Best Life K9 Training

Best Life K9 Training offers private one-on-one sessions tailored to individual needs, puppy programs focusing on foundational skills and socialization, and intensive board and train programs where dogs live with trainers for 2–4 weeks. During board and train, dogs receive daily home-based training, field trips to public areas, and weekly owner sessions with handouts. Group classes include pack walks for socialization and behavior improvement. All programs emphasize positive reinforcement and include follow-up support to ensure lasting results.

Pricing Summary

Private sessions and group classes are available; board and train programs include daily updates and weekly training sessions with owners. The DIY Off Leash Ecollar Program costs $950 and includes 5 private sessions and a $220 e-collar. Specific pricing for other services is not listed publicly.

Best Life K9 Training is a dog training business serving dog owners in the New Hampshire Seacoast region and Southern Illinois, led by certified trainers Annie Bailey and Maggie Mueller. They offer personalized, relationship-based training using positive methods to build trust, respect, and clear communication between dogs and their owners. Services include private training sessions, puppy programs, board and train programs, and group classes such as pack walks and community training. Their board and train program allows dogs to live in the trainer’s home with their family and personal dogs, practicing real-life scenarios like park visits and errands. They specialize in behavior modification for issues like reactivity, fearfulness, leash pulling, separation anxiety, and resource guarding. Trainers provide daily updates, handouts, and follow-up sessions to ensure long-term success. They emphasize a family-like experience and support for owners at every step.

Annie Bailey, the head trainer in New Hampshire, has 18 years of experience and is certified by the International Association of Canine Professionals (IACP), LIMA, and AKC CGC. Maggie Mueller, head trainer in Illinois, also holds IACP, LIMA, and AKC CGC certifications and has extensive experience rehabilitating reactive dogs. Both trainers are passionate about empowering owners with practical tools and fostering lasting bonds with their dogs.

Accomplishments

Annie Bailey is a certified IACP-CDT, LIMA, and AKC CGC evaluator with 18 years of experience; she holds a B.S. in Zoology from the University of New Hampshire and trained marine mammals before transitioning to dog training. Maggie Mueller is IACP-CDT, LIMA, and AKC CGC certified, with a proven track record rehabilitating reactive dogs. Both trainers have certified therapy dog teams through the Got Your Six program.

How to Get Started!

Prospective clients must complete an online questionnaire to begin the process, which helps trainers understand the dog’s needs and match them with the appropriate program. After submission, clients are contacted to schedule next steps.