X Learning K9s

Programs include a 2-hour in-home behavior consultation to assess the dog and environment, followed by a customized plan. Day training is available for puppies under 6 months and adult dogs. Board-and-train options range from single-day to 2- or 4-week intensive programs with daily updates and photo progress reports. Scent detection training is offered for beginners and competitors, with no prior experience required. CGC and Safe Dog testing are available on-site. All programs include post-program guidance to reinforce training at home.

Pricing Summary

Prices vary by service: private scent detection sessions are 1 hour, behavior consultations are 2 hours, day puppy training is 8 hours, and board-and-train programs range from single-day to 2-4 weeks. Deposit required via PayPal (higher fee applies), with half the total cost due to book. Check payments accepted if sent promptly. Pricing for 2-4 week programs requires direct contact. All prices subject to change.

Policies

Deposits are required via PayPal to book services. Checks must be sent promptly to reserve services. X Learning K9s reserves the right to refuse service to anyone for any reason. All training programs and prices are subject to change. No specific cancellation or rescheduling policy is stated, but payment must be made in advance to secure slots.

X Learning K9s is a dog training business owned and operated by Valentina Foster, a certified canine behavior specialist with over two decades of hands-on experience working with dogs of all breeds and backgrounds. Valentina specializes in scent detection training, behavior modification, and board-and-train programs, helping dog owners build trusting, rewarding relationships with their pets through science-based, positive reinforcement methods. She offers private in-home consultations, day training for puppies and adult dogs, and intensive 2- to 4-week board-and-train programs designed to address fear-based behaviors, aggression, reactivity, separation anxiety, and resource guarding. Valentina’s facility near South Ogden, Utah, provides a clean, quiet, and safe home-like environment for dogs in training, with soothing lighting and background sounds. She also offers CGC and Safe Dog testing, and has extensive expertise in working with high-drive breeds, bully breeds, and dogs with complex behavioral challenges. Her training philosophy emphasizes empowerment over punishment, and she integrates real-world exposure to help dogs succeed beyond the training setting.

Valentina is a graduate of the Companion Animal Science Institute and has completed advanced detection training with Randy Hare, including the Detection Dog Instructors Course. She is an AKC Scent Work Judge and AKC Canine Good Citizen evaluator, and has trained dogs for scent detection competitions, narcotics, and explosives work. Her programs are tailored to individual dogs and include follow-up guidance for owners to maintain progress at home. She also offers puppy confidence building and weight pulling as fun, bonding activities for owners and dogs.

X Learning K9s accepts cash, check, and PayPal (with a fee for PayPal), and requires a deposit to secure services. Valentina provides regular photo updates during board-and-train programs and prioritizes transparency, safety, and long-term success for both dogs and their families.

Accomplishments

Valentina Foster holds a Diploma in Companion Animal Science (Dip.ADT) from the Companion Animal Science Institute, graduated from Randy Hare’s Detection Dog Trainers and Instructors Courses, is an AKC Scent Work Judge (#102363) and AKC CGC Evaluator (#29019), and is certified in ADBA Safe Dog Program Levels I & II. She has trained dogs in scent detection for law enforcement and completed advanced workshops with renowned experts including Ian Dunbar, Patricia McConnell, Dr. Sophia Yin, and Jean Donaldson. She has titled dogs in UKC Weight Pulling and has over 15 years of experience in scent detection and behavior modification.

How to Get Started!

Prospective clients begin by contacting Valentina via phone or email to schedule a 2-hour behavior consultation, which includes an in-home evaluation of the dog, environment, and family dynamics. A deposit via PayPal is required to book board-and-train or intensive programs. For scent detection or CGC testing, clients can inquire directly to schedule a session.