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Service Overview

Types of Dog Training

  • Family Dog
  • Behavior Modification

Specialty Focus Areas

  • Puppy Training
  • Leash Pulling
  • Reactivity / Aggression
  • Separation Anxiety
  • Barking Excessively
  • Biting / Nipping
  • Potty Training
  • Stealing Food
  • Recall

Training Formats Offered

  • In-Home
  • Day Training
  • Group Classes

Program Formats

  • One-Time Consultation
  • Sessions Package
  • Ongoing Weekly
  • Intensive Program

Types of Dogs

  • Medium
  • Large
  • Herding
  • Sporting
  • Working
  • Doodles

Age of Dogs Trained

  • Puppy (<1 year)
  • Adolescent (1-2 years)
  • Adult (2-8 years)

Dog Training Methodology

Methods: 

  • ✓ Positive Reinforcement Only

Equipment: 

  • ✓ Clickers
  • ✓ Food Rewards
  • ✓ Harnesses
  • ✓ Flat Collars
  • ✓ Obstacle Courses

Adventure K9 offers three core programs: the Explorer Program (4 weeks, 2–3 sessions/week), the Trail to Transformation Program (12 weeks, 2 sessions/week), and the Head Start Program (5 consecutive days, 60 minutes each). Group puppy classes are offered in 4- and 6-week formats.

Day training occurs in the client’s home, with the trainer working with the dog while the owner is away. After completing a program, clients can enroll in monthly or semi-monthly membership plans for continued training and support.

Dog Parkour is offered as a small-group activity to build confidence and body awareness.

Pricing & Policies

Pricing Summary

Group classes range from $250 for a 4-week program to $350 for a 6-week program. Day training is offered in structured enrollment programs: 12-week, 4-week, and 5-day intensive options.

Ongoing memberships are available after initial training. A free 30-minute consultation is offered to all new clients.

Testimonials

“I am MUCH calmer which helps in communicating with my dog and has helped our relationship. Sam is very knowledgeable with dog behaviors and gave me several ideas to help my relationship with my dog.”
-L.L.

“We were so pleased with our experience with Sam. Watson loved Sam and I loved that it was at our house in an area that he is going to be in daily…She listened to our requests and worked on things that we thought we needed.”
-Rein Family

“Razor responds to all commands we worked on with Sam. He is much more obedient and has great walking manners around the neighborhood!”
-Unknown

About the Trainer

Adventure K9 LLC is a dog training business owned and operated by Sam, a certified trainer and fellow dog owner who specializes in helping families build clear communication and stronger bonds with their dogs. Training is tailored to each dog and family’s unique needs, with a focus on fun, consistency, and real-world application.

Services include in-home day training, small group classes, and ongoing membership programs to support continued progress. Training takes place in the client’s home to ensure skills transfer to daily life, and programs are designed to address common issues like leash pulling, door bolting, lack of manners, and reactivity.

Sam integrates knowledge from both pet and working dog training backgrounds to create balanced, effective plans that emphasize positive reinforcement and relationship-building.

Clients appreciate Sam’s patience, personalized approach, and ability to train both the dog and the owner. Programs include options for puppies, adolescents, and adult dogs, with an emphasis on household manners, walk etiquette, and energy-burning activities like Dog Parkour. Ongoing support and monthly memberships are available to maintain progress and deepen the human-dog connection.

Accomplishments

Sam is a Certified Professional Dog Trainer (CPDT-KA) and Certified Trainer of Canines (CTC). She is fully insured and has training experience spanning pet, working, and sporting dog realms. She is recognized for her ability to tailor training to individual dog and family dynamics.

How to Get Started!

Prospective clients begin with a free 30-minute phone consultation to discuss their dog’s needs and determine the best training program. After the consultation, clients can book into a day training program or group class through the online booking system.

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  • Insured

  • Free Consultation

Contact Information

Availability

  • Weekdays
  • Weekends
  • Morning
  • Afternoon
  • Evening

Hours

Monday: 9am-3:30pm
Tuesday: 9am-3:30pm
Wednesday: 9am-3:30pm
Thursday: 9am-3:30pm
Friday: 9am-3:30pm
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed

Certifications

  • CPDT-KA
  • CTC

Associations

  • Accredited

Languages

  • English

Other Services Offered

  • Pet trainer
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