Zona K9 PlaySchool & Grooming

Training programs include group classes held weekly for six weeks focusing on basic to advanced obedience, private lessons customized to the dog’s needs and schedule, day training with one-on-one work and owner debrief, and enrichment or leash training walks. Socialization is integrated into PlaySchool Daycare, which emphasizes appropriate play and reading dog body language under trainer supervision. Service dog training includes task, scent, and public access training. All programs begin with an evaluation.

Pricing Summary

Group training courses are $199 for a 6-week program (1 hour/week). Private lessons are $79/hour at the facility and $99/hour in-home. Day training is $129 per session with a 30-minute owner follow-up. Training walks are $20–$45 depending on type. Service dog training is $99–$119/hour. Grooming packages start at $50. PlaySchool Daycare is $28/half-day or $38/full-day. All services require appointment.

Policies

All services are by appointment only. RSVP required for PlaySchool Daycare. No specific cancellation or rescheduling policy is stated in the content.

Zona K9 PlaySchool & Grooming is a woman-owned dog training and pet care business based in Mesa, AZ, offering personalized training plans, small group classes, and customized grooming services. They provide group obedience training with class sizes capped at 6 dogs to ensure individual attention, as well as private lessons at their facility or in-home for tailored instruction. Their training services include basic to advanced obedience, behavior modification, service dog training, socialization, and day training with a follow-up session for owners. They also offer enrichment and leash manners walks, and their PlaySchool Daycare provides supervised socialization and mental stimulation for dogs Monday through Friday. The business was formerly State48 Dog Training & Service Dogs and reopened in a newly renovated facility in February 2025. They also offer full-service dog grooming, including medical and behavioral grooming, and pet sitting, dog walking, and day boarding services.

Their trainers, Krystal Huston and Sarah Ringering, are both owners and managers with hands-on experience in training and grooming. They emphasize positive interaction, redirection of inappropriate behaviors, and helping dogs adapt to different social situations. Their facility is designed for both training and care, with a focus on safety, enrichment, and owner education to improve cohabitation with dogs.

Accomplishments

Business was formerly State48 Dog Training & Service Dogs and reopened in a newly renovated facility in February 2025. Owners Krystal Huston and Sarah Ringering are both certified trainers and managers with experience in training, grooming, and service dog work.

How to Get Started!

Client engagement begins with scheduling an evaluation or free consultation, which can be arranged by contacting the business via phone or email. Evaluations are required before enrolling in training or grooming services.