Mostly rescues.Mostly dogs that were hard work.

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We brought our rescue dog Otto home at 5 months old—he was extremely timid, anxious, had never been on a leash, and would bark at every person and dog. Michael didn't just train our dog—he trained us to be the kind of owners our dog needed. With incredible patience, he guided us through everything from leash walking and socialization to crate and house training, and was always there when we needed help, no matter the time. The transformation has been unbelievable—Otto is now more confident, calm, and happy. Michael truly cares and treats him like his own, and Otto absolutely adores him like a 2nd parent. We only trust Michael for boarding because he always comes back better, never with bad habits like elsewhere. If your dog has anxiety or behavioral challenges, I can't recommend him enough—he truly has a gift.

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Michael and RAJA K9 have been a huge help with my golden retriever puppy. She came to me with resource guarding issues, and they worked to eliminate those. They also gave me techniques to use should they crop up again. She is a new dog thanks to RAJA K9! Also my puppy has been going to doggie day care with them and it has been a huge help to me. I would recommend RAJA K9 to anyone.

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Great dog training / day care. Mike is doing great work with my 15 month old pup. Always above and beyond!

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Michael and crew at RajaK9 have been so helpful to our dog and family. We have a large dog that grew more and more reactive and territorial as he grew into adulthood. Michael and his team spent a week boarding and training our dog to wear a muzzle and respond less aggressively to stranger dogs and people. Then Michael trained us how to better guide our dog's behavior and has provided tuneups ever since. We now board our dog with Raja when we travel and send him for daycare 2 days per week. Having a reactive dog is a journey - we're so happy to have RajaK9 to guide us.

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Michael does outstanding work for both daycare and training. He was a godsend with an active lab puppy in an urban, distracting environment. He's also extremely responsive. Highly recommend.

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I can't recommend RAJA K9 enough! Michael and his team did an incredible job working with my 6 year old rescue pup who used to struggle around other dogs. With patience, skill, and genuine care, they helped her build confidence and safely integrate with other dogs—something I honestly wasn't sure was possible. Seeing her now happily join the pack is amazing. It's clear they truly understand dog behavior and treat every dog like their own. I'm beyond grateful for the transformation!

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We love having Michael and his team as our dog's trainer and boarder. She is quite a nervous and traumatized dog who Michael has helped tremendously in her behavior both with people and other dogs. Michael always goes above and beyond, such as when she got sick while boarding and we were out of the country - he saved her life by taking her to two different vet hospitals and making sure she got the necessary care for a rare condition. Michael is both exceptionally gifted with animals and just a tremendous all around person. Highly recommended!

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My pup Lucy absolutely melts with excitement as soon as she sees the doggy van pull up to whisk her away to the farm to play with her friends (and get some great training / socialization) with uncle Michael. Can't recommend this whole team enough!

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Michael and team are exceptional in caring for my dog Rosie- whether you need dog training or need someone you can trust in watching your dog for the week Raja K9 is the place to take your pup.

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My pups love working and learning with Raja K9. Lauren is fantastic.

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I brought my 6 month old mini Australian Shepard to Michael and team for a one week board and train and was so happy with the experience. My dog was very afraid of everything, 0 confidence, and refusing to walk. He came back almost a different dog, with much a better ability to work through his fears. First, prior to sending him, I went to Michael's facility for an evaluation where it was clear that he was very knowledgeable about what was happening with my specific dog. He showed such great empathy and kindness to my fearful dog. The week before brining my dog to Michael, I was struggling so much that he came to my house and helped me with some strategies to hold me over until I could bring my dog for the board and train. He lent me various training aids, and was available by text to answer my questions and give support. During the board and train I was given progress updates and videos every day. He started with calmer situations and built up to progressively more stressful situations to build my dog's confidence. When he brought my dog home we spent an hour in my neighborhood working through my dog's anxiety. The next day I was struggling to implement some of the techniques Michael showed me, so he very kindly came back to my house to trouble shoot. My dog has improved greatly in only one week and I now have the skills to help him continue building his confidence. This was a very personalized, no pressure to buy more training, supportive experience. I think my dog flourished with Michael and I'd recommend him to everyone.

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Michael and his team truly love what they do and it shows! I have two small dogs I've entrusted Michael with for years and they are treated like family. I cannot say enough good things about the care and the training they have received.

