Speaking K9

Speaking K9 offers three main training formats: private in-home sessions tailored to specific behavioral issues, 8-week group classes covering puppy through CGC-level skills, and 28-day board-and-train programs that include socialization, obedience, and behavioral modification. Board-and-train clients receive a follow-up group class to help owners re-engage with their dogs. Packages are structured to build skills progressively, with options for aggression modification, potty training, crate training, and recall. All programs emphasize owner education to ensure long-term success.

Pricing Summary

Private appointments start at $150 per session; packages include Omega ($550 for 4 sessions), Beta ($800 for 6 sessions), and Alpha ($1,000 for 8 sessions). Board and train programs range from $3,000 for puppies to $3,500 for adult dogs, with a $4,750 service dog starter package. Group classes are $300 for an 8-week course. Additional services include daily boarding at $115–$140/day and e-collar training for $500. A 3% surcharge applies to credit card payments, and mileage fees are waived for cash/check/charge payments.

Policies

A 3% surcharge is applied to credit card payments. Mileage fees ($0.63/mile) are waived for cash, check, or charge payments. No cancellation or rescheduling policies are explicitly stated on the website.

Speaking K9 is a dog training business based in Ogden, Utah, offering personalized training solutions to improve the relationship between dogs and their owners. They provide private in-home training sessions, group classes, and intensive board-and-train programs led by certified trainers with deep expertise in behavior modification and obedience. The business is owned and operated by Lindsey Ellis, a head trainer with decades of experience raised in a family-owned pet care business and trained in service dog programs including Guide Dogs for the Blind and Canine Companions for Independence. Speaking K9 tailors training to each dog’s unique needs using humane, motivation-based techniques and emphasizes owner education so families can maintain progress long after training ends. They also offer additional services like daily boarding, litter testing, and pet sitting, and support military and first responders with a 10% discount. Their trainers are active in competitive dog sports and hold certifications with the American Kennel Club.

The team includes Lindsey Ellis, Amee Sharpe, and Troy Call, all of whom have hands-on experience with aggressive, reactive, and service dogs, and they work with dogs of all ages and sizes—from puppies to seniors. They focus on solving real-life issues like leash pulling, barking, separation anxiety, and resource guarding, and their board-and-train programs include follow-up group classes to help owners transition their dogs back into the home environment.

Speaking K9 serves a wide range of communities across northern and central Utah, including Salt Lake City, Ogden, Layton, Bountiful, and more, and offers flexible scheduling to accommodate busy families. Their training philosophy centers on building trust, clear communication, and lasting behavioral change through positive, balanced methods.

They also support the 4 Paws 4 Patriots program and are active in the local dog training community through seminars, evaluations, and volunteer work.

Accomplishments

Lindsey Ellis, head trainer, has trained 17 Guide Dogs for the Blind and assisted with Canine Companions for Independence. She is a former head obedience instructor for Havoc K9, assistant training director for 4 Paws 4 Patriots – Utah, and an AKC CGC evaluator. She has titled dogs in AKC Rally, Dock Diving, French Ring, and IPO. Amee Sharpe is an AKC CGC evaluator and has trained sport dogs. Troy Call is working toward French Ring decoy certification and volunteers with 4 Paws 4 Patriots. The team has produced multiple working and competition dogs across the U.S. and Canada.

How to Get Started!

Prospective clients are encouraged to contact Speaking K9 via phone, email, or the contact form to discuss their dog’s needs. A team member will respond to schedule an initial consultation and determine the best training program—private, group, or board-and-train—based on the dog’s age, behavior, and owner goals.