Mandy K9 Dog Training
Testimonials
What People Say
Brad Wyckhouse
2 weeks ago
Ivey (trainer) is patient and informative. Even before my dog started training she was drawn to Ivey. Great experience!
Mel Somercik
3 months ago
We can not say enough good things about Mandy!! We had a really unruly beautiful puppy. With the help of Mandy and lots of practice we have a beautiful well adjusted 6 month old puppy. We still have training ongoing with Mandy and we are confident that with her guidance our puppy will have the skills needed for her to be well rounded in her behavior.
Lisa Duncan
3 months ago
We had a great experience with Mandy K-9’s puppy class and would highly recommend. We started some training early on with our puppy, but this was the extra distraction level needed, along with learning other commands and techniques. Ivey did a fantastic job. She’s patient, shares clear instructions, and is very knowledgeable. While it was a group class, she still provides individual help as well. Thank you Ivey! We are happy we chose Mandy K-9!
McDill Melinda
4 months ago
I received lessons with Ivey at the Ellisville location and my dog to the training extremely well which amazed me. Ivey is very patient and explained everything clearly. She would show me a training method and then she would have me try it. We had homework to reinforce what we had learned in class. It was an overall excellent experience. Thank you!
Megan Gilliam
5 months ago
We love Mandy K-9! Ivey was amazing to work with. She is so patient, knowledgeable, and truly invested in helping our puppy succeed. She answered all of our questions, made everything easy to understand, and adjusted the training to fit our needs. We saw so much progress after each session and couldn’t be happier. I highly recommend her to anyone looking for a great dog trainer!
aj11p
7 months ago
Mandy and Ivy were great. We attended both the private and group sessions this summer and noticed significant improvements in our dog’s reactivity. He no longer pulls the entire walk and will now look at us for a treat when his triggers come close instead of going psycho every time! Also was able to get him to go to his ‘climb’ when people are at our door which has been a great help. 5 stars for both locations!
Brigitte D
11 months ago
Mandy has been a godsend for us. She understands dogs, and people. Without her guidance And Training principles, hands on working with us To get our heads on Straight.
And building confidence in both are dog and ourselves, we would still be at the starting gate instead of ready to cross the finish line. Cannot recommend her enough.
Ivey who works with Mandy And has been at every session, is such a delight also. She also is fully invested in helping owners and their dogs to build a wonderful life together. We found Ivey To be knowledgeable, a quiet and calm presence Indefinitely positive addition to Mandy’s staff.p
And building confidence in both are dog and ourselves, we would still be at the starting gate instead of ready to cross the finish line. Cannot recommend her enough.
Ivey who works with Mandy And has been at every session, is such a delight also. She also is fully invested in helping owners and their dogs to build a wonderful life together. We found Ivey To be knowledgeable, a quiet and calm presence Indefinitely positive addition to Mandy’s staff.p
Response from the owner
Thank you so much 🙂 11 months ago
Alexis Dierberg
12 months ago
Highly recommend Mandy K9 for training! We just finished up a puppy training class with Ivey. Ivey was a wonderful trainer. She was very knowledgeable and patient with the puppies. Looking forward to booking the next training class with her.
Response from the owner
Thank you so much. We are so glad you enjoyed Ivey’s puppy class 🙂 12 months ago
Michael Wipfler
1 year ago
Mandy is over qualified to say the least. A true professional. Highly recommend.
Sydni Taylor
1 year ago
After a lot of research we chose Mandy to work with our food aggressive and anxious Irish Terrier, Scooby. Mandy was AMAZING at understanding our families issues and helping us find the best plan for Scooby and his serious issues. We did the 4 session 1 on 1 pack with Mandy as well as the 4 session review group, and WOW it has been life changing for Scooby and our family. He no longer pulls on walks, is wayyy less reactive, and we trust him so much more in the house around food. (She was able to take pizza from him! Which was his biggest trigger) All around he is a much calmer, happier dog who listens and understands boundaries. Mandy is always responsive, flexible and is GREAT to work with. I can’t recommend working with her enough. Thank you!!!
Response from the owner
Thank you so much Sydni! We enjoyed working with you and with Scooby 🙂 1 year ago
Lorraine Triller
1 year ago
In November 2024 we rescued our dog, Theo. He has some issues with anxiety and is reactive to other dogs. We did lots of research for a dog trainer and chose Mandy based on her reviews. So glad we did! Recently, we completed a 4 week training and Theo is gaining confidence. He still has some work to do, but with Mandy’s training and homework we know he will continue to grow. She is by far the best trainer we have ever used. We highly recommend Mandy!
Response from the owner
Thank you so much Lorraine! It was a pleasure to work with you and with Theo ❤️1 year ago
Trent Hamm
1 year ago
We highly recommend Mandy K9. She was referred to us when we needed someone to help with training our rescue, Monica who had aggression issues with other dogs. We learned so much from Mandy – she is very knowledgeable, and her communication is outstanding. Thank you, Mandy for your help and support!
