What Scentsible K9 clients across the Treasure Valley say about training their reactive, fearful, and difficult dogs, in their own words.
These are real reviews from real clients. Every word is theirs.
"Working with Kelty was a great experience. She helped me better understand not just Rain (my dog) but also my own role. Through clear guidance and practical training, Rain learned how to stay calm around other dogs, and I gained confidence as his owner. The progress we made together was incredible, and the tools I learned will benefit us for years to come. I can’t recommend Kelty enough."
Reactive Dog"My dog, Sunday, and I went through one on one training with Kelty for 7 months. It was such a wonderful experience! Kelty was so pleasant to work with. She helped me build a strong foundation for training and then helped me continue to grow from that. Before this training, I had an issue with confidence while communicating with my dog. After, I now feel very confident when I am working with my dog. Kelty showed me many ways to keep my dog engaged and made sure my dog was consistently making progress. We learned so many new things. Something unique that Kelty offers is scent detection training. I have never seen my dog so engaged as she is when she is working on her scent detection. It’s truly amazing! Before training with Kelty, my dog was tense and reactive. Since going through training, my dog is calm, confident, and non-reactive. This is a huge improvement that we wouldn’t have been able to make without Kelty! Overall, we had such an amazing experience working with Kelty and would recommend working with Scentsible K9 to anyone who is needing some assistance with training their dog. (She also taught my dog how to stand on a fire hydrant which is pretty cool.)"
Scent Work"Kelty worked with my dog Kirby for 3 tune-up lessons and his anxiety is already getting better! I've noticed a huge change in Kirby and he's the bestest boy ever! Kelty was very knowledgeable & patient with Kirby and it showed during our lessons! Highly recommend Scentsible K9 Dog Training to anyone looking to train their pup!"
Anxiety"We had a great experience with Kelty, she helped us with our GSP puppy. We struggled with jumping, counter surfing and recall. Kelty explained her training method and the theory behind it. She gave us weekly homework and showed us how to practice with him, correcting us and the dog along the way. GSPs are very energetic and independent dogs, Kelty helped us to teach Murphy to relax. We still use what we learned from her ,if you are struggling with your dog you will not regret getting help from Scentsible K9."
Private Lessons"We like Alyssa very much. She is very approachable and patient. She explained things well and had very helpful comments. We had a very nice group of dogs and owners in the class. Our puppy is still very young and we were impressed with how much she learned in the six week class. I think the Puppy Star class is a great way to start off with a new dog."
Puppy Training"I adopted a dog that unknowingly had incredible fear and anxiety which caused huge trust issues. The previous owners would not accept her back so I decided to get her trained a little bit and see if that could help. I scheduled training with Kelty and she could soon see this poor babies fear and anxiety. She was so much help with knowledge and has helped me work with her, help get her comfortable with new environments as she was kept in a kennel most her life. With just a couple sessions my dog was already striving and gaining confidence quicker than I thought could happen. I could not imagine life without this dog now! She is the best dog and without Kelty’s help I’m not sure she would have had the chance to show me what a wonderful companion she is. Thank you so much for that! I would give more than five stars if I could! She is also very knowledgeable in other areas of training! If you’re looking for an amazing dog trainer look no further! You found her and I highly recommend her!"
Rescue Dog"My puppy was resource guarding to the point of biting my kids. I thought it would take a lot to train her. I almost didn’t want to bother training my older dog because she is mostly well behaved and just had some annoying behaviors here and there like pulling on a leash and barking. Kelty got my dogs whipped into shape relatively quickly. In just 6 sessions I have 2 dogs that walk well on a leash, listen well and no more resource guarding from the puppy. Our last session we went to a store and they walked nicely, my older dog didn’t bark at anyone and they know how to stay in a place I ask them to without jumping down to follow. I highly recommend Kelty."
Resource Guarding"Kelty is an exceptional dog trainer whose services have been nothing short of transformative! She offers the invaluable convenience of house calls, making the training process stress-free and highly effective. I enlisted Kelty's help to train a dog, whose owner is grappling with Alzheimer’s. The challenges this situation presents are unique, yet Kelty handles everything with an extraordinary level of patience, love, and kindness. Her ability to stay calm and collected, even in the most trying circumstances, has not only helped the dog learn essential behaviors but has also greatly eased the burden on our family. She connects with both the dogs and their owners on a deep level, ensuring that everyone is comfortable and confident with the training process. Kelty’s techniques are gentle yet effective, tailored to meet the specific needs of each pet and their family. For anyone looking for a dog trainer who goes above and beyond, I cannot recommend Kelty enough! Her dedication and compassionate approach to both pet and owner education are truly commendable."
In-Home TrainingThese are the kinds of transformations we see regularly at Scentsible K9. Every dog is different, but these patterns show up again and again.
A dog who made every walk a crisis: lunging, barking, spinning at every dog they saw. Three months of consistent work, threshold training, and nervous system regulation. The same walk, with the same triggers, now handled with a pause and a look at the owner. The behavior changed because the emotional state changed.
A rescue dog who cowered in corners, refused to engage, and sometimes froze completely on walks. Labeled by previous trainers as "too shut down to train." Patient, unhurried work: building safety first, never demanding engagement. Six months later: a dog who approaches people confidently, plays, and walks with a loose leash.
A family with a new puppy who was biting, jumping, and pulling in every direction. Started at 9 weeks. By 6 months: a dog who could walk on a loose leash, settle on a mat, recall reliably, and greet people calmly. Starting early made everything else easier. The adolescence phase was barely noticeable.
Two dogs who had developed tension and occasional fights after years of unclear structure. Work focused on regulation, handler clarity, and predictable rules for both dogs. The fights stopped. The tension dropped. Both dogs settled more easily because the household felt predictable and safe again.
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