About K9 Advantage
Meet Roy Hayes of K9 Advantage
Over 40 years of experience helping dog owners in Kingman, Mohave County, and across Arizona build calmer homes, better behavior, and stronger bonds through practical, psychology-based training.
A lifetime of hands-on dog training
Roy Hayes has been training dogs and their owners since 1986. He founded K9 Advantage in 1988 to give clients a true training advantage through methods rooted in dog psychology, instincts, and emotion. Today, he serves Kingman, Mohave County, Bullhead City, Lake Havasu City, Golden Valley, and surrounding Arizona communities with personalized guidance that addresses the root cause of unwanted behavior. Dog owners looking for behavior problem training, obedience training, or private in-home sessions can get practical help tailored to their home and dog.
40+
Years of experience
1988
K9 Advantage founded
AZ
Serving Mohave County and beyond
Experience that goes beyond basic obedience
From formal certification to police dog work, shelter behavior support, community programs, and private coaching, Roy Hayes brings a rare depth of experience to every client relationship.
Training background
Formal education and professional foundations
Roy’s formal training began at Pro-Train, a state-accredited school in Oakland, California, where he completed certification programs in puppy and adult obedience training, behavior modification, police dog training, and kennel management. For more on getting ahead of common issues early, read The Power of Prevention in Puppy Training.
Community impact
Helping dogs and people succeed
Community work has always been part of K9 Advantage. Roy has supported shelter dogs, educated owners, and helped create programs that give dogs and people a better path forward.
Learn more about Friends From The Pen, a program focused on rehabilitation, training, and second chances.
Specialized work
Canine Environmental Management and rehabilitation
Roy continues to help owners understand how environment, routine, and leadership shape behavior. This practical approach supports calmer homes, better focus, and lasting results without relying on harsh tools or quick fixes. It also connects naturally with services like leash walking training, guest manners training, socialization support, and Board & Train for Arizona families who need structured support.
Mission
Training built on patience, clarity, and trust
Today, Roy continues to offer personalized, positive training services through K9 Advantage, helping owners across Arizona build confident, well-behaved dogs that become lifelong companions. His mission is to empower owners with the knowledge to understand and communicate effectively with their dogs through private in-home sessions, group classes, and practical coaching that fits real life.
Client feedback consistently highlights his patience, expertise across breeds and behavior challenges, and his ability to teach owners as clearly as he teaches dogs. If you are comparing options for dog training in Arizona, you can explore services, learn more about Board & Train or private in-home sessions, read the K9 Advantage blog, or contact K9 Advantage for guidance.
What clients say
Families across the region trust K9 Advantage for practical guidance, real behavior change, and a calmer life with their dogs.
★★★★★
I was ready to take Maddie back she was uncontrollable and if you did catch her, she would bite. After the first week of working with K9 Advantage she sits and is starting to walk on a leash.
Rebecca P.
Behavior training client
★★★★★
Roy Hayes of K9 Advantage, in 3 sessions, has taught my 10-month-old Rottweiler and me how to cope with his strength and inability to focus. Roy’s insights into my dog’s behavior and his skill at finding my dog’s best response has been wonderful to watch.
Grace B.
Private training client
★★★★★
I learned more from Roy in an hour than I have learned with 4 generations of dogs. My dog was completely different within the first 10 min.
Robyn D.
K9 Advantage client
