WAK-9 Training
Unleashing Your Dog’s Potential
Services We Offer
Positive Pet Training, Behavior Modification, Basic Obedience, Advanced Obedience, E-Collar Training, Service Animal Consulting, Boarding, Doggy Daycare
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.
Group Training
Ready. Set. Train.
We will provide you with tools and tricks to teach your pet how to be a well-mannered companion. Our guidance creates pets that are balanced, mentally and physically.
Starting at $35/session (must book series at time of sign up)
Private Training
A Little Goes a Long Way
Sign up for private sessions with our expert pet trainers to strengthen your skills and confidence. You will see the change in your pet from the get-go. Simply put, our training works!
Starting at $80/hour
Basic Obedience & Manners Training
Training with Care
Receive personalized care from your instructor in the privacy of your own home. Our behavior expert will support you in building your skills and working with your pet to help realize your goals.
Puppy Bootcamp starting at $650/week (minimum of 3 weeks sign up); intensive training for puppies with basic commands. Monday through Friday 7 AM to 5 PM and pickup after each day. Boarding extra.
Boarding & Daycare
Piece of Mind
We will watch over your pet like it was our own. Giving you piece of mind while your on vacation or just needing a break. Receive daily updates on your doggo!
Daycare Starting at $24 per day.
Boarding Starting at $45 per night.
Train During Boarding Additional $100 per hour.
Dayschool at $50/day (only basic needs-sit,lay, stay. Minimum five weeks, two days a week).
Board N' Train
Training with Compassion and Knowledge
Your dog will get one on one with their trainer during their daily training routines. We will discuss your goals for the training and set realistic achievements during that time.
Inquire about pricing. Standard pricing is $4,500 but contingent on training needs, goals, and duration.
Hours of Operation
Our daycare and boarding facility is located in Madras, Oregon. We love your dogs, and we love this community! Come visit us for a tour Monday through Friday 7 AM- 5 PM. We ask that visiting or potential clients call ahead for an appointment.
Daycare Hours of Operation: 7 AM- 5 PM, every day
Boarding Hours of Operation: 24/7
Pick up and Drop off: Take place during daycare hours of operation. A convenience fee of $20 is charged for an early drop off or late pick up after busines hours of operation.
Daycare and Boarding Pricing
Daycare starting at: $24/day
Boarding (less than 7 days) starting at: $45/day
Boarding (more than 7 days) starting at: $40/day
$10 extra per dog/day for intact males/females or dogs with human aggression.
Convenience Fee early drop off/late pick up: $20
**Call for holiday pricing**
Daycare and Boarding Pricing
Daycare starting at: $24/day
Boarding (less than 7 days) starting at: $45/day
Boarding (more than 7 days) starting at: $40/day
$10 extra per dog/day for intact males/females or dogs with human aggression.
Convenience Fee early drop off/late pick up: $20
**Call for holiday pricing**
Contact
Fall and winter slots are filling up fast!
Have questions? Please review our Frequently Asked Questions page, call us, or send us an email! We want to hear from you!
All reservations are booked in the gingr app:
Code: 327306
Our Story
WAK-9 Training started up in 2022 with understanding the need for trainers in our community. Will has been a Professional Trainer since 2007 and applied his knowledge from his past mentors to give you what WAK-9 is today. WAK-9 was started as a family and remains so to this day. Will, (W)illiam, (A)sher, and (K)arin - with K-9 at the end. We embody relationship building with your pup first and foremost. Separating ourselves from the other, larger cookie cutter training companies.
As Will was growing in his trade, imposter syndrome was real. the ole "am i good enough" kept setting in. We traveled the country to attend seminars, classes, and worked with other trainers. in fact, we still do. Our craft is ever growing. One big thing I've learned is that the seminars and trainings we attended showed that we didn't know everything. We can still learn more. even in detail work, how to move the wrist, deliver treats, or how to hold the leash.
Although our methods are ever changing to work the dogs in front of us, you can guarantee you will see your relationship grow with your pups every day, and have fun doing It!
Training Team
WAK-9 Training Team is built on passion. We take every dogs welfare into consideration when developing training programs that fit you and your dog's needs.
Trainer/Kennel Tech
Elizabeth Walton
I've always gravitated towards animals and love teaching dogs new tricks and behaviors. My goal is to learn more about their behaviors and really understand the “why's” behind it. I've had Dewey for six years and when he developed some reactivity, I took the opportunity to learn as much as I could about this behavior and never stopped seeking out knowledge. I believe shadowing with WAK-9 will help deepen my understanding even more!
Daycare and Boarding Team
The WAK-9 Daycare and Boarding Team is built on sheer love for dogs. We know your dog means the world to you. We want to help you enjoy your life with your dog and know they are safe in the care of their handlers when you are away. We take every dog's welfare into consideration when determining the safest play groups, kennel style, and yard access. Our staff are trained to work with aggressive, anxious, and what many others would consider "difficult" dogs. All dogs are different, and we love them all the same!
Daycare and Boarding Co-Manager
Shadow Trainer
Karin O'Daniel
When we started this business, I never thought it would grow to what it is today. I grew up as a young child knowing little to nothing about dogs (but definitely loved having them around!).
We generally had a large pack of dogs, and as a young adult I continued to have dogs of my own. It was definitely a non-negotiable with Will and I that we would bring dogs to our marriage. My old boy Diego (now deceased) and his old gal Nala (now deceased) filled our home with joy and happiness for many years.
Initially when we started, it was just Will on his lonesome running training and then shortly after boarding and daycare. But I quickly decided that I needed to jump aboard on this crazy train. Fast forward nearly three years later, we have a wonderful business that service nutrition, training, daycare, boarding, and classes.
Kennel Tech
Jessica Klein
Jessica comes with many years of experience in the dog world. You may know Jessica as a trainer of ours, but life has a way of taking us different places. For now, Jessica has transitioned to kennel tech, and we're so glad we get to keep her on staff while she plans ahead for her future.
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Let Our Clients Do The Barkin'
Pam G.
"We took Daphne (to the client walk) last week and learned a lot and was amazed at how far she has come. It is a great chance to get hands on training and advice with your dog in a controlled social setting. I never thought I would be able to take Daphne in public. Now I have hope I will be able to take her out of my house. Thank you Will O'Daniel !!"
Contact Us
At WAK-9 Training, we strongly believe that it’s never too late to change our pet’s behavior. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us.
928-699-6905
wak9training.gingrapp.com
Code: 327306
