Training Available
Proper training is an essential part of good and responsible animal care. As a long time owner and trainer of my own dogs we have over 30 years of hands-on experience - earning recognition in obedience, conformation, therapy work, and AKC Canine Good Citizen certification.
Hosted in downtown Lake Stevens, our new facility offers indoor space with heating and rubber mat flooring. Offering basic, intermediate, advanced and Canine Good Citizen training courses, plus Trick Dog, Farm Dog & Agility. We also have Puppy Manners for beginners!
ALL CLASSES HELD AT LAKE STEVENS K9 ACADEMY TRAINING FACILITY
2720 HARTFORD DR, LAKE STEVENS WA 98258
**PRE REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED FOR ALL CLASSES**
*Our classes run 50 minutes to allow for cars to come and go safely.
Thank you for your patience & cooperation!
Private Lessons
Private Lessons are a great way to get a jump start on class, for reactive dogs, or those with excessive barking. In your home, at our facility, or a park or trail.
One hour lesson $120
**Additional mileage fee applies if more than 10 miles from training building.**
Please call 425-772-0768 or email kim@lkstevensk9academy to schedule
Private Training Walk
Private training walks are a fantastic option to give your dog a training boost while on leash! Great for reactive dogs who need help learning to be calm, excitable dogs and pullers! One of our trainers will come to your house and take your dog for a 45 minute training walk.
45 minute Training Walk $95
$250 for a series of three walks
For new clients, initial lesson is 1 hour/$120
Please call 425-772-0768 or email kim@lkstevensk9academy to schedule
GROUP CLASSES
**PRE REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED FOR ALL CLASSES**
Puppy Manners Levels 1 & 2
** $195 for 6 weeks**
(Level 1/2) Tue., Jan. 3 - Feb. 7 | 5:00 pm (Kim)
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(Level 1) Tue., Jan. 3 - Feb. 7 | 7:00 pm (Hailey)
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(Level 2) Thur., Jan. 5 - Feb. 9 | 7:00 pm (Hailey)
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Wed, Jan 11-Feb 15 | 4:00 (Barbara)
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Level 1 is great for puppies 3-6 months of age, and level 2 is for older puppies 6-10 months old. In both Puppy Manners classes we will begin setting the foundations for Basic Obedience by teaching commands like OFF, SIT, DOWN, STAY, WAIT & COME when called & loose leash walking. We will also focus on socialization with other puppies, people, sights and sounds. Introduction to jump, tunnel & rocker board are also included. Expectations will be age appropriate and slightly more advance for level 2
**Puppies must have completed 2 rounds of vaccination/shots to participate in class.
Puppy Boot Camp
with Hailey
Tues., Jan. 3-Feb. 7 | 7:30 am - 11:30am (Hailey)
$450 for 6 Weeks
For puppies 6 months and younger.
In Puppy Boot Camp, puppies will learn a variety of fun and engaging skills including;
appropriate play with other puppies, socialization with novel objects, body handling, resource guarding prevention, basic obedience, and crate training.
Each puppy will receive one on one training time with the trainer, in addition to playtime and rest time in the crate. Progress Report Cards will be sent home with the owner at the
end of each day.
Basic Obedience I:
**$195 for 6 weeks**
Tue., Jan 3 -Feb. 7 | 6:00 (Kim)
**Full**
Mon, Jan 9 -Feb 13 | 6:00 (Barbara)
**Full**
Sat, Jan 7 -Feb 11 | 1:00 (Hailey)
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Wed, Jan 11-Feb 15 | 5:00 (Barbara)
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Great for dogs over 6 months. We work on loose leash walking as well as a formal HEEL command. SIT, DOWN, STAY, WAIT, COME when called, LEAVE IT, STAND, FIND IT work is continued for better control and education. We also include a socialization break with introduction to jump tunnel and rocker board.
Basic Obedience II:
**$195 for 6 weeks**
Mon, Jan 9 -Feb 13 | 7:00 (Barbara)
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Wed, Jan 11 -Feb 15 | 6:00 (Barbara)
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For dogs who have completed Basic Obedience I. Work on more formal heel, longer sit and down stay, LEAVE IT and figure 8 movements. COME and recall with more distance along with firming up commands to be working towards off-leash work.
Basic Obedience III:
**$195 for 6 weeks**
Wed, Jan 11 -Feb 15 | 7:00 (Barbara)
For dogs who have completed Basic Obedience II. Continued work towards formal heel, longer sit and down stays, LEAVE IT and figure 8 movements. COME and recall with more distance and distractions along with firming up commands to be working towards off-leash work.
ADVANCED OBEDIENCE GROUP CLASSES
AND TESTING
Canine Good Citizen Test
Future Dates TBD
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Questions? Contact kim@lkstevensk9academy.com
Canine Good Citizen Advanced Test
Future Dates TBD
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SPECIALTY GROUP CLASSES
AND TESTING
THERAPY DOG TESTING
For more information, and Test Requirements check out
Therapy Dogs International
Future Dates TBD
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Questions? Contact kim@lkstevensk9academy.com
Reactive Dog Seminar
With Kim Dailey
**Future Dates TBD**
Is your Dog reactive on leash?
This class will help introduce dogs on leash and work on decreasing distance while remaining calm. We will work on quiet and manners near other dogs, starting with one dog at a time and do slow introductions. You will learn how to give an appropriate correction and build on threshold of excitement. Muzzles are not required but you may use one if you feel safer.
Beginning Nose Work
Are you looking for a fun activity for your dog that taps into their natural drive and instinct? K9 Nose Work™ is just that activity!
In our Beginning Nose Work class, dogs will be introduced to the concept of hunting for their primary reward, either food treats or toys - first in cardboard boxes, then around a room, outside and eventually on a vehicle. In this 1.5 hour class, each dog takes its turn independent of the other dogs in the class, so K9 Nose Work™ is ideal even for dogs that don't care to be around other dogs. When the dogs aren't taking their turn, they will be resting in their own vehicles.
Handlers/Dog Parents will begin to learn & observe their dog's behavior while they search and also how to handle a long leash while the dog works. K9 Nose Work™ is a blast! Come join the fun!
Scent Class
Mondays | 4-5:30P (Christine)
Open spots will be availble as they become available.
Please email for more information
$225 FOR 6 WEEKS
**Full**
Ongoing Weekly Confirmation Handling Class
with Barbara
***On Hold Until January Check Back Soon For Start Date!***
Wednesdays 5:00
DROP INS $25 OR $80 PREPAID FOR ONE MONTH
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Private Training
Private 1 on 1 lessons available!
Social distancing in place. Mask required Meeting at local park or at your home.
$120.00 | 1 hour
Lessons 6 - 1 hour lessons $680.00.
Virtual 30 minute lesson $60.00
By Appointment - call 425-772-0768
AKC Farm Dog Judging
& Farm Dog Certification Training
The AKC is dedicated to upholding the integrity of its Registry, promoting the sport of purebred dogs, and breeding for type & function.
The Farm Dog certified test assesses whether a dog as the capability to perform as a confident working partner on a farm. The test presents the dog with situations that would be typical for a farm environment. The dog must demonstrate self-control, courage and trust in the handler.
The Farm Dog Certified program provides an opportunity for all dogs to apply their basic training in a novel environment, demonstrating their natural capability and trainability to work in partnership with their human companions.
