K9 Advantage Dog Training since 1986
Owner and trainer, Roy Hayes, has been training dogs since 1986. In 1989 Roy created K9 Advantage in Richmond, CA with the idea he would give his clients the “K9 Advantage”.
Roy went to Pro-Train, a state accredited school, in Oakland, CA and was certified in Puppy & Adult Obedience, Behavior Modification, Police Dog Training and Kennel Management. Upon completion, Pro-Train hired Roy, and he started training Police dogs with the San Francisco PD, Napa PD, and Solano County Sheriff's Dept.
As a volunteer behaviorist at the San Francisco SPCA, Roy helped people from all over the country with their dog’s behavior problems and helped create a training program for volunteer dog walkers to help reduce the return rate of adopted dogs.
Roy held twenty-two obedience classes a week for puppy and adult dogs in the San Francisco Bay Area. During this time, he also helped start a Dog Bite Prevention program for Oakland Elementary Schools with Glen Howe of the Oakland Animal Control.
In 2005, he moved to the Kingman area. Roy trained dogs for PETCO from 2006 – 2011. In 2007, he helped co-found Mohave CARE-Net. In 2008, CARE-Net and Roy created Friends from the Pen (a dog rehabilitation and training program at the AZ State Prison in Kingman, AZ).
Between 2006 - 2012 Roy worked with local shelters (For the Luv of Paws, HALT - Help Animals Lives Today, and Western Arizona Humane Society) and other volunteers socializing and training dogs.
Roy continues to help dog owners understand and train their dogs to this day.
K9 Advantage in Kingman, AZ. Lake Havasu, AZ. Fort Mohave, AZ. Bullhead City, AZ. Laughlin, NV. Needles, CA. Roy Hayes in Kingman
Friends From The Pen
The Friends From The Pen program saved 125 dogs from euthanasia in the two years of operation.
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Rebecca P
Rebecca P
Rebecca P
I was ready to take Maddie back she was uncontrollable and if you did catch her, she would bite. After seeing the add I thought this would be a real challenge for someone who says any dog can be trained. After the first week of working with K9 Advantage she sits and is starting to walk on a leash. I know she has a long way to go but I kn
I was ready to take Maddie back she was uncontrollable and if you did catch her, she would bite. After seeing the add I thought this would be a real challenge for someone who says any dog can be trained. After the first week of working with K9 Advantage she sits and is starting to walk on a leash. I know she has a long way to go but I know at the end I will have a great friend. He is kind and firm with the dogs that get results. In fact, some of the information I passed along to my daughter.
Grace B.
Rebecca P
Rebecca P
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. His ability to then teach me how to duplicate the obedience training has given me t
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. His ability to then teach me how to duplicate the obedience training has given me the confidence to give my dog what he needs to be a happy member of our family. Roy is kind, genuine in his attitude, professional in his conduct, honest with his business and work ethic and I would recommend him for dog training and behavior correction to anyone that wants quality and results.
Kay S
Rebecca P
Kay S
We had our first session yesterday and are amazed at how much we learned to help Stormy be the dog we want her to be! Can’t wait for our next session. Roy was great with her and was very professional, this is THE trainer you want to hire!
Robyn D.
Patricia W.
Patricia W.
I have had dogs all my life. They were really good dogs by nature so I thought I was doing a good job. 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. I will be recommending him sincerely
Patricia W.
Patricia W.
Patricia W.
OMG!!!! I'm the problem!! Like a band aid being ripped off I came to the realization that my "baby" is a d.o.g!! Implementing a technique taught I am absolutely amazed at the change in her behavior. When we practice her brother never fails to accompany us and follows directions! Roy was Spot On, my dogs need leadership!!! Boy do I feel sheepish!
Rita B.
Jennifer H.
Jennifer H.
Roy Hayes worked with our 4 dogs from puppies. Today they are 12, 10, 9, and 8 and are and have been extremely well trained. I take them to the vet-all four, big dogs, together. They come, sit, lay, stay on first voice command. Thanks to Roy for training and helping us to continue to work with and enjoy immensely these beautiful, wonderful dogs.
Jennifer H.
Jennifer H.
Jennifer H.
Just what we needed to get our new rescued Heeler back to presenting her sweet self to others. She had begun acting like “The Alpha”. When I called I left a message and got a return call a short time after. He then scheduled an appointment quickly to address our concerns with her being aggressive to visitors. From the first moment meetin
Just what we needed to get our new rescued Heeler back to presenting her sweet self to others. She had begun acting like “The Alpha”. When I called I left a message and got a return call a short time after. He then scheduled an appointment quickly to address our concerns with her being aggressive to visitors. From the first moment meeting us he was assessing our needs and how to begin. Every decision was ours but we were given ample information to make the best plan. In just a short time we had some things to start on and after just two sessions we had our sweet girl to introduce to friends and family. We learned the skills to take back and keep the Alpha or “Boss” role. We now have a balanced household for both dogs and our friends and family too.