I am the proud owner of two very big white labs and one precious French bulldog. As much as I love my babies sometimes their behavior is not so becoming. We have spent a lot of money on training to no avail. All I wanted was them trained to walk on a leash but the trainers just never really focused on that concept. Then the most professional trainer I know named Tim came into our lives. So I signed them up for one more training. This was it. No more money spent on training even if this didn’t work and sorry to say but after so many failures I really didn’t expect much. Well, do you know it took him one, yes that is one day and he had Lexi walking beside him on a leash. Eventually he could walk her without a leash. I could not believe my eyes. I was so proud of her and of him for his very intellectual training. He knew instantly how to handle her. Then there was Sofi and the bulldog Leila. Sofi now walks without pulling me everywhere, and my little Leila walks now even though she’s the fierce one of the bunch. So if your at a point where you have accepted the fact that you are going to be mistreated every time you walk your dogs don’t give up. Call Tim, I can promise you, your dog will be a new dog and you will pick up a great friend. Tim the k9 commander trains with love and respect. He was the best decision we have made.

– Vicky Stevens

Tim Canine is by far one of the best puppy/dog trainers in the area. His experience is shown through his extensive knowledge of dog behaviors. He quickly identifies what the problem is and how to correct it. He has been working with our puppy Willie, teaching him to walk on a lease properly instead of him walking us. He also is excellent in giving tips on house breaking. He offers great tips to minimize barking! He makes training very simple and is very effective. Tim is considered a “dog whisperer” and we are lucky to have someone with his expertise in our area.

– Marty and Donny Knell-Bell

Within 45 minutes of first visit Daisy was walking on my left without trying to pull. Tim disconnected the leash and she continued on my left even when making 90° turns across the street. Well done Tim

– Dan Romanelli

My wife and I fell in love with a rescue dog who had great obedience to us but just could not control her reactivity on walks when she saw another dog. It was difficult for other family members to control Mia and feel safe taking her for walks. It was also embarrassing for everyone when we could not control her bark at all. Tim taught us how to effectively communicate with our dog and reinforce positive behaviors. Tim was always prompt and valued our time when we had a session scheduled. Mia’s behaviors have progressed to a level of confidence we didn’t think was possible. It is a joy to walk Mia and see her become more and more confident. Our family is so grateful for Tim and the services he provided our family.

– Joseph and Taylor Glassbrenner

I was so happy to meet Tim and have him train my boy, Scout and myself.  Tim helped to identify the behaviors we needed to work on. In such a short time, Tim had Scout walking so great on lead and off lead. Scout truly bonded with Tim and Tim is one of his favorite people in the world.  Tim is the dog whisperer as he has such a great connection to the dogs he trains.  I am looking forward to working with Tim again. You will not find a better trainer than Tim. Thank you for working with my sweet boy.

– Margaret

Wow does Tim know his stuff! I was thoroughly impressed with the in-home training we did for our puppy French bulldog., Bo Peep. He even met with us prior to picking out our pup and gave us tips on things to look for when choosing from a littler and how to react with the kids and we brought her home. We have been to other dog trainings before with our previous dog however this in-home session was a game changer for one on one teaching of not only our pet but for us and the kids!! Would highly recommend him for any dog stage you may be experiencing.

– Katie Semon

My experience with Tim has been amazing. Little Jolie was nick named “Baby Shark” by my friends but after 4 private sessions with Tim she has become a much more disciplined girl. I gained so much knowledge and as I continue modifying MY behavior I know Jolie will continue to modify hers. Tim worked a miracle for us!

– Carrie Bloom

These two look like they wouldn’t hurt a fly, but they were the terrors of the neighborhood with other dogs (including my sister’s and parent’s dogs)! Tim did such an AMAZING job helping me understand WHY they were acting out this way! I can’t thank you enough for being so patient and understanding how spoiled rotten my “kids” were…okay…are. They now listen to me and walk with me so much better! I am SO thrilled to see them get along with my family’s dogs too! Finally! THANK YOU!!!! You are the BEST! I would recommend Tim to everyone!!

– Sherle Page

During my search for a second family dog, I decided to foster 2 puppies. Needless to say I am a foster fail, adopted both puppies and found myself with a pack of dogs.
They are all  smart dogs but owning a pack comes with a different set of issues. After a number of unsuccessful attempts to find the right trainer I stumbled upon Tim Crane’s name. I read his website and was beyond impressed. His resume and credentials are outstanding and I knew he was the trainer for us! His extensive background and passion  for animals is beyond what I have ever experienced with other trainers. He was able to immediately identify the troublemaker in my pack. With one session he had my boxer mix calmly walking by other dogs without reacting and lunging like a bucking bronco. My beagle mix spent a session working through her fearful issues and is now able to accompany me to dog friendly stores. My Shepard mix has improved her indoor manners. Tim is gifted and able to recognize a problem and has an immediate solution for it. He has been an absolute miracle worker for my pack! (I think I was more difficult to train than the dogs!) If you are looking for a trainer who has a passion for helping people and animals than Tim Crane, The k9 Commander,  is for you!

