The Joyful K9 was founded by Christi Farley to help compassionate and devoted dog owners train and teach their dogs without using pain, force, or intimidation tactics.

Our Dallas, Texas, based dog training company seeks to:

• Educate new and advanced dog owners in dog behavior, body language, and training in the home and out in public.
• Empower dogs and dog owners to build a strong relationship and close bond through clear, two-way communication.
• Teach dog owners how to train their dog without constant food luring or the use of prong, shock, or choke chains.
• Teach dog owners how to set their dog up for success in obedience training and loose leash walking through routines, proper nutrition, proper mental and physical stimulation, and consistency.
• Teach dog owners exactly what they need in class to change their dog's challenging behaviors instead of only concentrating on a fixed agenda.

Services Offered:

• Private lessons
• Board & Train for both adults and puppies
• Day Train for both adults and puppies
• Group Lessons
• AKC Canine Good Citizen Testing
• AKC Trick Dog Testing

About Christi

With over 36 years of dog training experience and more than two decades competing in dog sports with her English Setters, Christi brings a deep passion for helping dogs and their people thrive together. After guiding her own dogs through reactivity to confidently enjoy agility, she is committed to training that empowers, builds trust, and strengthens communication between canine and human.

Her experience with English Setters—and their wonderfully creative opinions—has shaped her innovative, individualized approach to reinforcement. Whether a dog works for tug, treats, toys, water play, or the chance to sniff something amazing, Christi believes in using what your dog loves to make learning joyful and effective.

Christi is an AKC CGC Evaluator and STAR Puppy Evaluator, and has completed over 500 hours of continuing education focused on behavioral wellness, puppy raising, cooperative care, marker training, positive reinforcement, canine conditioning, and dog sports including agility, rally, conformation, obedience, and scent work. She regularly participates in workshops, webinars, and classes, and integrates Control Unleashed principles into all her training.