KK9 Dog Training LLC

KK9 Dog Training offers a variety of programs including group classes, private lessons, drop-in walks, and supervised play groups.

Group classes include: “Training Consultation” (30-minute session), “Hike & Train” (outdoor training), “Manners Matter” (basic obedience for dogs 4 months and up, covering skills like Sit, Stay, Come When Called, Leave It), and “Puppy Primer” (socialization and foundation for 8-14 week old puppies, focusing on early skills). “Drink & Train” is a class held at a local brewery to practice public manners. More advanced group classes are offered, structured like academic levels: “Learning to Learn” (for anxious dogs, limited to 2 dogs), “High School” (beyond basic obedience, including AKC Canine Good Citizen skills), “Junior College” (for young, exuberant dogs focusing on impulse control), and “Bachelors” (advanced obedience).

Private training is available in-home, hybrid (in-home and online), or fully virtual. These sessions address specific behavioral issues such as house manners, leash pulling, reactivity, and anxiety, with personalized training plans. “Walks +” provides 30 or 60-minute drop-in visits for dogs needing activity and attention, including walks, training games, and enrichment. “Play & Learn” groups offer supervised socialization for dogs, while teaching owners to interpret canine body language and social cues.

Pricing Summary

A 30-minute training consultation costs $50. Group classes like Manners Matter and Puppy Primer are $160, while Hike & Train is $175. Play & Learn groups are $120 for 4 weeks.

“Walks +” drop-in visits are available for 30 or 60 minutes. A single 30-minute visit is $28, 5 visits are $130, and 10 visits are $250. For 60-minute visits, a single visit is $56, 5 visits are $260, and 10 visits are $500.

Private training packages include: 3 in-home sessions for House Manners at $350, and 6 in-home sessions for Reactivity Reimagined at $675, both valid for 3 months. Hybrid private training (in-home and online) offers 1 in-home and 2 online sessions for $250 (valid 6 weeks), or 2 in-home and 2 online sessions for $325 (valid 8 weeks). Virtual private training is $300 for 3 sessions (valid 6 weeks) or $600 for 6 sessions (Reactivity Reimagined, valid 3 months).

Policies

Proof of up-to-date vaccinations is required before the first session of any private training or class. For group classes, tuition holds a spot, and refunds are not issued for missed sessions, though make-up sessions may be possible if space allows. A 50% refund (minus fees) is available for withdrawal from group classes due to health issues or emergency circumstances.

For private training, there is a $50 rescheduling fee due to high demand. No refunds are provided for private session packages. Packages are valid for a duration equal to the number of sessions times two (e.g., 4 sessions are valid for 8 weeks from the date of purchase), and unused sessions are forfeited after expiration.

The use of prong, choke, electronic, bungee, or flexi-collars is not permitted at KK9 Dog Training. All minors must be accompanied by an adult due to liability concerns. KK9 Dog Training reserves the right to offer a more appropriate training setting if a dog would benefit from a different class.

KK9 Dog Training provides positive reinforcement training using up-to-date methods based on solid behavioral science. They aim to help dog owners connect with their dogs and address behavioral issues or get new puppies off to a good start.

The trainers, Hannah Howard and Kay Williams, emphasize positive, force-free training methods and compassionate client interactions. They focus on finding effective ways to communicate with dogs and tailor instruction to individual needs, with a great deal of patience and perseverance.

KK9 Dog Training offers various services including group classes, private training, and “Walks +” which are drop-in visits for activity and attention. They also offer supervised “Play & Learn” groups where dogs can socialize and humans learn to read canine social cues. They serve Northern Colorado and beyond, with virtual training options available.

Accomplishments

Hannah Howard holds a BS in Biology from the University of Wyoming. Her certifications include Canine Life And Social Skills Evaluator, Certified Professional Dog Trainer – Knowledge Assessed (CPDT-KA), AKC Canine Good Citizen Evaluator, and completion of the Karen Pryor Academy – Dog Trainer Foundations Course. She is also a Professional Member of the Association of Professional Dog Trainers. Kay Williams, the owner of KK9 Dog Training, has a background in education with extensive experience in differentiated instruction.

How to Get Started!

To begin, clients can book a complimentary discovery call to discuss their dog’s unique needs and determine the best training options. For general questions, a form can be filled out. Clients interested in meeting the trainers before a training session can book an in-person consultation at the training studio. Alternatively, clients can call directly to schedule services.