Hillside K9 Academy

Training begins with a free 1-hour one-on-one behavior evaluation. Programs include private lessons, group classes, and intensive 2–8 week board & train options. Board & train dogs receive 8 daily outdoor play breaks, personalized activity charts, and daily updates. Clients receive hands-on instruction upon pickup to continue training at home. Ongoing Saturday training sessions are available for reinforcement. Training areas include indoor suites, outdoor play yards, agility courses, and wilderness zones for advanced work.

Pricing Summary

Pricing details are not publicly listed; however, they offer a free 1-hour behavior evaluation to assess needs and recommend programs. Board & train programs range from 2–8 weeks with personalized pricing based on dog needs. Membership program claims to save up to $5,400 annually.

Policies

Strict vaccination and behavior compatibility screening required for all guests. Staff monitor dogs 24/7, 365 days a year. Emergency care provided during boarding, including vet visits and photo updates. No specific cancellation or rescheduling policy is stated, but bookings are managed through their online system.

Hillside K9 Academy is Northern Arizona’s premier dog training academy with over 35 years of professional behavioral rehabilitation experience. They offer private lessons, group classes, and intensive board & train programs for dogs of all breeds, ages, and temperaments. Their facility includes climate-controlled indoor suites, large outdoor play yards, an agility course, and wilderness training areas for specialized work like scent detection and search and rescue. In addition to training, they provide full-service dog grooming, 24/7 boarding, and daily daycare with supervised socialization. They specialize in behavior modification for fearfulness, reactivity, leash pulling, biting, separation anxiety, and recall issues, with a focus on building confidence in small dogs and managing large or high-energy breeds. Their team is certified through IBPSA and maintains high safety and sanitation standards, including 24/7 on-site staff and vaccination screening via the Gingr system.

They emphasize ongoing staff education, compassion, and personalized training plans, with each dog receiving an individualized activity chart during board & train programs. Clients receive hands-on instruction during pickup to continue training at home, and they offer text message updates during boarding. Hillside K9 Academy is also affiliated with the non-profit Northern Arizona Service Dogs and is a family-owned business with an A+ BBB rating.

They serve clients across Northern Arizona with multiple locations in Camp Verde, Dewey-Humboldt, Payson, San Tan Valley, and Queen Creek, offering pick-up and delivery for board & train services.

Accomplishments

Over 35 years of professional experience; A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau; certified staff through IBPSA; members in good standing with AKC, IACP, and IBPSA; affiliated with Northern Arizona Service Dogs; 24/7 staffed facility with climate-controlled suites and security fencing.

How to Get Started!

Begin with a free 1-hour one-on-one behavior evaluation with a professional trainer to assess your dog’s needs and recommend the best training program. Evaluation can be scheduled via their website or by phone.