Big Sky K9 is a dog training company based out of Bozeman, Montana. At Big Sky K9, we believe that training you, the owner, is just as important as training your dog. That’s why we focus on helping you learn how to better communicate with and understand your canine companion. No matter your dog's breed, age, or issue, our customized training programs are designed to meet your unique needs. Whether you’re dealing with reactive, anxious, or aggressive behavior, or simply looking for reliable off-leash obedience, trust Big Sky K9 to help your dog reach its full potential. Give us a call for a free phone consultation!
Training & services
Training goals
Behavior consultationProgram details
Our trainers are experienced with helping even the most challenging behavioral problems, including reactivity, anxiety, and aggression. We will help you set the foundation for success and teach you how to use these skills to manage your dog’s behavior and start desensitizing them to their triggers.
Canine Good Citizen preparationProgram details
These programs are designed to prepare you and your dog for their Canine Good Citizen test. Following the completion of one of our programs, we can evaluate and certify you and your dog through the American Kennel Club (CGC Program).
Leash trainingProgram details
Obedience trainingProgram details
Puppy trainingProgram details
Our puppy programs will help you establish basic obedience, socialization, and communication. We will teach you how to implement structure to encourage consistent behavior and prevent unwanted behaviors.
Recall trainingProgram details
SocializationProgram details
Behavior support
Aggression trainingProgram details
Jumping upProgram details
Reactivity trainingProgram details
Resource guardingProgram details
How training happens
Board and trainProgram details
Do you have a busy work schedule or are you going on a trip soon? Our Board & Train is an immersive style training program that will teach your dog better house manners, social skills, and the basic obedience skills they need to be obedient in a variety of settings!
Private trainingProgram details
Our private lessons consist of you working one-on-one with a trainer at our facility in a series of training sessions that will show you how to understand and train your dog. We teach you how to correct unwanted or unsafe behaviors and reward the great ones.
Dog age
PuppiesProgram details
Training level
Advanced obedienceProgram details
Beginner trainingProgram details
Support between sessions
Personalized training plansProgram details
Your dog’s background
Rescue dogsProgram details
Additional services
BoardingProgram details
GroomingProgram details
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Additional TrainingProgram details
Customized TrainingProgram details
Dog ContactProgram details
Dog Training TherapyProgram details
Dog's AnxietyProgram details
Door MannersProgram details
Drop OffProgram details
E-CollarProgram details
Immersive TrainingProgram details
Marker TrainingProgram details
Off-Leash Dog TrainingProgram details
Owner TrainingProgram details
Pick UpProgram details
Specific TrainingProgram details
Thearapy Dog Training & CertificationProgram details
These programs are designed to prepare you and your dog for their therapy certification test. Following the completion of one of these program, we can evaluate and certify you and your dog through The Alliance of Therapy Dogs.
Therapy CertificationProgram details
Train TrainingProgram details
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5/5I've had such an amazing experience with Big Sky K9! I took my puppy Hemingway for her first meet and greet, and she fell in love with Sam & Sara immediately.
I've worked in the veterinary field for years and you can tell they have so much experience and love for their work, thi…Read full reviewClose full review
I've had such an amazing experience with Big Sky K9! I took my puppy Hemingway for her first meet and greet, and she fell in love with Sam & Sara immediately.
I've worked in the veterinary field for years and you can tell they have so much experience and love for their work, this is truly shown in every interaction. They radiate passion for training and my partner and I felt more than comfortable leaving Hemi for 2 weeks with them for her boarding/training.
Communication was excellent. From daily text messages to videos, they go above and beyond.
Hemingway is a basset hound who are known for being very stubborn, and they did such a good job training her. They provided us with so much information at the end of her training, and are always available for follow up questions.
I would highly recommend Big Sky K9 for anyone looking for compassionate, caring and experienced trainers.
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Jeannette Brown
5/5
Cannont sing their praises high enough. Our German Shepherd Bruno is so smart and so sweet but a constant source of energy! Before his training it was often unimaginable, and frustrating . After training, a DIFFERENT MANAGABLE DOG! We’ve been a little lazy in working with him during these winter months, but I took him out today and he still aced all his commands! So thankful!!
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Katie Johnson
5/5We started with Big Sky K9 in their 8 week lesson program and advanced leaps and strides in basic obedience, leash walking, and recall with our 2.5 year old black lab Raya. Working with Sam and Sara was absolutely fantastic and they are extremely and compassionate and caring abou…Read full reviewClose full review
We started with Big Sky K9 in their 8 week lesson program and advanced leaps and strides in basic obedience, leash walking, and recall with our 2.5 year old black lab Raya. Working with Sam and Sara was absolutely fantastic and they are extremely and compassionate and caring about you and your dog's progress and well being. They can easily adapt to each dog's specific needs and we left every session feeling more confident and excited about what we were working on next. We have since progressed to detection/scent training with Sam and are having so much fun. I highly recommend them for any dog training needs.
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Jeff Southworth
5/5
Big Sky K9 saved our dogs life. Tig is a fantastic family dog who at 4 years old is done accepting new people (mainly men) into our home or yard. Sam gave both Tig and more importantly us the tools and know how to responsibly control and command. Same great dog but changed when commanded to suit. I can’t thank Big Sky K9 enough. Amazing results and fantastic people.
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Ashley Hertz
5/5Sam & Sara did a wonderful job in only 2 weeks with my Golden, Butter. While he was already well-behaved, his leash manners were terrible and his voice commands were becoming all too selective. My greatest fear in sending Butter to "camp" was that he may lose his free spirit. I w…Read full reviewClose full review
Sam & Sara did a wonderful job in only 2 weeks with my Golden, Butter. While he was already well-behaved, his leash manners were terrible and his voice commands were becoming all too selective. My greatest fear in sending Butter to "camp" was that he may lose his free spirit. I was also concerned about him having to wear a special collar. After 2 weeks, he was incredibly responsive to all commands, no leash necessary (not even in Ace Hardware, his greatest distraction). The best part, he still has his free spirit and proudly wears his special collar on the daily. I am thrilled with such a positive shift in his skills in a short amount of time! Highly recommend!
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