– Sharon Casper

Without hesitation we would recommend The K9 Commander to anyone in search of a dog trainer. Tim’s firm, fair, and fun approach to training had Snoop behaving like a different dog on day one. In just four training sessions we learned the tools necessary to help Snoop continue on his path to becoming a well-rounded dog. Our confidence not only grew in his abilities, but also our own!

– Amanda Shirely and Gene Whit

Our experience with Tim was great. The first meeting was very educational, and he spent time explaining everything we would learn and go through. Morris is a very friendly, excited dog that thinks everyone is alive to give him attention!! This made it difficult to take him on walks and around other people or dogs without him getting too excited to control! Once we began training with Tim and using the training collar, Morris realized quickly what behavior was appropriate and what wasn’t. He is still excited and playful, but in a controlled manner. We will continue to use the tips and tools Tim taught us to enjoy our fun-loving dog!

– Jenifer Otto

Tim has a wonderful way of putting both dogs and people at ease.  Our dog responded very well to him, and he quickly gave us some tips to solve some key concerns, even during just the initial consultation.  As we progressed into the actual lessons, he gave both our dog and us positive feedback and constructive correction to make our communication and expectations clear and fair to our dog.  Tim is very honest about what he can help with, and he is skilled at tailoring the training to meet your goals.  We’re glad to have found him and are enjoying the benefits of his guidance and experience!

– Traci Hawkins

Fantastic training offered by Tim Crane, The K9 Commander! He trained my GSD, Chief, for two weeks. Prior to training, he contacted me to obtain background information on Chief, asked questions, addressed concerns, etc. He stopped by our house before Day 1 to meet Chief and assess him in his element in person. During drop off on the morning of Day 1, he reassured me that Chief would be taken care of during the training course and at no time would he be harmed. He checked in via FaceTime, and sent photos and videos of Chief’s progress daily. Due to needing Chief trained specifically for PTSD-related proactive and reactive responses, Tim customized Chief’s training so that I could be trained right along with Chief since he will be going most places with me. With Tim’s military and law enforcement background, he immediately understood and could relate to my needs for Chief. I was pleased with the training services Tim provided and look forward to signing Chief up for advanced skills.

– Angela Amidon

I recently reached out to Tim Crane for help with my 17 month old Boxer and my 9 month old Wheaton Terrier and am so glad that I did. Always personable and professional, Tim gave me a number of effective strategies that have resulted in them walking better, coming when I call them and not running to the door and jumping on people whenever the doorbell rings. Tim clearly loves dogs and is able to establish dominance over them without being cruel or rigid. Tim was always on time and never watched the clock. Unlike other trainers, he allowed me to determine the focus and was always willing to help me with the things that I felt were the most pressing. As difficult as it is to train one dog, working with two is quite challenging but Tim never flinched and always knew exactly what to do. I highly recommend the K9 Commander whether you need a lot of help or a little in getting your dogs to behave the way that you would like.

– Pam Jerro

There are few words I can think of to adequately express our gratitude for the work that Tim with The K9 Commander has done with Ace, our 3-year-old American Staffordshire Terrier. I found Tim on Google and saw there were many very positive reviews.

I made an appointment with Tim for the free consultation and knew immediately after meeting with him that we would be training with him. Tim’s love and understanding of dogs is obvious and his passion for training them is even more so. Not only is Tim great with the dogs themselves but he is also very personable making him very easy to talk to about training. He is always eager to answer any and all questions during the entire training process – before training begins, during training and even after making himself available via phone and email. The change in Ace’s behavior is AMAZING to say the least – and it didn’t even take many sessions! It is so easy to take our dog out, he is now friendly with other dogs and no longer jumps on people. Walking him is a joy where before it was painful – literally. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!

– Debra Olevsky

The K9 Commander is the best! Tim is highly knowledgeable and affordable. He truly trains not only the dog but it’s owner sharing tools, techniques and advise so your dog can live its best life! Tim met us in many different locations for training in real life scenarios and was always on time and never cancelled or rescheduled a training session. If you are looking for a trainer that trains because they love what they do and loves dogs, The K9 Commander is the trainer for you.

– Debbie Kolmo

I would like to commend Robin from The K9 Commander. She was helping out with another area trainer(on loan from Tim) and I had the great pleasure and opportunity to work with her in training my two year old GS, Tucker.
Robin was so amazing and Tucker immediately took to her! I was so impressed with her professionalism, encouragement and genuine love for what she does. I never felt uneasy with Tucker when we took him for outings to stores and parks because she made us both feel confident. Tucker had struggled with being reactive around people and other dogs, but with Robin he never gave either one a second glance and walked confidently by my side. Robin was always observing and would praise Tucker when he did well, she taught me how to correct any behavior that was unacceptable, but she always ended our sessions on a positive note with a sweet scratch behind his ear and telling him what a good boy he was. All of these things are important to pet parents as most of us see them as family, yes even as our children, so just as we would want our child to have a good, knowledgeable and loving teacher we want the same for our fur babies.
For anyone looking for an amazing trainer I would 100% recommend Robin from The K9 Commander, I’ve had several dogs over the years and several different trainers and she has far surpassed any and all others I’ve worked with!

– Linda Wheeler