The Blue Butterflydog Training LLC

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Certified in Canine Behavior Corrnell University 2002. Veterinary Technician and Dog Trainer with over 20 years experience . Rehabilitation Fitness We now offer grooming Certified in Cold Laser Therapy Indiba , Companion Gait Analysis Positive motivation Service Dog Training Puppy Adult Clicker Training Trick Training Animal CPR certified Agility Herding Nosework Scent Detection Online Zoom Conference meeting AKC CGC evaluator Member of APDT Breeder of Best in Show Australian Shepherds Best of Breed Westminster Kennel Club 2007 Veterinary Technician and Dog Training Animal Behaviour. I love training dogs ! Problem solving,and really making clients with their dogs become successful .I enjoy challenging cases with behavior modification . Training dogs to become a well mannered happy pet, or a dog to preform tasks as a service dog. Evaluating dogs and their household to make training fun with providing the appropriate structured program.

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Hired 143 times

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1 employee

28 years in business

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2025

2024

2017

Services offered

Dog size

Extra Small (1 - 15 lbs)

Small (16 - 25 lbs)

Medium (26 - 40 lbs)

Large (41 - 70 lbs)

Dog training type

Private lessons

Board and train

Dog training package

Puppy training

Aggressive behavior modification

General obedience training

Therapy or service dog training

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Reviews

Customers rated this pro highly for professionalism, responsiveness, and work quality.

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Sharon D.

Sep 14, 2025

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Hired on Thumbtack

Details: 1 - 2 years old • Extra large (70+ lbs) • Private lessons • Aggressive behavior modification • My home, venue, etc.

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Marissa B.

Sep 21, 2025

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Hired on Thumbtack

Kristin was so helpful and informative about training. She is so nice and is willing to answer any questions you might have and has made such a difference in the way i continue with my dog!

Details: 0 - 6 months old • Medium (26 - 40 lbs) • Private lessons • Therapy or service dog training • Leash pulling • House training • Barking • Biting • Chewing • Crate training • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc.

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Pamela M.

Jun 30, 2025

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Hired on Thumbtack

Details: 0 - 6 months old • Extra Small (1 - 15 lbs) • Private lessons • Puppy training • Biting • Chewing • My home, venue, etc.

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Melanie H.

May 15, 2023

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Hired on Thumbtack

Kristin, was so fun to work with. My boy, Rufus, was super fond of her as well. She does positive training methods which I believe was very important to me as I want my Rufus to learn and grow in a positive environment. Rufus is only a puppy but has learned basic commands to help in his puppy phase at this time. Upon review of the training he recieved, Kristin gave me notes that were geared towards providing tips and tricks for Rufus that would help me on my own when training Rufus. She is super knowledgeable and experienced. She truly values our furry friends and their progress. Thank you Kristin! Will be returning for a few more sessions!

Details: 0 - 6 months old • Medium (26 - 40 lbs) • Board and train at a facility • Puppy training • House training • Chewing • Destructive behavior • At the pro’s location

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Danica C.

Jul 4, 2017

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Kristen is amazing. We were looking for a trainer who could help us with both training and therapy with a 3 year old samoyed who had suffered a carpal (wrist) injury. Kristen's experience as a breeder and trainer of working dogs combined with her experience as a vet tech made her the perfect choice and we're lucky we found her. Kristen primarily works with Australian Shepherds, breeding training and showing, but she is great with all breeds. Do you know she has shown dogs at Westminster? Our Samoyed Lulu had an accident a year ago and her carpal joint had become inflamed. Lulu's stomach doesn't tolerate NSAIDS, and Lulu was in pain and picking up some bad habits. Kristen took over and got everything on the right track right away. First, Kristen helped us find a course of treatment that helped relieve Lulu's worst symptoms without harming her stomach, stabilizing her for the next step. Then Kristen designed a course of training to simultaneously strengthen Lulu's muscles and joints. (Not just her wrist) to better support her weight, while also training Lulu for obedience. Kristen even managed conversations with a local vet to get the right combination of meds for Lulu including gabapenton. Kristen went far beyond what we expected. I can't think of a better resource for training, working with physical challenges , coordinating treatment and doing it all seamlessly. For any job, from basic puppy training to working dog training to complex cases like ours, you won't find anyone even close to Kristen. Thanks Kristen!

The Blue Butterflydog Training LLC's reply

Thank you Danica , the long term relationship has been greatly appreciated!

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Kristin Michelle Jones Dunnemann

FAQs

What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
Every client is based on their needs . Every case is individual .
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
Free phone consultation first . Then a evaluation and the start training process right away .
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
Every year. Clinics, certifications .