About Sky’s k-9

Sky's K-9 is a small family-run training business at a Charlie Ridge Place address in Lenoir, working from a property the site describes as twenty-five acres. It publishes four services and describes itself as offering "a unique and rewarding training experience" rather than a fixed curriculum.

What you can book here

Behavior consulting is the entry point, and the evaluation is free: "These evaluations are always free of charge whether your pet has aggressive tendencies or mild behavioral issues. It is important for me to assess the situation firsthand so that I can provide the most effective and personalized training program." Private classes run over six weeks and are described as covering mastery of basic commands "through both on and off-leash training techniques," plus general manners. Board and train runs three weeks, with the dog living with the trainer; the program ends with a handover session and follow-up classes so the owner can maintain the results. Boarding is offered separately, and dogs with advanced training are walked and hiked on the property.

The trainer

Halli Grissom is named on the site as the trainer, and writes that she began training at fifteen and has since worked with a number of master trainers. The approach is described as "well-rounded and balanced."

Practical detail

Contact is by email or phone, and programs are sized after the free evaluation; ask about prices then. The site is a small one and the service descriptions are the whole of it, so expect the detail to come from the conversation.