By My Side K9 Training

Getting a puppy was much more work than we anticipated, but By My Side K9 Training helped us manage our puppy’s behaviors and hold ourselves accountable as responsible pet owners. The trainer was very respectful of our desired lifestyle with our puppy, and allowed us to tailor our training to reflect our end goal for our puppy’s behavior in the future. I would reccomend this service for any current or future dog owners.

By My Side K9 Training (BMSK9) has been excellent for my rescue pitty and me! After adopting my pitty, I dove into reading about training and following trainers online but I was at a loss to where to start with so much information. I found BMSK9 through an online search and decided to give it a try - and I'm so happy I did! BMSK9 has helped to strengthen my relationship with my dog and has provided me with so much practical knowledge and skills in improving my dog's confidence, self control, and obedience. My pitty struggles with fear-driven reactivity and over stimulation, but Gia has really taken the time to understand my dog's needs and strengths and has been very instructive, encouraging, and informative. Gia's general knowledge has also been such a great resource as she has supported me with matters of my dog's diet and overall health. My dog and I have a long way to go, but I'm confident that BMSK9's instruction and guidance will help us get there quicker than doing it on our own! I would highly recommend BMSK9 to anyone! 2026 Update: My boy and I are still working and will need to keep working. But through the highs and lows, BMSK9 continues to prove their worth with their training perspective and regiment, encouragement, knowledge and expertise, and of course, patience and understanding for me! BMSK9 is such an invaluable resource for my pitty and me!

I had the pleasure of working with Gia for my female Rottweiler’s training from the time she was a young puppy. Gia’s structured approach, patience, and deep understanding of canine behavior helped shape her into a well-behaved, obedient dog who thrives around both family and new people. The foundation Gia built has given her an incredible quality of life. I can’t recommend her enough to anyone seeking a reliable, knowledgeable trainer.

Gia was absolutely amazing. I was never able to walk my dog with a loose leash. Her patience and guidance was wonderful. She ever made me feel inadequate and provided constructive advice. I highly recommend her.

Gia is amazing with my dog! She really took the time to understand my nervous dog’s body language and showed me how to better communicate with her. Not only did she help with training, but she also shared so much knowledge about my dog’s overall health and well-being so I can give her the best life possible. I feel more confident and connected with my dog thanks to Gia’s guidance.