NOSE TO THE GRIND

Programs are structured as intensive board and train packages lasting 5, 7, or 9 weeks, each requiring a 90-minute evaluation. Packages include boarding, daily training, one 120+ minute follow-up session, and 4–6 life skill sessions (90 minutes each). Programs target basic obedience, puppy training, reactive dog rehabilitation, therapy work, and competition obedience. Clients receive ongoing support via text and are guided through post-program reinforcement.

Pricing Summary

Custom evaluation: $125. 5-week board and train: $2,600. 7-week board and train: $3,000. 9-week board and train: $3,400. All packages include a 90-minute evaluation, follow-up session, and multiple life skill sessions. No discounts or payment plans mentioned.

Policies

All evaluations must be conducted at the Wasilla facility. Board and train packages require a pre-requisite evaluation. No cancellation or rescheduling policies are explicitly stated. Clients are encouraged to contact via form due to high demand and limited phone availability.

Nose to the Grind is a dog training business based in Wasilla, Alaska, offering relationship-based, positive reinforcement training with a balanced fusion approach. They specialize in companion dog training, reactive dog rehabilitation, puppy starter programs, and competitive obedience training. Services include in-home private training, group classes, and intensive board and train programs. Their founder, Ryan Fry, is a full-time professional trainer with experience in IGP, Obedience, Rally-O, Nosework, and Working Dogs of America. They emphasize building trust and communication between dogs and owners, with a strong focus on fun and stress management. They also offer a free downloadable guide to top training tools and maintain an active Facebook presence for community engagement.

They provide board and train packages ranging from 5 to 9 weeks, each including a pre-requisite evaluation, follow-up sessions, and life skill training. Their clients report significant improvements in reactive, fearful, and aggressive dogs, with many praising the ongoing support and text-based check-ins during boarding. They also offer evaluation sessions to tailor programs to individual dog needs.

In addition to training, they breed and train competitive sport dogs, and their facility serves as both a training center and boarding location. They do not offer grooming, walking, or daycare services, but their boarding program is integrated with their training packages.

Accomplishments

Ryan Fry has been a professional dog trainer since 2018 and a sport dog handler since 2017. He has trained and competed in IGP, Obedience, Rally-O, Nosework, and WDA. He has handler-owned and bred dogs with titles including BH, CD, CDX, RE, CGC, RA, and RN. His dogs have achieved multiple obedience and performance titles under AKC and WDA standards.

How to Get Started!

Prospective clients must first schedule and complete a 90-minute evaluation at the Wasilla facility for $125. The evaluation identifies training needs and recommends a suitable board and train package. After the evaluation, clients can purchase a program through the contact page.