Overview
What Day Training
Actually Is.
Your dog comes to us. Our trainer does the repetition-heavy work — the structured blocks, the nervous system reads, the skill-building reps.
You come back at the end of every session for a 15-minute recap. What we worked on, what your dog got right, and one specific thing to reinforce at home.
When the package ends, two private lessons put everything in your hands. Your dog comes home every night. You always know exactly where things stand.
Book a ConsultationReal World Training
They drop off
at our facility.
We take it
from there.
Depending on where your dog is in training, sessions may happen at the facility, out on a walk, in a store, or anywhere the behavior needs to hold. Real distractions. That's how skills generalize.
Ideal Client
This Is for You If...
You've tried and it hasn't stuck
You've done the class. Watched the videos. Maybe hired a trainer. For a minute it felt like it was working. Then it didn't. Day training breaks that cycle because the approach and the executor both change.
Your dog moves faster than you can think
High arousal, low impulse control. You can't get the timing right because the dog never slows down. They need volume of repetitions you simply can't deliver on your own. We create that volume. You maintain it.
You're too dysregulated by the dog to train them
You love your dog. But every session turns into a power struggle. You dread the walk before it starts. You need someone to build the foundation first so you can step in from a calmer baseline.
Life is full and daily practice isn't realistic
Kids, work, life. You want your dog trained but daily practice sessions aren't happening right now. We handle the heavy repetitions. You do one thing at home. Your dog sleeps in their own bed every night.
Honest Disclaimer
This Is Not for You If...
You want a trained dog handed back
Day training is not board-and-train. You are still part of this. The 15-minute recap at every pickup and the two private transfer lessons at the end are not optional.
You can't commit to the pickup recap
You need to be at pickup, present and on time, every single session. It's 15 minutes. It's required. If that's not workable, the program won't work the way it's designed to.
Not sure if day training is right for your situation? That's exactly what the consultation is for. We actually want to understand your dog before we recommend anything — even if the answer is that something else would serve them better.
Program Tiers
Three Packages.
Same Honest Approach.
Foundation
Entry Level
Weeks2 weeks
Days/week2 days
Total sessions4 sessions
Block length3 hours
End-of-day recaps4 × 15 min
Private lessons after2 × 1 hour
Best For
Dogs with basic manners gaps. Jumping, pulling, no recall. Puppies or adolescents who need a foundation set before the owner takes over.
$1,900
includes 2 private transfer lessons
Most Popular
Intensive
Core Program
Weeks3 weeks
Days/week3 days
Total sessions9 sessions
Block length3 hours
End-of-day recaps9 × 15 min
Private lessons after2 × 1 hour
Best For
Reactive dogs, leash frustration, overarousal in public. The go-to package for most SK9T consult referrals.
$2,500
includes 2 private transfer lessons
Transformation
Complex Cases
Weeks4 weeks
Days/week3 days
Total sessions12 sessions
Block length3–4 hours
End-of-day recaps12 × 15 min
Private lessons after2 × 1 hour
Best For
Significant behavior challenges. Multi-trigger reactivity, under-fulfilled working breeds, dogs that have been through multiple failed programs.
$3,000
includes 2 private transfer lessons
Every Session
Your dog sleeps
at home.
Every night.
This is not boarding. Your dog comes to us for the training block and goes home with you every single evening. They train here. The relationship stays yours.
Transfer Phase
Where the Skills
Move to You.
The dog already knows how to do the things we trained. These two lessons teach you to ask for them, read the responses, and maintain them at home without a trainer present.
01
Skill Transfer
Scheduled within one week of package completion. You get hands on the leash with trainer coaching in real time. Goal: confident execution, not perfection. Duration: 60 minutes.
Focus: Cue mechanics, reinforcement timing, reading your dog's signals.
02
Real World Practice
Scheduled 2 to 3 weeks after Lesson 1, giving you time to practice. Proofing and troubleshooting. Trainer works through gaps, adds distractions, confirms generalization. Duration: 60 minutes.
Focus: Distraction proofing, maintenance plan, what comes next.
Owner Touchpoints
You're Never
Out of the Loop.
Every Recap Covers
01What skill was targeted this session and why
02What your dog got right, specifically
03Where the dog is still working — no sugarcoating
04One to two things to reinforce at home
05Nervous system observations worth noting
06Video clip review from the session
07Preview of next session focus
What We Ask of You
—Paid intake consultation before enrolling
—Rabies, Distemper, Bordetella current. Records on file before day one
—Present at pickup for every recap. Non-negotiable
—One to two things reinforced at home between sessions
—Package paid in full before first session. Payment plans available
What Comes Next
Graduation
+ Next Steps.
Recommended Path
1Complete day training package
2Private Lesson 1 — skill transfer
32 to 3 weeks of owner-led home practice
4Private Lesson 2 — real world proofing
5Graduate into group classes or Idaho Pack Walks
Graduation Includes
—Written behavior summary sent via client app
—Skills checklist — what's solid vs. needs maintenance
—Honest next-step recommendation with reasoning
—Flag if your dog needs continued private work before group settings
