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Project K9
Hurricane, Utah
About Project K9
Project K9 is a professional dog training service located in Hurricane, Utah, proudly serving St. George, Washington, and surrounding areas in Southern Utah. Our mission is to help families build healthy, happy relationships with their dogs through personalized obedience training, behavior modification, and socialization. We specialize in board and train programs, private training lessons, and doggy daycare, all tailored to your dog’s unique needs. Whether your dog pulls on leash, barks excessively, or struggles with anxiety or aggression, our proven training approach gets real results. We offer a safe, structured, and loving environment, and we treat your dog like family. Contact us today for a free consultation and take the first step tow
Training & services
Training goals
- Behavior consultation
- Leash training
- Obedience training
- Puppy training
- Recall training
- Socialization
Behavior support
- Aggression training
- Barking
- Reactivity training
How training happens
- Board and train
- Day training
- Group classes
- Online or virtual training
- Pack walks
- Private training
Dog age
- Puppies
- Senior dogs
Training level
- Beginner training
- Intermediate training
Support between sessions
- Personalized training plans
Training approach
- Positive reinforcement
Additional services
- Boarding
- Daycare
- Dog walking
Consultations
- Free consultation
Other listed services
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- Dog sitting (in-home)
- Other pet sitting (in-home)
- Dog Classes
- Continuing Education
- Dog Behavior Solutions
- Dog Learning
- Ear Cleaning
- Family Dog
- Home Lesson
- Leash Walks
- Nuisance Behaviors
- Traveling Service
- Video Course
- 4 Week Course
- Adult Training
- Assistant Dog Trainer
- Behavioral Dog Training
- Boot Camp For Dogs
- Customized Training
- Day Course
- Day Time Care
- Dog Trainer Academy
- Dog Training Gear
- Dog Training Program
- Dog Training Training
- Dog's Learning
- Exercise Sessions
- Gentle Massages
- Medication Administration
- Overnight Stays
- Pet Sitting
- Real World Training
- Train Courses
- Training Exercises
- Training Sessions
- Training Your Dog
- Week Program
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Questions & answers
From GoogleWhat people have asked about this business.
My dog barks at everything. Can training help?
Yes! Excessive barking is often rooted in anxiety, not attitude. Our programs focus on building calm, confident behavior at the root—not just stopping the symptom.
Community answer · Project K9 · 2025-09-21
What are you drop off and pick up hours?
Boarding and Daycare drop-off is from 7–8 AM, and pick-up is from 4–6 PM. These times help us maintain a consistent routine for the dogs in our care. Our training pickup is scheduled into one of our training session windows so we can take the time to go over everything you need to be successful at home.
Community answer · Project K9 · 2025-09-21
Do you offer boarding or daycare without doing training first?
Yes, we offer boarding and daycare for well-mannered dogs. We do not take on dogs who are dangerous at this time. Safety and structure are our top priorities.
Community answer · Project K9 · 2025-09-21
Can you provide medication if my dog stays with you?
Of course! We have been professionally taking care of dogs for 17yrs, and have experience in the following: -Geriatric and hospice care -Care of disabled dogs -Oral and topical meds -Injections -Restraint holds -Nutrition
Community answer · Project K9 · 2025-09-21
Will my dog be around other dogs during the day?
Yes! All interactions are carefully supervised, and new dogs are introduced slowly to the group. Groups are arranged by size, age, temperament, and play style. We only allow socialization with dogs that are a good match in temperament and energy. We do not take on aggressive dogs at this time into our groups.
Community answer · Project K9 · 2025-09-21
Do you work with the entire family and the dog?
Yes! We work with the entire family, including the kids. We want everyone to be on the same page, and really work hard to get the young ones involved with responsibility/chores, as well as the fun activities with the dog. They are a part of your family too, after all!
Community answer · Project K9 · 2025-09-21
Do you work with leash pulling or reactivity?
Definitely. Whether your dog pulls, lunges, or gets over-excited on walks, we’ll work on calm leash walking using proven, real-life training strategies around distractions. We work with reactivity regularly.
Community answer · Project K9 · 2025-09-21
Can you help my dog get along with my baby?
Absolutely. We specialize in helping families with young children and dogs create safe, respectful relationships. We even offer training geared toward family routines and transitions like bringing home a new baby.