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My dog came back transformed—more attentive and responsive to my directions. The only feedback I have is that I would have liked more time with the trainer to learn leash management, how to stay calm when my dog meets other dogs, and the best way to introduce him to new dogs.

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We cannot say enough wonderful things about Michael! As a newly established rescue, Daisy's Legacy has faced many challenges, but Michael went above and beyond to help us by training two of our rescue dogs, Coco and Harley, completely free of charge. His kindness, expertise, and dedication to animals are truly unmatched. Not only did he provide incredible training, but he also gave us valuable insights into their needs, helping us set them up for success in their future homes. His patience, professionalism, and deep understanding of dog behavior made a world of difference. Thanks to his generosity, Coco (now Roxy) and Harley are now thriving and have a much better chance at finding loving forever homes. If you are looking for a skilled, compassionate, and knowledgeable trainer, look no further! We wholeheartedly recommend Michael and can't wait to work with him again in the future. Thank you for everything you do for dogs and the people who love them! — Daisy's Legacy

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Michael and Lauren are excellent trainers who helped us rescue 2 Anatolian Shepherds from a high kill shelter. They were able to help with getting the pups acclimated to their name and start the recall training process which I am completing with them now. Michael is very responsive through text message and always has the right product or training suggestion on how to deal with unwanted behaviors. Thank you and I hope your business continues to thrive!

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Michael is an amazing dog trainer! He boarded and trained our 4 year old dog who had reactivity issues. We are amazed with how much progress he made with her in just one week. She now comes when we call and is able to play with other dogs! Michael spent time with us to ensure we understood how he trained her and how we can manage her moving forward. He sent frequent updates to let us know how she was doing and it was a great balance of training and fun for our dog. Michael truly cares about the dogs and the owners! We never thought our dog could behave like this, we couldn't recommend him more!

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Michael Kelly is phenomenal! We have 2 rescue dogs with behavioral issues that have been a challenge. I have used several training services in multiple states with varying degrees of satisfaction. I found Michael after an extensive search here in Montgomery Co. His credentials and experience are remarkable and only exceeded by the experience we have had when he works with our dogs. My experiences with him have been amongst the best business-client experiences I have had in any area and I could not recommend him more highly!

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We've taken our Shepard mix to Michael for just over two years and have seen a tremendous improvement. Our dog had been trained in the past in a way that exacerbated his timid nature and lack of confidence but Michael completely turned that around. He's shown an immense amount of care, is super response, and has pivoted to help and focus on any behaviors we notice. Boarding and drop offs have made things so simple and put our minds at ease. We truly could not recommend anyone else for dog training 10/10

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We've been taking our dog Bea, a rescue Pitbull, to see Michael for over 2 years now. Not only did his board and train program give her an incredibly quality of life. Bea is a very high energy dog that had no socialization skills until Michael. Through training and use of e-collar, she is happy girl and can be with other dogs. She can be a lot and Michael handles her so well. Not only that but Bea LOVES to be boarded at K-9 Raja. She starts wiggling and getting so excited when we pull up. In fact, we boarded her for two weeks when we went to Italy. We had no doubt that Bea was in the best of hands and we certainly loved having a worn out, happy dog at home.

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Michael is an outstanding trainer of dogs and their people. He understands that excellent communication and clear boundaries are essential to establish a positive person-canine relationship. And he knows what to say to both parties to help them achieve this bond. He is loving and careful when training, hosting, and boarding dogs at his spacious facility. His staff is equally dedicated and attentive. I highly recommend!

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Michael is a consummate professional. He shows respect to the owners and their pups. Michael is prepared and on time. He is very observant when working with the pets,fine tuning their training as they progress. The dogs trust him and are willing to work hard for him. Micheal has a warm fun side to his personality and training techniques, whether swimming, playing ball ziplining or hikes these dogs enjoy the having fun with Michael and the pack. He has made a remarkable difference in Griffey's life and I am forever grateful. Diane R.

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I couldn't have picked a better trainer for my border collie. Not only Michael was able to help us with training but also socializing my dog. I highly recommend Michael for all training and boarding services. 10/10

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Mike is a talented professional and a caring human being. Would highly recommend him and his company, they are amazing.