Mountain StrongDog Training
About

Meet Reka Montfort

Owner and head trainer. Over 20 years of helping dogs and their families build trust, confidence, and connection.

Reka Montfort with her golden retriever therapy dog, Sydney
Owner & Head Trainer

Reka Montfort

Reka Montfort, owner and head trainer at Mountain Strong Dog Training, brings over 20 years of experience working with dogs and their families. Her background includes obedience, rally, agility, and service dog training, with a special passion for helping puppies, rescue dogs, and reactive dogs build confidence and overcome challenges.

Through her therapy dog work with Sydney and Harper, and her experience training service dogs with Fidos for Freedom, Reka has a deep appreciation for the extraordinary bond between dogs and people and the positive impact dogs can have on people’s lives. Reka and her family have also fostered 102 dogs and puppies with Knine Rescue Inc..

Through positive reinforcement, Reka emphasizes trust, clear communication, and practical skills that create lasting results. Her goal is simple: to help dogs and their people feel understood, confident, and connected while building stronger bonds through positive reinforcement—because every dog deserves the opportunity to thrive.

The dogs behind Mountain Strong

Service Dogs, Family Dogs & 102 Fosters

Service dogs trained with Fidos for Freedom

Reka kneeling on a wooded trail with Duke, a black Labrador service dog in a red vest
Duke
Reka sitting in stadium bleachers with Mica, a black Labrador service dog, sitting calmly beside her
Mica

Family dogs & fosters

Reka's three dogs, two golden retrievers and a black long-haired dog, sitting together on the grass
Harper, Tucker & Cairo — Reka’s current crew
A wall covered with framed photos of 102 foster puppies and dogs, each labeled with its name
Our foster wall — 102 dogs and puppies fostered with Knine Rescue Inc. Tap to see them all.
What we believe

Our Training Philosophy

Positive Reinforcement

We use rewards, not intimidation. Dogs learn best when they feel safe and motivated.

Strong foundations

Small, steady wins build skills that hold up in the real world—one step at a time, like climbing a mountain.

Coaching people too

You’re with your dog every day. Our job is to give you the tools and confidence to keep progress going.

Experience

  • Over 20 years working with dogs and their families
  • Obedience, rally, and agility training
  • Service dog training with Fidos for Freedom
  • Therapy dog work with Sydney and Harper
  • 102 dogs and puppies fostered with Knine Rescue Inc.
  • Special focus on puppies, rescue dogs, and reactive dogs
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