Reviews (59)

What a great experience working with all the trainers here! You go there thinking your dog needs work on something and leave learning that it’s all within the handler. Ryan’s teaches people about how dog’s think, which ultimately drives their behaviors. Couldn’t recommend more, an awesome team and great environment to improve your relationship with dog.

Our family pet showed potential to become my service dog, so I reached out to Insight K9 and couldn't be happier. They've trained me as much (if not more) than my dog, and we are well on our journey with Jim as a service dog in training. And it's been fun, which makes everything easier. 🤗 I'll admit, I was nervous about taking my Chihuahua mutt to "serious" trainers for service training, but they've been super nice and super supportive. Working with Payton has been great. She doesn't just tell you what to do, she explains why to do it, including the science behind it as appropriate. And she's done an excellent job of tailoring our lessons to accommodate my limitations, as well as determining the best way for Jim to learn specific tasks.

I can't believe I forgot to leave a review! I did several training sessions over the summer of last year at the Olympia location of Insight K9. Ryan, Payton, and everyone we worked with were absolutely wonderful. My dog Tex has aggression issues. They've given me the tools to work through and improve both of our lives. This place is truly wonderful and I highly recommend them! They are kind, professional, amazing dog trainers.

We cannot recommend Insight enough! We brought our LGD puppy here when we were initially concerned about aggression after we got him. Ryan contacted us immediately and put us in the hands of Payton who’s been absolutely amazing. Payton is one of the best dog trainers I’ve ever met. She has given us the tools to help our puppy succeed and now we get compliments on how well behaved he is (especially for an LGD). She has also helped us work on confidence building with our high energy dog. Our once fearful dog is blooming into a happy dog who now loves greeting strangers in our home, something she never used to do. Don’t hesitate to book training with them, you won’t regret it!

We’ve been working with Ryan Sharpe at Insight Dog Training for the past 16 months, and simply put—he’s the best in the business. We originally came to Ryan for help with our dog Moose’s reactive behavior toward family members. Not only did Ryan transform Moose into a calm, confident, and well-mannered companion, but he also completely changed the way we communicate and connect with our dog. What sets Ryan apart is his deep knowledge of canine behavior and his ability to teach both dogs and humans with patience, clarity, and professionalism. Every session is packed with insight (no pun intended), practical skills, and noticeable progress. Moose is truly a different dog, and our weekly sessions have become a highlight of our routine. Ryan and his entire team are exceptional—highly educated in the science of dog training and 100% committed to the success of every dog and owner they work with. We can’t recommend him enough. If you’re serious about having a well-trained, happy dog, look no further than Insight.

I would give more than 5 stars if I could. I brought my girl Zola to Alexis with some really bad reactivity. Today, less than 3 months later, I can bring Zola to meet new people, into stores and parks. She taught me how to teach Zo in our daily lives and how to improve her confidence every day. You can tell how much Alexis and the Insight team love what they do and care about the dogs and people that come to them for help, and they don’t judge you for the issues you come with or what you might have done wrong with your dog before coming to them. You don’t feel like a 1 hour time slot training when you go, they make sure you don’t leave before your questions are answered and your dog is comfortable. I am excited to keep training with them. HUGE thank you to Alexis and Ryan, and for getting me connected even more training when we needed to get Zola doing new activities. You all are awesome. Thank you so much! If you need training for your reactive dog- go to Insight and ask for Alexis!

Alexis Hull and Ryan Sharpe are amazing people and trainers. I came here when my German Shepherd was only 12 weeks old and - quite frankly- a threat to the environment. He was barking at everybody and anybody - friend or foe. Since I am taking him to the office, something needed to change. I was even considering rehoming him and/or giving him back to his breeder. I started working with Alexis and my boy completely changed. We taught him confidence in himself and trust in people and he came around! He’s now the perfect office dog and LOVES our mailman when he comes to bring him treats. We are currently working on Schutzhund training and also started training him on scents. I am looking forward to many happy years with my furry companion. Attached is a picture of the stinker on “his” couch at the office 😅 Thank you, Alexis! I truly owe you!

Insight K-9 Solutions has been amazing for me and my relationship with my dog! Ryan has been so helpful to pinpoint how and why my dog is the way she is, and gives me tangible tools that I can practice to improve her behavior. She was my fiancé’s dog originally, and now that we’ve moved in together, I’ve been trying to create a better bond between her and I. My fiancé and I come weekly and Ryan helps us both so so much. Could not recommend him more!!

I found out about Ryan and Insight K9 through a mutual friend and couldn’t be happier. We’ve worked on getting some great obedience training and he introduced us to the world of dog sports where my dog and I both learn so much new information every day. His passion for animals shows the second my dog sees him and runs to say hello with a wagging tail. Ryan is always encouraging, honest, and helpful when we’re learning new things or need additional guidance. His goal is to improve your skills and communication with your dog as a trainer, so you can make the best out of owning a dog and training them on your own.

We’ve left a review before, but now that we’re a few months in, I wanted to leave another update. Our dog has learned so much with Ryan and Alexis! I cannot recommend them enough. These guys love what they do and it shows! This has been the best dog training we’ve been to in 15 years. Everything they teach you, you can apply down the road. It’s so much fun and we really enjoy our training sessions each week. Cannot recommend them enough! If you can get in with them, I promise you won’t regret it. Annie, Ellie and Jack approved!

Alexis and Ryan have been great to work with. I am very satisfied with the training sessions. I've learned so much working with them. We struggled a lot with Georgia's ability to walk on a leash without pulling and jumping up on visitors. With practice at home we've seen a lot of change and we are very happy. Thanks Alexis and Ryan for your hard work and for providing me with the tools I need to continue trainings at home.

Ryan is a godsend. I came to him with a 4 year old Dutch shepherd who was borderline dangerous. 6 months later my dog has been transformed into a new way of life with enjoyment and happiness. I repeatedly tell Ryan how lucky i feel to have found insight and I mean it. It’s clear when he is working my dog or his, he loves dogs. My DS would want to go at every thing with aggression and in 5 minutes Ryan is playing games with him. Incredible! Consider yourself lucky if you can get with Ryan or Tyler to help you with your dog.

