Mirror Image K9

Training programs include Puppy Training (group and private packages), Group Classes for puppies and graduated clients, Collar Connect (intensive e-collar training with drop-off or in-person options), Day Camp (structured daily training), Board & Train (residential training), and Therapeutic Services. The Collar Connect Graduate’s Class offers ongoing reinforcement. All programs emphasize behavior modification, socialization, and owner education. Sessions are structured around building leadership, impulse control, and real-world reliability. Workshops and MIK9 Extended provide continued learning for clients.

Pricing Summary

Puppy Group Class: $300 for a 4-week course. Puppy 101 Package: $500 for four sessions (three at center, one in-home). Large Group Class: $60 per dog. Collar Connect Graduates Class: $50 per dog. Board & Train and Collar Connect programs are intensive and priced individually. Payment is due at time of scheduling; package credits expire three months after initial session. Partial refunds considered for emergencies.

Policies

Package credits expire three months after the initial session. Partial refunds are considered on a case-by-case basis for emergency situations. Group classes require enrollment in advance and are non-transferable. All clients must be past or current training clients to attend graduate-level group classes.

Mirror Image K9 is a relationship- and psychology-based dog training business that focuses on helping dog owners understand their dogs’ behavior and improve their bond. They offer training for any breed, age, or problem, emphasizing that changing the human’s behavior leads to positive changes in the dog. Services include private training, group classes, puppy training, day camp, board and train, collar connect programs, therapeutic services, and pet sitting. Their approach centers on translating canine communication for humans and educating owners to become calm, confident leaders. The facility is located at 203 White Park Drive, Dallas, GA, and features a behavior center designed with dogs in mind. They also offer a podcast, workshops, and an extended support group for ongoing learning.

Their team includes certified trainers with backgrounds in veterinary care and animal behavior, led by owner Millie Braden, who has been working with dogs since 2008. They prioritize emotional balance, socialization, and real-world application over basic command drills. Clients report significant improvements in their dogs’ behavior and their own confidence as owners.

Additional services include bathing, pet sitting, and therapeutic support, making them a comprehensive resource for dog owners seeking behavioral and lifestyle support.

They serve clients in Dallas, GA, and surrounding areas.

Their Collar Connect Program is a signature intensive offering that includes e-collar training and ongoing support. Group classes are available for puppies and graduated clients, with small class sizes and structured curricula.

They do not use punishment-based methods but focus on positive reinforcement, leadership, and emotional regulation.

Their mission is to help humans become the calm, consistent leaders their dogs need, creating balance for both pet and owner.

Accomplishments

Owner Millie Braden has been working with dogs since 2008, with experience as a veterinary technician and behavior specialist. The team includes certified assistant trainers with backgrounds in veterinary care and animal behavior. They have developed proprietary programs like Collar Connect and MIK9 Extended, and host workshops that have received high praise from clients for transformative results.

How to Get Started!

Prospective clients begin with an assessment or consultation to determine the best program. Puppy owners can sign up for Puppy Group Class or the Puppy 101 Package. Existing clients can enroll in Collar Connect, Day Camp, or Group Classes. Booking is done through the PawPartner platform linked on their website.