We knew as soon as we met Skylar that she was the person we needed to help us with our 4 year old German Shepherd Bear. Even before she met Bear she knew what he struggled with just based on our conversation. Bear struggles with anxiety and lacks confidence. She knew exactly how to handle him when she met him first the first time. I was amazed how well he did with her. Skylar is calm and knowledgeable and absolutely loves the dogs she works with. She gave us the tools we need to continue working with Bear and helping him be the confident, happy boy he deserves to be. We highly recommend Realigned K9 and plan to continue working with Skylar going forward.

Our one year old Aussie/Lab just got home from being with Skylar for two weeks! I can’t say enough good things about our experience with her. She came all the way to our house to do a consultation and answered our millions of questions. She kept us updated throughout the whole two weeks and sent us pics/vids which I loved! She is so knowledgeable and caring. She truly cares about the process of training and not just forcing obedience. We have definitely already noticed improvements with our dog and we also learned so much ourselves. I feel like a better dog owner and I’m more comfortable now taking our dog out in public and working on certain behaviors at home. She is very affordable based on her experience and level of care she provides. Hazel will definitely be back to her for boarding!

Skylar is truly exceptional. I cannot recommend her highly enough as both a dog trainer and sitter.

When I rescued my Chihuahua three years ago, he was extremely guarded, reactive, and distrustful of most people. As a first-time rescue owner, I felt overwhelmed and wasn’t sure how to help him feel safe, secure, and confident in his new life. A friend highly recommended Skylar, and that recommendation ended up being one of the best decisions I’ve ever made for my dog.

From day one, Skylar approached him with incredible patience, compassion, and understanding. She not only helped me better understand how dogs think and communicate, but she also worked diligently with him to build trust, confidence, and positive behaviors at his own pace. She never rushed the process and always prioritized his comfort and well-being.

Anytime I travel, he stays with Skylar, and every single visit reinforces why I trust her so completely. I can always tell she has spent time working with him because he comes home more confident, more responsive, and having learned something new. She has a remarkable ability to connect with dogs and bring out the best in them.

What speaks volumes to me is that my dog genuinely adores her. He is naturally cautious around people and doesn’t warm up easily, yet he lights up when he sees Skylar. As any dog owner knows, that kind of trust can’t be forced—it has to be earned.

Knowing he is with someone who loves him, understands him, and treats him like her own gives me complete peace of mind when I travel, especially for extended periods of time. Skylar is knowledgeable, reliable, professional, and has a true gift when it comes to working with animals. Any dog would be lucky to spend time with her.