Love learning here. Ryan has been great to work with. He has helped with training our Huskie to be a service animal. We have learned so much and have made great progress in a short time with our huskie. I would highly recommend working with him.

The only thing Insight K9 solutions is better at than reading and training dogs, is taking care of people. Every single trainer throughout this organization is the best I have ever seen. There are no gimmicks or packages and the results speak for themselves.

Ryan Sharpe is one of the best dog trainers, he is very knowledgeable and professional. I watched my 5month old puppy responding to his training in a way I didn’t know it’s possible. His training makes sense and gives amazing results. If you want to be able to enjoy having well behaved puppy that is easy to take for a walk and behaves well around other dogs, Ryan is the person to contact. Highly recommend Insight k-9 solution!!!

Peyton is absolutely amazing she's been helping me work with my reactive Mini Aussie in 3 weeks she has helped immensely she has patient and worked with my grandson as well to help him I can't recommend Peyton and Insight K9 enough thank you Peyton

Ryan is HANDS DOWN the best trainer. He is absolutely devoted to his craft in helping dogs and helping to foster a strong relationship between dog and handler. He has only been with us for 4-5 months but he has made the greatest impact not only on us but for our dog Bellamy. We had a couple trainers before who were not flexible in their approach and relied too much on tools and punishment. He takes the time to explain his methods and theories behind why his approach works. It's very obvious he cares about you and your dog and he will listen to you. We cannot express enough how grateful we are that we found him when we did. I could go on forever hiw awesome he is but I'll stop here. Thank you Ryan!

We bought a puppy about 13 months ago. We have always wanted a German Shepherd and finally got one but, we knew we would need help. He was 21 pounds at 10 weeks; training for this to-be giant was definitely a must. After our first session with Ryan, we knew we’d picked the right trainer. Ryan is super clear and informative as he trains you AND your dog. He trains based on what the dog needs and what your goals are for the dog. Dogs LOVE him and he’s always got their best interest at heart. We have called and texted him with questions and he is quick to answer and has helped us get results in a kind way for the dog. I HIGHLY recommend you call him. 👍 👍

Started our Max in training. K-9 Solutions is amazing to work with. Highly recommend.

I’m incredibly grateful for my training experience with Ryan Sharpe at Insight K-9 Solutions! His positive reinforcement approach is both effective and rewarding for both my dog and me. Ryan’s deep knowledge of dog behavior and training is evident in every session, and he tailors his methods to meet my dog’s unique needs. What stands out most is how Ryan has helped me grow as a dog owner. His coaching has built my confidence and improved my ability to communicate with my dog, strengthening our bond. I never realized how much dog training involves understanding myself as much as my dog. The team at Insight K-9 Solutions is equally skilled and dedicated to positive training methods. I highly recommend Ryan and his team for anyone seeking expert, results-driven dog training.

Ryan is one of the best trainers I have seen, he explains everything to you, his program is and technics are backed up by scientific studies and experience. I have been going to him for about 7 weeks now with my 7 month old Akita/Husky mix. We have covered luring, recall and down and stay, which Tony my puppy is doing very well with. Ryan does not believe in heavy hand training, but clear and consistency when talking or giving your dogs command. Ryan like to make the training fun for dog and not like it is work for them. Ryan has shown me he has a real concerns for all dogs as well. I have volunteered for a Malamute rescue for years and have been around many trainers. After taking this training course with Insight K-9 Solutions and Ryan I have pretty much throw out what I have already learned, or though I had learned. Ryan is very accessible for any questions or help even when you are not at training. I am so glad I found Insight and I could not imagine going anywhere else for my training needs.. I highly recommend Insight K-9 Solutions. I just wanted to update my review. It has been 7 months since we started training with Insight. Tony has come a long ways. Tony is 73% American Akita and 26% Husky which are both very stubborn breed to train. Tony is now healing and walking pretty well on a leash, he loves to play catch and chase a ball. He now sits on command, lays down and waits. tony also sits up on his hind legs now too on command. Since I started training with Tony I have learn the importance of collar placement and how to use a leash correctly. Tony would jump at other dogs, now I tell him to sit and be quiet and he does, he stays in the kennel without much fuss if any any now too. There has been no heavy handed technics used, Matter as fact Ryan doesn't even like you pushing on a dogs rear hips to get it to sit. All of Tony's training has been done with keeping it fun for him and being clear on what you want him to do.

I have been a few weeks with them training but the knowledge I have gained about my reactive German Shepards and the teaching I received is priceless. Tyler his partner is an amazing teacher and so patient with my dogs (and me..lol) Anybody who needs help and training with their dogs I highly recommend them. They made a difference in my life and my dogs life.

Ryan Sharpe at Insight K9 Solutions is without question the best dog trainer in the area. I was so impressed by the results of our experience with Ryan I felt I had to share our story. Like many people during the COVID pandemic we adopted a dog. We felt confident in our research about different types of breeds that would fit well with our family’s lifestyle and activity level. Living in the city we were also looking for a breed that would make people with bad intentions think twice before approaching our persons or property. We settled on adopting a working line German Shepherd as the breed checked off all the boxes; loyal, confident, courageous, and easily trained. We read tons of books about German Shepherds and watched lots of training videos. YouTube makes it look so easy we thought we were prepared for what we were getting into. We were not at all prepared for the Tasmanian Devil we brought home. We did not expect the jumping, biting, destructivity, animal reactivity, fear of firework explosions, general unruliness – the list can go on. The dogs behavior and our inability to alter her behavior caused a considerable amount of stress in our household. We were at the end of our patience and had decided to rehome the dog. But as fate would have it a colleague of mine recommended my wife and I contact Ryan Sharpe for help. When we met Ryan we explained our exasperation with the dog and insisted that there must be something wrong with her. We were doubtful he could help. In one of the most honest and frank discussions I have ever had, Ryan explained in a polite and professional manner that the issue was us not the dog. He explained that “German Shepherds are gonna German Shepherd” and the behaviors we were describing are typical of a young working dog. Ryan explained that the pup lacked boundaries and that it was our responsibility to learn to be clear in how we communicate with her for the relationship to develop. We felt so much better after meeting with Ryan and relieved that we still had a chance to avoid rehoming our puppy. We agreed to a 2 week board and train to lay an obedience foundation on her and a series of private lessons to improve our skills and knowledge as German Shepherd handlers. Fast forward 6 months and we have a completely different relationship with our dog. She understands our expectations and is truly eager and enthusiastic to work with us. She is everything we imagined owning a dog would be like. Please if you’re having issues with you dog or if you would like to bring your dog to the next level in any activity reach out to Ryan. He is a real pro and you won’t be disappointed. We can’t thank him enough! Thanks to Ryans experience, compassion, patience, and dedication to training we now happily live with that loyal, confident, courageous, and steady dog we hoped for. The Klein Family

