Arizona Dog Training for Better Behavior & Calmer Homes | K9 Advantage

Fix the root cause of behavior problems with professional training so you can enjoy calmer walks, better manners, and a peaceful home.

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40+ Years Experience • Bullhead City • Kingman • Lake Havasu City • Mohave County

 
  
 
  
 
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 Anna Selby 
 
0 days ago
 
 
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I highly recommend Roy at K9 Advantage!
My husband and I were referred to Roy by some friends whose dog was so well - behaved that we knew we wanted the same for our dog.
From the very beginning Roy has been professional, patient, consistent, and extremely knowledgeable. he not only worked with our dog but gave us the tools, guidance, and confidence to continue the training as we needed.
Having worked with several trainers in the past without much success, Roy was by far the best and his method truly works, the difference has been amazing. We couldn't be happier with the experience, and would highly recommend Roy at K9 Advantage.
Thank you Roy for making a difference!
  
 
 
 
 
 
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 Karen Cervera 
 
14 days ago
 
 
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We purchased 10 weeks of training with K9 Advantage and we are about five weeks in and could not be more pleased with the results so far!    Our dog is half Dutch Shepherd and was reactive and aggressive to strangers and other dogs. After the first session, we could see progress and it has been continuous. We have trusted the process, taken Roy's guidance, and continued the process.  I cannot wait to see where we are five weeks from now!  I have already recommended K9 advantage to friends.
  
 
 
 
 
 
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 Shannon Sameh 
 
134 days ago
 
 
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Going to the drop in classes for me and my dog roscoe has been a positive learning experience.
  
 
 
 
 
 
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 Kathryn Jennings 
 
228 days ago
 
 
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My dog and I have been attending drop-in classes for about 8-10 weeks. At $10 each class we're getting 1st class training at a bargain price.
We're learning to trust and depend on each other, and we both know I'm the boss!
I love these classes :)
  
 
 
 
 
 
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 Gineen Magiera 
 
228 days ago
 
 
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We attended Roy's walking class. We have utilized his training before and always come away better leaders than we were before. He is by far one of the best trainers we have had the pleasure of learning and training with. Thank you Roy for your expertise. Results matter!
  
 
 
 
 
 
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 Constance Moore 
 
239 days ago
 
 
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I learned a whole new approach to training.  As much for me as the dog.  He is so much easier to walk and take places and is very good at home as well.  He comes with me and sits as I clean each room.  Waits patiently while I eat or work on the computer.  He's regaining privileges he lost.  By keeping him on leash for morning potty break he avoided a trapped skunk in our yard.  Worth every penny we paid for private training and the ability to continue class work indefinitely is huge.
  
 
 
 
 
 
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 Roger Frei 
 
265 days ago
 
 
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We have just completed our 10 week training course with Roy.  We  have a rescue dog who
was aggressive towards other dogs.  We have learned a lot about dogs and training techniques.  Although we are sure Roy may have felt some frustration with our training consistency he was always courteous and patient.  He is very knowledgeable and we would highly recommend him for any dog issues that have to be dealt with.   In our last session a group of 4 dogs walked by about 15 feet from Bobby and he did not react.  We personally feel that Bobby has come a long way.  Thank you Roy.
  
 
 
 
 
 
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 Steve Huger 
 
536 days ago
 
 
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A neighborhood friend highly recommended Roy after he had gone through the 10 individual lesson course offered by K9 Advantage.  I spoke with Roy even before i received my 16 week old Labrador pup and he recommended starting training early, before bad habits are set and that has turned out to be great advise.  We now have completed eight of ten training lessons, gone to a couple group lessons and Roy has taught us how to encourage proper behaviors and good manners.  Our dog has come so far along in just a few months it’s unbelievable and couldn’t have come along this far without Roy’s expertise.
  
 
 
 
 
 
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 Shawna Russell 
 
540 days ago
 
 
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Roy is an amazing trainer and the most knowledgeable behaviorist specialist. Within one session we started seeing changes. We were having issues with control, aggression, basic obedience and manners. Roy quickly saw the mistakes we were making and set us up on a path to basically a new relationship with our dog. We did the 10 week training session and we will continue to work with our dog using Roy's training techniques. I've had many dogs throughout my life, and I learned more in one session working with Roy than I had in many years of dog ownership. I feel that any future dog I will own will benefit from the knowledge I learned from this training program. I can't recommend him enough.
  
 
 
 
 
 
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 Michael and Elaine Gough 
 
542 days ago
 
 
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If you are looking for the best dog trainer look no further.  Here is our story.  We adopted Lilly in January 2022.  She is an approximately 2 1/2 year old German Shepherd mix/American Bulldog/Pitbull/Stafford Terrier mix and was out of control and definitely ran our household.  We had used another trainer after her adoption, who used treats, string cheese, and a head halter for her training.  We found it did not work for us.  It only taught Lilly to look at us for a treat every few steps on our walks and when we did not offer treats, she totally ignored us.  We reached out to Roy in May 2023 after Lilly had a severe reaction on a walk to a motorcycle going by that left her running away with me injured, on the ground and very upset.  We were definitely at the end of our rope. We attended our first Saturday training class in May 2023 where Lilly showed Roy her true colors right away by jumping out of our car window after another dog.  Thankfully she had a seat belt on that kept her in the car.  I was mortified and thought any chance of him training us was gone.  Thankfully Roy accepted our challenge of training me in private lessons.  Yes, I said training me.  I had to learn how to be the pack leader and allow Lilly to follow.  We went through two 10 weekly private classes with Roy along with attending every Saturday class he offers in Kingman.  A normal owner won't need 20 weeks, but I was a slow learner and took a bit longer to learn to become the leader.  I learned that I had to be in charge, read her body language, be consistent, use a crate, a dog run and chain collar with her.  Roy gave me the confidence and the knowledge to be a true leader who now continues to work with Lilly on a daily basis as well as continuing to go to Roys Saturday training classes.  He was always available for questions or concerns I had or have even now during the process.  The difference in her behavior is night and day.  She now sits at doors and waits to be allowed in or out. She is on a feeding schedule now and she knows she does not have to react to the outside world anymore.  When we started with Roy, I couldn't touch her feet without her trying to bite me so cutting her nails was out of the question.  Yesterday, with some more one on one training with Roy, I cut all of her toe nails.  That may not seem like a big deal to most but to me it was a huge accomplishment and I was so proud of myself and Lilly.  She is so much happier not being the leader. I am so grateful that Roy accepted the challenge of training Lilly and I.  Thank you Roy for everything, I will forever be grateful for you sharing your gift of training with us.  Lilly is thankful too now that she can just be a my dog instead of my leader.