Frequently Asked Questions

  • Your puppy can start AKC S.T.A.R. puppy classes after their 2nd round of vaccines!

    Dogs over 6 months old are eligible for any of our other package options.

    Give us a call if you are interested in reserving a spot for your pup! Our trainers are usually booked 1-4 months out.

  • Yes! We have a passionate and experienced team committed to helping the harder pups. We work with various behavioral issues. The spicy dogs are near and dear to our hearts.

    You may have even seen #buckleystraininglegacy on our social media. NSK9 donates an Adventure Training Camp to some hard to place dogs who are available for adoption at local shelters to give them a better chance at a forever home. In loving memory of Buckley - see you over the rainbow bridge, bud.

    Not all packages are suitable for reactive/anxious/aggressive dogs, so if you are unsure please reach out to us before you book so we can assist you in choosing the best fit for you and your pup.

  • We have serval package options available that all can help you achieve your training goals. The biggest difference between packages are how much time you have to invest upfront on training and your individual budget. Check out our comparison chart on our Services page for a full breakdown!

    Adventure Training Camp is the best long term investment due to the exclusive perks including a lifetime guarantee.

  • Pack walks are opportunities for continued support for our training camp alumni.

    We pick a spot around town to meet up and walk together. This gives you a chance to build your handling skills with the support of your trainers, work around other dog distractions, mingle with other pup parents, and spend some quality time with your best four-legged friend.

  • We’re thrilled to introduce our new Stepping Stones program—designed exclusively for our Adventure Training Camp alumni!

    This small group class is all about handler skill-building, providing you with the tools, support, and hands-on experience to take your training to the next level. If the pack walk format feels too overwhelming and you need more support before tackling a bigger group setting, Stepping Stones is here to guide you every step of the way.

    Limited spots available—small group format for personalized attention. Perfect for those looking to build on the foundation from Adventure Training Camp. This new initiative is designed to help fulfill our Lifetime Support promise we give to our Adventure Training Campers. Let’s keep those paws moving forward!

    The sessions will be lead by Co-Owner/Trainer Chloe and will be offered once a week on a different day each week to accommodate different schedules. The complete Stepping Stones schedule can be found on under the Events tab. RVSP required to attend.

    It is FREE and available to our Adventure Training Camp alumni only.

  • We currently have 7 trainers who each have a unique training style. In general, we are all balanced trainers, but we do our best to pair each client to the trainer that would be the best match. Learn more about each of our trainers here.

    Some of our trainers thrive helping the spicy, reactive dogs; some love working with herding, working, or sport dogs; and others love partnering with rescues. Our training style is often determined by what the dog needs.

    We love having a team with diverse skillsets because we are able to better serve our clients!

  • It depends on the dog! Every dog is different and every dog learns differently, so we use a personalized approach.

    After we assess your dog’s personality and training needs and goals, then we can determine what tools would be appropriate.

    For young puppies, we focus on positive reinforcement.

    For dogs over 6 months old, we pair the positive reinforcement training with tools to create clear and fair rules for the dog. We may use a variety of tools including but not limited to an e-collar, long line (15ft leash), slip leash, prong collar, Starmark collar, martingale, harness, and/or muzzle. Your trainer will explain what tools they plan to use for your dog and why.

  • Adventure Training Campers stay at their designated trainer’s house for the duration of camp. They will train all around the local area though to help generalize commands and build confidence in new environments!

  • No. We only offer private sessions at this time.

    However, we do offer monthly pack walks for our alumni for continued training support. The pack walks are a group setting.

  • Feel free to call or text us! 865.500.NSK9