Karen's K9 Psychology Center

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Introduction: I see a human-dog situation in a very global and holistic manner and yet breaking down issues to different "trees in the forest" so to speak; knowing that we need to address not only the behavior component but also medical and nutritional components for the dog and addressing human actions, intentions, emotions and behavior when relating to the dog. I am able to explain the "why's" and "how's" of training as I give instruction to the clients. I am able to demonstrate with the dog and have the people see the dog's abilities and have people experience their dog's abilities as well as their own abilities. I demand a non-physical approach but rather a calm energy approach to speak to the dogs. I also very much differentiate between obedience and behavior, preferring a well behaved dog to only an obedient dog. I love working with people and their dogs. I love seeing the joy in people when they realize their dogs are "ok" and the problems can be resolved. I gain much happiness from the post-training emails noting wonderful family changes and better bonds between the dog and their human.

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Russ K.

Sep 9, 2014

I work with dogs as a volunteer only. Still so many people in my town will contact me when they have any question about dog training. I do know a good bit, but I am not the dog whisperer by any means. I do have a secret weapon! I know Karen Kellermann. She really is a dog whisperer and she does know so much about how dogs think and behave. She understands that dogs really do want to please us humans. I understand that too but some times I cannot figure out how to communicate exactly what I want to a dog. That is where Karen the dog psychologist comes in. She really does know how to communicate with a dog. That includes both how to tell the dog what I want and also how to understand what the dog is saying back to me. Both are so important and Karen can save me hours, days or weeks by interpreting for me and the dog. I can sure recommend her to anyone who wants to communicate with one of our furry friends!!!

Kathryn B.

Sep 9, 2014

Karen is fantastic! She knows her stuff and is willing to go above and beyond to help you and your pups out. I have a very anxious lab and a hypothyroid poodle who both had issues adjusting to the addition of a baby to our family and Karen was there for us every step of the way! Not only did she give us the tools for the dogs, she gave us the tools to help fix us and our way of handling the dogs. The dogs are our child's best friends now and the anxious dog is a million times better! Anytime I needed her, Karen was there for us no matter the issue. She more than knows her stuff and I love her holds no bar attitude! Tells it exactly as it is to get the job done efficiently and does what is best for all parties involved. Highly, highly, highly recommend Karen!

Jane Anne D.

Sep 10, 2014

I HIGHLY recommend Karen's K9 Psychology Center. My journey began over two years ago when my husband and I decided we wanted a Southern Black Mouth Curr. This breed is not for everyone they are extremely strong willed but loyal and territorial to their family and home. So we knew that if we got a pup it was top priority that we would get a good trainer and start the wheels moving for the perfect family pet that would work for us. We found a breeder and waited patiently for one of his pups. In October of 2013 he had a litter and we made arrangement to get a male. After several weeks went by we were over joyed that a new pup was coming into the house around Christmas. But that didn't happen because five of the pups got parvovirus through a bad batch of vaccine that was giving to the momma dog. When my husband and I heard about this we jumped in to action and rescued three of the pups. We decided to take the weakest one and give the other two back to the breeder. The pup we took didn't make it and passed away on Christmas Eve. After a few months we found out that Karen had rescued one of the male pups and with love and devotion she pulled him through. She named him Dante and what a awesome animal. She had him leash trained and housebroken. Then about the middle of March Karen had a few medical setbacks with a few of her other dogs in her pack and need to find a good home for Dante. When the breeder mention that Dante could be up for adoption we didn't hesitate one minute we knew that he was meant to be with us. I called Karen and had a great conversation and was so amazed at the things she had done in training Dante. I told my husband this is just to good to be true a pup all ready trained. I drove 13 hours to pick him up and he was all and more of what Karen had told me. By the time I arrived she had already trained him to his new name Ike. I have followed Karen instruction almost to the tee and added a few things on my own but Ike is awesome. He has gotten along with my other two dogs beautifully and not one time has he messed up in our home. We leave him free now to the whole house. Yes a 75 pound 11 month old pup free to the whole house and he uses the doggy door to access our fenced in yard. I can not say enough about Karens and her ability to handle K9's. Not everyone is cut out to be a dog trainer it takes reading a dog and knowing what it takes to train for the betterment of the animal and Karen does that. She will go that extra mile to see that an owner and there dog live in harmony for a great life. Thank You Karen so much !!!! Jane Anne and Dickie Doucet Long Beach Ms

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For pricing, please feel free to visit my website at www.karensk9pc.com and click on "services". Our programs and services are listed in more detail.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
Always. Each year I set educational goals and expectations in order to remain up to date as well as studied to back my believes and opinions regarding my work. I attend conferences, workshops, talk to my mentors as well as partake in webinars and online education.
How did you get started doing this type of work?
I have always loved dogs. When I was young there wasn't a day I did not want a dog, specifically a German Shepherd. Since those days I have had many breeds and have through the love of others mentoring me grown into dog behavior. I also found throughout my other careers that dogs always grounded me as did taking referral cases to provide more connection to God, nature and animal as well as human. I love the fact I am able to work with dog behavior full-time.