Sky River K9

Sky River K9 offers structured group classes for puppies (10 weeks–5.5 months) and adult dogs (6+ months), focusing on basic obedience, socialization, and manners. Puppy Power includes sensory enrichment using FitPaws equipment. Basic Obedience covers sit, down, come, stay, leash walking, and place. Structured Daycare provides daily training on Mondays (basic obedience) and Thursdays (structured walking), with solo play for reactive dogs. Boarding requires crate training and includes crate-based sleeping and feeding. The 10-day Jump Start Puppy Camp is an intensive program for potty training and crate acclimation. Rally and NASDA are competition-focused programs. Private lessons are tailored to individual needs and held at the facility.

Pricing Summary

Private lessons: $125 for initial 1.25–1.5 hour session, $75 for follow-up 1-hour sessions. Puppy Power and Basic Obedience group classes: $150 for 5 weeks (1 hour/week). Outdoor Basic Obedience: $120 for 4 weeks. Structured Daycare: $25 (play only), $45 (Monday training), $35 (Thursday walking). Boarding: $40/night for 1 dog, $75/night for 2 dogs, $100/night for 3 dogs. $15 discount on boarding for regular daycare clients on Monday/Thursday. $10 holiday surcharge, $5/day for medication administration. No refunds after session start; makeups allowed only if another class is available.

Policies

No refunds issued once a session has started. No makeups available unless another class is scheduled; clients may delete their slot and sign up for another class if they miss a session. Boarding requires a week of prior crate acclimation, including sleeping in the crate 4 nights and eating one meal daily in the crate. Trial boarding ($35) is required for non-daycare clients before full boarding.

Sky River K9 is a dog training business located in Sultan, Washington, offering a range of services for pet and competition dogs. They provide puppy classes, basic obedience training, structured daycare, boarding, and specialized programs like Rally and NASDA (Nosework and Agility). Their structured daycare includes daily training sessions alongside playtime, designed to reinforce good behavior while owners are at work. They also offer a 10-day “Jump Start Puppy Camp” for potty training, crate manners, and foundational skills. Private lessons are available for those with scheduling conflicts or specific behavioral needs, and their facility is equipped with FitPaws equipment like balance discs and wobble boards for sensory and body awareness training. The trainer, Crystal, is highly praised by clients for her expertise in reactivity, anxiety, and behavior modification, with testimonials highlighting life-changing results and personalized support, including loaning equipment like treadmills. They cater to dogs of all ages and types, including intact, reactive, and show dogs, with a focus on positive reinforcement and structured, safe environments.

Their services are delivered at their facility at 409 Main St, Sultan, WA, and they emphasize crate training for all boarding and daycare clients to ensure safety and consistency. They offer both group classes and individualized training, with flexible options for dogs that cannot participate in group settings due to reactivity or excitement.

Sky River K9 stands out for its hands-on, personalized approach, strong client testimonials, and integration of training into daily care services like daycare and boarding, making it a comprehensive solution for dog owners seeking both behavioral improvement and ongoing enrichment.

Accomplishments

Highly rated by clients including a 30-year veterinarian, with numerous testimonials highlighting transformative results in reactivity, anxiety, and behavior. Trainer Crystal has provided personalized support including loaning equipment and home visits for behavior modification.

How to Get Started!

Client engagement begins by emailing skyriverk9@gmail.com to inquire about availability for private lessons, puppy camp, daycare, or boarding. For group classes, sign-up is done via provided Signup Genius links. A trial boarding day is required for non-daycare clients prior to full boarding.