Ryan and his team are clearly dedicated to the work of training dogs. We threw in a twist and brought our 18lb labradoodle for training. This business trains special forces dogs and such and I don’t think they are used to a doodle! 😆 Ryan was so patient while he worked with us and Juniper. She learned more in the time spent training than we imagined and so did we! We highly recommend Ryan and his team. Highly effective training for whatever your needs are. We will be back!

I've been working with Ryan once a week for about 2 months now. He's very knowledgeable and my pup loves him. In addition to helping me train my puppy, he is showing me the proper techniques to work with her at home.

I adopted a mutt that turned out to be half Malinois and needed some definite training. With Ryan's background I knew he'd be able to do a great job. Ryan and his team did an amazing job, not only training her but more importantly, training me to train her and be consistent. My pup has come a very long way and I would absolutely recommend Insight K-9 Solutions to anybody with any breed and any level of experience!

We went to a few trainers before finding Ryan and we are so glad we did! We have an 8 month old Cane Corso and ever since we started taking our pup to Insight K9 Solutions, he is making progress quicker than before and growing his confidence at the same time. Ryan gives us tools that can be practiced at home in between training sessions, which are once a week. He explains the why behind what we’re doing, which helps increase our understanding. Everything we’ve learned is applicable in everyday situations. He’s not just training the dog, but also us! I cannot recommend Ryan and Insight K9 Solutions enough.

Ryan is an exceptional dog trainer who truly exceeded my expectations! From the very first session, he demonstrated not only his deep knowledge of dog behavior but also his ability to connect with my dog in a way that immediately put us both at ease. His positive reinforcement techniques were highly effective, and I could see noticeable improvements after just a few sessions. Thanks to Ryan, my dog is more well-mannered, confident, and a joy to be around! I highly recommend Ryan to anyone looking for a trainer who is professional, friendly, and truly delivers fantastic results. I couldn’t be happier with the experience!

Ryan the owner of Insight K-9 is absolutely phenomenal! I have a 2.5 year old Malinois that had literally a full year of obedience training and a little of everything in between all the way up to protection. I decided to expand my knowledge and experience by trying out a new trainer and that is where I stumbled across Ryan. I'm now seeing him once a week and it feels like I'm making a years progress every month! Ryan breaks down training techniques in a way that relates to my hobbies and interests. Super nice facility. Super nice guy.

Ryan, the owner, is the finest trainer on the west coast, bar none. I cannot think of any ill thing to say of him. He knows what he is doing, his training is based in a combination of evidence and praxis, and he gets results. He has completely transformed the behavior or my Akita/Pitt mix and he had given me the skills to train and maintain my dogs in the future. There are no certifications or requirements for trainers, but if there ever were, I would hope that Ryan is consulted in developing those guidelines and standards.

My family and puppy work with Tyler and he is amazing! He's kind, professional, generous with his time, flexible, and very knowledgeable! Tyler is like our family dog counselor--we can ask him anything about our pup and he doesn't judge, he just offers his best advice. I completely recommend Insight K-9 Solutions to all families who want the best life for their beloved dogs.

Ryan is a phenomenal trainer! I’ve completed one on one sessions and an extended stay with the Insight K-9 Solutions team. My dog came back extremely happy, healthy, and in great physical shape. His focus and position have greatly improved, and I am amazed at the love and care they show every dog. Not only is my dog more confident, I am as well!There is no one else I would trust my dog with! Again, thank you, guys, for taking care of Remus!

We went to Ryan for a 6-week puppy class after getting a pug puppy. I think what differentiates Ryan's teaching is that he educates you on the science and behavior aspect of why training techniques do or don't work. He's teaching us as pet parents so we can cnlontinue to train our dog after the class is over. During his class, he had other trainers there to help, so we always had someone to ask questions and show us different skills that worked for our puppy. Our puppy, Willow, is getting the hang of it. We've even had people compliment how good she is! This is the first time I've ever trained my own dog, and having someone this experienced has taught me a lot!

**HIGHLY RECOMMENDED** Ryan is phenomenal. I first found out about him through a dog boarding company that I had my 3yr old GSD at. It was very high stress for her, and she wasn't doing too well there. They suggested I give Ryan a call, as he specializes in certain breeds. It was one of the best decisions I have made for my pup. His training area has a very relaxed atmosphere, which helped my pup fit right in and adjust well. He takes good care of her, and I have noticed a big difference in her behavior and responsiveness at home. I am in the military, and he is always willing to work with me for scheduling drop-off and pick-up times around my busy life. I will definitely be using Insight K-9 for all of my GSD's training and boarding needs while I am stationed here at JBLM.

Ryan is the best trainer that we’ve ever worked with. His training philosophy is cohesive, science-based, ethical, and effective. He gets to the core of motivating your dog towards behavior. Our pup Maverick is getting more confident and obedient by the day.

Ryan and his team are absolutely phenomenal. It’s one thing to teach your dog tricks, it is another to teach you and your dog how to effectively bond with each other. Ryan provides clear instruction and explains the “why” behind every action both you and your dog are taking. I will always recommend Insight K9 Solutions to anyone looking for some of the best dog training out there!

