Canine Karma Training

Canine Karma Training Canine Karma Training is THE original "Relationship-Based Dog Training" program. We have a truly uni We are NOT typical dog trainers!

Canine Karma Training has a truly unique approach to dog training. For almost a decade our one-of-a-kind system has changed tens of thousands of lives around the world. Our program is focused on the relationship between the dog and owner, because relationship is EVERYTHING. "Relationship dictates behavior and obedience, not repetition." Whether or not your dog listens to you or behaves for you is

heavily based on the relationship that you have with them. Despite mainstream dog training beliefs and practices, you don't get an "obedient" dog from endless hours of working on basic commands (sit, down, come). Obedience is based on the relationship between the one giving the command and the one receiving it. If you do not have an appropriate relationship, you will only have "control" over your dog when you have food in one hand and a leash in the other. We are Reward-Based, Balanced Trainers and do not employ old-school, out-dated methods like Alpha/Dominance Theory, heavy compulsion, or training with fear/intimidation. Our focus is on educating our students to create a much more knowledgable and capable owner. We want you to understand WHY you're doing what you're doing, not just HOW to do it. The relationship we build for you provides a dramatically easier, well-behaved, and obedient dog, that you'll enjoy for the rest of their life.

08/22/2026

The most important thing that I have learned since joining the .karma.training team is to never stop learning.
No dog is created equally, so we owe it to the dogs in our care (present and future) to constantly be reevaluating our techniques and approaches.
I am a permanent student.

08/18/2026

Belgian Malinois working on triceps bites.

08/17/2026

Playing with my dog is more valuable to me, to him, and to our relationship, than anything else we could possibly do together. Go play with your dog!

08/16/2026

Professional dog trainer working on turning left with his Dutch Shepherd

08/13/2026

Professional dog training: this is more than just a job. It has to be when you are working with living, breathing creatures. If you aren’t pouring your everything into them, this job isn’t right for you!

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08/11/2026

Facility details:
-Heat/AC unit- Mitsubishi mini split
-Professional grooming tub- Flying Pig grooming
-Washer and dryer
-Utility sink - Costco
-Fridge/freezer
-Hardwired security cameras (NOT WiFi)
-Commercial air filter - Wen brand
-Dehumidifiers
-Fans
-Air quality and temperature monitor
-Back up generator - Honda

08/10/2026

Building our dog training facility - PART ONE!

We started our facility with an empty, basic detached garage. It was very well insulated, but it needed paint, plumbing, a new wall, new flooring, AC/heat and so much more to make it the ideal environment for housing and training dogs!

Dave .karma.training did all of this work himself and it’s definitely been a labor of love. I feel so blessed to have such a talented husband that was able to do almost everything from start to finish!

08/09/2026

Things look a little different 7 years later! .karma.training

ALSO. Shout out to the trainers making small spaces in their homes work to keep dogs temperature controlled and safe!! Shout out to the trainers doing Board & Trains out of their spare bedroom/garage/basement!! Shout out to the trainers making their living room and small backyard work as a training space!! Shout out to the trainers taking out their back row and filling their cars with crates to keep their dogs safe!! I see you 🙌🏼👀

08/08/2026

We get it. Outings with a reactive dog can be stressful, overwhelming, and even embarrassing... but closing them from the world because you don't have the mental grit to train your dog is sooo selfish and counterproductive.

Helping them conquer their fears, working through triggers, and desensitizing them to things that cause overarousal... it's all apart of owning a reactive dog when you're dedicated to helping them live their lives comfortably and fulfilling them.

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08/07/2026

I just want to party with yoouuu Ymir could care less about the toy in her mouth. All that matters if I'm at the other end playing WITH her. This is what healthy play looks like.

Today Ymir will go home after a 60 day board and train program. She has absolutely killed it and play has been a HUGE factor. I don't know what I'm going to do without my favorite playmate

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