Everyday K9

Everyday K9 offers tiered training programs starting with Tryouts for newcomers, followed by Community (beginner group classes), KALM Club (intermediate), and Tribe (lifetime access). Group classes focus on real-world skills like leash calmness, recall, and emotional regulation in distracting environments. Private in-home sessions provide customized support for puppies, reactivity, anxiety, or house-specific issues. All programs include ongoing support via text and video, and clients are encouraged to attend classes even just to observe. Advanced options include field trips, pack walks, and optional e-collar training. Programs are designed to be used flexibly over time, with no expiration on unused sessions within the time window.

Pricing Summary

Tryout classes: $150 for 3 sessions (usable within 60 days). Community group program: $1,200 for 30 classes (usable within 1 year). KALM Club: $2,000 for 50 classes (usable within 1.5 years). Tribe membership: $1,000 one-time fee for lifetime group access. Private in-home sessions: $300 per visit. No long-term contracts required; programs are flexible and usage-based.

Policies

Programs are usage-based with time limits (e.g., 1 year for Community, 1.5 years for KALM Club). No cancellation policy is explicitly stated, but clients can start with a low-pressure Tryout class to explore before committing. Support is available via text and video at any time, and clients are encouraged to attend classes even if their dog is not ready to participate.

Everyday K9 is a dog training business based in St. Petersburg, FL, founded by Heather Tyack in 2016. They focus on building calm, confident dog-human teams through real-world training that addresses the root causes of behavior issues like anxiety, reactivity, and leash pulling—rather than just teaching obedience commands. Their approach emphasizes emotional regulation, consistency, and leadership, with training that happens in the home, on walks, and in community settings. They offer group classes, private in-home sessions, and lifetime access programs, all designed to foster long-term connection between dogs and their humans. They welcome all breeds, sizes, and challenges, including anxious, reactive, fearful, or excitable dogs, and provide ongoing support via text, video, and community events. Their philosophy is that training starts with the human, and they coach owners as much as they train dogs.

Heather has been training dogs since 2006 and draws from real-world experience rather than just certifications. She created Everyday K9 after seeing too many trainers focus only on commands without addressing underlying emotional issues. Their community is known for being non-judgmental, supportive, and inclusive, with clients reporting life-changing improvements in their dogs’ behavior and their own confidence as handlers.

They also offer Tryout classes for newcomers, KALM Club for intermediate teams, and Tribe membership for lifetime group access. Their training extends beyond the leash to include field trips to real-world environments like Home Depot and restaurants, and they support advanced skills like e-collar work and pack walks. They do not offer boarding, grooming, or daycare services, focusing exclusively on training and behavioral coaching.

Accomplishments

Heather Tyack has been training dogs since 2006, working with thousands of dogs including reactive, fearful, and aggressive cases. She founded Everyday K9 in 2016 after years of hands-on experience and personal success training her own Pitbull, Gates. Her approach has transformed the lives of countless dog owners, with many clients crediting her community and methods for saving their relationships with their dogs. She is recognized locally as a trusted expert in behavior modification and emotional regulation training.

How to Get Started!

Prospective clients can text Heather to begin their journey. They are invited to attend a Tryout class—no dog required—to observe and experience the training style without pressure. Heather offers personalized guidance to determine the right starting point based on the dog’s needs and the owner’s goals.