Wow, if you’re looking for a trainer that can modify your dogs behavior, then you just searched the perfect place-insight K-9 Solutions (trainer Ryan) is the place for you! Our mixed breed Pablo-German shepherd/ hound dog maybe was extremely aggressive and lunged at people. Pablo meant business. However, after several months of training, Pablo can now walk around people without growling, lunging, or trying to bite them. We are extremely happy with the progress that Pablo is displaying. It does take patience and willingness to train your dog from the methods that Ryan instructs. And awesome place. We love you, Ryan!

My puppy was the most anxious dog I’ve ever owned when I got her. She wouldn’t walk into buildings or allow anyone near her. After consistent work with the Insight K9 Team, she is now the most confident and best family dog we could have asked for. She goes with me everywhere and protects my family when I’m gone. None of that would be possible without this team of trainers!

Ryan is hands down one of the best behaviorists and trainers. His skill set is top notch. Very few have his knowledge and experience with dogs. If you are looking for help with any issues with your dog, Ryan is your guy.

Ryan is the man. I gave him a call and explained what my current dog situation was. I can not thank this man enough. He was able to get my puppy to start seeing that not all strangers are bad. Within 1 week I had a more relaxed and playful dog. He reduced both my stress and my dogs stress levels. Ryan and his team were the most professional trainers I have ever meet and worked with. This man is all about dogs. He has a beautiful facility to work with dogs. Ryan once again thank you so much for everything you have done. I cant thank you enough.

Ryan is THE person for your dog training needs! There’s no competition out there! Hands down the best training available! Ryan’s experience paired with his love of dogs and passion for training produces amazing results! My dog is 4 and has severe dog aggression problems! I saw incredible changes in my dog with our first 1 hour session and constant improvements ever since then! Not only are his training tactics effective but it’s fun, for you and your pup!! I felt hopeless until I found Ryan! I can’t thank him enough for all his help! His training has been simple, clear and concise! He doesn’t just train the dog, he trains you as well! After just a few sessions, my anxiety surrounding my dog’s aggression has subsided! I never thought I would get the results we have especially in such a short period of time! This training is amazing, I couldn’t be happier with the results! Looking forward to all our future sessions! 1,000% recommend!!! You won’t be disappointed!!

ALEXIS Is Absolutely Amazing SEEING PROGRESS IN MY SHEPHERD THAT I NEVER THOUGHT POSSIBLE CAUSE HE WAS HARD HEADED LIKE ME LOL COULDNT ASK FOR A BETTER PLACE OR PERSON TO CARE FOR MY PUPS IVE LEARNED JUST AS MUCH AS MY PUPS AND THE EXPERIENCE IS AMAZING I HIGHLY HIGHLY RECOMMEND ALEXIS AND K-9 SOLUTIONS TO EVERYONE YOU MUST COME SEE FOR YOUR SELF YOU WONT BE DISAPPOINTED I PROMISE CANT WAIT TO DO MORE TRAINING FOR ME AND MY DOGS.

We brought our rescue Shepard to Payton Asher in Ravensdale and couldn't be happier. Payton is an amazing trainer and teacher that's helping my wife and I to understand what our shepherd is thinking and needing from us to help her. If you want and need help with your dog and you are in the area I would not hesitate to recommend Payton Asher of Insight K-9 Solutions LLC. Thanks Payton!

Do you want a dog you can take out in public with no issues then Ryan and his team is who you want to help you. They will go with you on trips to dog friendly stores to work on that important socialization. If you want more he can give you more from the AKC Good Citizen Test, to tracking, or protection training he and his team are who you want to see. They are not training the dog, they are training you to be a dog trainer.

After unintentionally allowing an inexperienced trainer/helper to put a poor bitework foundation on my IPO prospect Dutch Shepherd I was gifted the opportunity to have Ryan smooth out some kinks and offer guidance on how best to proceed. Over the span of a week he made significant improvements with the dog in everything from targeting issues, biting mechanics, and cleaning up our bark and hold to secondary obedience in the presence of a sleeve and working through conflict. Due to his knowledge and skill set, Ryan is the only trainer I’ll let build up any of my amateur sport dogs.

Ryan & Tyler have been so outstanding to work with - they train and board our 1.5YO Belgian Malinois with positive conditioning and professionalism. The one-on-one hours of training, academics, and skill building my husband and I have done with this team has paid dividends already. And we feel relieved to have found a boarder we trust to take care. Hands down the best.

Great company to work with. Tyler and Ryan are amazing. Both great trainers that help both you and you dog learn in a positive relationship building environment. They take the time to explain why a behavior is happening and how to correct it. Both are a wealth of knowledge and great to work with. 110% recommend insight with Tyler or Ryan.

We are thrilled with Julio’s progress. Today we had class at Julio’s GrandPaw’s nursing home. Getting our pup’s behavior zeroed in and appropriate to visit GrandPaw at his nursing home has been a goal. Alexis made it happen! GrandPaw was thrilled! The other residents are now some of Julio’s new best friends! Alexis is kind, flexible, and very patient with us. With her encouragement and coaching, we feel so much more comfortable and confident taking our dog places. And our dog seems happier knowing what exactly we are asking from him and having pawrents who are less stressed out! Happier that is until it’s time to leave GrandPaw and go back down on the elevator!

Ryan is AWESOME and our dachshund loves him! He explains things so well and we appreciate his use of positive reinforcement! He’s helping us tweak some behavior while also building a better relationship with our dog :-)

Brielle is an amazing dog trainer. We boarded our dog with her and her family for 5 weeks.She worked on issues that were important to us. She is loving , kind and sets firm boundaries. Once Shadow came home, I made the mistake of giving him too much freedom. Brielle came over, helped me to make the corrections I needed. She shared a lot of information with me, different sites I could go to, to get the proper tools I wanted/needed to help my dog. If you have a dog that you want trained without threats or harm Brielle is your gal! She's knowledgeable, kind, firm but loving knows how to reinforce training objectives with dogs and their owners! She helped me understand "light engagement" training sessions, and really helped me with "expectation management. I was clueless about the amount of training the needs to be re-enforced everyday. Brielle with Insightk9solutions is amazing, awesome, kind, considerate, knowledgeable, focused and a joy to work with. If you have a dog that needs training, use Brielle! Cathy B

What a great experience working with all the trainers here! You go there thinking your dog needs work on something and leave learning that it’s all within the handler. Ryan’s teaches people about how dog’s think, which ultimately drives their behaviors. Couldn’t recommend more, an awesome team and great environment to improve your relationship with dog.

