Katz K9
Ranked #7 in Tacoma and #87 in Washington
Service area: Katz K9 is located in Thurston County, Washington. They serve surrounding cities and counties, extending as far north as Bellingham and as far south as Portland, Oregon.
Service Overview
Types of Dog Training
- Family Dog
- Competition / Agility
- Working Dog
- Behavior Modification
Specialty Focus Areas
- Basic Obedience
- Puppy Training
- Leash Pulling
- Reactivity / Aggression
- Fearfulness
- Recall
Training Formats Offered
- Private Lessons
- Private Facility
- Board and Train
Program Formats
- Sessions Package
- Intensive Program
Age of Dogs Trained
- Puppy (<1 year)
- Adolescent (1-2 years)
- Adult (2-8 years)
- Senior (8+ years)
Dog Training Methodology
Methods:
- ✓ Balanced Training
Katz K9 offers a Board & Train program with a minimum stay of 3 weeks, designed to establish an obedience foundation and address specific struggles. They provide in-person obedience training covering on-leash and off-leash skills like sit, down, stay, recall, and loose leash walking.
Behavior modification services address issues such as reactivity, fear, anxiety, stress, and aggression. Protection training is available for personal or family protection dogs and those interested in bite sports. Additionally, they assist clients with puppy and dog sourcing.
Pricing & Policies
Pricing Summary
Board & Train programs are priced at $2750 for 3 weeks, $4300 for 5 weeks, and $6000 for 7 or more weeks. In-person sessions are available in packages: 5 sessions for $600, 10 sessions for $1100, and 20 sessions for $2000. Boarding costs $75 per night, or $100 per night if training is included; this service is exclusively for clients currently enrolled in their programs.
About the Trainer
Katz K9 is a dog training company based in Thurston County, Washington, serving a wide region from Bellingham north to Portland, Oregon south. Their mission is to provide education and training for both dogs and their owners, emphasizing the owner’s crucial role in responsible pet ownership. They aim to make training enjoyable, fostering a cherished, lifelong relationship between dogs and their families.
The company’s training methods are continuously evolving, striving for simplicity and enjoyment to ensure broad participation. They offer a Board & Train program to establish obedience foundations and address specific struggles, with a minimum stay of 3 weeks. Other services include on-leash and off-leash obedience, behavior modification for issues like reactivity and aggression, and specialized protection training for personal, family, or bite sport needs. Additionally, Katz K9 assists clients with puppy and dog sourcing.
Their facility in Thurston County features a half-acre space, six 4×8 outdoor dog runs for extra space, and a heated indoor dog room equipped with high-quality kennels. Boarding services are available exclusively for clients currently enrolled in their training programs.
Accomplishments
Adam Katz, the owner, holds a BS in Criminal Justice from Pacific University (2019). His professional development includes completing the Primal Canine PC 101 Course, becoming a K9 Street League Certified Decoy, and attending NePoPo Silver School in March 2023. He also completed the Duke University Dog Emotion & Cognition course in February 2022.

Contact Information
Certifications
- Credentialed
Misc Features
- wheelchair accessible parking
- wheelchair accessible restroom
- wheelchair accessible seating
- restroom unisex
- LGBTQ-friendly
- transgender safespace
Other Services Offered
- Dog breeder
- Pet boarding service