Transforming problem behaviors into positive lasting change.

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Training Dogs.

Empowering People.

Changing Lives.

What most people struggle with are not “obedience” related issues, but behavioral ones. Concerns such as…

  • aggression,

  • anxiety (social, separation, general),

  • destruction,

  • using people as springboards,

  • resource guarding,

  • “stranger danger”,

  • hyper-sensitivity,

  • fear and phobias,

  • leash pulling,

  • escape artistry,

  • reactivity,

  • bullying,

  • obsessive behaviors,

  • trauma,

  • counter-surfing,

  • “selective hearing”,

  • nervousness,

  • insecurity,

  • a stronger energy | more assertive dog,

  • excessive vocalization,

  • blowing through doors and gates,

  • high prey or defense drives….

….and more.

Not understanding this difference has left many feeling confused, financially depleted, and downright frustrated.

I know, I’ve been there before.

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I see you.

At your wit’s end.

Frustration at an all time high.

Stress compounding.

The “dog walking graveyard” in the corner of the closet with all the collars, leashes, and harnesses that’ve been rendered useless and laid to rest.

Feeling lost, confused by all the different training approaches and philosophies, and on the brink of giving up.

You’re in the right place.

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I’m the former CEO and Founder of PackFit Dog Training and Behavior, and am on a heart-based mission to help people having dog problems… and dogs having people problems. I’ve been called the “Mary Poppins of Dog Training”, and am the Author of the internationally celebrated books, “My Dog, My Buddha”, “My Dog, My Buddha: The Sequel", and my latest release, “The Human End of the Leash: Dog Training’s Missing Link.” Wanna’ learn more?

Hello! I’m Kimberly Artley.

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Meet Kimberly

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Three books about dog training and ownership, featuring titles like "The Human End of the Leash," "My Dog My Buddha," and "My Dog."

 My Dog, My Buddha

My Dog, My Buddha:

The Sequel

The Human End of the Leash: Dog Training’s Missing Link

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The Initial Behavioral Consultation

It All Starts With IBAC

The gateway to training with me.

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Meghan W.

“Working with Kimberly was the best decision and investment I could have made for my dog and for me!”

Samantha G.

“Dodge, Dip, Duck, Dive, Dodge…this was the nature of our “walks” before Kimberly and PackFit came into our lives.”

Maggie D.

“She has done what we thought was impossible!”

Jason and Indra

“Our family is actually closer after this experience and that is priceless.”

Holly L.

“Life-changing on so many levels!!!!”

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