Our family pet showed potential to become my service dog, so I reached out to Insight K9 and couldn't be happier. They've trained me as much (if not more) than my dog, and we are well on our journey with Jim as a service dog in training. And it's been fun, which makes everything easier. 🤗 I'll admit, I was nervous about taking my Chihuahua mutt to "serious" trainers for service training, but they've been super nice and super supportive. Working with Payton has been great. She doesn't just tell you what to do, she explains why to do it, including the science behind it as appropriate. And she's done an excellent job of tailoring our lessons to accommodate my limitations, as well as determining the best way for Jim to learn specific tasks.

I can't believe I forgot to leave a review! I did several training sessions over the summer of last year at the Olympia location of Insight K9. Ryan, Payton, and everyone we worked with were absolutely wonderful. My dog Tex has aggression issues. They've given me the tools to work through and improve both of our lives. This place is truly wonderful and I highly recommend them! They are kind, professional, amazing dog trainers.

We cannot recommend Insight enough! We brought our LGD puppy here when we were initially concerned about aggression after we got him. Ryan contacted us immediately and put us in the hands of Payton who’s been absolutely amazing. Payton is one of the best dog trainers I’ve ever met. She has given us the tools to help our puppy succeed and now we get compliments on how well behaved he is (especially for an LGD). She has also helped us work on confidence building with our high energy dog. Our once fearful dog is blooming into a happy dog who now loves greeting strangers in our home, something she never used to do. Don’t hesitate to book training with them, you won’t regret it!

We’ve been working with Ryan Sharpe at Insight Dog Training for the past 16 months, and simply put—he’s the best in the business. We originally came to Ryan for help with our dog Moose’s reactive behavior toward family members. Not only did Ryan transform Moose into a calm, confident, and well-mannered companion, but he also completely changed the way we communicate and connect with our dog. What sets Ryan apart is his deep knowledge of canine behavior and his ability to teach both dogs and humans with patience, clarity, and professionalism. Every session is packed with insight (no pun intended), practical skills, and noticeable progress. Moose is truly a different dog, and our weekly sessions have become a highlight of our routine. Ryan and his entire team are exceptional—highly educated in the science of dog training and 100% committed to the success of every dog and owner they work with. We can’t recommend him enough. If you’re serious about having a well-trained, happy dog, look no further than Insight.

I would give more than 5 stars if I could. I brought my girl Zola to Alexis with some really bad reactivity. Today, less than 3 months later, I can bring Zola to meet new people, into stores and parks. She taught me how to teach Zo in our daily lives and how to improve her confidence every day. You can tell how much Alexis and the Insight team love what they do and care about the dogs and people that come to them for help, and they don’t judge you for the issues you come with or what you might have done wrong with your dog before coming to them. You don’t feel like a 1 hour time slot training when you go, they make sure you don’t leave before your questions are answered and your dog is comfortable. I am excited to keep training with them. HUGE thank you to Alexis and Ryan, and for getting me connected even more training when we needed to get Zola doing new activities. You all are awesome. Thank you so much! If you need training for your reactive dog- go to Insight and ask for Alexis!

Alexis Hull and Ryan Sharpe are amazing people and trainers. I came here when my German Shepherd was only 12 weeks old and - quite frankly- a threat to the environment. He was barking at everybody and anybody - friend or foe. Since I am taking him to the office, something needed to change. I was even considering rehoming him and/or giving him back to his breeder. I started working with Alexis and my boy completely changed. We taught him confidence in himself and trust in people and he came around! He’s now the perfect office dog and LOVES our mailman when he comes to bring him treats. We are currently working on Schutzhund training and also started training him on scents. I am looking forward to many happy years with my furry companion. Attached is a picture of the stinker on “his” couch at the office 😅 Thank you, Alexis! I truly owe you!

Insight K-9 Solutions has been amazing for me and my relationship with my dog! Ryan has been so helpful to pinpoint how and why my dog is the way she is, and gives me tangible tools that I can practice to improve her behavior. She was my fiancé’s dog originally, and now that we’ve moved in together, I’ve been trying to create a better bond between her and I. My fiancé and I come weekly and Ryan helps us both so so much. Could not recommend him more!!

I found out about Ryan and Insight K9 through a mutual friend and couldn’t be happier. We’ve worked on getting some great obedience training and he introduced us to the world of dog sports where my dog and I both learn so much new information every day. His passion for animals shows the second my dog sees him and runs to say hello with a wagging tail. Ryan is always encouraging, honest, and helpful when we’re learning new things or need additional guidance. His goal is to improve your skills and communication with your dog as a trainer, so you can make the best out of owning a dog and training them on your own.

We’ve left a review before, but now that we’re a few months in, I wanted to leave another update. Our dog has learned so much with Ryan and Alexis! I cannot recommend them enough. These guys love what they do and it shows! This has been the best dog training we’ve been to in 15 years. Everything they teach you, you can apply down the road. It’s so much fun and we really enjoy our training sessions each week. Cannot recommend them enough! If you can get in with them, I promise you won’t regret it. Annie, Ellie and Jack approved!

Alexis and Ryan have been great to work with. I am very satisfied with the training sessions. I've learned so much working with them. We struggled a lot with Georgia's ability to walk on a leash without pulling and jumping up on visitors. With practice at home we've seen a lot of change and we are very happy. Thanks Alexis and Ryan for your hard work and for providing me with the tools I need to continue trainings at home.

Ryan is a godsend. I came to him with a 4 year old Dutch shepherd who was borderline dangerous. 6 months later my dog has been transformed into a new way of life with enjoyment and happiness. I repeatedly tell Ryan how lucky i feel to have found insight and I mean it. It’s clear when he is working my dog or his, he loves dogs. My DS would want to go at every thing with aggression and in 5 minutes Ryan is playing games with him. Incredible! Consider yourself lucky if you can get with Ryan or Tyler to help you with your dog.

