About The Elevated K9

About The Elevated K9

The Elevated K9 sells its programs through an online storefront and describes them as "specially designed and catered to each individual family to set them up for the most successful life together". Its service list runs wider than most: private lessons, behavior modification, canine detection, day training, dog-on-dog aggression, weight pull, and enrichment-based daycare, with dog sports, AKC testing and a mobile dog gym also named in the navigation.

Method

The FAQ answers the method question plainly: "We consider ourselves LIMA trainers (Least Invasive, Minimally Aversive). This means that we are able to adapt to what each individual family needs, and what each owner is comfortable with!"

The kind of dogs it takes

The daycare answer is the most revealing part of the site, because it describes the client base: "All of our dogs are required to do training before going to daycare. We think of daycare as an extension of training." The goal is stated as a dog that "be able to go anywhere and do anything" – pack hikes, public outings and group classes – but the page is candid that this is not the starting point: "most of our dogs have a history of dog aggression, human aggression, anxiety, or reactivity. Safety is our #1 priority so you will often see us use muzzles to help dogs navigate the world." Asked what issues it works with, the answer given is "Pretty much anything! We have extensive experience in aggression, reactivity, and anxiety."

Practicalities

A free consultation is offered through a contact form, and online courses and a working dog store are sold alongside the in-person work. Ask who will train your dog, whether they hold a certification, what programs cost and where the business is based.