Valor K9 Academy

I’m so proud of my 2 distinguished alumni of Valor K9: a 7 year old rescue mix and a 3 year old Boston Terrier. Old dogs can learn new tricks 😊 Samantha Lee exceeded our expectations and hopes for our 3 week board and train in her home 🏡 I am impressed by her knowledge and professionalism. She has helped me better understand our dogs and a home dynamic that better serves their unique natures/issues. Boundaries = Love 🤍 I have worked w dog trainers in the past and I’ve not had such a positive experience. You get what you pay for, Valor K9 is worth every penny 🐶 Thank you for helping our busy family and our fur babies live in harmony 🥹

Amazing results in just 3 weeks of training! Our two young golden retrievers (Riggs – age 3, Murphy – age 2) went to stay with Samantha for 3 weeks in October and the results are nothing short of amazing! Before training, they would pull non-stop on the leash during walks while darting all over the place creating a tangled-up mess. We could not let them off the leash or they would run off and ignore us regardless of how loud we were yelling. And worst of all, Murphy would bark at customers that came into our business and then be very whiney in the afternoons as he became more anxious. I was nervous about them being gone for 3 weeks, but Samantha was extremely understanding and reassuring. She updated me frequently with text, photos and videos which clearly showed how much fun the boys were having while still learning new skills. Samantha was able to correct their bad behaviors and replace them with the ability to stay calm and content when indoors, to walk on a loose leash, and to recall immediately regardless of the distraction. Best of all, the methods she used are easy to duplicate at home by adding a few inexpensive tools, such as pinch collars, elevated dog cots and food puzzles. We did choose to purchase new e-collars that Valor K9 recommended because they work so much better with long haired dogs than the ones we’ve had for years that never seemed to work. The new ones are simple to use and very effective, even with just the vibrate setting. Before the training, I never would have considered taking my dogs to get pet pictures with Santa because they would be out of control. This past weekend, we went to see Santa at a small bookstore in town. The dogs were so calm and obedient, and the pictures turned out great! It’s so much fun to take them in dog friendly shops, on long walks/hikes, and especially to let them play off leash in open areas!

Much thanks to Taya at Valor K9 Academy for taking such great care of our 4 month old beagle mix. Our puppy went to the puppy headstart program having virtually no training. She came back to us knowing many commands (sit, down, place, come, and more.) We learned that we have a very smart and active dog that will benefit from lots of exercise and mental stimulation like agility training. What we have learned, and will continue to learn, with the assistance of the knowledgable, kind, and caring staff at Valor K9 Academy will help us create a family bond with our new puppy that meets our family needs and the needs of our sweet puppy.

We adopted Vinny earlier this year. He's our very sweet, but wild husky mix. He had terrible recall and zero interest in food or doing work in general. Worst of all, he just didn't feel bonded to us. Since working with our trainer Sam in individual and group lessons, Vinny is the best dog almost wherever we go. He's always attentive to us and listens no matter the circumstance. Vinny clearly loves us more too. He's still a goofball, but now a respectful one. Honestly, I can't say enough good things about our experience with Sam! She's VERY good at what she does. Sam is knowledgeable about all things dog; from doggie sunscreen to nutrition, and she feels available 24/7 through the process. We just love Sam as a human, and spending time with her was a treat. We are forever grateful for choosing Valor K9!