Wild Heart K9

Wild Heart K9 begins with a personalized evaluation to assess the dog’s strengths and challenges. Training options include private sessions, small group classes, and a virtual program called My Wildie & Me. The eight-week Relationship Building Class is a structured, ongoing program that builds behavioral changes in both dog and owner. Canine Adventures offers outdoor socialization and skill practice. All programs emphasize experiential learning, mindfulness, and emotional connection.

Pricing Summary

Pricing details are not explicitly listed on the website; clients are directed to schedule an evaluation to receive a personalized training plan and associated costs.

Wild Heart K9 is a heart-centered dog training business founded by Amber Marino, who helps dog owners build deeper, more intentional relationships with their dogs through experiential, intuition-based training. Amber focuses on understanding canine body language, emotions, and intentions to foster trust, respect, and joy in the human-dog bond. She offers customized training options including evaluations, private one-on-one sessions, small group classes, and a virtual program called My Wildie & Me. Her approach emphasizes mindfulness, emotional awareness, and pattern-changing techniques for both dogs and owners. In addition to training, Wild Heart K9 provides nutrition guidance through Volhard Dog Nutrition and offers resources for mental health support. Amber also supports dog boarding and has a training compound in Cold Spring, with ongoing programs like Canine Adventures for socialization and skill-building.

Amber’s training philosophy is rooted in relationship-based behavior modification and holistic care, drawing from extensive mentorship with experts like Angelina Jacquez and Nelson Hodges. She works with dogs of all ages and types, addressing issues like leash pulling, reactivity, separation anxiety, and fearfulness. Her clients report significant improvements in dog behavior and strengthened human-dog connections. Wild Heart K9 also promotes emotional healing for owners, recognizing the deep link between human and canine well-being.

Accomplishments

Amber Marino has completed advanced mentorship programs with Angelina Jacquez and Nelson Hodges in canine psychology, reactive dog behavior, leash handling, and pack dynamics. She is enrolled in the Animal Communication Certification Program with Penelope Smith and is a member of the International Association of Canine Professionals. Her four dogs—Buddha, Mela, Gigi, and Zoddie—are her primary teachers and have informed her hands-on training philosophy.

How to Get Started!

Prospective clients begin by scheduling a dog evaluation to assess their dog’s needs and create a personalized training plan. The evaluation is the first step toward selecting the right program—private, group, or virtual—and is offered as a free initial consultation.