Gulf Coast K9 Dog Training

I can’t even begin to express how grateful we are to have found Jillian. I’ve always grown up with German shepherds so finally when the time was right, we brought home Freya. Prior to Freya officially joining our family, we initially planned to train her on our own. But as recommended by our breeder, it was highly recommended to seek out an experienced trainer. I spoke to multiple trainers in the area, not very impressed with their presentation and program. I came across Gulfcoast K9 and was intrigued. I set up a consultation call with Jillian and from the moment we started talking, I knew she was going to be our trainer. Based on our needs/goals, Jillian recommended her puppy development program. We went a few weeks with freya home before her official program started and boy… we were at o

We noticed that Jillian had experience with larger dogs and after our first conversation we knew we made the right choice. Our 55 lbs, 3yr rescue PIT needed some guidance and after completing his 2nd week of training camp, we can already see a big change. He loves being dropped off to learn. Having a knowledgeable trainer teaching both dog and owner is a recipe for success. We fully intend to continue providing a stable and happy home for our dog. Thank you so much for your dedication and guidance (love Meathead)

From the very first phone consultation, we immediately knew Jillian was the perfect trainer for our German Shepherd puppy! She spent so much time truly listening to all of our wants/goals and discussed how the board and train program would best fit our needs, and even gave us helpful training tips to put into place immediately that helped with the puppy phase before we met! Over the course of several months, we have watched our energetic puppy turn into an obedient dog that we can take out in public, returns when called off leash, plays well with our kids and other animals, and many other skills in such a short period of time… and she is not even a year old yet! Jillian has spent so much time and gone above and beyond to ensure life with our new puppy would be fun and an easy transition! S

I can't say enough great things about Jillian! My dog responded so well to her calm and consistent training approach. Jillian not only worked with my dog but also taught me valuable techniques and tools to continue reinforcing the training at home. I appreciated how personalized each session was to fit my rescue pup’s specific needs and personality. I feel so much more confident as a dog owner now. Highly recommend to anyone looking for lasting results and a happier, better-behaved pup!

Both of our dogs were trained by Jillian for 2 & 3 weeks. She's incredibly knowledgeable and experienced in dog behavior. One of the dogs had spent two weeks with another training facility previously, but still had issues with resource-guarding, anxiety and aggressive posturing with other dogs and sometimes the cats. The difference between Jillian's training and theirs was night and day. While we initially came for daycare, Jillian recognized that dog's behaviors in group right away and placed him in the special small group for more behavioral and socialization training. She also was the first to notice our new puppy's gait was off, and it turned out that puppy has hip dysplasia. We were able to start her care immediately to preserve as much function as possible. I would highly recommend h