Lake Stevens K9 Academy

Group classes are 6-week series, 45–50 minutes each, held weekly at their facility. Puppy Kindergarten and Elementary focus on socialization and foundational obedience. Puppy Boot Camp is a 4-week drop-off program with 4-hour daily sessions. Private training is customized for specific behaviors and can occur at home, facility, or park. Training walks combine leash work and real-world distraction training. Programs are progressive, with graduates moving to higher levels after mastering skills. AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy and Canine Good Citizen certifications are offered.

Pricing Summary

Group classes cost $225 for a 6-week series. Puppy Boot Camp is $350 for a 4-week drop-off program. Private training is $130 for one session, $375 for three, or $750 for six sessions (in-home). Training Dog Walking sessions are $120 for 40 minutes. Mileage fees may apply for in-home visits.

Policies

Most classes are 6-week series with no explicit cancellation policy mentioned. Classes may fill quickly and are non-refundable unless noted. Private training sessions require scheduling via phone or online booking. No rescheduling policy is explicitly stated.

Lake Stevens K9 Academy is a dog training business founded by Kim D., who has been training animals since 2000. They offer group classes and private training sessions designed to help dog owners raise well-mannered dogs for home and public settings. Their training methods combine balanced approaches with positive reinforcement, and they emphasize socialization, obedience, and behavior modification. Group classes include Puppy Kindergarten, Puppy Elementary, Puppy Boot Camp, Basic Obedience, Advanced Manners, Canine Good Citizen Prep, Therapy Dog Prep, and Nosework. Private training is available in-home, at their facility, or during training walks in local parks. They also offer pet sitting services. Their trainers include certified professionals and experienced handlers, with a focus on individualized attention and progressive skill-building. Classes are structured as 6-week series, with Puppy Boot Camp being a drop-off program for busy owners.

Puppy classes start as early as 9 weeks, and they serve dogs from puppy through adult stages. They specialize in addressing common issues like leash pulling, jumping, barking, resource guarding, reactivity, separation anxiety, and fearfulness. Their training walks provide real-world practice in distracting environments, helping dogs generalize skills beyond the classroom. All group classes are held at their facility at 2720 Hartford Dr., Lake Stevens, WA.

They are affiliated with the AKC and offer certification preparation for Canine Good Citizen and Therapy Dog programs. Their team includes trainers like Amanda and Barbara, who have helped clients achieve success with challenging dogs, including large breeds and rescue dogs.

Accomplishments

Owner Kim D. has been training since 2000 and has earned recognition in obedience, conformation, therapy work, and AKC Canine Good Citizen certification. Multiple clients have successfully certified their dogs in CGC and Therapy Dog programs through the academy. Trainers include certified professionals and experienced handlers with proven results on challenging cases.

How to Get Started!

Prospective clients can view current class schedules online, contact the academy by phone or email to inquire about availability, or submit a request for unavailable times via an online form. Private training and training walks require direct contact with Kim D. to schedule.