Milligan Valley K9 Academy
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About Milligan Valley K9 Academy
Board-and-train built on a balanced philosophy
Milligan Valley K9 Academy is a board-and-train-focused program in the Minerva, Ohio area, run by trainers the site names as Whitney and Danielle. They describe themselves plainly as a "balanced dog trainer" who believes "in both yes and no," taking a "balanced approach to dog training." That clear, upfront philosophy helps owners self-select: it's a structured approach that uses both rewards and corrections rather than a purely positive-only program.
Transparent programs and pricing
Unusually for this category, the site publishes prices, which makes it easy for owners to compare. The Family Pet Dog Board and Train Program is listed at $2,700 and the Behavior Modification Board and Train at $3,900, with a Bootcamp Refresher structured board-and-train at $115/night and one-on-one private lessons at $95/lesson. They also share free advice through social media and YouTube training videos, and they cite "Over 3,000 Families Helped" as social proof.
The site doesn't claim formal trainer certifications, name an owner, or list a founding year, and it doesn't make clear whether training also happens in-home or only via the board-and-train format. Owners considering the behavior-modification track should ask which trainer handles their case and what tools are used, given the balanced methodology. Overall, this is a transparent, results-oriented board-and-train option for owners comfortable with a balanced approach.
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Whitney and Dani were confident they could help, and they absolutely delivered. Lulu came home the same fun, loving dog—but now calmer, more focused, and responsive.
They kept us updated throughout the process and answered all our questions. Lulu is happier, our relationship with her is better, and we’re so grateful to have found MVK9. We look forward to working with Whitney and Dani for years to come!
From our very first interaction with Dani on the phone we felt supported and like there was hope for peace in our house. We did the 6 week board and train and we can't recommend Milligan Valley enough!
Dani and Whitney answered all our questions, kept us up to date throughout the entire 6 weeks, and continue to work with us over 2 months out from his board and train program ending.
Our Chance made a complete 180 transformation with their hard work and knowledge and we now have a dog that lives peacefully with us, our two other dogs, and even our cats!
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