Active K9 Training Solutions

Active K9 offers tailored training programs including private sessions for in-home or facility-based training, a 6-week board and train intensive program for immersive behavior change, puppy training to establish foundational habits, and advanced obedience for reliable off-leash control. Behavior modification programs address fear, reactivity, and aggression using counter-conditioning and positive reinforcement. Clients participate in weekend follow-up sessions to practice skills at home, with ongoing access to Missy for questions and support.

Pricing Summary

Pricing details are not publicly listed; clients are encouraged to schedule a consultation to receive a customized quote based on program type and dog’s needs.

Active K9 Training Solutions is a dog training business based in Phoenix, AZ, founded and led by Missy Dallas, a CPDT-KA certified and K9 CPR-certified professional with over 15 years of experience. The business specializes in building strong, trusting relationships between dogs and their owners through science-based, positive reinforcement methods. They offer customized training programs for puppies and adult dogs, focusing on basic obedience, confidence building, socialization, and behavior modification for issues like reactivity, fear, and aggression. Their services include private one-on-one training, board and train programs, advanced obedience, and puppy training—all designed to create lasting, real-world behavior changes. They do not use prong collars, chain collars, or e-collars, prioritizing humane, stress-free techniques that rely on food, play, and affection as motivators. Clients receive ongoing support, including access to training resources and direct communication with Missy after sessions.

The team emphasizes individualized plans tailored to each dog’s personality, learning style, and home environment. They help dogs develop essential life skills such as impulse control, healthy social behavior, and reliable recall. Their board and train program provides immersive, professional training while owners are away, followed by weekend sessions to reinforce learning at home. Active K9 is known for helping families keep their dogs by resolving severe behavioral challenges, including aggression and anxiety, and empowering owners with the tools to maintain progress long after training ends.

Accomplishments

Missy Dallas is a CPDT-KA certified professional with over 15 years of hands-on experience. She has successfully trained dogs with severe behavioral issues, including aggression and fear-based reactivity, and has helped numerous families retain their dogs through transformative training. Her approach is grounded in learning theory and informed by personal experience raising two special-needs German Shepherds.

How to Get Started!

Prospective clients begin by scheduling a free consultation to discuss their dog’s needs, after which a customized training plan is developed. The consultation includes an evaluation of the dog’s behavior and goals, followed by recommendations for the most suitable program—private, board and train, or puppy training.