Partners in Crime K9

Private lessons available in-home, public, or at facility, focusing on obedience, leash skills, recall, and confidence. Group classes include “Polite in Public Skills” (4-week, weekly 1-hour sessions at dog-friendly stores), “Work Hard Play Hard” (full-day training at facility with socialization), “Starter Puppy” (6-week AKC-certified class for puppies up to 6 months), and “Rookie PIC” (6-week foundational training for adult dogs). All programs emphasize communication, positive reinforcement, and real-world application. “Work Hard Play Hard” requires a free evaluation and kennel training.

Pricing Summary

Private lessons: $45 for 30 minutes (home), $40 (public), $35 (facility); $70 for 60 minutes (home), $65 (public), $60 (facility). Discounts apply for third lesson. Package deals: 4 one-hour lessons for $220 (facility only), or 1 hour + 3 thirty-minute lessons for $150. Polite in Public Skills class: $130 for 4 weekly sessions. Work Hard Play Hard: $70 per dog (with multi-dog discount). Starter Puppy and Rookie PIC classes: priced per 6-week session (exact cost not listed). All package payments due in full at first session. No refunds.

Policies

Cancellations with less than 24 hours’ notice require full payment for the next appointment and a $15 fee. No-shows require payment in full for both the missed and next appointment with no refund. The trainer reserves the right to refuse service at her discretion. All clients must sign a liability waiver before training begins.

Partners in Crime K9 is a dog training business owned and operated by Stephanie Horton, a veteran and woman-owned trainer based in Chugiak, Alaska. She offers personalized private lessons and group classes designed to build trust and respect between dogs and their owners. Services include in-home, public location, and facility-based training for basic obedience, loose leash walking, recall, confidence building, and polite public behavior. She also offers specialized programs like “Work Hard Play Hard” day training, puppy classes (AKC STAR Puppy Certified), and “Rookie PIC” for adult dogs new to training. Stephanie has extensive experience in multiple dog sports including Agility, Rally, Conformation, Scent Work, and more, and holds AKC Canine Good Citizen and Trick Dog evaluator certifications. Her methods are positive and tailored to each dog’s needs, with a focus on communication and relationship-building. She also runs a photography business called Red Dog Snaps and has worked in veterinary clinics as a Fear Free representative, giving her deep insight into canine behavior and health. Her training facility is located in Anchorage, and she serves clients in the surrounding areas.

She provides both private and group training formats, with options for in-home, public, and facility-based sessions. Her “Work Hard Play Hard” program includes full-day training with socialization for friendly dogs, and she requires kennel training for this service. She also offers a 4-week “Polite in Public Skills” class focused on real-world environments like Lowe’s, Home Depot, and Bass Pro. All clients must complete a liability waiver before training begins.

Stephanie is committed to ongoing education and uses positive reinforcement methods exclusively. She does not use corrections, pinch collars, or e-collars. Her training philosophy emphasizes making dogs want to work with their owners, not feel forced to. She also offers free evaluations for the “Work Hard Play Hard” program and encourages clients to reach out via phone, text, email, or Facebook to begin the process.

Accomplishments

Stephanie Horton is an AKC Canine Good Citizen Evaluator and AKC Trick Dog Evaluator. She has competed and titled in multiple dog sports including Agility, Rally, NADAC, Conformation, NAVHDA, Hunt Tests, Barn Hunt, Lure Coursing, Fast Cat, Scent Work, SDA, and Dock Diving. She has trained dogs for PetSmart, worked as a Fear Free representative at a veterinary clinic, and volunteered with local rescues and foster programs.

How to Get Started!

Begin by contacting via phone, text, email, or Facebook to schedule a free evaluation (required for “Work Hard Play Hard”) or a meet-and-greet. Clients must complete and email a liability waiver before the first session. Training can be booked directly through the website or by messaging on Facebook.