Community answer · Project K9 · 2025-09-21
How do I get started training with Project K9?
Give us a call or fill out our consultation form on www.theprojectk9.com. We’ll schedule a free phone or in person consult to learn about your dog and help you with figuring out which program will be the best fit based on your preferences!
Community answer · Project K9 · 2025-09-21
Do you offer updates while my dog is there?
Yes! During training, you will get real-time footage of our training lessons so you can see your dog's progress. We regularly post on social media pictures and videos of the dogs we are working with. We even send cute pictures and videos to the owners while their dogs are staying with us!
Community answer · Project K9 · 2025-09-21
How far in advance do I need to book for boarding?
We have very limited space for our daycare and boarding services. We typically book out a few weeks in advance, especially during holidays or summer. Early booking ensures your spot and gives us time to prep for your dog’s stay.
Community answer · Project K9 · 2025-09-21
What's included in the Board and Train Program?
Our Board & Train program includes personalized obedience training, daily structured exercise, socialization with other dogs, and real-world outings in Southern Utah. We focus on behavior transformation, not just commands. You’ll also receive go-home lessons and continued support.
Community answer · Project K9 · 2025-09-21
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Customer reviews
Google listing4.9
105 Google reviews
Mentioned in reviews
- Knowledgeable staff 12
- Leash training 5
- Calmer dog 4
- Personal instruction 3
- Crate training 2
- Dog handling advice 2
All 10 topics
- E collar training 2
- Home setup 2
- Obedient dog 2
- Virtual lessons 2
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Heather was amazing! I have the perfect dog because of Heather.
We've worked with Heather for 3+ years now (and 2 dogs). We've done in person and online sessions. Heather trains the owners as much as the dogs. She gives you the tools and education to balance your dog and keep them balanced. What is especially great about Heather is how mu…Read full reviewClose full review
We've worked with Heather for 3+ years now (and 2 dogs). We've done in person and online sessions. Heather trains the owners as much as the dogs. She gives you the tools and education to balance your dog and keep them balanced. What is especially great about Heather is how much she truly cares about her clients and their dogs. She is always available for advice and even emotional support. After training if you need pointers or to better understand something, she will be there to help. Throughout working with her we have shared the highs and the lows, happiness and tears. She was there for us throughout it all! I highly recommend her and her programs.
Super underwhelmed. After my vet Recomended Project K9 I signed my new puppy up. Paid $1400.00 and in the end about all my dog learned was sit, place, drop it, and leave it. I thought I was going to end up with a well mannered dog. For this kind of money I feel I should have gott…Read full reviewClose full review
Super underwhelmed. After my vet Recomended Project K9 I signed my new puppy up. Paid $1400.00 and in the end about all my dog learned was sit, place, drop it, and leave it. I thought I was going to end up with a well mannered dog. For this kind of money I feel I should have gotten more. My dog is now two and a half and we had to pay to do other training that was a lot less money. She chases after our cats so she can’t just be in the house out of her kennel without supervision. I adore the trainer but for the money I wish I had gone to a competitor. Makes me a bit sick to think of the money spent and what I received.
We adopted a rescue dog and were having problems with dog aggression. He's a small little boston terrier that was convinced he was a malinois, thought he could be the boss of everyone. He loves people and is the sweetest thing, but we were afraid to take him in public for his own…Read full reviewClose full review
We adopted a rescue dog and were having problems with dog aggression. He's a small little boston terrier that was convinced he was a malinois, thought he could be the boss of everyone. He loves people and is the sweetest thing, but we were afraid to take him in public for his own safety. We contacted Heather after a bad experience with another local trainer who's methods were very aggressive and made him worse. We left him in Heather's care and couldn't be happier we did. She took care of him as if he were her own. She trained him on an e collar (one that she showed us was more like hitting a funny bone and wasn't painful), and by the time he got home he was a totally different dog. His resource guarding had stopped, he walked even better on a leash, and we felt comfortable enough taking him to the oregon coast for a family vacation because now when dogs come around he ignores them or looks to us for guidance. He is so much happier and we are so grateful we trusted Project K9. He no longer rushes the door when guests come over and I can put him in a "place" and have them come in and he won't move, it has been so amazing. If you're looking for a trainer I would only trust Project K9!
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