Best Dog Trainers in and Near Provo, UT

Koda's Classroom is run by Kirsty Wyckoff in Provo, and her site says she has more than 15 years of experience with dogs. Her background includes formal study in zoology and animal science, plus ongoing coursework through Recallers and Obsidian Academy. You can book private obedience lessons or join a group class. The site also lists behavior modification and reactivity work, along with task training for service dogs. Puppies get confidence work, and families with kids or a new baby at home are named as a focus. Training is positive reinforcement based, and the site states that no physical pain is used in any training or drill. Koda's also offers AKC evaluator testing, and boarding and grooming are available too. Kirsty serves Utah County and Salt Lake County, and the first step is a free 30 minute consultation.

Ruff Pup trains dogs inside Provo Towne Centre, so lessons happen in a working mall instead of a closed classroom. The site lists certification through Animal Behavior College (ABCDT), AKC Canine Good Citizen evaluators on staff and professional membership in the IACP. Programs come in a few forms. Day School works on jumping and leash pulling, while Day Camp is for fear and reactivity along with advanced skills. Board and train is offered for puppies and for owners who live outside the area. Every program includes lifetime group classes, and Ruff Pup also runs a free consultation and a free training workshop. The business says it has trained dogs in Utah Valley for more than 12 years. Daycare and grooming are offered at the same location, so you can book care and training in one place.

Wasatch Canine Camp opened in Orem in fall 2007, according to its site. Founder Bethany was certified by Heather Beck after high school, and the camp lists professional membership with Canine Professionals. The camp works with puppies and poorly mannered dogs, and it takes on mild to severe aggression and nervousness. Board and train comes in two versions: Obedience Camp for adult dogs and Puppy Starter Camp for young ones. You can also start with a private consultation. Group and socialization classes run as well, and there's a Day Camp option. The site lists E-Touch training as one program and describes its approach as motivation and positive reinforcement mixed with structure and leadership. Boarding and weekday daycare are available, and the camp serves Utah County and Salt Lake County.

Ruff House is a dog care center in Orem with daycare seven days a week. On the training side, its site says one on one sessions are available now. Group classes and a drop off train and play option are listed as coming soon, so ask which ones are open when you reach out. The site doesn't describe training methods. Ruff House also offers open play and traditional boarding. Grooming runs from basic baths up to full service, and a small retail section carries food and chews. If you want private training and a place for your dog to spend the work week, it keeps both under one roof. Booking runs through an online portal rather than by phone.

Canine by Design is a Lehi training company that says it has more than two decades of experience. Its team includes AKC CGC evaluators and IACP members. The site also lists NePoPo Silver and Gold credentials and IGP certified trial helpers, and police K9 consulting appears among its credentials. Board and train has your dog live with a trainer for a set stay, while private coaching brings sessions into your own setting. Puppy training and service dog training are both offered. For behavior modification, the site names reactivity and aggression, along with anxiety and fear. Canine by Design also sources and trains family protection dogs and prepares sport dogs for PSA and IGP work. Owners get weekly photo and video updates during a stay. The company serves Lehi and the rest of Utah County, along with Draper. Financing is offered through LendingUSA, and the first step is a free assessment form, with a trainer following up.

The Dog Training Institute is based in Payson and led by head trainer and owner Sean Knudsen, whose bio describes him as an active duty Army instructor. Its main program is an advanced off leash board and train for dogs over six months. Dogs stay in a trainer's home two at a time, and most programs take about one week. Puppies under six months go into a separate one week board and train and can move into the off leash program once they're old enough. A public access service dog program teaches calm behavior in public, such as ignoring passing people and dropped food. The site describes a balanced approach built on motivation and positive reinforcement. It also lists go home training and lifetime support through virtual or in person follow ups. The service area covers Utah County and Salt Lake County, with towns from Santaquin up to Park City.

Tyce Erickson has trained bird dogs for nearly 20 years, and his Payson kennel focuses on field work with real birds and cover. Retrievers go through a Foundation program of about four months that covers marks and blinds on land and water. Pointing dogs start with a Basic program of about two months or a four month Foundation, depending on the dog, and learn whoa and pointing. Family dogs and hunting dogs can also do an eight week obedience board and train with boarding included. A shed antler program uses a dog's hunting drive to find sheds instead of birds. Boarding is only for dogs the kennel has trained, each in its own run, and is listed on their site as $25 a day. The site says it works with owners from Utah and five other western states.

Bakers Acres K9 Academy is a Springville business that does most of its work in your home. After a free phone or video consult, the trainer comes out for an introductory lesson with a behavior evaluation, and the program includes lifetime training support. Private lessons are also listed, and a Premium Board and Train is offered for select dogs with the owner involved through the whole stay. Puppy work covers potty training and biting, plus crate training. Dogs can also work on loose leash walking and reactivity toward other dogs or people. The site lists IACP membership and education through the Canine Human Relationship Institute. It also names a Certified Dog Aggression Specialist credential from Mango Dogs. Free pack walks and a group support class appear in its menu, and the service area runs from Lehi to Santaquin.

Be The Boss Dog Training is based in Eagle Mountain and works with dogs of all ages and breeds across Utah County. Its site advertises free group training, where dogs can meet other dogs and the trainers. It also lists several at home online options for teaching basic commands, which helps if your schedule makes in person classes hard. The site describes its approach as positive reinforcement with individual care, and it says it takes on dogs that get stressed in unfamiliar places. Training packages are mentioned but not described, and the site doesn't list credentials or prices, so ask about both on your first call. For a new owner who wants to try a class before paying for a program, the free group session is an easy first step.

Eagle Mountain Dog Boarding and Grooming offers two set training packages along with its boarding and daycare. The 2 Week Leash Training and Obedience package covers on leash commands such as heel and come, plus kennel and door manners. It's listed on their site as starting at $2,000. The 4 Week package adds off leash recall and slatmill training and is listed as starting at $4,000. Both packages include prong and martingale collars, and the four week program adds an electronic collar with collar conditioning. The site recommends the packages for dogs at least five or six months old with no anxiety or aggression issues, and it says they don't include behavior modification. Owners get one or two lessons plus a follow up when needed. The business also sells slatmill sessions and offers basic grooming.

Rocky Mountain K9 runs dog boarding and daycare from five Utah locations, and American Fork is its Utah County site. Its training covers obedience and leash manners, and the site also names behavior modification for anxiety and aggression. Residential programs are available, and training programs are listed on their site in the $2,000 to $6,000 range. Boarding guests can add training too. The Premier Training Retreat pairs intensive sessions with boarding and is listed on their site as starting at $200 a night. The Enrichment Retreat includes training reinforcement and is listed as starting at $110 a night. The site doesn't name training methods or say whether group or private classes are offered, so ask how lessons work at the American Fork location. Grooming and cat boarding are also offered.

K9 Lifeline is in Draper, which is in Salt Lake County just north of the Utah County line, so it sits outside the county this guide covers. It's a short drive for owners in Lehi and the north end of the valley. Its location page describes training programs that run from puppy basics to behavior modification. Saturday social classes give dogs ongoing support after a program ends. The approach combines structure with pack mentality and positive socialization, and the page says dogs with reactivity and aggression challenges are welcome. K9 Lifeline also runs structured daycare and boarding. Pricing isn't shown on the location page, so plan to ask for it when you call. If your dog would benefit from a regular weekend class after formal training, the Saturday sessions are worth asking about.