IQ K9 Training

Brett is an amazing trainer. He really understands dogs and is patient with their owners :). We recently adopted a stubborn older corgi/​chow mix who had difficulties walking on a leash and staying. She took took to him right away and I learned how to be a consistent, calmly assertive owner. I can’t say enough good things!

I can’t say enough great things about Lianne and Bret! My husband and I are extremely impressed with not only the training they provide, but their professionalism as well. They are also very gentle, and really seem to love our dogs. We have two Australian Shepherds and they were becoming very difficult to handle and they both have their own set of behavioral issues. We started off with private lessons for our younger Aussie, and then did a 10 day board and train while we were on our honeymoon. We were worried about our dogs, but Lianne and Bret kept in great contact with us. They gave us updates with pictures and videos, which was so wonderful. Our dogs came home yesterday and we can see such a positive change in them. They are still their happy selfs, but are much more controlled. We can see the light bulb go off with both of them and they are so happy to work! Aussies constantly need a job, and we can tell they are so much more happy. Thank you!

Couldn’t be more pleased with the work that Brett did with our dog.
We adopted Bud, a whippet mix, from a local shelter. Needless to say, this dog is fast, and in combination with the newness of his surroundings, he was at constant risk of running away. In fact, twice he was able to get away from us on walks, and only because he wore himself out (and me, in the process of chasing him down), was I able to get him back. So, we knew we needed some help. We found IQ K9 here at Unilocal,and gave them a call.
Brett came out for an initial visit, met Bud, and we were happy to find out that he also owned a whippet, so he was well-​familiar with the breed. We signed on for a 6-​weekly training package, and during the course of that time, we saw Bud blossom. His confidence grew, he seemed really eager to do the work, and became a much calmer, happier dog. He now walks beautifully on a leash, he comes when called, and loves to do his daily training work. I would still never allow him to run off-​leash in an unenclosed area (as I said, whippets are incredibly fast and dogs are still dogs, no matter how well-​trained). But the training he received from IQ K9 has made a world of difference.
Be prepared to do your own work — consistency on your part as an owner is every bit as important as for your dog. But if you do, and if you follow the instruction and training that these folks provide, you’re going to be amazed at how well your dog responds.
Highly recommended.

My husband and I got a Doberman puppy as our family companion. I wanted a great dog that we could take everywhere hiking, restaurants, beach, vacations… etc. But he was an extremely strong willed pup and I saw this very early on and realized I needed some help, and Petsmart just wasn’t gonna cut it… I called up IQK9 Training. Lianne and Bret are awesome! We started out with some private lessons and saw results right away with my crazy puppy. We then signed him up for a board and train. Our 5 month pup came back with a much calmer demeanour and knew many commands. Lianne is very passionate and cares a lot for the dogs that are in her care. She’s very observant of our pup and made sure he was healthy and happy when he was with them. She always made sure to answer my questions and reassured me whenever I needed it. They aren’t like a big training kennel where your dog is hidden away for weeks, it’s all done in their own home and they even let us visit their place before we sent our dog away. Lianne also made time for us to visit our puppy once a week when he was under her care. I highly recommend them if ever you want a better relationship with your dog.

These guys are awesome! Very impressed with the private training sessions we’ve had so far. IQ K9 was a referral from a friend. I was impressed with their reviews and decided to contact them for help with my 3 pups. Lianne responded promptly to my email inquiry which I appreciate.
My husband and I met with Bret and knew he was the guy to help us. We have a 1 year old pug who needed basic obedience training, a 4+ year old yorkie mix with behavioral issues and a silky who barks. All three are finally getting the training they need. Life in our home is already calmer and more enjoyable. Bret is knowledgeable, professional, helpful and able to train pup and parent quickly. Highly recommend to anyone needing dog training assistance.

Best choice I ever made! My GSD family member has improved so much. They flipped his switch and he’s constantly in training mode! Amazing friends!

Best decision my partner and I have ever made with our little guy! These guys are amazing at what they do! Our little guy gets compliments everywhere we go because of how well behaved he is. If you’re looking for a trainer, these guys are it. You won’t regret it!

My little Bubba, a Shih-​Tsu/​Maltese, was OUT OF CONTROL before I met Lianne and Bret. My vet at Surfside Animal Hospital gave me their card. After just a few short weeks, Bubba is a new dog. He loves to play with all size dogs and is not afraid of the big dogs at the dog park. Not only is IQK9 great with training but all the dogs love them too! Lianne and Bret truly love animals and go out of their way to educate you to be a better canine companion as well. Bubba does all the basic commands and has earned his Canine Good Citizen award. As a result, Bubba is a smarter dog and I am smarter too! Thank you does not seem to be enough. You have helped Bubba have a happier and healthier life. Anyone who reads this review must know if I could give IQK9 ten stars I would.

Lianne and Bret are the ablosute BEST at what they do. Very educated, informative and not to mention so nice! Training my dog with them was the absolute best experience I could ever imagine having, they are so educated and passionate in what the do and it shows! My dog gravitated towards both of them. Their many advanced training techniques are the best in oceanside. I have and will continue to recommend them to anyone seeking dog training. Whether you have a new puppy you added to the family or an older dog that you want to do some advanced training with, Lianne and Bret are without a doubt the best!

Lianne and Bret are great! My terrier was truly a terrible terror! She has done really well with the IQ K9 training method. She actually listens to me and stays in her place! I highly recommend Lianne and Bret!

Lianne and Bret showed me how to harness my dogs full potential. Their training techniques have been the best I’ve found. They truly focus on making your dog «get it» and become great problem solvers. I had a dog before I used them, now I have a companion dog I can communicate with, with impeccable sit and stay skills, an amazing off leash heel, and my favorite, an explosive recall! Instead of training being a daunting task they showed us how it can be fun! Most importantly they knew how to engage my dog so she thought training was fun, too! Gone are the days of negatively bossing your dog around that some trainers like, iq k9 training has created a strong team bond between my dog and I with their way of training! I had no idea my dog was so smart until they showed me!

Lianne and Bret are passionate about dogs. They even volunteer their time and training expertise to a number of non-​profit groups– in addition to being national Dock Dog competitors. Dog training is their life! But forget all that: If you just want a great companion dog that you can take anywhere, I.Q. K-​9 (Lianne and Bret) are the guys you want to call if you’re anywhere in the greater San Diego area. Highly recommended.

We couldn’t be more happy with the wonderful experience we had with Lianne and Bret!!! We adopted a very high energy large puppy and started to think we had taken on way too much dog but we felt that he was family already and we had to get him trained ASAP. We met with a few trainers but we liked them the best. I was very hesitant about utilizing a training collar like they recommended but Lianne assured me there’s a right way to use it that can be very beneficial to training maverick faster. They do in home training which was amazing!!! I highly recommend it. They gave us so many training tools to work on that truly helped maverick become such a more controllable dog. He’s still hyper but we know the best ways to really motivate and work with his high energy now. And I loved that they truly looked at his personality and customized his training to fit with it. I highly recommend them as trainers and was so impressed with their knowledge and professionalism.