family focused training - working with the dog and the human.

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K9 Connect Dog Training is focused on connecting dogs and their humans. Whether your goal is to improve your dog’s obedience skills, work through existing challenging behaviors or simply set them up for a lifetime of success - our training programs are custom tailored to fit your individual dog’s needs.

We believe that while training your dog is our job, training you is equally as important. Our goal is to train your dog to meet your goals and to train you to understand their training and behavior.

We are based out of Vancouver, Washington and know just how may opportunities the beautiful Pacific Northwest offers you and your dog. In such a dog friendly area - it is our goal for you to be able to bring your dog along on any adventure. Our custom approach to training takes into account the lifestyle you want with your dog, and focuses on setting them ( and you ) up for success.

Are you ready to unleash your dog’s potential?

DOG TRAINING OPTIONS

  • Not sure where to start in the training process? That’s what we are here for! Book a complementary FREE training evaluation with us! During this time will get to know you, your dog and understand more about what program will fit your dog and family best.

    Contact us by text/call 360.946.8999 or email alex@k9connectdogtraining.com

  • K9 Connect’s Board and Train program is built to fit your dog and your lifestyle. We focus on proofing obedience, teaching your dog to understand e-collar communication, socializing them appropriately in the real world and transferring the understanding of their training directly to you. We will meet weekly for lessons to ensure you have a full understanding of your dog’s training as well as course materials while your dogs is training with us.

    Our goal is for your dog to be able to enjoy all the world has to offer, and for you to be able to enjoy it with them.

    During Board and Train your dog will master sit/stay , down/stay , off-leash recall and heel ( commands dependent on individual needs of dog ). They will enjoy socialization and dog play if appropriate, training outings to proof their obedience in the real world, training sessions thorough the day as well as play sessions.

    We will focus on building the specific skillset that YOUR dog need to succeed in the world. This means teaching and training new skills as well as working through existing hard behaviors such as reactivity, aggression, resource guarding and more. Our goal is the long success and happiness of both you and your dog.

    Contact me if you are interested or have additional questions at alex@k9connectdogtraining.com or click this link to learn more!

  • Private lessons are typically 1 hour of me working with you and your dog, teaching you what you need to know with hands on practice. Subject of private lessons is dependent on your specific struggles or goals with your dog. Common topics of private lessons are excessive barking, leash pulling, etc.

    Private lessons are $50 a lesson

    Package rate is:

    • $50 for 1 lesson

    • $144 for 3 lessons

    • $225 for 5 lessons

    To book a private lesson please reach out to me directly at alex@k9connectdogtraining.com

  • Do you feel you need something different for your dog? We will work with you to come up with a training plan/program that works for your dog and families individual needs. Contact me directly at 360.946.8999 alex@k9connectdogtraining.com or fill out a contact form on this website to learn more!

  • Our puppy programs are tailored to teach your puppy the skills they will need, for the lifestyle you want for them!

    Are you wanting an adventure buddy? Training for off leash adventures can begin during puppyhood!

    Are you wanting a well-rounded family dog that is comfortable around kids, at sporting events and in a crowd? This is something we will work into your program!

    Puppy training is typically 15-20 days spent with us, over the course of a few months. We work on training you as well as training your puppy.

    During your puppy’s day with us we focus on foundational obedience, real world socialization, in home manners and specifics of what your goals are for them!

    We also focus on playtime with other puppies, field trips for real world exposure, potty training, crate training and more.

    $800 - $1,000

    For booking contact us at 360.946.8999

AT K9 CONNECT WE …

  • Focus on yours and your dog’s individual needs

  • Focus on teaching you to understand your dog’s training and behavior

  • Give solutions that are realistic and support you as you work with your dog to achieve your goals

  • Are dedicated to the long term success of your dog

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