Cloud K-9 Dog Training Services

Group manners classes run for six weeks, one hour per week, covering beginning, intermediate, and advanced obedience. Specialty classes include agility, tricks, CGC prep, and Out and About (three monthly sessions). Day Train is a four-day weekly program: three days of trainer-led training and one transfer session with the owner. Private lessons are customized. Online potty training is always available. CGC, STAR Puppy, Community Canine, and Urban Canine evaluations are offered. All programs use positive reinforcement and are tailored to individual goals.

Pricing Summary

Group classes are 6 weeks long, one hour per week, with pre-payment required two weeks in advance. Private lessons are offered in 4, 6, or 8-session packages, with 6 and 8 packages including a free harness or treat pouch. Day Train includes an initial consultation and structured weekly sessions with transfer sessions. Pricing details are not listed publicly; clients are directed to contact for quotes.

Policies

Group classes require pre-payment two weeks in advance to reserve a spot. Class dates and times are subject to change. They are closed December 20th–January 6th, with only occasional email responses during that time. No cancellation or rescheduling policy is explicitly stated beyond enrollment requirements.

Cloud K-9 Dog Training Services is a professional dog training business based in Las Cruces, NM, offering science-based, positive reinforcement training to build strong bonds between dogs and their owners. They specialize in group manners classes, private lessons, and a Day Train program where trainers work with dogs three days a week and conduct transfer sessions with owners on the fourth day. Their training avoids dominance theory and aligns with the American Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior’s guidelines. They offer specialized programs including Canine Good Citizen (CGC) prep, AKC Trick Titles, agility, tricks, farm dog certification, and support for therapy, service, and emotional support dogs. They also provide an online potty training course and an “Out and About” series to practice manners in real-world environments. Their trainers are certified professionals with extensive experience in shelters, veterinary clinics, and Petco.

Claren Wilson Mulhall, the head trainer, holds CPDT-KA and CBCC-KA certifications, is Fear Free certified, and has a Bachelor’s in Animal Science. Eric Mulhall, co-owner, specializes in large breeds and shelter dog transitions. Both are AKC CGC evaluators and active volunteers at the Animal Services Center of Mesilla Valley. They serve dogs of all ages, sizes, and breeds, with a focus on humane, reward-based methods.

They do not offer grooming, boarding, daycare, or pet sitting services, but provide comprehensive training solutions tailored to individual needs, from basic obedience to advanced working dog preparation.

Accomplishments

Claren Wilson Mulhall is a CPDT-KA and CBCC-KA certified trainer, Fear Free certified, and a Certified Dog Bite Prevention Educator. She holds a BS in Animal Science from New Mexico State University and is an AKC CGC evaluator. Eric Mulhall is also an AKC CGC evaluator. Both are active volunteers at the Animal Services Center of Mesilla Valley and have trained shelter dogs to improve adoptability.

How to Get Started!

Prospective clients are encouraged to schedule a discovery call via their online booking link. An initial consultation is required for Day Train and private lessons to assess the dog’s behavior, lifestyle, and goals before creating a customized training plan. Group class enrollment is done through their registration portal after reviewing upcoming schedules.