Windy Ridge K9

Windy Ridge K9 offers a variety of training programs tailored to individual needs. Their most popular is the Board and Train program, which lasts 3 to 6 weeks, providing intensive one-on-one training, customized programs, and regular updates to owners. This program includes an initial evaluation and a 2-hour go-home session, plus a complimentary virtual class.

They also provide Private Coaching, where owners work weekly with a trainer to handle their own dogs, receiving homework and ongoing support. Virtual Coaching is available for remote learning via Zoom or phone, with options to pay per class or buy blocks.

Specialized programs include Service and Therapy Dog Training, leveraging Lora’s experience with various service dog tasks and therapy work in nursing homes and hospice. Competition Coaching is offered for sports like Schutzhund, Rally Obedience, and AKC Competition Obedience, drawing on Lora’s extensive titling experience. Puppy Training covers obedience, manners, socialization, crate training, and competition imprinting, available through private, virtual, or board and train formats. They also address aggression and insecurity issues, and offer In-Home Training.

Pricing Summary

Pricing information is available upon request, with a free consultation offered to determine the right program. Virtual classes can be paid per class or in blocks. Board and train boot camps are noted as very cost-effective.

Windy Ridge K9 is a dog training business led by Lora Nix, who has over 25 years of experience training dogs. They offer a wide variety of customized training and boarding services, treating every dog like a member of their family. The business focuses on breaking communication barriers and building lasting relationships between dogs and handlers.

Lora Nix has extensive experience with all breeds, including rare breeds, and has volunteered to help “unadoptable” rescue dogs become adoptable. They offer a free consultation to determine the right program for you and your dog.

Lora Nix is also a Naturopathic Doctor and has worked with dogs since she was 14, demonstrating a deep understanding of canine health and behavior.

Accomplishments

Lora Nix, the lead trainer, boasts over 25 years of experience in dog training, having started at age 12 and joining a Schutzhund Club at 15. She became president and training director of Central PA Schutzhund Club in 2003, where she helped members achieve 40 titles.

She has personally titled more than 21 dogs, accumulating 29 titles in Schutzhund Sport, including four “High in Trial” awards and three dogs titled to IPG III. Lora has also shown dogs at Regional and National level conformation events, earning performance awards. She has over 15 years of experience coaching handlers in various dog sports.

Her expertise extends to all breeds, including rare ones, and she has a history of volunteering to train “unadoptable” rescue dogs. Additionally, Lora is a certified hospice volunteer and a Naturopathic Doctor, bringing a holistic understanding to her work with dogs and their owners.

How to Get Started!

To begin, clients are encouraged to call for a free consultation to discuss their needs and determine the most suitable program. For board and train clients, an extensive evaluation is conducted before starting, and the trainer prefers to observe the dog in its home environment beforehand to gain insight into behaviors.