Canine Community Center

Canine Community Center offers a Puppy Head Start Program: a 14-day board and train for puppies 8–16 weeks old, including off-leash foundation work, housebreaking, socialization, and behavior correction. Clients receive a consultation at pickup and one follow-up lesson. Board and train programs for adult dogs address issues like separation anxiety, reactivity, and aggression with customized training, video updates, and owner follow-up sessions. Day camp and private lessons are available for ongoing skill reinforcement. All programs include lifetime support for graduates.

Pricing Summary

Board and train programs start at $1,450 for a 14-day puppy intensive program. Pricing for other services like private lessons and day camp is not explicitly listed but requires scheduling a consultation. Follow-up lessons are included in board and train packages.

Policies

Policy details regarding cancellations or rescheduling are not provided on the website. All programs require scheduling through their contact page, and follow-up lessons are included in board and train packages.

Canine Community Center is a dog training and boarding facility located in Nine Mile Falls, Washington, offering personalized training programs designed to help dogs of all ages become well-behaved, confident companions. Led by trainer Shayla LaMonica, the business specializes in board and train programs, puppy training, private lessons, and day camp services, all delivered in a home-style environment that mimics a family setting. Their approach emphasizes positive reinforcement, impulse control, socialization, and lifelong support for graduates. They also provide pet boarding, pet taxi services, and foster success stories that highlight transformative results. Their programs are tailored to address common behavioral issues such as separation anxiety, leash pulling, biting, barking, and potty training, with a strong focus on early puppy development and long-term obedience. Owners receive hands-on follow-up lessons to ensure consistency at home, and the team maintains communication through video updates during boarding programs.

The business serves families in Spokane and surrounding communities including Nine Mile Falls, Suncrest, Deer Park, Loon Lake, and Mead. With lifetime support offered to all graduates, Canine Community Center positions itself as a long-term partner in dog ownership, not just a short-term trainer.

Accomplishments

Trainer Shayla LaMonica has successfully transformed dogs with severe behavioral issues, including aggression, anxiety, and overexcitement, into calm, obedient companions. Multiple client testimonials highlight her ability to build strong bonds with dogs and effectively educate owners. She has helped families prepare for new babies, manage high-energy breeds like German Shepherds and Huskies, and reintegrate dogs into homes safely.

How to Get Started!

Prospective clients must schedule a consultation through the “Let’s Get Started” page to begin any training program. Board and train programs require prior arrangement, and owners are invited to attend a pickup consultation to learn how to reinforce training at home.