Last Journey K9

The Board & Train program is an intensive, in-home experience where dogs stay with the trainer in a “crate & rotate” environment, interacting directly with the trainer and their personal dogs. It is geared towards dogs with behavioral issues (reactivity, fear, anxiety, aggression) or those needing e-collar training for off-leash reliability. Dogs must be at least 6 months old, up-to-date on vaccinations, and at least somewhat crate and potty trained. Owners receive weekly video updates, a comprehensive pick-up session covering techniques and tools, and extensive post-program support including follow-up lessons. All training tools (except a crate) are included.

Private Lessons are one-on-one sessions conducted at the trainer’s home in Nashville, MI, typically lasting 1-1.5 hours weekly. These sessions are part hands-on training and part consultation, covering various topics and issues. Training equipment and tools (excluding a crate) are included with each package. Behaviors like reactivity, anxiety, fear, and aggression are permitted but may incur higher pricing.

Consultations are offered via Zoom or FaceTime for professional opinions, simpler questions, or virtual coaching, priced at $75 per hour. Group Classes are seminar-style settings (3-4 hours long) with one-on-one and group help. Boarding is typically reserved for past training clients, offering a safe, private, and quiet environment for dogs, including those with issues.

Pricing Summary

Last Journey K9 requires a nonrefundable booking fee/deposit to reserve a training slot. For Board & Train programs, a 25% deposit is due at booking, with the remainder due on or before dog drop-off. For Private Lessons, a 50% deposit is due at booking, with the remainder due on or before the third lesson. Payment plans are not offered.

Payment forms accepted include Cash, Check, Venmo, PayPal, CashApp, and All Major Credit and Debit Cards (with a 3% fee for cards for Board & Train).

Pricing for services:
* Board & Train: $2200 (2 weeks), $2800 (3 weeks), $3200 (4 weeks).
* Private Lessons: $600-800 (4 weekly sessions), $900-1100 (6 weekly sessions), $1200-1400 (8 weekly sessions).
* Consultations: $75 per hour.
* Group Classes: $200-300.
* Boarding: $40-60/day.

Policies

A nonrefundable booking fee/deposit is required to reserve a training slot. For Board & Train, this is 25% of the total fee. For Private Lessons, it is 50% of the total fee. The remaining balance for Board & Train is due on or before the dog’s drop-off. For Private Lessons, the remaining balance is due on or before the third lesson. Payment plans are not offered.

Last Journey K9 is a dog training business owned and operated by Katie Breslin, who has over 10 years of experience in training and rehabilitating dogs. The business focuses on guiding humans to become the handler and human companion their dog needs to live the best, happiest, safest, and most harmonious life possible. They aim to help dogs stay in their homes by addressing root causes of issues rather than just applying temporary fixes.

Last Journey K9 offers personalized training that is not “one size fits all,” catering programs to each individual dog and owner. They specialize in behavioral cases such as fear, reactivity, and aggression, and also pride themselves on connecting with people to make dog owners feel comfortable and guided. The business provides Board & Train programs, Private Lessons, Consultations, Group Classes, and Boarding services.

Accomplishments

Katie Breslin, the owner and trainer, has over 12 years of experience in training and rehabilitating dogs. She has an extensive background in rehabilitating dogs and a passion for creating a more balanced life with dogs and people. She is an avid German Shepherd lover and has worked with many local K9 units and other trainers to expand her expertise. She is also currently training her youngest German Shepherd in Schutzhund/IGP and Personal Protection.

How to Get Started!

To get started, clients are encouraged to review the Services page and then fill out a thorough contact form. The trainer will then reach out if they determine it’s a good fit, providing a recommendation for a training package. Phone consultations are available for free for up to 15 minutes to discuss further. An in-person evaluation can be performed at Last Journey K9 for $75 for an hour; this fee will be applied toward the program price if training is booked afterward.