Article by Trainer Samantha Lee (CPDT, CCFT) of Valor K9 Academy - Boise One of my biggest pet peeves as a dog trainer is that dog owners make excuses for why their dog is not under control on and/or off leash in public places. You know what I’m talking about… the reactive dog on an extendable leash in Home Depot blowing [...]
Article by Trainer Taya Hekking. Taya competes in dock diving with her Golden Retrievers, Boo and Maui! Learn all about the dock diving sport in this fun read. Maybe it's something your dog could excel at! **Note: This is an informational article only. Valor K9 Academy - Boise does not offer dock diving. Participating in dog sports is a great way [...]
It is with great sadness that I share with you all that Lead Trainer Dana O'Lone Long's last day with us was 31 October. Dana has been a Valor K9 Academy trainer since September 2015. She was the first trainer to join our team and the first trainer to enroll in our Trainer Course. She has given us over six amazing [...]
I had the pleasure of interviewing Lily Crytser, one of my longtime and repeat dog training clients from the Spokane area. Lily's dog, Falco, was one of my favorite behavioral rehabilitation cases. 1. Lily, back in 2016, you sent Falco to us for a behavioral rehabilitation board and train when he was an older dog. Why did you decide to send [...]
In this article, we interview our longtime client, Kiara Miller, and ask her about her experience with Valor K9 Academy. She has been a client for three years now and has traveled on average a thousand miles per visit to do board & trains with us. She also came to a Trainers Retreat! We're honored to be her go-to trainer. 1. [...]