Building Bonds Online Courses

“I started working with Kim at Building Bonds after adopting a reactive pup this past year. We spoke in-depth about Murphy and his anxieties prior to choosing a training route that would suit him, and I was immediately at ease knowing she had our best interest at heart. Since beginning our work together, Kim has helped me to become a better handler for Murph and I have seen his fear and anxiety improve greatly with each new session we complete. Building Bonds’ approach to training is solely positive and clearly meant to foster the relationship and understanding we have with our pets, and I am thankful to have found them in my initial search for a Tucson trainer. I would recommend their programming to anyone wanting to work more with their dog, especially those with fear or anxiety.”

Emma T.

“I can’t say enough about how helpful Kim was. She’s the real deal. Our dog was a rescue and a former stray. As first time dog owners, it was a lot for my girlfriend and I to handle and Kim provided all the tools to address every issue we were having. Kim also gave such valuable insight into why our dog was behaving the way she would sometimes, and it really helped me to understand her much better and be more in tune with what my dog is thinking or feeling in various situations. Throughout the process, I was incredibly impressed with the shift in behavior in our dog.”

Be clear and detailed and follow all of the instructions you’re given, and you’ll be well on your way to a well-trained pup.”

Danie H.

“I cannot say enough about this type of training At Building Bonds: Kim is so great at teaching the techniques and setting up the handler for success. After 5 weeks of Behavior Adjustment Training ( BAT) Tipper is walking in a park ;-), with mild outbursts to triggers like dogs, people, bikes, or cars. Team Tipper has made great strides with the BAT techniques.

A couple of years ago I stopped taking Tipper to parks because she was uncontrollable. Tippers barking and lunging caused me to stress and then yank or pull at the leash adding to the dog’s stress level. Actually, I was embarrassed to walk Tipper. Tipper’s behaviors could be due to her handicaps and her ability to protect herself. Tipper has had three surgeries, one hip, and two knees causing her to miss out on very important social skills a young dog needs.

The end result of this training is to enjoy a walk with Tipper without her outbursts and to know what to do if an outburst happens.
My neighbors think she is an unruly dog without training, even naming her “killer” dog. I hope to prove to all of them, very soon, that Tipper is not that type of dog. Thanks, Kim for all you do to improve the owner handling and the dog’s attitude to creating a tranquil walking environment. I would recommend this training to anyone who has a dog acting like Tipper and wants to improve their walks and know their dog better.”

Chris D.

“This training really does work. Totally overnight? Not quite. Our std. schnauzer was 10 months old. We had only had him for four months. We knew he needed more obedience work, especially with new pet parents. For 35+ years we had relied on “choke chain” methodology through classes in Tucson. When they seemed unavailable this last January, we were referred to Bldg.Bds./Kim Silver. We started with private sessions so as to understand this “building bonds” idea. After the first session, I was questioning whether or not this so-called “total positive reward-click and treat” was the real deal. Imagine my brain wanting to try this out, yet all past experience said “yeah, right”. Remember, “Patience Grasshopper”? I laugh now, but I wasn’t so inclined at first. The training works because you are investing long-term in your dog’s wellbeing. Kim is very knowledgeable regarding pet behavior and did a great job of translating it to the how and why of dog training. And with Kim Silver guiding you and your pet, amazing changes can happen very quickly. So we had a good outcome with private sessions. Luckily, Kim was starting a new group class. What a fun and worthwhile time. Eight weeks went by too soon. From then until now, when certain issues came up, we have had additional private sessions with Kim. Finally, if you’re still reading this, not only does Kim help you understand your dog, you just might have a new understanding of yourself. I’m glad I do. I look forward to working with Kim again when appropriate.”

Carol F.