Building Bonds

Kim is fantastic! The best dog trainer I have ever had the pleasuring of working with since I've lived in Rancho Sahuarita, AZ. I have worked with other dog trainers in the Green Valley and Tucson area but I think that Kim gives a level of care with dogs that is unmatched. She has experience with special needs dogs as well, and I think it brings an elevated level of patience and understanding to her approach. My dog has high anxiety and can't be left alone for too long, and Kim has worked with me to give me some of my freedom back while my dogs feels safe and has been behaving more calmly as a result. I always learn something new when I speak with Kim, she is an incredibly knowledgeable dog trainer and I can tell that dog training is not only her field of expertise, but her passion. I def

Kim and Building Bonds are fantastic. We're taking Manners 1 but had previously had some in home training. Kim is fantastic with all types of difficult behaviors but is also outstanding with easy going dogs and their people who need training. Her training is effective and all positive reinforcement. Her incredibly calm demeanor makes the classes enjoyable. The classes are small so you get the benefit of being in a class environment but with individual attention!

Dog trainer Kim (out in Green Valley) is an asset to the community. She's patient, thorough, and teaches through a fear free method. I learned from her that dog behavior modification actually starts with training me, the owner. I had taken my ShihTzu Walter to a class at Building Bonds called Reactivity Reimagined. Walter was reactive towards other dogs while out walking on leash. After attending the series of group classes, I gained confidence and knowledge to help Walter feel more relaxed and comfortable around other dogs. Today, he is a very social pup, wants to make friends, and is non reactive.

I used Building Bonds with my German Shepherd Willow whom is reactive to people and other dogs. I meet Kim the trainer in Sauharita for some one on one BAT training ( Behavior Adjustment Training. I highly recommend Kim and Building Bonds to anyone that needs help with their dog in a positive, force free environment and way of training that works.

Kim is a phenomenal trainer with both the 4 legged and 2 legged trainees. She has given me great strategies to help reduce the reactivity with our boy Jackson who just loves Kim. Everything was new to Jackson and he is adapting everyday. We signed up for the individual training both at her center and in our home. We see positive changes as he is definitely more calm in his safe environment. I highly recommend Kim for your own dog training. We are excited to be part of the Building Bonds family. Chris