About K-9 Nation

Training and boarding in Salem

K-9 Nation is a Salem training and boarding business founded by Robert. Its team uses positive reinforcement techniques and builds customized programs for dogs of all ages and temperaments, covering puppy training, obedience, behavior modification for problems like aggression, anxiety and excessive barking, and board and train. Trainer Mariah is described as an AKC-certified trainer. In-home training is available, and the newly opened K-9 Nation Resort offers doggy daycare.

Prices

An intro private lesson is $100 for 75 minutes, with packages of 5 lessons for $700 and 9 lessons for $1,000 covering commands such as come, sit, stay, place, down and heel, plus leash, potty and crate training. Board and train runs per week: Silver $700 – $800, Gold $850 – $950 (adds muzzle training and aggression work) and Platinum $1000 – $1200 (adds off-leash jogging and off-site outings). Bark & Breakfast boarding for dogs already trained with K-9 Nation runs $50-$125 per night.

What owners say

One client wrote after a three-week board and train: "Robert is honestly the best trainer I've ever met!"

What to ask

Ask how long your dog's program should run.