Relationship-First Dog Training
K9 Coach is dedicated to providing owners the skills and knowledge to achieve their ideal lifestyle with and for their dog.
Reliability
Offer your dog the freedom they deserve knowing that they will respond to you no matter the scenario.
Clarity
Understand why your dog does what they do and learn how to communicate clear training instructions and expectations.
Empowerment
Discover how to encourage your dog to make good decisions that they find highly rewarding without your input.
Freedom
At K9 Coach we believe the purpose of dog training is to set your dog free. It is through training that our dogs learn to make better choices on their own and develop skills to navigate difficult situations so that YOU can relax and offer your dog the freedom that they so deserve. Click the button below to learn more about our training programs.
Relationship First
Relationship building is the core of what K9 Coach trains. When the focus is placed on building a strong relationship between the owner and their dog first, the training that follows comes naturally. You can expect training with K9 Coach to focus on communication, structure, boundaries, rules, clarity and play to establish a mutually-respected and trusting relationship between you and your pup.
Take the next step
K9 Coach Dana wants to hear about your pup and what you are looking to accomplish through training. Click the button below to schedule your free consultation.
Training For Any Budget
Knowing that accessibility often hinders owners and dogs from achieving great change, we offer training solutions at a variety of price points to ensure training information, resources and guidance are available for all.
Training Resources
FREE
Resources:
- Downloadable Training Guides
- My K9 Coach Podcast
- Training Blog
- Social Media
Community Membership
$5
Monthly
Become a member of the K9 Coach Training Community!
- Monthly Live Group Calls
- Training Videos and Demos
- Connect and get feedback from other members
- Participate in training challenges
- Request Training Deep-Dives
- Discounts to Online Courses
Online Courses
$19
Starting at
Self-guided online courses that teach you everything you need to know to train your dog at home, on your own!
- Demo coaching videos that breakdown complex training skills
- Step-by-step training plans to follow as you progress in your training
- Instruction and education that makes you the expert
- Group support from other course members
- Accountability Alerts to keep you on track
Private Training
$140
Per Lesson
In-person training with K9 Coach Dana who comes to your home to train privately with you and your pup.
- In-person coaching to ensure mastery of complex training skills
- Tailored training from K9 Coach Dana specific to your dog
- Instruction and education that makes you the expert
- 24/7 support from K9 Coach Dana
- Lesson plans and homework to keep you on track
- Custom training plans that help you reach your unique goals
Dana is driven by her love of dogs
All dogs have the potential to be the dream companions we’ve imagined. K9 Coach Dana is driven to help you and your dog achieve that potential and enjoy the life you share. There are no bad dogs, just misinformed humans.
Let’s work together to train your pup
I cannot say enough good things about our experience with Dana. She is a pleasant and energetic young woman who’s love for dogs really shows in her approach to training. She was concise in explaining the what and why of each step we were doing. Making sure we understood what she was asking us to do with Hollie in between our sessions (our homework) and being available for questions if we ran into any issues. Hollie graduated from her Puppy training today and we feel well equipped to keep the momentum rolling with her. We have learned some great tools to work with Hollie and have loads of fun at the same time. We highly recommend Dana to help you train your puppy (and you!).
K9 Coach Dana completely transformed my dog! Formerly, Danny was unruly and completely ignored any command. I thought he was untrainable. Now, he is a well behaved and trustworthy dog - even off leash, thanks to Dana’s programs. She was the third trainer I worked with for Danny, and I wish I had found her sooner. She does an incredible job breaking down dog training in a way that is easy to understand, and is very patient with both dogs and humans. I cannot recommend her highly enough!
Trust the process! My dog was pulling on walks and lunging at cars for 4 years. I took her to obedience class and had two personal trainers nothing was working. Then I found Dana. Wasn't sure how she was going to be any different but I listened to her and did what she asked and now my dog walks with a loose leash and is ignoring cars. Dana gets the job done!!
Dana is a godsend! We rescued Porkchop as a stray and had no information of his past. I would describe him as a street angel and house devil! Within minutes of our first session, Dana was able to identify the behaviors we needed to work on (Porkchop AND us humans). I was blown away at her calm, effective, and knowledgable approach! I also felt a HUGE sigh of relief knowing Dana was there to help us along this training journey. Dana is great with listening to our concerns and always provides strong recommendations for course-correction. She is also not afraid to call out the mistakes we humans may not realize we are making! Since we started with Dana, Porkchop has come a long way in regaining his confidence, etc. - and Dana was the right person to guide us! I am so grateful!!
My dog and I have worked with Dana for 3 sessions now. All of which have been absolutely outstanding. Dana is professional, knowledgeable, personable and attentive. She’s helped me grow greatly with my dog, teaching me as well as my dog. Dana will care about your dogs progress just as much, if not more, as you. If you’re on the fence about dog training, look no further! Dana will be a perfect match for you and your best friend.
I initially reached out to Dana because my one year old dog had very little interest in listening to any form of recall. For her safety I knew I needed some help in getting here where she needed to be.
Dana started our training sessions by helping me re-build my relationship with Cassi. When it came to recall, I needed training as much as my dog - dog training is a two way street! I kept thinking how different it was to train my first dog on my own vs Cassi, who preferred to ignore me and didn't rrally care that I had treats for her.
Dana is so patient and knowledgeable about dogs and their different needs and I had such a wonderful experience working with her. After our first round of classes was complete we moved directly into e-collar training. I had trained my first dog on an e-collar for hiking as an extra off-leash precaution, and I wanted to make sure Cassi was trained on one as well.
Thanks to Dana I feel very confident now having both dogs off leash and we can't wait to do more hikes and trails next spring! She is truly committed to her work and I would absolutely recommend her to anyone who is looking for for a knowledgeable trainer to help them on their dog training journey!
Thank you for everything, Dana! You'll definitely see us again at group classes!