Kind Words from Clients
“We learned so much from Kimberly! We got a puppy for the first time, and Kimberly was able to guide us on how to care for her, how to socialize her, and how to train her. She learned so much during her visits with Kimberly, and she was a completely different pup after our time together! Kimberly is a pro in the positive reinforcement training world. So happy we were able to work with her. Thank you Kimberly!!
— Emily K. and Ginny🐾
Welcoming Teddy and Our Puppy Training Journey
“As empty nesters, my wife and I recently welcomed a delightful addition to our family
named Teddy. Joining us at just 8 weeks old, Teddy is a Shih Tzu with the adorable
appearance of a little teddy bear. Havinge has brought to our family.
Shortly after Teddy arrived, a mutual friend recommended a trainer named Kimberly had dogs for most of our lives, we appreciate
the joy and companionship that each on
Rubadeau, who operates under the business name Social Sniffers and specializes in
individualized puppy development training. We reached out to Kimberly, and it quickly became clear that she was exactly who we needed to help Teddy become a well-
socialized and well-trained member of our family. With a large extended family that
includes eight grandchildren and regular visitors from our church and other organizations, it was important for us that Teddy be a calm and confident puppy, able to interact positively with everyone he meets.
Kimberly’s expertise and knowledge in puppy training far exceeded our expectations.
Her Fear Free, hands-on approach was particularly effective with Teddy. In a short time, she taught Teddy essential commands such as sit, down, wait, touch, and place, as well as helping him learn to engage with the world in a calm and positive manner. Even more valuable was her commitment to teaching both my wife and me her training techniques,ensuring we could continue Teddy’s development as he matures. Kimberly has always been available to answer any questions we have about Teddy. We are truly grateful for her guidance and cannot recommend her highly enough to anyone seeking to train their puppy to be a calm and well-mannered member of the family”.
— George and Judi Moore (Teddy’s family🐾)
“There aren’t words to say how much Kimberly has done for our puppy and our family! She is so knowledgeable and helpful with the best attitude (and best treats for your pups). She worked with us and trouble shooting sleeping issues our puppy was having. She was never bothered by our countless questions and understood that all dogs are different and gave us countless tweaks to make to help make our pup more comfortable. Our puppy went from crying all night to no crying and settling in her crate all night! Kimberly really loves helping families and puppies thrive and be their best! Can not recommend her enough!”
— Hallie J. and Lucy🐾
“Kimberly has been a positive support for our golden retriever, Ozzie! We are working on getting her ready to be evaluated to be a Therapy Dog. Kimberly has helped us firm up basic commands in a fun and energetic way. She has taught us so much about how to best work with her. Kimberly’s years of expertise give us so much confidence in her work. She is flexible and great at communicating about scheduling. She works with our busy schedule and supports our whole family in teaching Ozzie. She took the time before working with Ozzie to get to know us and our goals for her. We are so thankful to have her support! We would highly recommend her to any of our friends and family who are training a puppy!”
— Jenny Y. and Ozzie🐾
“Kimberly at Social Sniffers has been absolutely incredible for our puppy, Paisley. From day one, her calm, steady presence has put Paisley completely at ease—something that’s so important during these early socialization stages. Kimberly has a natural ability to read dogs and create positive, confidence-building experiences, and it truly shows in how much Paisley has grown.
The outings Kimberly takes Paisley on have been invaluable. Each one is thoughtful, purposeful, and tailored to help build real-world confidence in a safe and supportive way. We’ve seen such a difference in Paisley’s comfort level and curiosity because of it.
What really says it all, though, is how much Paisley adores her. I can’t even watch the update videos without Paisley immediately perking up and looking around for Kimberly —it’s the sweetest thing and a true testament to the bond they’ve built.
We’re beyond grateful for Kimberly and the role she’s played in shaping Paisley’s early experiences. I would recommend Social Sniffers to anyone looking for not just puppy training, but truly exceptional, thoughtful socialization”.
-Paisley’s family🐾
“We couldn’t have asked for a better experience with Kimberly. She truly met our dog where she was, taking the time to understand her personality and needs instead of using a one-size-fits-all approach.
Kimberly was incredibly kind and patient—not just with our dog, but with us too as we learned how to properly train and communicate. She always listened to our requests and concerns, making sure the training aligned with our goals, especially as we prepared for our growing family.
The transformation in our dog has been amazing. She’s more responsive, well-behaved, and we feel so much more confident moving forward.
We genuinely can’t recommend Kimberly enough”
Emma and Joe-Marty’s family🐾
“Kimberly started working with Jeter when he was just 8 weeks old, and the difference she has made in his life—and ours—has been incredible. Through her focus on early socialization and fear-free methods, Jeter has grown into the gentle, confident, and well-mannered puppy he is today. Kimberly has thoughtfully exposed him to so many important experiences, from riding comfortably in the car and learning to walk nicely on a leash, to enrichment activities, play dates with other pups, grooming, and even swimming! I truly can’t imagine our lives without Kimberly’s guidance and support. If you’re looking for a reliable, knowledgeable, and compassionate trainer, I wholeheartedly recommend Social Sniffers”.
— Jeter’s family🐾
“So grateful to have found Kimberly and Social Sniffers! Our puppy was already past the 16 week point when she came to us so we had missed some milestone moments in her training. Kimberly has worked with us to help our girl become more confident in her world and responsive to direction from us. She comes when called, looks for affirmation from us and is learning to be a confident girl in a big world. I can't recommend Social Sniffers enough”
-Terrianne and Abbie🐾