FirstBarkHeather from Project K9 trained my super skittish dog. She built the foundation for what my dog should continue to achieve. She is patient and very skillful trainer.
Project K9
Hurricane, Utah
About Project K9
Project K9 is a professional dog training service located in Hurricane, Utah, proudly serving St. George, Washington, and surrounding areas in Southern Utah. Our mission is to help families build healthy, happy relationships with their dogs through personalized obedience training, behavior modification, and socialization. We specialize in board and train programs, private training lessons, and doggy daycare, all tailored to your dog’s unique needs. Whether your dog pulls on leash, barks excessively, or struggles with anxiety or aggression, our proven training approach gets real results. We offer a safe, structured, and loving environment, and we treat your dog like family. Contact us today for a free consultation and take the first step tow
Training & services
Training goals
- Behavior consultation
- Leash training
- Obedience training
- Puppy training
- Recall training
- Socialization
Behavior support
- Aggression training
- Barking
- Reactivity training
How training happens
- Board and train
- Day training
- Group classes
- Online or virtual training
- Pack walks
- Private training
Dog age
- Puppies
- Senior dogs
Training level
- Beginner training
- Intermediate training
Support between sessions
- Personalized training plans
Training approach
- Positive reinforcement
Additional services
- Boarding
- Daycare
- Dog walking
Consultations
- Free consultation
Other listed services
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- Dog sitting (in-home)
- Other pet sitting (in-home)
- Dog Classes
- Continuing Education
- Dog Behavior Solutions
- Dog Learning
- Ear Cleaning
- Family Dog
- Home Lesson
- Leash Walks
- Nuisance Behaviors
- Traveling Service
- Video Course
- 4 Week Course
- Adult Training
- Assistant Dog Trainer
- Behavioral Dog Training
- Boot Camp For Dogs
- Customized Training
- Day Course
- Day Time Care
- Dog Trainer Academy
- Dog Training Gear
- Dog Training Program
- Dog Training Training
- Dog's Learning
- Exercise Sessions
- Gentle Massages
- Medication Administration
- Overnight Stays
- Pet Sitting
- Real World Training
- Train Courses
- Training Exercises
- Training Sessions
- Training Your Dog
- Week Program
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Questions & answers
From GoogleWhat people have asked about this business.
My dog barks at everything. Can training help?
Yes! Excessive barking is often rooted in anxiety, not attitude. Our programs focus on building calm, confident behavior at the root—not just stopping the symptom.
Community answer · Project K9 · 2025-09-21
What are you drop off and pick up hours?
Boarding and Daycare drop-off is from 7–8 AM, and pick-up is from 4–6 PM. These times help us maintain a consistent routine for the dogs in our care. Our training pickup is scheduled into one of our training session windows so we can take the time to go over everything you need to be successful at home.
Community answer · Project K9 · 2025-09-21
Do you offer boarding or daycare without doing training first?
Yes, we offer boarding and daycare for well-mannered dogs. We do not take on dogs who are dangerous at this time. Safety and structure are our top priorities.
Community answer · Project K9 · 2025-09-21
Can you provide medication if my dog stays with you?
Of course! We have been professionally taking care of dogs for 17yrs, and have experience in the following: -Geriatric and hospice care -Care of disabled dogs -Oral and topical meds -Injections -Restraint holds -Nutrition
Community answer · Project K9 · 2025-09-21
Will my dog be around other dogs during the day?
Yes! All interactions are carefully supervised, and new dogs are introduced slowly to the group. Groups are arranged by size, age, temperament, and play style. We only allow socialization with dogs that are a good match in temperament and energy. We do not take on aggressive dogs at this time into our groups.
Community answer · Project K9 · 2025-09-21
Do you work with the entire family and the dog?
Yes! We work with the entire family, including the kids. We want everyone to be on the same page, and really work hard to get the young ones involved with responsibility/chores, as well as the fun activities with the dog. They are a part of your family too, after all!
Community answer · Project K9 · 2025-09-21
Do you work with leash pulling or reactivity?
Definitely. Whether your dog pulls, lunges, or gets over-excited on walks, we’ll work on calm leash walking using proven, real-life training strategies around distractions. We work with reactivity regularly.
Community answer · Project K9 · 2025-09-21
Can you help my dog get along with my baby?
Absolutely. We specialize in helping families with young children and dogs create safe, respectful relationships. We even offer training geared toward family routines and transitions like bringing home a new baby.
Community answer · Project K9 · 2025-09-21
How do I get started training with Project K9?
Give us a call or fill out our consultation form on www.theprojectk9.com. We’ll schedule a free phone or in person consult to learn about your dog and help you with figuring out which program will be the best fit based on your preferences!
