All Phase K9 Training Center

Training programs include 2-week or 4-week intensive board-and-train packages with included private lessons. Basic obedience focuses on foundational commands; Beyond Basic adds e-collar use; Off-lead obedience emphasizes reliability without leash. Private lessons are available for targeted behavior correction. All programs are tailored to individual dog temperaments and owner goals.

Pricing Summary

Basic obedience: $1,450 (2-week stay + 3 private lessons); Beyond Basic: $1,550 + e-collar purchase; Off-lead obedience: $2,700 + e-collar purchase. Private lessons: $75/hour. Boarding: $28–$32/night depending on size; Mini Suite: $36/night; Cage with hand walk: $41/night. Grooming: $25–$80+ for baths, $58–$80 for haircuts, $15 for nail trims. All private lessons must be redeemed within six months.

Policies

All private lessons included in training packages must be redeemed within six months. Boarding requires updated vaccinations: 7-way booster, rabies, and bordetella. Dogs must bring their own food. No beds allowed; only small, labeled blankets permitted. Additional fees apply for medication administration and intact animals.

All Phase K9 Training Center is a year-round indoor/outdoor professional training facility owned by Laurel Strotter (Warren), who has over 25 years of experience training dogs of all ages and temperaments. They offer individualized training for both family pets and working dogs, including basic obedience, beyond basic, and off-lead obedience programs that incorporate e-collars. The center also provides boarding, grooming, and private lessons to support dog owners throughout their pet’s life. Laurel’s expertise spans AKC show handling, Schutzhund, scent detection, and training operational search and rescue dogs, including Human Remains Detection. Their facility emphasizes a low-stress, family-oriented environment for all services.

They train dogs using a balanced approach that includes e-collars alongside positive reinforcement, focusing on building strong owner-dog relationships. Boarding includes Kuranda beds and requires owners to provide their dog’s food, while grooming services cover baths, haircuts, and nail trims for all sizes. The business is located in Harrisonburg, VA, and serves local dog owners with comprehensive, in-facility training and care.

The center is known for its long-term client relationships, with many owners returning for multiple dogs over 15+ years. They also support community initiatives through their association with Blue and Gray Search and Rescue Dogs.

Accomplishments

Laurel Strotter is a lifetime member of Blue and Gray Search and Rescue Dogs and has trained multiple dogs to operational status in Wilderness Air Scent and Human Remains Detection (HRD). She has over 25 years of experience in training dogs for obedience, Schutzhund, AKC show handling, and scent detection.

How to Get Started!

Prospective clients can contact the center by phone to inquire about training packages, boarding, or grooming. Private lessons and program enrollment require direct consultation. No online booking system is listed; all scheduling is handled via phone.