Love learning here. Ryan has been great to work with. He has helped with training our Huskie to be a service animal. We have learned so much and have made great progress in a short time with our huskie. I would highly recommend working with him.

The only thing Insight K9 solutions is better at than reading and training dogs, is taking care of people. Every single trainer throughout this organization is the best I have ever seen. There are no gimmicks or packages and the results speak for themselves.

Ryan Sharpe is one of the best dog trainers, he is very knowledgeable and professional. I watched my 5month old puppy responding to his training in a way I didn’t know it’s possible. His training makes sense and gives amazing results. If you want to be able to enjoy having well behaved puppy that is easy to take for a walk and behaves well around other dogs, Ryan is the person to contact. Highly recommend Insight k-9 solution!!!

Peyton is absolutely amazing she's been helping me work with my reactive Mini Aussie in 3 weeks she has helped immensely she has patient and worked with my grandson as well to help him I can't recommend Peyton and Insight K9 enough thank you Peyton

Ryan is HANDS DOWN the best trainer. He is absolutely devoted to his craft in helping dogs and helping to foster a strong relationship between dog and handler. He has only been with us for 4-5 months but he has made the greatest impact not only on us but for our dog Bellamy. We had a couple trainers before who were not flexible in their approach and relied too much on tools and punishment. He takes the time to explain his methods and theories behind why his approach works. It's very obvious he cares about you and your dog and he will listen to you. We cannot express enough how grateful we are that we found him when we did. I could go on forever hiw awesome he is but I'll stop here. Thank you Ryan!

We bought a puppy about 13 months ago. We have always wanted a German Shepherd and finally got one but, we knew we would need help. He was 21 pounds at 10 weeks; training for this to-be giant was definitely a must. After our first session with Ryan, we knew we’d picked the right trainer. Ryan is super clear and informative as he trains you AND your dog. He trains based on what the dog needs and what your goals are for the dog. Dogs LOVE him and he’s always got their best interest at heart. We have called and texted him with questions and he is quick to answer and has helped us get results in a kind way for the dog. I HIGHLY recommend you call him. 👍 👍

Started our Max in training. K-9 Solutions is amazing to work with. Highly recommend.

I’m incredibly grateful for my training experience with Ryan Sharpe at Insight K-9 Solutions! His positive reinforcement approach is both effective and rewarding for both my dog and me. Ryan’s deep knowledge of dog behavior and training is evident in every session, and he tailors his methods to meet my dog’s unique needs. What stands out most is how Ryan has helped me grow as a dog owner. His coaching has built my confidence and improved my ability to communicate with my dog, strengthening our bond. I never realized how much dog training involves understanding myself as much as my dog. The team at Insight K-9 Solutions is equally skilled and dedicated to positive training methods. I highly recommend Ryan and his team for anyone seeking expert, results-driven dog training.

Ryan is one of the best trainers I have seen, he explains everything to you, his program is and technics are backed up by scientific studies and experience. I have been going to him for about 7 weeks now with my 7 month old Akita/Husky mix. We have covered luring, recall and down and stay, which Tony my puppy is doing very well with. Ryan does not believe in heavy hand training, but clear and consistency when talking or giving your dogs command. Ryan like to make the training fun for dog and not like it is work for them. Ryan has shown me he has a real concerns for all dogs as well. I have volunteered for a Malamute rescue for years and have been around many trainers. After taking this training course with Insight K-9 Solutions and Ryan I have pretty much throw out what I have already learned, or though I had learned. Ryan is very accessible for any questions or help even when you are not at training. I am so glad I found Insight and I could not imagine going anywhere else for my training needs.. I highly recommend Insight K-9 Solutions. I just wanted to update my review. It has been 7 months since we started training with Insight. Tony has come a long ways. Tony is 73% American Akita and 26% Husky which are both very stubborn breed to train. Tony is now healing and walking pretty well on a leash, he loves to play catch and chase a ball. He now sits on command, lays down and waits. tony also sits up on his hind legs now too on command. Since I started training with Tony I have learn the importance of collar placement and how to use a leash correctly. Tony would jump at other dogs, now I tell him to sit and be quiet and he does, he stays in the kennel without much fuss if any any now too. There has been no heavy handed technics used, Matter as fact Ryan doesn't even like you pushing on a dogs rear hips to get it to sit. All of Tony's training has been done with keeping it fun for him and being clear on what you want him to do.

I have been a few weeks with them training but the knowledge I have gained about my reactive German Shepards and the teaching I received is priceless. Tyler his partner is an amazing teacher and so patient with my dogs (and me..lol) Anybody who needs help and training with their dogs I highly recommend them. They made a difference in my life and my dogs life.

Ryan Sharpe at Insight K9 Solutions is without question the best dog trainer in the area. I was so impressed by the results of our experience with Ryan I felt I had to share our story. Like many people during the COVID pandemic we adopted a dog. We felt confident in our research about different types of breeds that would fit well with our family’s lifestyle and activity level. Living in the city we were also looking for a breed that would make people with bad intentions think twice before approaching our persons or property. We settled on adopting a working line German Shepherd as the breed checked off all the boxes; loyal, confident, courageous, and easily trained. We read tons of books about German Shepherds and watched lots of training videos. YouTube makes it look so easy we thought we were prepared for what we were getting into. We were not at all prepared for the Tasmanian Devil we brought home. We did not expect the jumping, biting, destructivity, animal reactivity, fear of firework explosions, general unruliness – the list can go on. The dogs behavior and our inability to alter her behavior caused a considerable amount of stress in our household. We were at the end of our patience and had decided to rehome the dog. But as fate would have it a colleague of mine recommended my wife and I contact Ryan Sharpe for help. When we met Ryan we explained our exasperation with the dog and insisted that there must be something wrong with her. We were doubtful he could help. In one of the most honest and frank discussions I have ever had, Ryan explained in a polite and professional manner that the issue was us not the dog. He explained that “German Shepherds are gonna German Shepherd” and the behaviors we were describing are typical of a young working dog. Ryan explained that the pup lacked boundaries and that it was our responsibility to learn to be clear in how we communicate with her for the relationship to develop. We felt so much better after meeting with Ryan and relieved that we still had a chance to avoid rehoming our puppy. We agreed to a 2 week board and train to lay an obedience foundation on her and a series of private lessons to improve our skills and knowledge as German Shepherd handlers. Fast forward 6 months and we have a completely different relationship with our dog. She understands our expectations and is truly eager and enthusiastic to work with us. She is everything we imagined owning a dog would be like. Please if you’re having issues with you dog or if you would like to bring your dog to the next level in any activity reach out to Ryan. He is a real pro and you won’t be disappointed. We can’t thank him enough! Thanks to Ryans experience, compassion, patience, and dedication to training we now happily live with that loyal, confident, courageous, and steady dog we hoped for. The Klein Family

