Tailored Dog training and Behavior Support For Dogs Of All Ages in Indianapolis
Compassionate services to support your dog’s health, happiness, and dignity at every stage of life
MY MISSION AT PERKED EARS IN INDIANAPOLIS
I believe that training should build trust, reduce fear, and support dogs and their people. Using humane, evidence-based methods, I am able to help my clients and their dogs of all ages to live their best lives together.
I’ve always had an extra soft spot for senior dogs. When I worked in the behavior department at an shelter, it was the long-stay seniors who stole my heart. Later, as my own dogs aged and started facing new behavior challenges, I realized how few resources exist for older dogs and their families.
My goal is to help senior dogs live their golden years with confidence and comfort. Through training, mental enrichment, and behavior support, I focus on reducing anxiety, keeping their minds sharp, and strengthening their relationships with the people and pets they love.
Because old dogs deserve just as much care, attention, and training as younger ones. And I’m here to help make that happen by providing services tailored for dogs at all stages of life.
Meet Kristen
Kristen has been passionate about helping animals since she was a kid.
She began volunteering at her animal shelter with her mom at the young age of 13, helping to exercise and socialize shelter dogs and cats. That was only the beginning!
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What our clients say:
Kristen is a WONDERFUL trainer! We and our dog love her. She takes lots of time to gather information and get to know the dog and family, and any issues that are in play. She gave us really helpful and personalized strategies and tips, and emailed summaries after each session (SO helpful!). I also really appreciate Kristen’s background and education – she is the most educated trainer with the most expertise that I could find in our area and it shows in her work! Her fees are very reasonable and she is lovely to work with. We highly recommend her!!
Catherine SipeTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Kristen came to our home to address our new dog's behavioral quirks and while she was there, helped smooth out some pack dynamics overall. We have three dogs and three cats and Kristen's suggestions are clear, easy to follow, and are working! Kristen is a great person and easy to work with. I definitely recommend her services. Neely KingTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Our dog has a history of redirected aggression and we didn’t know what to do, so we contacted Kristen for help. We have worked with 2 other dog trainers before this with little to no results. Our 2 sessions with Kristen have been amazing. Not only do we know why our dog does these things, she has provided us with the tools to help him. She was very thorough and provided detailed notes and links to videos after our session, as well as following up with us in email several times. We use the tips and tricks she showed us everyday with our dog and he is 100% different. We can actually go out in our backyard now without him pacing the fence and barking at everything, as well as what to do when he starts to get escalated at the doors and windows and other triggers. We would 100% recommend Kristen, she’s very thorough and knowledgeable and just very friendly. Give her a try if you’re looking for help. Thanks Kristen!! Amy CramerTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We hired Kristen when our dog was having trouble acclimating to our new baby & it was the best decision we made! She was so kind & helpful! She was realistic & clearly had an understanding of the lack of time with having a new baby. She helped us implement simple strategies that improved comfort & safety without causing us more stress. With her help, our dog has acclimated well & we feel more confident in how to continue to help him in the future. Carly McLeodTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Kristen was AMAZING! She helped us introduce our new dog to our cat and had so many good pointers and tricks to use. She eased our minds about training our new dog and we would recommend her to anyone! Karen RatliffTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I’ve attended group dog training in the past with our other dogs. With our recent rescue, 2.5 yr old Lola, we knew she wasn’t ready for a group training environment. She came to us after her previous owner passed away and the family did not want her. She had a lot of anxiety and fear from being passed around and left alone for hours for several months. So we decided to have Perked Ears Behavior Consulting help us. Kristen was able to come to our home, assess the problems, create a training plan, and help us with addressing the problems in our environment. With this individualized approach, we saw so much growth in her confidence. We are still working on issues. There is no magic bullet. However, we have the tools to address the issues before or when they occur, which in turn, continues to reinforce and improve Lola’s confidence. Although there is a place for group training, the benefits we received from a more individualized approach was well worth the difference in cost. We highly recommend Kristen! Jaymee ReynoldsTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We are so incredibly grateful to have stumbled across Kristen in our desperate search to find a behavioral specialist! Our little guy, Chancho, was exhibiting some aggressive behaviors towards his sister and other dogs. After working with Kristen we were able to identify his triggers and work towards a more cohesive household and a happier relationship between our pups. You can tell by spending just a few minutes with Kristen that she truly cares about animals and wants to help you and teach you how to create a happy and healthy environment for them. We will definitely continue to work with Kristen and have already recommended her services to our friends and family! Becky PitzerTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Kristen listened and made some great suggestions in my virtual meeting with her. I liked that we focused on the specific issues I wanted to address with my pup. She gave practical advice that I was able to immediately start using, she was available for follow up, and we are now very pleased with our well behaved girl. Laura NoelTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Kristen is knowledgeable, kind and encouraging. The written summary after each meeting is most helpful. Kylie BarkleyTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. My dog River and I learned so much from Kristen. He is improving every day and enjoys practicing what we have learned. Thanks so much! Kristina MichaelTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Kristen is a WONDERFUL trainer! We and our dog love her. She takes lots of time to gather information and get to know the dog and family, and any issues that are in play. She gave us really helpful and personalized strategies and tips, and emailed summaries after each session (SO helpful!). I also really appreciate Kristen’s background and education - she is the most educated trainer with the most expertise that I could find in our area and it shows in her work! Her fees are very reasonable and she is lovely to work with. We highly recommend her!!
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