K9’s In Harmony- Dog Training

K9’s In Harmony offers intensive 2-, 3-, and 4-week Board & Train programs focused on obedience and behavior modification in a home environment. Dogs learn real-world skills around distractions and return home with owners trained to continue the work. Private lessons address single issues or full training programs. Graduate boarding is available for past clients. Puppy training is tailored for foundational skills. All programs include follow-up coaching to ensure long-term success.

Pricing Summary

Board & Train programs range from 2 to 4 weeks; e-collars are purchased during the program and start at $250 for a base setup. Pricing for private lessons and packages is not publicly listed but requires direct inquiry. A 3-month waitlist is common due to limited capacity (2–3 dogs at a time).

Policies

Board & Train clients are booked approximately 3 months in advance. Limited capacity (2–3 dogs at a time) ensures quality. No cancellation or rescheduling policies are explicitly stated, but clients are expected to commit due to high demand and personalized attention.

K9’s In Harmony Dog Training, owned and operated by Trisha Schaeffer, is a professional dog training service based in Loma Rica, CA, serving the greater Sacramento area, Bay Area, and Central Valley. They offer balanced training methods that combine positive reinforcement with effective corrections using tools like slip leads, prong collars, and e-collars to build calm, confident, and reliable companions. Their signature Board & Train programs take place in a home-based setting, where dogs learn real-life skills around distractions like doorbells, children, and guests. Owners receive hands-on coaching to continue training at home, ensuring long-term success. They also offer private lessons, graduate boarding, and puppy training programs with lifelong support. Their approach emphasizes leadership, structure, and trust to transform chaotic behaviors into harmonious relationships between dogs and their families.

Trisha specializes in high-energy, reactive, and shelter dogs, including breeds like Pit Bulls, Heelers, and Anatolian Shepherds, and has successfully helped dogs overcome aggression, fear, prey drive, and separation anxiety. Dogs stay in her home during board & train programs—not a kennel—ensuring personalized, low-stress training. E-collars are used only as low-level communication tools (TENS technology), not punishment, and are included in program pricing. All clients receive detailed follow-up guidance to maintain progress after their dog returns home.

Accomplishments

Trisha Schaeffer has years of experience training dogs, including high-risk cases like shelter dogs with aggression and prey drive. She is AKC-evaluated and continues her education to provide comprehensive training. Her programs have successfully rehabilitated dogs with severe behavioral issues, including those previously deemed dangerous or untrainable.

How to Get Started!

Prospective clients must fill out a contact form detailing their dog’s age, breed, and behavior issues, and indicate interest in Board & Train, Private Lessons, or Boarding. They must confirm they’ve read the FAQ and understand the training methods before submitting.