Ryan and his team are clearly dedicated to the work of training dogs. We threw in a twist and brought our 18lb labradoodle for training. This business trains special forces dogs and such and I don’t think they are used to a doodle! 😆 Ryan was so patient while he worked with us and Juniper. She learned more in the time spent training than we imagined and so did we! We highly recommend Ryan and his team. Highly effective training for whatever your needs are. We will be back!

I've been working with Ryan once a week for about 2 months now. He's very knowledgeable and my pup loves him. In addition to helping me train my puppy, he is showing me the proper techniques to work with her at home.

I adopted a mutt that turned out to be half Malinois and needed some definite training. With Ryan's background I knew he'd be able to do a great job. Ryan and his team did an amazing job, not only training her but more importantly, training me to train her and be consistent. My pup has come a very long way and I would absolutely recommend Insight K-9 Solutions to anybody with any breed and any level of experience!

We went to a few trainers before finding Ryan and we are so glad we did! We have an 8 month old Cane Corso and ever since we started taking our pup to Insight K9 Solutions, he is making progress quicker than before and growing his confidence at the same time. Ryan gives us tools that can be practiced at home in between training sessions, which are once a week. He explains the why behind what we’re doing, which helps increase our understanding. Everything we’ve learned is applicable in everyday situations. He’s not just training the dog, but also us! I cannot recommend Ryan and Insight K9 Solutions enough.

Ryan is an exceptional dog trainer who truly exceeded my expectations! From the very first session, he demonstrated not only his deep knowledge of dog behavior but also his ability to connect with my dog in a way that immediately put us both at ease. His positive reinforcement techniques were highly effective, and I could see noticeable improvements after just a few sessions. Thanks to Ryan, my dog is more well-mannered, confident, and a joy to be around! I highly recommend Ryan to anyone looking for a trainer who is professional, friendly, and truly delivers fantastic results. I couldn’t be happier with the experience!

Ryan the owner of Insight K-9 is absolutely phenomenal! I have a 2.5 year old Malinois that had literally a full year of obedience training and a little of everything in between all the way up to protection. I decided to expand my knowledge and experience by trying out a new trainer and that is where I stumbled across Ryan. I'm now seeing him once a week and it feels like I'm making a years progress every month! Ryan breaks down training techniques in a way that relates to my hobbies and interests. Super nice facility. Super nice guy.

Ryan, the owner, is the finest trainer on the west coast, bar none. I cannot think of any ill thing to say of him. He knows what he is doing, his training is based in a combination of evidence and praxis, and he gets results. He has completely transformed the behavior or my Akita/Pitt mix and he had given me the skills to train and maintain my dogs in the future. There are no certifications or requirements for trainers, but if there ever were, I would hope that Ryan is consulted in developing those guidelines and standards.

My family and puppy work with Tyler and he is amazing! He's kind, professional, generous with his time, flexible, and very knowledgeable! Tyler is like our family dog counselor--we can ask him anything about our pup and he doesn't judge, he just offers his best advice. I completely recommend Insight K-9 Solutions to all families who want the best life for their beloved dogs.

Ryan is a phenomenal trainer! I’ve completed one on one sessions and an extended stay with the Insight K-9 Solutions team. My dog came back extremely happy, healthy, and in great physical shape. His focus and position have greatly improved, and I am amazed at the love and care they show every dog. Not only is my dog more confident, I am as well!There is no one else I would trust my dog with! Again, thank you, guys, for taking care of Remus!

We went to Ryan for a 6-week puppy class after getting a pug puppy. I think what differentiates Ryan's teaching is that he educates you on the science and behavior aspect of why training techniques do or don't work. He's teaching us as pet parents so we can cnlontinue to train our dog after the class is over. During his class, he had other trainers there to help, so we always had someone to ask questions and show us different skills that worked for our puppy. Our puppy, Willow, is getting the hang of it. We've even had people compliment how good she is! This is the first time I've ever trained my own dog, and having someone this experienced has taught me a lot!

**HIGHLY RECOMMENDED** Ryan is phenomenal. I first found out about him through a dog boarding company that I had my 3yr old GSD at. It was very high stress for her, and she wasn't doing too well there. They suggested I give Ryan a call, as he specializes in certain breeds. It was one of the best decisions I have made for my pup. His training area has a very relaxed atmosphere, which helped my pup fit right in and adjust well. He takes good care of her, and I have noticed a big difference in her behavior and responsiveness at home. I am in the military, and he is always willing to work with me for scheduling drop-off and pick-up times around my busy life. I will definitely be using Insight K-9 for all of my GSD's training and boarding needs while I am stationed here at JBLM.

Ryan is the best trainer that we’ve ever worked with. His training philosophy is cohesive, science-based, ethical, and effective. He gets to the core of motivating your dog towards behavior. Our pup Maverick is getting more confident and obedient by the day.

Ryan and his team are absolutely phenomenal. It’s one thing to teach your dog tricks, it is another to teach you and your dog how to effectively bond with each other. Ryan provides clear instruction and explains the “why” behind every action both you and your dog are taking. I will always recommend Insight K9 Solutions to anyone looking for some of the best dog training out there!

