FirstBarkMy puppies and I *love* training with Heather! My dogs don't need to be trained as much as I do. Heather gives me the skills to work with them. An informed pet parent leads to a better behaved pet. Heather is easy to work with and she provides solid, everyday tools to make a good dog a great one! She also helps keep *me* in "place" and calm. 💜
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
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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
Google listing4.9
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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We love Heather. She is always there to help us in any way she can. She has helped us calm our hyper active Blue Heeler, she has taught us out to be advocates for our dog, and she has even come to our vet visits to insure we were getting the right pain regimen for our dog. She is the best trainer and I know she truly loves animals.
Heather is amazing! She spent so much time talking to me to help me with my dog. My dog has some anxiety and it’s obvious that she cares for him. She is very smart and really knows her stuff about dogs! Can’t wait to use her in the future!
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Heather, founder of Project K-9, is seriously a life saver! I will recommend her to EVERYONE as long as she is in business. I came to Heather desperate to deal with my pup’s anxiety issues. I got Penny as a 2 yr old, discarded by a puppy mill. She’d had 2+ litters before I got he…Read full reviewClose full review
Heather, founder of Project K-9, is seriously a life saver! I will recommend her to EVERYONE as long as she is in business. I came to Heather desperate to deal with my pup’s anxiety issues. I got Penny as a 2 yr old, discarded by a puppy mill. She’d had 2+ litters before I got her. Penny went through about a month transition period where she ate EVERYTHING: blinds, gloves, boots, furniture, everything. As time went on, we noticed she didn’t like strangers coming to the house. She became aggressive and more so if the individual showed any fear. We moved and she got worse. She’d attack the door if the doorbell rang. She’d lung and run the fence line as people walked by. We tried to keep her inside, but felt it was cruel. We tried spraying her with water. I’m not proud of it, but I smacked her butt on several occasions, meeting her aggression with more aggression. One day it all came to a head. She escaped the yard and bit 2 dogs who were walking by with their owner. I just thank the Lord she didn’t go after the man. Both dogs survived, one needed stitches. I was cited for having an aggressive animal. I contacted Heather immediately in a panic. Heather had worked with Penny & I about 10 months before and I knew she could help us teach Penny to make better decisions. When we met with Heather, we discovered that Penny was very emotionally in-tune with my feelings and I was the one who was making Penny anxious. Heather created a personalized training program for Penny AND me! Realizing I was a huge part of the issue was eye opening for me and I believe the most helpful. We followed Heather’s program and Penny improved almost overnight. We now have the correct tools and the knowledge to use them properly. Heather empowered us to be better parents. It’s been a little more than a year since we did Heather’s program and Penny is 100% a different dog. She’s able to ignore folks walking by, dogs walking by, and our very aggressive neighbor dog who barks and runs the fence line constantly. We’re still working on boundaries with our toddler, but we have the tools to do this now. Penny is so good with our toddler; it’s incredible. It is completely Heather’s tools that make it possible for us to have a safe environment for Penny and our toddler. Heather literally saved Penny’s life. When I was cited for an aggressive animal I was required to appear before a Judge and because of the immediate inception into Heather’s program and the letter she wrote about Penny’s progress, we were able to keep Penny from being euthanized. We ABSOLUTELY LOVE Heather and will support her business FOREVER. She is completely worth the 40-minute drive for us. Thank you Heather and Project K9! Chelsea Harvey
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