Our pup has a few different challenging things going on and Will was so knowledgeable. He had incredible patience with our pup and showed us endless ideas for training him. We were on the fence about getting a trainer but after meeting and watching Will with him we were instantly happy we made the call. 10/10 recommend wak-9!!!

WAK-9 Training
Madras, Oregon
About WAK-9 Training
At WAK-9 Training, we try to remain on the cutting edge of animal behavioral science. Offering the most effective, veterinarian-backed training methodologies in Central Oregon. Providing a range of both private and group classes to fit your specific needs, all of our trainers are equipped to help you achieve your goals. From impulse control and obedience to complex commands and tricks, no pet is untrainable
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- Behavior consultation
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- Obedience training
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- Board and train Customer-reported
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- Day training
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- Group classes
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- Private training
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- Advanced obedience
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Assistance and working dogs
- Service dog training
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- Boarding Customer-reported
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- Behavior Consultants
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- Hands On Training
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- Master Trainer
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- Positive Pet Training
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- boarding 5
- dog care 5
- answering questions 2
- board and train 2
- communication 2
- friendly staff 2
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- photo updates 2
- reactive dog training 2
- structured environment 2
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If your dogs are your family, this is the place you want to board them!!! I cannot say enough amazing things about this dog boarding facility! From the moment we met with William, we felt completely at ease—and more importantly, so did our dog. My pup is reactive to other dogs,…Read full reviewClose full review
If your dogs are your family, this is the place you want to board them!!! I cannot say enough amazing things about this dog boarding facility! From the moment we met with William, we felt completely at ease—and more importantly, so did our dog. My pup is reactive to other dogs, which has made finding the right place for boarding a real challenge. He is high energy, high maintenance, and comes with a lot of personality—which means he takes work! We know our dog is a lot, but by the way this place talks about him, you’d never know it. They have NEVER made us feel inconvenient, uncomfortable, or like a burden. They take the time to understand my dog’s specific needs, triggers, and comfort levels. They implement individualized care, provide a structured environment, and fully respect both my pup’s and our boundaries when it comes to his reactivity. We are EXTREMELY picky about who we leave our dog with—especially after some really bad experiences in the past that could have put both our dog and others at risk. But the staff at Wak-9 treat my dog like one of their own, and I am so incredibly grateful for their compassion, knowledge, and dedication. We board with this facility frequently. By the time we turn onto their street, my dog already knows where he’s headed and can’t wait to go see his friends at Wak-9. I almost get offended by how little he seems to care when we leave! If you have a pup of your own and are hesitant about boarding, this is the place. They truly go above and beyond. We literally wouldn’t trust anyone else with our dog—and haven’t since we found them!
WAK-9 Training, Will, his family and employees are absolutely amazing! In the past, I’ve used another boarding facility for my corgi while we were out of town. The last time I picked my dog up from the previous facility, I could tell his anxiety was through the roof, he would not…Read full reviewClose full review
WAK-9 Training, Will, his family and employees are absolutely amazing! In the past, I’ve used another boarding facility for my corgi while we were out of town. The last time I picked my dog up from the previous facility, I could tell his anxiety was through the roof, he would not leave my side and was very lethargic when we brought him back home. I could only wonder what had happened while he was at the previous facility. I decided to try WAK-9 the next time I needed to board my dog, hoping that Wills training experience will make a more positive trip for my Corgi. I was blown away by the difference between my dog’s attitude from the previous place, to picking him up from WAK-9. My dog was happy! He was excited to see Mom, but he wasn’t dying to get out of the facility as fast as he could be. I could not say enough about how great it feels knowing that my dog was as happy at a boarding facility, as he is at home! I will 100000% use WAK-9 again and would recommend them over and over again! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
My fur baby means everything to us and with being new to the area it was hard for us to trust someone with him. We decided to go with Wak-9 because they had good reviews and well recommended on Facebook. Fast forward to now our fur baby enjoys and loves going to Will and Karen's …Read full reviewClose full review
My fur baby means everything to us and with being new to the area it was hard for us to trust someone with him. We decided to go with Wak-9 because they had good reviews and well recommended on Facebook. Fast forward to now our fur baby enjoys and loves going to Will and Karen's place. He already knows from a mile away where he's going. I cannot thank them enough for putting us at ease when we go out of town. We also started training with Will and I he is the best very thorough with explanations and training. I would recommend wak-9 1,000/1,000 for boarding and training.
WAK-9 is wonderful! Our dog Hank has been going for daycare, and it is nice to have a safe and reliable place for him to spend the day. Our boy has also been training with Jessica at WAK-9. He needed work on his recall, and after only 2 sessions with Jessica, there was HUGE impro…Read full reviewClose full review
WAK-9 is wonderful! Our dog Hank has been going for daycare, and it is nice to have a safe and reliable place for him to spend the day. Our boy has also been training with Jessica at WAK-9. He needed work on his recall, and after only 2 sessions with Jessica, there was HUGE improvement! Hank snuck out the front door on Easter, but as soon as I called him, he came right back! Jessica is amazing, and I highly recommend her for training!
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