I can’t thank Whitney and Dani enough! Raven recently went through the 6 week behavior modification program and it has been the best decision for her. I am amazed at the work they do for these dogs. Raven is a much happier, much less reactive pup who enjoys going on walks and can tolerate being around people. I will always recommend Milligan valley for training needs!

Milligan Valley K9 Academy
Minerva, Ohio
About Milligan Valley K9 Academy
Milligan Valley K9 Academy is a women-led, balanced dog training company in Minerva, Ohio. Our training focuses on building a relationship between you and your dog that is based on love and respect. We train dogs of ALL breeds, shapes, and sizes. Training ages range from 8 weeks old (puppies) to middle-aged dogs. Contact us today to learn more about our training packages!
Training & services
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- Obedience training
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- Puppy training
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Behavior support
- Aggression training Customer-reported
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How training happens
- Board and train
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- Group classes Customer-reported
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- Private training Customer-reported
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Dog age
- Puppies
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Support between sessions
- Refresher training
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Assistance and working dogs
- Service dog training
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Training approach
- E-collar training
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Additional services
- Boarding
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Other listed services
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- Dog training
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Dog training
- Balanced Dog Training
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- Boarded Dog Training
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- K9 Academy
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- Off Leash Trained
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Questions & answers
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Can I bring my own service dog prospect to you?
Yes. We will work with owner selected service dog prospects if they pass our evaluation process.
Community answer · Milligan Valley K9 Academy · 2025-09-21
How many dogs do you have in your training program at once?
We have three trainers and each trainer is assigned three dogs each for the duration of the dogs stay.
Community answer · Milligan Valley K9 Academy · 2025-09-21
What does my dog do when they're not training?
They rest in their crate between each session and get freetime/playtime with our kennel techs when they're not in active training sessions with our trainers.
Community answer · Milligan Valley K9 Academy · 2025-09-21
Where does my dog sleep?
In our facility We have a nice calm and quiet climate controlled kennel room which provides the dogs a comfortable place to rest between training sessions and through the night. You can find video and pictures of this area throughout our social media platforms or you may request a video tour from us directly.
Community answer · Milligan Valley K9 Academy · 2025-09-21
Does my dog have to wear the e-collar forever?
We encourage everyone to view the e-collar as a seatbelt. Every time you get in the car you put your seatbelt on. Why? Are you intending to get into an accident? No, but you wear it because there is always a possibility of one occurring. We would rather you have it on your dog and not need it than get into a situation where you need it and you don't have it. If you follow our training program closely you will get to a point in life where you find it’s routine to put it on everyday but you hardly ever have to correct your dog.
Community answer · Milligan Valley K9 Academy · 2025-09-21
What puppy food do you recommend?
We use purina pro plan focus large breed puppy
Community answer · Milligan Valley K9 Academy · 2020-09-21
Hello Whitney. How much would the E collar be at your cost? We may get one for Luke. The st. Bernanrd
I can get it for $135
Community answer · whitney whitacre · 2018-09-21
Just got a goldendoole 9 weeks old when should we start training?
We can start structural obedience training at 16 weeks of age
Community answer · Milligan Valley K9 Academy · 2018-09-21
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Customer reviews
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- leash pulling 15
- ecollar training 6
- knowledgeable trainers 5
- clean facility 3
- prong collar 3
- balanced approach 2
All 10 topics
- basic obedience training 2
- calmer dog 2
- patient trainers 2
- structured boarding 2
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Where do I start, I’ve been working with Milligan Valley K9 for almost 10yrs now and I can tell you will the utmost certainty they are the best. I have gone to other trainers and it just wasn’t the same. The people at MVK9 are like family. They want you to succeed and they want y…Read full reviewClose full review
Where do I start, I’ve been working with Milligan Valley K9 for almost 10yrs now and I can tell you will the utmost certainty they are the best. I have gone to other trainers and it just wasn’t the same. The people at MVK9 are like family. They want you to succeed and they want your dog to succeed. They invest themselves in that journey and stand by their work. I have now had them train or be apart of training 6 Great Danes over the years. All in different ways. From personal sessions, to phone calls, to a 6 week board and train. Every experience has been the same. Completely positive, educational, personal and focused on training not just the dog but the owners as well. I will forever seek advise and guidance from them with any and all dog related issues.
I am so happy! First, let me say that my dog is a good dog, even before Milligan Valley helped. You don't have to have a dog that is out of control to need help, but I am positive they could help even if that were the case. But there were struggles we couldn't overcome on our own…Read full reviewClose full review
I am so happy! First, let me say that my dog is a good dog, even before Milligan Valley helped. You don't have to have a dog that is out of control to need help, but I am positive they could help even if that were the case. But there were struggles we couldn't overcome on our own, and I knew I could use some expert help. She is a young dog and has lots of energy. She jumped on people every moment she had, she ate things she shouldn't, she would pull on the leash so much that going on walks became a chore rather than a time for us to enjoy each other and bond. Little things like this that add up to frustrations, but overall, she was a good dog, and I knew she had so much potential to be something great! I am so grateful for the help we received at Milligan Valley. Whitney and Dani were amazing at teaching her manners and teaching me how to be a good leader. It has truly changed the dynamic of our home. My family is grateful for the sense of peace it has brought back to me and our household. I cannot thank you guys enough. Best decision I made since agreeing that a puppy would be a great idea!
10/10 recommend Whitney and her team! we took our 1 year old husky Draco to the 3 week board and train and Whitney and Dani have exceeded all expectations! Many people think huskies are untrainable, and I never thought that I would be able to have him outside without a leash with…Read full reviewClose full review
10/10 recommend Whitney and her team! we took our 1 year old husky Draco to the 3 week board and train and Whitney and Dani have exceeded all expectations! Many people think huskies are untrainable, and I never thought that I would be able to have him outside without a leash without him running off, but they proved us wrong. This have given both us and him so much more freedom. Could not recommend them and their program enough!
My partner and I took our boy Chance (an energetic, "my way or the highway" type Pitbull) here after he displayed aggression towards our two other dogs. From our very first interaction with Dani on the phone we felt supported and like there was hope for peace in our house. We did…Read full reviewClose full review
My partner and I took our boy Chance (an energetic, "my way or the highway" type Pitbull) here after he displayed aggression towards our two other dogs. From our very first interaction with Dani on the phone we felt supported and like there was hope for peace in our house. We did the 6 week board and train and we can't recommend Milligan Valley enough! Dani and Whitney answered all our questions, kept us up to date throughout the entire 6 weeks, and continue to work with us over 2 months out from his board and train program ending. Our Chance made a complete 180 transformation with their hard work and knowledge and we now have a dog that lives peacefully with us, our two other dogs, and even our cats!
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