Wow, if you’re looking for a trainer that can modify your dogs behavior, then you just searched the perfect place-insight K-9 Solutions (trainer Ryan) is the place for you! Our mixed breed Pablo-German shepherd/ hound dog maybe was extremely aggressive and lunged at people. Pablo meant business. However, after several months of training, Pablo can now walk around people without growling, lunging, or trying to bite them. We are extremely happy with the progress that Pablo is displaying. It does take patience and willingness to train your dog from the methods that Ryan instructs. And awesome place. We love you, Ryan!

My puppy was the most anxious dog I’ve ever owned when I got her. She wouldn’t walk into buildings or allow anyone near her. After consistent work with the Insight K9 Team, she is now the most confident and best family dog we could have asked for. She goes with me everywhere and protects my family when I’m gone. None of that would be possible without this team of trainers!

Ryan is hands down one of the best behaviorists and trainers. His skill set is top notch. Very few have his knowledge and experience with dogs. If you are looking for help with any issues with your dog, Ryan is your guy.

Ryan is the man. I gave him a call and explained what my current dog situation was. I can not thank this man enough. He was able to get my puppy to start seeing that not all strangers are bad. Within 1 week I had a more relaxed and playful dog. He reduced both my stress and my dogs stress levels. Ryan and his team were the most professional trainers I have ever meet and worked with. This man is all about dogs. He has a beautiful facility to work with dogs. Ryan once again thank you so much for everything you have done. I cant thank you enough.

Ryan is THE person for your dog training needs! There’s no competition out there! Hands down the best training available! Ryan’s experience paired with his love of dogs and passion for training produces amazing results! My dog is 4 and has severe dog aggression problems! I saw incredible changes in my dog with our first 1 hour session and constant improvements ever since then! Not only are his training tactics effective but it’s fun, for you and your pup!! I felt hopeless until I found Ryan! I can’t thank him enough for all his help! His training has been simple, clear and concise! He doesn’t just train the dog, he trains you as well! After just a few sessions, my anxiety surrounding my dog’s aggression has subsided! I never thought I would get the results we have especially in such a short period of time! This training is amazing, I couldn’t be happier with the results! Looking forward to all our future sessions! 1,000% recommend!!! You won’t be disappointed!!

ALEXIS Is Absolutely Amazing SEEING PROGRESS IN MY SHEPHERD THAT I NEVER THOUGHT POSSIBLE CAUSE HE WAS HARD HEADED LIKE ME LOL COULDNT ASK FOR A BETTER PLACE OR PERSON TO CARE FOR MY PUPS IVE LEARNED JUST AS MUCH AS MY PUPS AND THE EXPERIENCE IS AMAZING I HIGHLY HIGHLY RECOMMEND ALEXIS AND K-9 SOLUTIONS TO EVERYONE YOU MUST COME SEE FOR YOUR SELF YOU WONT BE DISAPPOINTED I PROMISE CANT WAIT TO DO MORE TRAINING FOR ME AND MY DOGS.

We brought our rescue Shepard to Payton Asher in Ravensdale and couldn't be happier. Payton is an amazing trainer and teacher that's helping my wife and I to understand what our shepherd is thinking and needing from us to help her. If you want and need help with your dog and you are in the area I would not hesitate to recommend Payton Asher of Insight K-9 Solutions LLC. Thanks Payton!

Do you want a dog you can take out in public with no issues then Ryan and his team is who you want to help you. They will go with you on trips to dog friendly stores to work on that important socialization. If you want more he can give you more from the AKC Good Citizen Test, to tracking, or protection training he and his team are who you want to see. They are not training the dog, they are training you to be a dog trainer.

After unintentionally allowing an inexperienced trainer/helper to put a poor bitework foundation on my IPO prospect Dutch Shepherd I was gifted the opportunity to have Ryan smooth out some kinks and offer guidance on how best to proceed. Over the span of a week he made significant improvements with the dog in everything from targeting issues, biting mechanics, and cleaning up our bark and hold to secondary obedience in the presence of a sleeve and working through conflict. Due to his knowledge and skill set, Ryan is the only trainer I’ll let build up any of my amateur sport dogs.

Ryan & Tyler have been so outstanding to work with - they train and board our 1.5YO Belgian Malinois with positive conditioning and professionalism. The one-on-one hours of training, academics, and skill building my husband and I have done with this team has paid dividends already. And we feel relieved to have found a boarder we trust to take care. Hands down the best.

Great company to work with. Tyler and Ryan are amazing. Both great trainers that help both you and you dog learn in a positive relationship building environment. They take the time to explain why a behavior is happening and how to correct it. Both are a wealth of knowledge and great to work with. 110% recommend insight with Tyler or Ryan.

We are thrilled with Julio’s progress. Today we had class at Julio’s GrandPaw’s nursing home. Getting our pup’s behavior zeroed in and appropriate to visit GrandPaw at his nursing home has been a goal. Alexis made it happen! GrandPaw was thrilled! The other residents are now some of Julio’s new best friends! Alexis is kind, flexible, and very patient with us. With her encouragement and coaching, we feel so much more comfortable and confident taking our dog places. And our dog seems happier knowing what exactly we are asking from him and having pawrents who are less stressed out! Happier that is until it’s time to leave GrandPaw and go back down on the elevator!

Ryan is AWESOME and our dachshund loves him! He explains things so well and we appreciate his use of positive reinforcement! He’s helping us tweak some behavior while also building a better relationship with our dog :-)

Brielle is an amazing dog trainer. We boarded our dog with her and her family for 5 weeks.She worked on issues that were important to us. She is loving , kind and sets firm boundaries. Once Shadow came home, I made the mistake of giving him too much freedom. Brielle came over, helped me to make the corrections I needed. She shared a lot of information with me, different sites I could go to, to get the proper tools I wanted/needed to help my dog. If you have a dog that you want trained without threats or harm Brielle is your gal! She's knowledgeable, kind, firm but loving knows how to reinforce training objectives with dogs and their owners! She helped me understand "light engagement" training sessions, and really helped me with "expectation management. I was clueless about the amount of training the needs to be re-enforced everyday. Brielle with Insightk9solutions is amazing, awesome, kind, considerate, knowledgeable, focused and a joy to work with. If you have a dog that needs training, use Brielle! Cathy B