Oak Creek K9

Programs include 2-week Puppy Jump Start, 7-day Leash Pulling, 2-week Basic Obedience, 6-week Advanced Obedience, 8-week Competitive Obedience, 2–10-week Behavior Modification, and 8-week Elite Family Dog—all as Board and Train options. Dog Sport Lessons cover Agility, Dock Diving, Scent Work, and more. Private In-Home and Virtual Lessons are 1-hour sessions tailored to individual needs. Group classes are 6-week courses held weekly on weekdays (Thursdays 6 pm) and weekends (Saturdays 10 am) for basic obedience.

Pricing Summary

Payment plans are available for all programs. Board and train programs include mandatory weekly owner sessions and two private lessons upon completion. A 5% discount is offered on e-collars over $200 with code “OCK95”. Specific pricing for lessons and programs is not listed publicly.

Policies

All training programs are guaranteed with lifetime support. Board and train programs include mandatory weekly owner training sessions and two private lessons after boarding. Payment plans are available. No cancellation or rescheduling policies are explicitly stated.

Oak Creek K9 is a professional dog training business based in Athens, Tennessee, founded by Adriana Hetzel, who grew up in the dog training world with a father who is a former trainer. She has hands-on experience from working at a dog shelter in South Florida and with her father’s company before launching her own business. Oak Creek K9 offers personalized training tailored to each dog’s breed, age, and temperament, focusing on clear communication between dogs and their owners to create peaceful, harmonious relationships. They provide a wide range of services including Board and Train programs, private in-home lessons, virtual lessons, and group classes. Their training covers everything from puppy basics to advanced competition obedience, dog sports like agility and scent work, and behavior modification for issues like reactivity, fear, and resource guarding. All programs come with a guarantee and lifetime support, and board and train clients receive mandatory weekly owner sessions and two private follow-up lessons. They also offer a free evaluation to determine the best training plan for each dog.

The business emphasizes positive, proven methods that make learning fun for both dogs and owners, and they accept all breeds, ages, and temperaments. Additional perks include a 5% discount on e-collars over $200 with code “OCK95”.

Adriana is known for her responsiveness, flexibility, and deep understanding of canine behavior, helping clients not just train their dogs but understand them better through body language and communication cues.

Accomplishments

Adriana Hetzel has over two years of experience training dogs at a South Florida shelter and worked for her father’s dog training company before founding Oak Creek K9. She has helped clients title their dogs in Dock Diving, Scent Work, and Competition Obedience, and goes out of her way to support clients at events.

How to Get Started!

Prospective clients can schedule a free evaluation to determine the best training program for their dog. After the evaluation, they can choose from available programs or receive a recommendation from Adriana.