We’ve had a fantastic experience with Claire at K11 Canine Care. In just a couple of weeks, we’ve seen tremendous growth in Cocoa Bear. He came in very bitey and deep in the teething phase, and the improvement has been remarkable. He’s gained confidence, improved his socialization, and made great progress with potty training and basic commands. Claire is knowledgeable, patient, and truly cares about the dogs she works with. We feel much more confident as puppy parents and would highly recommend K11 Canine Care to anyone with a young puppy at home.

Claire has been part of my service dog journey from the very beginning. Before I had a puppy, before I chose a litter, and even while I was still deciding on breed, she was helping me think through decisions. Having her involved that early gave me confidence that I was setting myself and my future partner up for success.

Miss Maple and I are now a couple of months into what will be a long and very intentional process, with a strong focus on medical scent work and the public access skills required to work alongside a financial advisor who covers three bank offices. Service dog training is nuanced and layered, especially for medical alert, and Claire treats it that way. She explains the ‘why’ behind everything we do, helps me understand timing and sample collection for scent work, and tailors her approach to accommodate my needs.

I have a demanding career and live with complex medical conditions, so accuracy and sustainability matter. Claire keeps the work steady and sets realistic expectations. Her process feels thoughtful, methodical, and grounded. I have never felt rushed or pressured.

This goes far beyond basic obedience. Claire truly understands the responsibility of training a reliable service dog, and I am incredibly grateful she has been part of this journey from day one.

I found K-11 Canine Care during the hardest period of my life. I was newly relocated, grieving, overwhelmed, and struggling with two dogs who were reactive and difficult to manage in an apartment setting. When Saffron, my 75-lb, one-year-old Bernedoodle, pulled me into a concrete wall and I suffered a catastrophic arm injury requiring emergency surgery, my closest family and friends immediately told me I would have to get rid of her. They were adamant that it simply was not safe for me to keep my dog.

I understood why they were worried. But I also knew I was not going to give up on her. And that meant I had to take full responsibility – financially, emotionally, and practically – to make our lives safe and sustainable. That meant REAL training and professional help, not wishful thinking or delay. I could not pause my recovery and address the dogs later. Everything had to work seamlessly and simultaneously while I faced a long rehabilitation with a broken body.

Sam at K-11 accepted my dogs immediately during an emergency, without judgment or hesitation, when I truly had no other viable options. What followed over the next several weeks went far beyond boarding or basic training. My dogs were LOVED and cared for like family. And through K-11’s board-and-train program with Claire, Saffron received patient, thoughtful, individualized training and care that changed everything.

Claire recognized what others had missed. Both of my dogs, Saffron and Clover, are deeply sensitive, but Saffron’s size and strength meant that understanding her temperament correctly was critical. The transformation has been profound. My dogs are calmer, more confident, responsive, and genuinely happy. I walk them without fear. They still attend daycare at K-11 because they love it. Most importantly, they are safe, for me, for others, and for themselves.

I trusted K-11, Sam, and Claire with my treasures at a moment when trust was extremely difficult for me. They earned it completely. This is not just a skilled operation, it is an ethical one. If you love your dogs but are overwhelmed, scared, or being told there are no good options left, these are people you can trust.

K-11 Dog Care Center is an amazing facility. It’s brand new, extremely clean, and very well run. The owner is friendly, professional, and makes you feel welcome from the moment you walk in.

That said, the real standout has been Claire our dog trainer. She is an exceptional dog trainer who truly knows her craft. She’s taught my puppy so much already, and we’ve seen noticeable progress thanks to her clear, patient, and effective training approach. She does a great job explaining things and tailoring the training to both the dog and owner. Not to mention, she is just fun to be around!

If you’re looking for a high-quality training experience in a professional, clean environment, I would highly recommend working with Claire at K-11 Dog Care Center.