Welcome To
K9 First
Our mission is to improve the lives of pets and their people. We are a growing group of professional animal trainers who utilize humane, ethical, and science-based techniques to train dogs, and the people who care for them. Dog training not only makes life with dogs easier, it also increases the bond between owner and dog. We love to watch that bond grow as well as improving communication between owner and canine.
Professional and Time-Tested Pet Training
Pet training isn’t just about your pet. In fact, the most integral part of the training process is you. That’s why we work with you to make sure your training plan fits your lifestyle and is tailored to what you need. With practical and flexible programs, we’re here to be your one and best source for quality pet training. We offer private one-on-one sessions, and classes for both you and your pet. We also offer classes and consultations to prospective dog owners exploring what kind of dog would suit their individual family’s lifestyle the best. All breeds have different needs for care, exercise and socialization. Let our certified trainers help you make a great choice!
Private Training
One on one training with a trainer for you and your dog. This is a great option when you want tailored training, want to include family members, have a “bad” behavior that needs to be addressed, or have a reactive/ fearful/ or older dog that would do better in a quieter setting.
Puppy Basic Obedience class
Small classroom setting of 5-6 pups learning basic obedience skills with an expert trainer as well as supervised socialization. Great for puppies 8 weeks to 4 months old.
Our Happy Clients:
We chose Cheryl based upon a recommendation of a friend. After researching another boarding place for our trip we were very concerned about playtime for our 4 month old Cavapoo, Charlie. As soon as we met Cheryl we realized her calming spirit. She has a passion for pups and as a trainer she taught our puppy invaluable lessons. Charlie had a great time with Cheryl’s own dogs Ty and Mabel, and was treated like part of the family. Charlie will soon be seeing Cheryl for more training and Cheryl is our first choice for boarding again. Thanks Cheryl
Sep 22, 2023
I'd give Cheryl 6 stars if I could! She was an absolute life saver and we are so glad we found her. We have a very sweet dog but he has his bad habits and he can be a little bit of a handful for some. Cheryl was more than accommodating. It's very clear she understands and loves dogs. We got updates every day and our dog was always playing, going for long walks, and she even spent time training him every day! Talk about going above and beyond. Our dog got so much more attention than he ever would have gotten in a kennel. Cheryl was very friendly and always communicated how much she appreciated our sweet boy. We will 100% book with her again! Thanks, Cheryl