High 5 K9 Academy

Training begins with a free Meet & Greet to assess the dog and handler’s needs. Clients then choose from private sessions focused on basic obedience, behavior modification, or service dog coaching. Each session is one hour and includes hands-on training for both dog and handler. A detailed training plan is provided for behavior modification and service dog clients. Training is ongoing and tailored to individual goals, with progress evaluated after each session.

Pricing Summary

Meet & Greet is free. Basic Obedience Private Session: $60. Behavior Modification Training: $60–$75 per session (varies by complexity). Service Dog Coaching: $60 per session. AKC CGC Evaluator: $60.

High 5 K9 Academy is a professional dog training business serving Goldsboro, Emerald Isle, and surrounding areas, offering both pet obedience training and service dog coaching. The trainer, Bill Mynhier, is certified through the CATCH Professional Dog Training School and specializes in positive reinforcement methods that are pain-free and stress-free for dogs. He emphasizes training the handler alongside the dog, calling it “training the hooman,” to ensure long-term success. Bill has personal experience training service dogs for PTSD and autism, with his own dogs including a German Shepherd service dog and an Autism Service Dog. The business also offers AKC Canine Good Citizen (CGC) evaluations and behavior modification for issues like aggression, barking, jumping, and separation anxiety.

Training is conducted through private sessions, with a free no-cost Meet & Greet to assess needs and create a customized plan. The trainer works with dogs of all ages and sizes, including puppies, adolescents, and adults, and has experience with herding, working, and mixed breeds. The business is dedicated to helping families and veterans build strong, positive relationships with their dogs through consistent, reward-based training.

In addition to training, the business provides documentation for AKC certifications and supports clients training their own service dogs through structured curricula leading to Public Access Test readiness.

Accomplishments

Bill Mynhier is certified by the CATCH Professional Dog Training School. He is an AKC CGC Evaluator and has trained service dogs for PTSD and autism. He owns and trains multiple service dogs, including a German Shepherd and a Saint Bernard/Bernese Mountain Dog mix.

How to Get Started!

Client engagement begins with a free, no-cost Meet & Greet scheduled via the Contact Us form or phone call. During this session, the trainer assesses the dog’s needs, discusses goals, and recommends next steps including private training sessions.