Transform Your Dog's Behavior for Life.
From basic obedience to complex behavior modification, our certified trainers work with dogs of every age, breed, and temperament. Residential programs, in-facility sessions, and leash manners training available at all 5 Utah locations.
Programs from $2,000
Residential programs up to $6,000
Custom quotes based on your dog's needs
“Real staff. Real results. Every visit.”
What We Train
Every Rocky Mountain K9 training program is built around your dog's specific needs — not a one-size-fits-all curriculum. Here are the core areas our certified trainers specialize in.
Basic Obedience
Sit, stay, come, leave it, and heel — the core commands every dog needs for a safe, harmonious life.
Advanced Obedience
Distance commands, off-leash reliability, place training, and complex verbal and hand-signal cues.
Leash Manners & Loose-Leash Walking
No more pulling, lunging, or reactive leash behavior. Walk with confidence beside a calm, focused dog.
Behavior Modification
Structured programs to change unwanted patterns including jumping, destructive behavior, and resource guarding.
Anxiety & Fear Programs
Systematic desensitization and counter-conditioning for dogs with separation anxiety, noise phobias, or fear reactivity.
Aggression Management
Dog-to-dog and human-directed aggression cases handled by certified trainers with proven, safety-first protocols.
Puppy Foundation Training
Early socialization, bite inhibition, and core obedience for puppies ages 8 weeks and up. Start them right.
Off-Leash Reliability
Build the recall and environmental focus required for safe off-leash freedom in parks, trails, and open spaces.
Whether your dog is a brand-new puppy building their first foundation, an adult dog with learned bad habits, or a reactive dog that makes walks feel impossible, our Utah dog training programs are designed to meet them exactly where they are. We serve dogs of every breed, size, and temperament across all five of our Utah locations.
Training Programs
Three core residential program tiers, each designed for a different starting point and set of behavioral goals. All programs include daily professional training sessions, handler education, and follow-up support.
Foundations
From $2,000
The ideal starting point for dogs that need a strong behavioral foundation. Two weeks of daily professional training sessions build reliable sit, stay, come, leave it, and heel — plus leash manners and basic impulse control.
- Daily training sessions with certified trainer
- Basic obedience: sit, stay, come, heel, leave it
- Leash manners & loose-leash introduction
- Handler education session at checkout
- One 30-minute follow-up session
- Progress photos and video updates
Exact pricing varies based on your dog's needs
Behavior Transformation
From $3,500
Designed for dogs with anxiety, reactivity, fear-based responses, or moderate behavioral challenges. Three to four weeks of intensive daily work including desensitization, counter-conditioning, and advanced obedience.
- All Foundations content
- Behavior modification protocols
- Anxiety & reactivity rehabilitation
- Aggression assessment and management (if applicable)
- Two follow-up handler sessions
- Detailed written progress report
- Trainer hotline access for 30 days post-program
Exact pricing varies based on your dog's needs
Premier Residential
Up to $6,000
Our most comprehensive program, designed for dogs with serious behavioral histories or complex cases requiring extended intervention. Full family integration ensures your entire household knows how to maintain results.
- All Behavior Transformation content
- Extended intensive daily sessions
- Severe aggression & multi-dog household protocols
- Full family handler education (2+ sessions)
- Custom ongoing maintenance plan
- Monthly check-in call for 3 months
- Discounted rate for future refresher programs
Exact pricing varies based on your dog's needs
Not sure which program fits? That's what our free consultation is for. We'll assess your dog's specific behaviors and recommend the right program — not the most expensive one. Book a free consult →
How It Works
From your first call to your dog coming home a new animal — here's exactly what the Rocky Mountain K9 training process looks like.
STEP 01
Free Consultation
We start every training relationship with a thorough consultation — in person or by phone. We'll learn about your dog's history, temperament, specific behaviors, and your goals. This is how we determine which program is the right fit.
STEP 02
Custom Program Design
No cookie-cutter plans here. Based on your dog's assessment, we build a day-by-day training structure targeting the exact behaviors and skills your dog needs. Every program is tailored.
STEP 03
Training Begins
Your dog enters our facility and begins daily structured sessions with a certified trainer. Sessions are layered and progressive — each day builds on the last. You'll receive regular photo and video updates throughout.
STEP 04
Handler Education
Before your dog comes home, you attend a mandatory handler session with your trainer. We teach you everything: the commands, the reinforcement schedule, how to read your dog's body language, and how to handle backslides if they happen.
STEP 05
Follow-Up & Ongoing Support
Training doesn't end at checkout. Included follow-up sessions let us troubleshoot anything that comes up at home and keep your dog's skills sharp. We're in your corner long after the program ends.
Why Our Training Works
Dozens of dog trainers operate in Utah. Here's what sets Rocky Mountain K9 apart — and why our programs produce results that last well beyond graduation.
Certified Professional Trainers
Every trainer on our team holds professional certifications in canine behavior and training methodology. This isn't a side gig for our staff — it's their specialty.
Science-Based Methods
We train using behaviorally sound, evidence-backed techniques. Our approach is built on how dogs actually learn — not trends or TV show gimmicks.
24/7 Reinforcement Environment
Residential training dogs live in our facility, meaning every interaction throughout the day reinforces the structure they're learning. Results build faster because consistency never breaks.
Daily Photo & Video Updates
You stay connected to your dog's progress throughout the program. We send regular updates so you can see the transformation happening in real time.
You Learn Too
Handler education is not optional — it's required. Your dog can leave our facility a different animal, but without you knowing how to maintain those skills, results fade. We make sure that doesn't happen.
All 5 Utah Locations
Training programs are available at all five Rocky Mountain K9 locations across Utah County, Summit, Weber, Tooele, and Wasatch County. Find the facility closest to you.
Utah's Premier Dog Training Facility
Rocky Mountain K9 operates across five Utah locations — American Fork (Utah County), Grantsville (Tooele County), Heber City (Wasatch County), Ogden/Washington Terrace (Weber County), and Park City (Summit County). Our dog training programs are available at all five facilities, giving dog owners across northern and central Utah access to professional, certified training without excessive travel.
Our residential dog training programs — sometimes called "board and train" programs — are one of the most effective paths to lasting behavioral change for dogs. Rather than meeting with a trainer once a week, your dog lives in our structured, supervised environment and receives multiple professional training sessions per day. This intensity accelerates progress dramatically compared to traditional at-home training alone.
We specialize in the cases that frustrate other trainers: dogs with severe anxiety, leash reactivity, resource guarding, multi-dog aggression, and fear-based behaviors. Our Behavior Transformation and Premier Residential programs are specifically designed for these complex cases, with experienced trainers who understand the behavioral science behind what's driving the problem — not just the surface-level symptom.
After every residential program, your dog doesn't just leave better-behaved — you leave better equipped. Handler education sessions ensure you understand how to maintain, reinforce, and build on everything your dog has learned. This is the part most dog training programs skip. We don't.
Dog Training FAQ
Answers to the questions we hear most from Utah dog owners considering a training program.
Ready to Transform Your Dog?
Every well-behaved dog starts with one conversation. Contact us today to schedule your free consultation and find out which program is right for your dog.