattle dog mix from Compassion without Borders about a month ago. She was from a Mexican shelter and had only been in the Compassion without Borders Shelter for 2.5 months before I adopted her. Ellie is an amazing dog but was fearful of people, cars, riding in cars and walking in public places. Kirsten taught me how to understand Ellie and to cultivate a loving nurturing bond. She's so wonderful to work with and offers training techniques tailored for Ellie and me. After 3 sessions and working daily using Kirsten's training techniques, Ellie is comfortable riding not only my car but other people's cars. She is calmer in general and eager to... read full review
January 2025
Kirsten is very knowledgeable and intuitive when relating to reactive dogs. She is confident, patient, and a great teacher. Observing her interact with my dog in the presence of her triggers has helped me learn how to approach similar situations positively and more confidently. I've had five sessions, and at each session, Kirsten taught me new strategies, offered practical solutions to problems, and provided me with tools to help. My sweet rescue dog and I are making consistent progress in addressing her fears and anxiety. We will continue to work with Kirsten every few months to strengthen those skills and learn new ones. Kirsten is a great resource, and I couldn't... read full review
December 2024
When we brought our new puppy home, Kirsten guided us through every stage with clear, practical advice and tailored strategies that helped her thrive while strengthening our connection. She also worked miracles with our elder dog, addressing cognitive issues and anxiety with patience and compassion. Thanks to her guidance, we’ve created a calming environment and learned to better understand our senior dog’s needs, bringing her comfort and joy.
Kirsten’s kind, professional, and insightful approach has made all the difference. She’s always responsive when we need reminders or tune-ups and has shown us how training and activities can deepen our... read full review
I adopted a cattle dog mix from Compassion without Borders about a month ago. She was from a Mexican shelter and had only been in the Compassion without Borders Shelter for 2.5 months before I adopted her. Ellie is an amazing dog but was fearful of people, cars, riding in cars and walking in public places. Kirsten taught me how to understand Ellie and to cultivate a loving nurturing bond. She's so wonderful to work with and offers training techniques tailored for Ellie and me. After 3 sessions and working daily using Kirsten's training techniques, Ellie is comfortable riding not only my car but other people's cars. She is calmer in general and eager to... read full review
Kirsten is very knowledgeable and intuitive when relating to reactive dogs. She is confident, patient, and a great teacher. Observing her interact with my dog in the presence of her triggers has helped me learn how to approach similar situations positively and more confidently. I've had five sessions, and at each session, Kirsten taught me new strategies, offered practical solutions to problems, and provided me with tools to help. My sweet rescue dog and I are making consistent progress in addressing her fears and anxiety. We will continue to work with Kirsten every few months to strengthen those skills and learn new ones. Kirsten is a great resource, and I couldn't... read full review
When we brought our new puppy home, Kirsten guided us through every stage with clear, practical advice and tailored strategies that helped her thrive while strengthening our connection. She also worked miracles with our elder dog, addressing cognitive issues and anxiety with patience and compassion. Thanks to her guidance, we’ve created a calming environment and learned to better understand our senior dog’s needs, bringing her comfort and joy.
Kirsten’s kind, professional, and insightful approach has made all the difference. She’s always responsive when we need reminders or tune-ups and has shown us how training and activities can deepen our... read full review