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• Provider travels up to 40 miles

"Training Dogs...One Person at a Time."

Darwin Dogs is a new kind of dog/owner training that gets results fast! There are no more mass puppy classes. Individual needs are discussed and training is based on your dog's specific personality.

We travel to your home to help with your dog's adjustment to the new training. You will learn how to interact with your dog without yelling and frustration. Our system is based on trust - try us and you'll see the difference! Think your dog is beyond training? Give us the opportunity to prove you wrong.

There are no contracts, only pay-as-you-go sessions. Most people only require one or two sessions to achieve the confidence to maintain the dog/owner bond they wished for.

Reviews

• 5/5 stars May 15, 2012

  

  Kerry of Darwin Dogs is an amazing person that really "knows" dogs! She traveled from Cleveland, Ohio to our home in Brockway, PA on May 12, 2012. My husband and I needed some help with our Lab, Buddy. We had concerns that he was becoming aggressive. Kerry evaluated Buddy upon her arrival and within minutes delivered the great news that he was not aggressive, but was lacking leadership. She trained my husband and I during her visit and we now have the confidence that we lacked. We will be taking the leadership role back from Buddy and will then be able to give him the "peace of mind" that he needs in order to live a more enriched life. Kerry also took us out for a leashed walk and as she walked by dogs in our neighborhood that Buddy would ordinarily act out toward, we witnessed the beauty of a true leader and how a dog should be walking! She then handed us the leash to walk by the dogs and I can't begin to describe the feeling that filled my heart! Kerry also sat with us in our living room and talked about all kinds of things that we really hadn't thought about that will now be a part of our daily lives. Some of the things she talked to us about included, Body language. Us being first in and out of all doorways instead of Buddy being first. No free feeding!!! Exercise. How things work in a "dog pack." Proper "staccato" use of a choke collar not made of metal and all corrections. Going potty. Remaining calm at ALL times! "Reboot" when necessary! And many, many more topics. I cannot say enough about Kerry! She has a gift and I am thankful that she is willing to share it! I would HIGHLY recommend Kerry to anyone! I believe there is nothing about a dog that she would not be able to help with. But I am sure that more times than not, she will be training the human and not the dog. ;0). Thank you Darwin Dogs for giving us what we needed! We are forever grateful!!!!

  – Patricia

• 5/5 stars May 6, 2012

  

  I have 2 rescue pugs and was dealing with behavior problems of every type and some aggressive behavior. Kerry worked miracles in a very short time. I learned so much and really appreciated that she had me practice what I learned rather than just watch her train the dogs. I do believe she is a dog "whisperer" and truly qualified to help people with their dogs. She is professional, prompt and very skilled. She is readily available by phone to handle follow-up questions and concerns.Thanks to Kerry I am a happy, confident dog owner. I highly recommend her as a trainer!

  – Cindy

  Kerry S. from Darwin Dogs LLC replied to this review on May 7, 2012:

  Thank you for your kind words. I thoroughly enjoyed my time with you guys, and I am so happy to see how dedicated you are to their well-being. I look forward to your updates!
  
  Kerry Stack
  Darwin Dogs

• 5/5 stars May 3, 2012

  

  Kerry is an excellent trainer. I didn't know where to turn with my "wanna be leader" Lab, Ian. Kerry trained me to take control in a 2 hour session. She's always available to talk or answer e-mails with any questions I have. I send updates periodically. He has improved SO much with her help. Enjoy the bits of information on her Facebook page. Always recommend Kerry when someone I know needs trained!!

  – Shelley

  Kerry S. from Darwin Dogs LLC replied to this review on May 7, 2012:

  Shelley - You and Ian were two of my favorite clients. The effort you put into Ian is truly amazing. People like you are why I love training dogs. Keep the updates coming. I love to see how far you have both come together.,
  
  Kerry Stack
  Darwin Dogs

• 5/5 stars May 3, 2012

  

  I called Kerry to help us with our Golden mix Sammual Adams as we wanted to get another furkid and he was not really good with other dogs. Also, he would go crazy when the mailman delivered the mail, and of course those evil man eating squirrels as well. Kerry was recommended to me by my Sister Amy as she helped her with her pack. From the second Kerry entered my home I could see the difference in our boy. Kerry showed me that I needed more training than my boy did. Now that I have the tools Sammual is more calm and we have a new member of the family Amstel Light. The biggest thing for me is that Kerry always keeps in touch and asks for updates on how Sammual is doing. Her job did not stop once the 2 hours was up! I would and will recommend her to anyone.
  

  – Nancy

  Kerry S. from Darwin Dogs LLC replied to this review on May 7, 2012:

  Thank you! I enjoy seeing your posts on the Darwin Dogs Facebook page! I'm happy to see that either the squirrels have ceased with their man-eating ways, or you have taken over the Pilot position with Sam. I'm guessing I know which it is.
  
  Kerry Stack
  Darwin Dogs

• 5/5 stars May 2, 2012

  

  I absolutely loved Kerry from Darwin dogs! In just two hours we accomplished everything from basic obedience, separation anxiety, behaviors in public and treadmill walking! Not only did she have amazing control over my out of control dog but she gave my husband and I the tools to keep up with his training regimen. I consistently check her Facebook for little tips and hints!

