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Valor K9 Academy

Eagle, Idaho

4.9/5· 153 Google reviews

About Valor K9 Academy

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
  • Socialization Customer-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 coaching Customer-reported
  • Private training

Dog age

  • Puppies

Training level

  • Advanced obedience
  • Beginner training

Class options

  • Small classes

Support between sessions

  • Go-home lessons Customer-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

View 13 additional details
  • 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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Customer reviews

Google listing
4.9
out of 5153 Google reviews

Mentioned in reviews

  • Board and train 28
  • Leash training 14
  • Task training 11
  • Kind trainer 5
  • Crate training 4
  • Online classes 4
All 10 topics
  • Shadow program 4
  • Agility training 3
  • Ecollar training 2
  • Off leash recall 2

Google review topics, not confirmed services.

100 collected reviews

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Carolyn Huuki
5/5

Amy is incredibly knowledgeable! Her ability to read dogs body language and assess our situation was so impressive. And it was all virtual, through videos, as I’m not local. Good, honest, dog training. So thankful I reached out. Don’t settle for living with your dogs’ issues when they can be fixed!

Gollihar chronicles
5/5
I can't express how thankful I am to Amy and her crew for working with Beau and I. We came to Valor K9 academy with a unique situation. Amy was patient and understanding, even going as far as to research things for international service dogs. Without the training we received Beau…Read full reviewClose full review

I can't express how thankful I am to Amy and her crew for working with Beau and I. We came to Valor K9 academy with a unique situation. Amy was patient and understanding, even going as far as to research things for international service dogs. Without the training we received Beau never would have made this monster move from Boise, ID to Naples, Italy. Beau handled 3 days of travel, 5 flights, numerous buses, trains and very busy cities with ease. When he became nervous he instantly kicked into his training and knew exactly what to do. Valor K9 academy's methods and philosophy is the reason we were able to make it to our final destination. Their teachings are very straight forward and easy to follow. Beau and I gained a confidence that I will forever be grateful for. I will forever recommend Valor K9 academy to anyone looking for helping in training.

Greg Lumpkin
5/5
We discovered Valor K9 Academy through our breeder, Council House Goldens. What a great recommendation. The owners are extremely experienced, professional, dedicated, and compassionate. Valor K9 Academy offers several training options. We chose the Puppy Head Start online course …Read full reviewClose full review

We discovered Valor K9 Academy through our breeder, Council House Goldens. What a great recommendation. The owners are extremely experienced, professional, dedicated, and compassionate. Valor K9 Academy offers several training options. We chose the Puppy Head Start online course for Oakley our 8-week-old English Cream Golden Retriever. The course covers everything you need to raise your puppy. The 16 modules with instructions and videos not only help you train and raise a puppy, but also educate the owners who may have no experience in dog training. The owners of Valor K9, Amy and Justin, are always available and quick to respond to questions and concerns. Although we laid the foundation for Oakley there were a few areas we needed additional assistance. Justin did an amazing job of getting us back on track. After her visit with Justin, Oakley was an improved version of herself, and Justin gave us the tools and confidence to continue her success. We can’t thank Amy and Justin enough for all that they have done to make this journey and experience the best it could be for both Oakley and us. Greg and Tami Lumpkin Meridian, ID

Ashton Spears
5/5
I cannot tell you enough, IT IS WORTH IT. I’ve been doing lessons with Amy for 8 weeks now and I can truly say it is a night and day difference between my dog before traning and now! She is currently being trained as a PSD (psychiatric service dog). She is a MUCH happier dog now …Read full reviewClose full review

I cannot tell you enough, IT IS WORTH IT. I’ve been doing lessons with Amy for 8 weeks now and I can truly say it is a night and day difference between my dog before traning and now! She is currently being trained as a PSD (psychiatric service dog). She is a MUCH happier dog now that she has constant traning and is always on her BEST behavior when we are out in public. She use to be a HASSLE to walk due to constant pulling and trying to greet people and dogs. Due to the traning she even stopped getting into things at home due to her enjoyment in working. Amy has truly helped me build an amazing bond with my dog, Sandy.

Jessica Bullwinkle
5/5

Amy is amazing! She is so kind, fair and direct. She is training our service dog and us! We have been through a few trainer previously and she gets us and makes it easy to train.

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