WNC K9 Dog Training

WNC K9 offers a Puppy Program focusing on understanding how puppies learn and communicating with them using encouraging language. They provide K9 Private Lessons to build relationships, increase sociability, and address problem behaviors. K9 Manners classes cover basics through advanced obedience.

K9 Wellness and Sports programs are available to develop healthy habits through fitness, offering mental and physical workouts in a safe environment. These include Dog Sports, Agility, Urban Herding (Treibball), and K9 Scent Work. They also offer K9 Confidence Building and Conditioning, and a Board-n-Train program called “A Good K9 Camp.”

WNC K9 Dog Training was founded by Gail Hubbard, who has been coaching humans and training dogs since 1997. The business aims to build awareness about K9 reactivity/aggression, obedience, wellness activities, and sports, promoting an understanding of the “total dog.” They offer an affordable approach to understanding a dog’s needs, emphasizing the owner’s role as coach, mentor, and “peer.”

Their thoughtful learning approach, which includes sports and a K9-manners program, is presented as an alternative to traditional balanced trainers, day-care, or dog parks. They believe conditioning and sports exercises increase interdependence and produce understanding, fostering a collaborative relationship between dog and owner. The goal is to enhance the relationship and make living with the dog easier by integrating them playfully into the environment.

Accomplishments

WNC K9 was founded by Gail Hubbard, who previously ran “A Good Dog’s Life Training Center.” Gail has been coaching humans and training dogs since 1997. She has also written articles such as “Yielding to Leash Pressure” and “When the socialization door closes … does another one open?”.

How to Get Started!

Clients can connect by calling/texting, using the contact form on their website, sending an iMessage, or scheduling a consult.