Community answer · Project K9 · 2025-09-21
Do you offer updates while my dog is there?
Yes! During training, you will get real-time footage of our training lessons so you can see your dog's progress. We regularly post on social media pictures and videos of the dogs we are working with. We even send cute pictures and videos to the owners while their dogs are staying with us!
Community answer · Project K9 · 2025-09-21
How far in advance do I need to book for boarding?
We have very limited space for our daycare and boarding services. We typically book out a few weeks in advance, especially during holidays or summer. Early booking ensures your spot and gives us time to prep for your dog’s stay.
Community answer · Project K9 · 2025-09-21
What's included in the Board and Train Program?
Our Board & Train program includes personalized obedience training, daily structured exercise, socialization with other dogs, and real-world outings in Southern Utah. We focus on behavior transformation, not just commands. You’ll also receive go-home lessons and continued support.
Community answer · Project K9 · 2025-09-21
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Customer reviews
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105 Google reviews
Mentioned in reviews
- Knowledgeable staff 12
- Leash training 5
- Calmer dog 4
- Personal instruction 3
- Crate training 2
- Dog handling advice 2
All 10 topics
- E collar training 2
- Home setup 2
- Obedient dog 2
- Virtual lessons 2
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I'm so thankful for Heather at Project K9. I would absolutely recommend anyone use her for training. She probably saved my dog's life 😂 I adopted a heeler mix shelter dog about a year ago. My dog, Rufus, struggles with anxiety and he had a head injury before I adopted him, whic…Read full reviewClose full review
I'm so thankful for Heather at Project K9. I would absolutely recommend anyone use her for training. She probably saved my dog's life 😂 I adopted a heeler mix shelter dog about a year ago. My dog, Rufus, struggles with anxiety and he had a head injury before I adopted him, which we believe has contributed to some major behavioral issues and learning limitations. This head injury also left him blind in his left eye. Because Rufus was always so scared by everything, I had a really difficult time correcting bad behavior. After over a year of dealing with his seriously reactive behavior and irrational fears, I found Heather. Before Rufus stayed with Heather for a 5 week board and train session, my dog was a disaster. I couldn't do normal things without Rufus freaking out (things like making phone calls, vacuuming my house, using a blow dryer, using a pepper grinder, having guests over to my house). If he didn't like something that was happening, he would often bark and pace from room to room, or he would "stalk" people and bite people to try and control them. He never hurt anyone, but he absolutely put his mouth on several people because he wanted to control their behavior. Rufus has been home from training for almost 3 weeks now. He's not perfect and I absolutely have to keep up on the training and the tools Heather gave me, but he is like a different dog. He still gets nervous when something really surprises him, but his reactions are much more mild and he recovers much quicker. I can make a phone call without him barking! I can have guests over at my house and he lays on his bed rather than trying to control them! I can vacuum my house or use a blow dryer and he ignores me! He really seems much happier and is able to relax more frequently than I ever would have imagined. Heather is awesome and I am so happy I found her. 10/10 would recommend. ❤️
Heather is an excellent trainer and human being! She definitely customized the experience to our needs and wants. We understand our dog more on how he communicates because of her help. And our relationship with our dog is even better. We are newer dog owners so she cleared up so …Read full reviewClose full review
Heather is an excellent trainer and human being! She definitely customized the experience to our needs and wants. We understand our dog more on how he communicates because of her help. And our relationship with our dog is even better. We are newer dog owners so she cleared up so many things for us on what to look for in different situations, allergies, good quality food, the best shape for his nails, so he can be as happy/healthy as possible. Thanks Heather!
We loved working with Project K9 and our doodle dog, Sophie. We learned so much about how to train her, and how to help her to be a fun member of our family. She walks well on a leash and we enjoy playing with her off leash. Heather was really great to watch us and our son and wo…Read full reviewClose full review
We loved working with Project K9 and our doodle dog, Sophie. We learned so much about how to train her, and how to help her to be a fun member of our family. She walks well on a leash and we enjoy playing with her off leash. Heather was really great to watch us and our son and work with us individually as we learned how to teach Sophie. We had in person and virtual lessons and they have all been great. We highly recommend Project K9.
I was having a massive problem with my dog jumping my fence to go after other dogs and being unable to take him out of my yard without both of us having a meltdown. I found Heather through a dog group online and when I found out she was in southern UT, I was sold! She helped me…Read full reviewClose full review
I was having a massive problem with my dog jumping my fence to go after other dogs and being unable to take him out of my yard without both of us having a meltdown. I found Heather through a dog group online and when I found out she was in southern UT, I was sold! She helped me learn how to help my dog exist peacefully in the world and how I can advocate for him to keep him comfortable! We even went off leash (after MONTHS of training and prepping for it) for the first time ever last week!
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