KW Happy Dogs

Programs begin with a 1-hour behavior evaluation to assess the dog’s issues and create a customized plan. Follow-up sessions focus on practicing new skills, strengthening the human-dog bond, and addressing real-life triggers. Group classes include agility, scenting, and enrichment activities. Online courses are available on-demand or as live 6-week guided experiences, including behavior case analysis and certification tracks for aspiring consultants.

Pricing Summary

Initial behavior evaluation and consultation: $225 for 1 hour. Follow-up sessions: $190 per hour. Includes personalized behavior plan, recap notes, videos, and unlimited phone/email support. No package pricing listed; sessions booked individually.

KW Happy Dogs is a dog training and behavior consulting business led by Kirsten Wojcik, a Certified Dog Behavior Consultant (CDBC) and Licensed Family Dog Mediator. She specializes in positive-based methods to address aggression, reactivity, fearfulness, and anxiety in dogs, helping owners build stronger, calmer, and more connected relationships with their pets. Kirsten offers personalized behavior evaluations, follow-up practice sessions, and enrichment classes including agility, scenting, and exploration activities in Woodacre, Marin County. She also provides educational courses for dog owners and professionals through her school, Canine Behavior Education. Her approach is rooted in scientifically proven, reward-based techniques with no use of shock collars or harsh corrections. Clients appreciate her intuitive, calm, and compassionate style, as well as her hands-on support in real-world environments like parks and neighborhoods.

Kirsten has over 25 years of experience as a trainer, teacher, and consultant, with certifications from the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants (IAABC), Michael Shikashio’s Aggression in Dogs Masters Course, and Trish King’s Academy of Dog Behavior. She previously worked at Marin Humane and Unleashed in Petaluma, and she continues to support dogs and their families through individual consultations, group classes, and online courses.

She also offers a podcast and on-demand learning modules for dog enthusiasts seeking deeper understanding of canine behavior. Her services are tailored to all life stages—from puppies to seniors—and she works with all breeds, with particular expertise in high-drive, rescue, and reactive dogs. Her clients report significant improvements in behavior, confidence, and human-dog bonding after working with her.

Accomplishments

Kirsten Wojcik is an IAABC Certified Dog Behavior Consultant (CDBC), Licensed Family Dog Mediator through L.E.G.S. Applied Ethology, a Licensed UnChase! Trainer, and a graduate of Michael Shikashio’s Aggression in Dogs Masters Course. She holds a Consultant Certification from Trish King’s Academy of Dog Behavior and is a Certified Trick Dog Trainer. Former Dog Behavior Evaluator and Instructor at Marin Humane and Unleashed in Petaluma. Author of educational content and podcast host on canine behavior.

How to Get Started!

Begin with a phone call to schedule a 1-hour Initial Behavior Evaluation and Consultation. This includes a full assessment of the dog’s behavior, a personalized behavior plan, video and written recap, and unlimited email/phone support between sessions. Bookings are made through Acuity Scheduling.