Response from the owner
Thank you so much.1 year ago
Heather Schlichting
1 year ago
My husband and i were considering rehoming our french bulldog Louie due to aggressive behavior when Mandy was recommended to us. After a few sessions and a lot of work, we’ve seen great improvement. He’s getting along with our other dog in the home now and we only wish she would’ve been our first choice.
Response from the owner
Thank you so much Heather, I’m happy to help! 1 year ago
Mistie Thompson
2 years ago
If you’re in West County STL and looking for a great dog trainer, I highly recommend Mandy K9 LLC in Ellisville – calm, positive, and very effective training for even my bossy corgi girl Bella! Mandy is easy to work with as well, even with my squirrely schedule – definitely a 5 star experience!
Susie Hannah
3 months ago
We used Mandy K9 for both private and group lessons and it has worked wonders for us and our dog. Mandy helped us better understand our rescue lab and the reasons behind his behavior. Her training techniques helped us better work with him and helped us know how to instruct people to interact with him. We’ve seen a huge change in him and his confidence. We just recently went to the vet and had our first positive experience!! We will continue to use the methods Mandy and Ivy taught us and hopefully continue to see growth in our dog. I can’t say enough great things about this place!! Even if you haven’t had success with training in the past give Mandy and her team a try. They really understand dogs!
Karen Runk
6 months ago
Great facility with amazing trainers.
Ashley Renfrow
1 year ago
Mandy’s class really is second to none! The class size is small and intimate because she doesn’t overload. Once it’s full, it’s full and that is everything when you’re talking about puppies with short attention spans. My 17 week old golden retriever puppy graduated today. She has made some real strides!!! I plan on enrolling her into some private lessons as well as I want the best training for her and I fully believe that is Mandy K9. Hands down the best experience. Chloe (my pup) was so excited to attend every single class. We’d pull up and get out and she would practically drag me to get inside to class. She just loved it. Thank you Mandy! I’d give her 10 stars if I could!!
Julie Herzon
1 year ago
Mandy K9 is a wonderful place for puppy training! We brought both of our puppies ( our now 3 year old and our 5 month old ) here and they both graduated with new skills! Mandy is very nice and also flexible and pricing is very competitive!
TH B
1 year ago
The perfect training for our new pup and family. So much helpful information and calm training and techniques. Highly recommend!
Response from the owner
Thank you so much 😊 12 months ago
LAUREN BRANCH
1 year ago
Mandy K9 was amazing! She helped me learn how to help my pup become the best version of herself. Can’t thank her enough!
todd bourbon
1 year ago
Mandy and her team did a wonderful job helping us train our little guy! Really helped us get going with our training.
Jennifer Smith
1 year ago
Was blown away at the progress my puppy made in the 3 week puppy class! Cannot recommend this class enough! Game Changer!!!❤️🐾🐾
taylor branstetter
1 year ago
Mandy is such a great trainer! With only 4 sessions, our pup, Hank, has shown great progress with his confidence and fear of hard floors. I can’t recommend her enough! Hank is gearing up for a group class this fall, and we know he can’t wait to see Mandy again!
Response from the owner
Thank you so much Taylor! I can’t wait to see Hank again this fall 🙂 1 year ago
Jen Kuhlmann
1 year ago
Mandy is by far the best dog trainer in the area. She knows what she’s doing and is very professional. Highly recommend Mandy K9!
Smokey Joe
1 year ago
Mandy is amazing! I have tried other trainers in the past and she has been by far the most knowledgeable and experienced trainer I have ever had the pleasure of working with
Media
VoyageSTL “An Inspired Chat with Mandy Zatorski of West County” September 2025
KSDK
‘It’s a nightmare’: O’Fallon family finds 2 pets dead after leaving them with trusted sitter.
Zatorski is pleased with the police response and said animal cruelty cases can be hard to prove in the state of Missouri.
STLPR
To defend its animal shelter, St. Louis County tried to silence its critics
“My first day I walked in, it was very overwhelming,” she said. “I walked into several staff turning in their resignation notices. I walked into over 400 animals in the building. I walked into a pretty hostile work environment.”
VoyageSTL “Inspiring conversations with Mandy Zatorski of Mandy K9 LLC”
In Missouri, Pit Bulls Are Banned in 86 Municipalities. Dog Lovers Are Fighting Back
Mandy Zatorski’s (Ryan) path to pro-pit activism began when she was working as an animal control officer in Columbia, Missouri.
River Front Times
FOX 2
Animal rescuers say dog may have been used as “bait” for dog fighting
The medical team suspects Buster has been used as “bait” to train dogs to fight or rile them up for battle, said Mandy Zatorski (Ryan), of the Missouri K9 Friends
Mandy K9 LLC