  – Lindsay

  Kerry S. from Darwin Dogs LLC replied to this review on May 7, 2012:

  I truly appreciate the complients you have posted, and definitely enjoy seeing your name pop up on Facebook. Make sure to keep me updated on everyone's progress!
  
  Kerry Stack
  Darwin Dogs

• 5/5 stars May 2, 2012

  

  We already had two giant breed rescues and just signed on for our third. A year old mastidane from a neglectful home. He had been bounced around with no real structure when our paths crossed. I have trained dogs for 25 years in obedience, breed, and agility. After only being in his new home for less than 5 hours he went after both the girls with severe warnings. No blood but now both girls were scared. I could see he was a good dog but I had no idea how to communicate to him it wasn't his "job" to be leader. The adoption cooridnator from the rescue got me in touch with Kerry at Darwin Dogs and the next day she was at our home. She gave me the tools I needed to communicate with our new guy and allowed him to become a member of our pack. We now are living a fairytale ending..."and they all lived happily ever after" Kerry is awesome!

  – Amy

  Kerry S. from Darwin Dogs LLC replied to this review on May 7, 2012:

  It was a pleasure working with you, as you have taken on the Pilot role like it was your life's ambition. Thank you for your dedication to your animals, and for introducing some new vocabulary and phrases to my training routine, i.e., "stink eye", and "into someone's Kool-aid".
  
  Kerry Stack
  Darwin Dogs

• 5/5 stars May 2, 2012

  

  – Sharon

  Kerry S. from Darwin Dogs LLC replied to this review on May 7, 2012:

  Thank you!
  Kerry Stack
  Darwin Dogs

• 5/5 stars April 29, 2012

  

  I plan on arranging an appointment w/ Kerry Stack for myself and my dogs, based on the assistance she's given friends and the Berea Animal Resue. She has gone into some of the shelter's foster homes to assist with dogs, and there has been wonderful feed back on the techniques Kerry has given. I look at her site daily for the tips she gives...some are so simple, so common sense, I can't believe I wasn't handling things that way! I partnered with Kerry on the rescue of a little puppy mill pup, and Kerry was so helpful concerning his personality, and assisting with his medical care when the dog was handed over to the Berea Shelter, and brought to my home to foster and place in a home.

  – Debby

  Kerry S. from Darwin Dogs LLC replied to this review on May 7, 2012:

  In this case, I would have to say that Debby did 90% of the work with regard to that pup. I truly wish we could rate foster parents, because Debby was one of the best I've ever seen. Berea Animal Rescue is lucky to work with her, and that pup was blessed to have a discerning guardian. Thank you!
  
  Kerry Stack
  Darwin Dogs

• 5/5 stars April 28, 2012

  

  If there were more stars, I would give them to Kerry of Darwin Dogs! We had rescued a puppy & had signed her up for classes at one of the local pet store chains. By chance, I found Kerry's card somewhere & emailed her. We ended up cancelling our puppy classes & had Kerry out instead. She was amazing!!! Right from when she walked in the door, she was "Pilot/Leader" of the dog...& us! We sat rapt the entire two hours...my husband, myself & our two daughters. She was so informative, funny & so effective (again, for all of us, not just the dog!). She even took us outside to teach us how to walk her properly. It was amazing & we were so thankful we found her before we went to the puppy classes at the store. We never would've gotten half the help or information there in 6 weeks that we got from Kerry in two hours! She didn't leave until she had answered all of our questions, which was great also. She definitely has a calling. Her Facebook page is also a wealth of information. I cannot tell you what a blessing Kerry has been in our lives & that of our pit bull puppy, Sammy! I tell everyone with dogs to call her!

  – Kelly

  Kerry S. from Darwin Dogs LLC replied to this review on May 7, 2012:

  Sammy was a joy, and I was honored that you shared her with me, and enchanted with your entire family (well-mannered tweens! whodathunkit!!!!) I look forward to hearing how Sammy is doing - keep the updates coming!
  
  Kerry Stack
  Darwin Dogs

• 1/5 stars April 17, 2012

  

  I had begun a successful training regime on my own, and cancelled our appointment, as I indicated I would, in plenty of time for them to fill my spot. I explained my training process, and indicated I would be in touch if I ran into any snags.
  
  Instead of responding to my e-mail, the trainer ranted on her blog about me, my methods, etc.
  
  If this is an indication of her real character, I am grateful that I didn't subject myself and my pup to interaction with her.

  – Scott

  Kerry S. from Darwin Dogs LLC replied to this review on May 7, 2012:

  With regard to not responding to your email, you had declined my services, and please bear in mind that you had responses to your roughly 14 other emails, including the one where I, at length, helped you find a reputable breeder. I find it difficult to accept that after the time and energy put forth by me, that the lack of response to your cancellation of our appointment resulting in such a scathing review. Especially given no payment had ever been received.
  
  I believe I have finally narrowed down the post that "ranted":
  "Can anyone explain why people are obsessed with clicker training? I find it frustrating that people willingly add a layer between their dog and their being leader. That clicking noise is NOT a magical incantation!"
  
  This was my daily post after receiving his email that he'd started clicker training.

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