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.
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 $20 per day.
Boarding Starting at $40 per night.
Train During Boarding Additional $100 per hour.
Pet Sitting & Home Check-ins-NOT AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. BOOKED.
All inclusive Animal and Home Care.
If you have ever felt uncomfortable with leaving your pets to a boarding faciltuy or you are concerend about the respiratory virus, this is an otion for you. We have 2 services:
- Check-ins: We check in on your animals and your property making sure they have food and water. We stay at your property for 1 hour per visit to play with your animals. Starting at $20 per visit.
- Pet Sitting: We stay at your house to create a presence and take care of your animals. Starting at $80 per day.
WAK-9 Training is Licensed, Bonded, and Insure for Pet and House Sitting care!
Doody Calls
Our Poo Squad is #1 in #2
Does your yard look like a war zone with landmines everywhere?
Let our Licensed, Bonded, and Insured team come in and clean up your stink bombs.
-First time clean up: $40 per hour
-Twice Weekly: $15 per visit
-Weekly: $35
Repeat Clients on call schedule $35 per hour.
Add $5 per dog for all services.
Travel Charges
$10 will be added for every 15 miles from Madras.
Our Story
As certified dog trainers and behavior consultants, Will has been training dogs since 2007. Will took a break in 2013 to focus on a hospitality career. When it came time for him to retire his long time service animal of 11 years, Dipstick was presented to him out of pure chance and fate. He got in touch with Jake The Dog Trainer out of North Carolina to assist with some mental blocks when training Dipstick. Together, Dipstick and Jake worked tirelessly to get Will his confidence back. Jake is still a valued part in WAK-9 Training's success. Our training allows you to remain in the convenience of your own home or at our facilities, while receiving the best available techniques to address you and your pet’s specific needs and challenges.
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.
Senior Trainer
Jessica Klein
Jessica comes with some training background in Behavior Modification, Board n Train, and Obedience. Jessica is CPR/first aid certified for dogs and cats.
“I have wanted to work with animals since I was in elementary school. I’ve always been passionate about animals. When I got my first dog in high school I realized I was pretty good at teaching him things, and wanted to be a dog trainer. Thought it was an unrealistic career until I got my foot in the door at 22 years old. I worked as a kennel tech for 2 years and learned how much I loved training dogs. During that time I realized I wanted to learn more training styles than what I was taught in my time there. I have now completed some classes online and am excited to start my new journey of learning at WAK-9 Training.”
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!
Secretary
Mayzie Nilles
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Over the past few years, I realized that I possess a love for dogs that I never knew existed. Dogs love unconditionally and I believe they teach us to do the same. Humans fail dogs consistently, yet dogs still offer their complete love and loyalty. My dog, Hudson, was failed by humans and eventually ended up at the shelter where we crossed paths. Will, with WAK-9 Training, is helping me with Hudson’s training. Through training Hudson, I have fallen in love with the art (although training is science-based, the act of training truly is an art). I feel very passionate about the work that Will and WAK-9 do for this community and was honored when offered a position. I was unsure what I wanted to do once completing my bachelor’s in psychology, but after working with Will, I realized that a career with dogs is where my passion lies. I feel this opportunity is a great stepping stone towards my dream career and I am eager to be a part of the WAK-9 Training team.
Let Our Clients Do The Barkin'
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