A Very Gem K9
Service area: Serves Mount Horeb, WI and surrounding areas within Dane County and nearby communities in southern Wisconsin.
Service Overview
Types of Dog Training
- Family Dog
- Behavior Modification
Specialty Focus Areas
- Basic Obedience
- Puppy Training
- Leash Pulling
- Reactivity / Aggression
- Jumping on People
- Barking Excessively
- Separation Anxiety
- Potty Training
- Recall
- Fearfulness
Training Formats Offered
- Private Lessons
- In-Home
- Video Calls
Program Formats
- One-Time Consultation
- Sessions Package
- Ongoing Weekly
- Intensive Program
Types of Dogs
- Small
- Medium
- Large
- Giant
- Herding
- Sporting
- Working
- Hounds
- Terriers
- Doodles
- Brachycephalic
Age of Dogs Trained
- Puppy (<1 year)
- Adolescent (1-2 years)
- Adult (2-8 years)
- Senior (8+ years)
Dog Training Methodology
Methods:
- ✓ Positive Reinforcement Only
Equipment:
- ✓ Clickers
- ✓ Food Rewards
- ✓ Harnesses
- ✓ Flat Collars
- ✓ Martingale Collars
Training programs begin with a personalized consultation to assess the dog’s behavior, environment, and owner goals. Programs are structured as one-time consultations, multi-session packages, or ongoing weekly support. Intensive programs are available for severe behavioral issues like reactivity or separation anxiety, incorporating both behavior modification and nutritional guidance to support long-term success.
Pricing & Policies
Pricing Summary
Pricing is tailored to individual needs with packages available for consultation, ongoing sessions, and intensive programs. Specific rates are not listed publicly; clients are encouraged to contact for personalized quotes based on training goals and duration.
Testimonials
Amber has been great to work with. She’s very knowledgeable and works to understand all the factors that could play into the situation. She genuinely cares and wants to help us and our dog understand each other better.
– Client
I’ve utilized A Very Gem K9 for my personal dogs and as a business consultant for the dogs in foster care. Amber’s positive reinforcement, holistic care approach has been very effective and has helped with so many training aspects from basic training such as not jumping up, crate training, loose leash walking to more behavioral issues like reactivity and separation anxiety. I highly recommend her for any training and nutrition needs you have!
– Client
Amber is extremely knowledgeable and takes the time to listen and tailor training to the client and dogs needs! Highly recommend her services.
– Client
About the Trainer
A Very Gem K9 is a dog training and holistic pet wellness business owned by Amber, a certified dog trainer (CDTK) and canine nutritionist (CPCN). Amber uses positive reinforcement and LIMA (Least Intrusive, Minimally Aversive) methods to help dogs overcome behavioral issues such as reactivity, separation anxiety, leash pulling, and jumping. She focuses on understanding each dog’s emotions, motivations, and needs to build a stronger bond between pets and owners. In addition to training, Amber offers personalized nutritional guidance and sells curated, natural pet food, treats, and supplements—all vetted for limited, species-appropriate ingredients. She also operates a full-service pet supply store with products for dogs, cats, and equines, including air-dried, freeze-dried, and raw-coated foods, dental chews, grooming tools, and anxiety-support supplements.
Amber’s approach combines behavior modification with holistic nutrition, ensuring dogs thrive physically and emotionally. Her training is tailored to each dog’s lifestyle and budget, and she provides ongoing support to help families maintain progress. Clients appreciate her deep knowledge, compassionate communication, and commitment to natural, science-backed solutions.
She also offers a self-dog wash station and carries popular brands like Fromm, Open Farm, Ziwi, and Stella & Chewy’s, making it a one-stop destination for holistic pet care.
Accomplishments
Amber is a certified dog trainer (CDTK) through CATCH Canine Trainers Academy and a certified canine nutritionist (CPCN) through Feed Real. She has applied her expertise to train dogs in basic obedience, behavioral modification, and nutrition-based wellness, earning consistent praise from clients for her effective, compassionate approach.
How to Get Started!
Client engagement begins with a free initial consultation to evaluate the dog’s behavior, discuss goals, and create a customized training and nutrition plan. Clients can request training via the “Training Requests” page on the website or by phone.
Contact Information
Availability
- Weekdays
- Weekends
- Morning
- Afternoon
- Evening
Certifications
- CDTK
- CPCN
Associations
- Accredited
Languages
- English
Other Services Offered
- Pet supply store
- Pet groomer
- Pet boarding service
- Dog day care center
Location
1217 Springdale St, Mt Horeb, WI 53572Listing Tools for Trainers
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