Smart K9 Training

Smart K9 Training offers Board & Train and Day Training programs, both including proper socialization, environmental exposure, leadership & handling training for owners, working on 2-3 top training goals, social media updates, weekly report cards with homework, weekly private lessons, and two months free access to their “Advanced” online training platform membership.

Board & Train is a fully immersive 5-day-a-week program at their training center, where dogs learn directly from professionals for several hours daily. Owners have a private lesson at the end of each week. Programs range from 3 weeks (for puppies/minor issues) to 7+ weeks (for severe aggression/fear/anxiety).

Day Training is like “daycare + Training,” where dogs are dropped off Monday-Friday for 4 consecutive weeks (or 3 days/week depending on goals). Dogs receive one-on-one training for multiple hours daily, and owners have a private lesson at the end of each week. Programs range from 4 weeks (basic obedience/prevention) to 8 weeks (for more time or behavioral issues). They also offer private one-on-one lessons at their facility and online Zoom lessons, which do not require an in-person evaluation.

Pricing Summary

Evaluations are $35, but can be free with code “2025”. Board & Train programs are priced at $2,280 for 3 weeks, $3,040 for 4 weeks, and $5,320 for 7+ weeks, with additional days costing $152/day. Day Training programs are $2,920 for 4 weeks, $3,650 for 5 weeks, $4,380 for 6 weeks, $5,110 for 7 weeks, and $5,840 for 8 weeks. Private lessons are $130 for one hour. Payment plans are available. Training tools may be recommended for purchase, ranging from $15 to $250.

Policies

All payments for services must be made in full at the time of booking. For Evaluations & One-on-Ones: Appointments can be rescheduled once. Subsequent cancellations result in a 50% refund and cancellation. Evaluation fees are transferable once if canceled within 72 business hours; otherwise, they are non-refundable. Private lessons expire after 1 year and must be canceled 24 hours in advance for a one-time transfer.

For Board & Trains and Day Training: Cancellations more than 15 days prior to drop-off receive a 50% refund. Cancellations within 15 days receive a 10% refund. Cancellations within 48 hours receive a 10% refund, with the remaining balance redeemable as credit. Rescheduling is always available.

For Group Classes, Seminars, & Shadows: Cancellations more than 7 days prior receive a 50% refund. After 7 days, a 20% refund. In cases of immediate emergency, a credit for the non-refundable balance may be applied.

Smart K9 Training is a dog training business specializing in behavior modification and obedience. They operate as a “small batch facility,” with trainers working with a maximum of 3 dogs per month for day training or board and train programs, and only 1-2 private lesson clients per day, ensuring individualized attention. They emphasize a holistic approach, considering a dog’s genetics, motivators, health, hormones, nutrition, lifestyle, and the owner’s expectations and commitment.

Their training philosophy focuses on building a healthy relationship between dog and owner through clear communication and leadership, using a balanced approach that includes positive and negative reinforcement. They aim to identify and manage the root cause of behavior issues, like a “behavior or trauma therapist for dogs.”

In addition to training, Smart K9 Training offers client-exclusive services such as structured daycare, boarding, and grooming for dogs who have completed a training program. Their facility is highly secured with 24/7 video surveillance and fire/smoke/heat/carbon monoxide detection.

Accomplishments

Smart K9 Training was founded in 2018. Emilee M., Owner & Head Trainer, attended a Professional Dog Training School in 2017, Michael Ellis School for Dog Trainers Behavior Rehabilitation Course in 2020, and a 5 Day Trainer’s Shadow Program in 2021, plus countless seminars. She holds AKC TKI, PSA PDC, and PSA 1 Titles. Hannah P., Trainer & Manager, has over 5 years of professional pet industry experience and is working towards her AKC RN Title. Hailey N., Trainer, grew up in the hunting, herding, and police dog world, assisted in training over 30 police dogs, and holds AKC RN and TKN Titles, working on AKC/NACSW and PSA PDC. The business has “over 90 five star stories.”

How to Get Started!

To get started, clients must create a customer portal and schedule an in-person New Client Evaluation. Evaluations are 30-45 minutes long, cost $35 (or free with code “2025”), and are held on Mondays at 1:00 PM and Tuesdays at 1:00 PM and 2:30 PM. During this session, trainers assess the dog’s behavior, discuss goals, and recommend a customized training plan. All active household members are required to be present. The evaluation is valid for three months; a new one is required if services are booked after this period, with the second evaluation fee credited towards service purchase. Smart K9 does not offer over-the-phone or email evaluations for diagnosis.