Valor K9 Academy® is a veteran-owned professional dog training company based in Eagle, Idaho, serving Boise, Meridian, Star, and the greater Treasure Valley.
Since 2014, we have specialized in balanced, real-world dog training that builds confident, well-behaved dogs and capable owners.
Our programs include puppy training, family dog obedience, service dog training, private lessons, board & train programs, and online courses designed to produce reliable results at home and in public.
Whether you’re starting with a new puppy, training a family dog, or needing help with service dog training, our proven methods and personalized approach help dogs of all ages and breeds.
We are proud to be veteran-owned and operated. Space is limited.
Training & services
Training goals
Behavior consultation
House training
Leash training
Obedience training
Puppy training
Recall training
SocializationCustomer-reported
Behavior support
Barking
Fear and confidence
Resource guarding
How training happens
Board and train
Group classes
In-home training
Online or virtual training
Owner coachingCustomer-reported
Private training
Dog age
Puppies
Training level
Advanced obedience
Beginner training
Class options
Small classes
Support between sessions
Go-home lessonsCustomer-reported
Personalized training plans
Assistance and working dogs
Protection training
Psychiatric service dog training
Service dog training
Dog sports
Agility
Training approach
Balanced training
E-collar training
Additional services
Boarding
Grooming
Other listed services
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Academy Dog Training
Basic Commands
Canine Fitness Trainer
Dog Program
Dog's Issues
Guard Dog
Job Training
Nail Trim
Nail Trims
Personalized Training
Play Sessions
Special Needs Dogs
Tricks Classes
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5/5Thank you so much Jenna and Sam for helping me with Quazi! In august I did 6 private lessons with Samantha to help my puppy with dog distraction and engagement and she worked wonders! And a few months later in January I sent off my 10 month old service dog in training for a 3 wee…Read full reviewClose full review
Thank you so much Jenna and Sam for helping me with Quazi! In august I did 6 private lessons with Samantha to help my puppy with dog distraction and engagement and she worked wonders! And a few months later in January I sent off my 10 month old service dog in training for a 3 week board and train with Jenna to focus on her public access skills and settling and I’m blown away by how much progress she made. Before her board and train she had a lot of trouble focusing and maintaining a loose leash in public and now her focus is always on me and she has a practically perfect loose leash. We were given detailed instructions on how to transfer her training back to home and Jenna was amazing at answering all our questions and helping us learn how to handle Quazi at both her midway and go home lessons. I highly recommend both of these trainers!
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Trinity Sackos
5/5We did the two week puppy board and train with Taya. 100% great experience. Figgie came home fully crate and potty trained. Taya taught her all the basics and gave us a solid base to work with once we got Figgie home. Not only was it amazing training for our puppy, but for us as …Read full reviewClose full review
We did the two week puppy board and train with Taya. 100% great experience. Figgie came home fully crate and potty trained. Taya taught her all the basics and gave us a solid base to work with once we got Figgie home. Not only was it amazing training for our puppy, but for us as well. Taya highlighted the positive and negative things I was doing while working with the Figster and now we are both on the same page and growing daily. Thank you!
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Janelle McIntyre
5/5Valor K9 has given our family the tools that we needed to welcome our TWO 9 month old large breed puppies ( brother and sister) back into our home and manage our day to day activities with them by our side. The training process of Valors K9s Board and Train program is one that we…Read full reviewClose full review
Valor K9 has given our family the tools that we needed to welcome our TWO 9 month old large breed puppies ( brother and sister) back into our home and manage our day to day activities with them by our side. The training process of Valors K9s Board and Train program is one that we recommend for providing a solid foundation for them to succeed. We did a 3 week program. Samantha was extremely professional, and also loving and caring. We look forward to going on Pack walks in the future, and our dogs hopefully using their Board and Play/Train if needed. Thank you Valor K9.
The McIntyres
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Sandi Mumford
5/5
Excellent training and care for our puppy. Samantha was very professional, skilled and attentive. She worked well with our puppy and with us. We will continue to utilize Valor K9 (and especially Samantha) as we work toward helping our puppy be the best she can be!
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Tricia Hughes
5/5Our three year old German Shepherd, Murphy, spent 4 weeks with Samantha at a custom board and train. Prior to working with Samantha, Murphy was anxious and had very poor manners with people entering the house. He would jump up on them and could not calm down. He also had zero rec…Read full reviewClose full review
Our three year old German Shepherd, Murphy, spent 4 weeks with Samantha at a custom board and train. Prior to working with Samantha, Murphy was anxious and had very poor manners with people entering the house. He would jump up on them and could not calm down. He also had zero recall. Now he has a whole new level of calm- he can lay in the middle of a group of teenagers and chill out. He also has amazing recall which has allowed us to take him on more adventures. His leash manners are great and I enjoy walking him every day without him tugging on my shoulder. Thanks Samantha- Murphy and the Hughes family really appreciate your work with him!
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