Confident K9 Training

Confident K9 Training offers three main programs: The Good Dog Program (6 private in-home lessons for basic manners), the Two Week Board and Train (includes 2-week boarding, 2 in-home owner lessons, and 3 bonus lessons), and the Three Week Board and Train (3-week intensive boarding with off-leash training, 2 in-home owner lessons, and ongoing support). All programs focus on teaching reliable obedience, reducing unwanted behaviors, and empowering owners to maintain progress. Training occurs in a home setting for realistic application.

Pricing Summary

Pricing details are available on the Services & Rates page, with options including 6 private in-home lessons for the Good Dog Program, and intensive 2-week or 3-week board-and-train programs with included private lessons for owners and ongoing support. Travel distance may incur extra fees.

Policies

Client agreements require completion of a Training Release Form and Vaccination History prior to training. A Legal Contract (Training Waiver Contract) is provided for all services. No specific cancellation or rescheduling policy is stated.

Confident K9 Training, led by Trina Carr, is a dog training business serving Redding, CA, and surrounding areas, offering personalized dog training solutions to help owners achieve calm, well-behaved dogs. Trina provides a range of training programs including private in-home lessons, board-and-train options (2-week and 3-week intensive programs), and ongoing support to ensure long-term success. Her approach focuses on building reliable obedience, addressing behavioral issues like leash pulling, reactivity, barking, and resource guarding, and helping dogs listen even off-leash. Training takes place in a home environment to make learning natural and transferable. Clients receive hands-on instruction to maintain their dog’s progress, with bonus lessons available for continued support. Trina is certified by the International Association of Canine Professionals (IACP) as a Certified Dog Trainer (CDT), and her methods emphasize positive, effective communication with dogs and their families.

The business also offers vaccination and training release forms, legal contracts, and photo/video galleries to support transparency and client confidence. Trina serves clients across Shasta County and nearby areas including Bella Vista, Shasta Lake, Palo Cedro, Anderson, Cottonwood, Red Bluff, as well as Santa Cruz, Aptos, Seabright, and Soquel.

Additional services include dog boarding during training programs, but no grooming, walking, or daycare services are mentioned. All training is conducted by Trina personally, with a strong emphasis on individualized attention and client involvement.

Accomplishments

Trina Carr is a Certified Dog Trainer (CDT) through the International Association of Canine Professionals (IACP#5154). She has received “Best of” awards in 2015, 2016, and 2017. She is endorsed by Martin Deeley, past president of IACP, and has successfully trained dogs of all sizes and breeds, including large working breeds and rescue dogs with severe behavioral issues.

How to Get Started!

Prospective clients are encouraged to review the About Us page, FAQ, Services & Rates, and Testimonials before contacting Trina. Contact is initiated via phone or email, followed by a conversation to determine training needs and program suitability.