Innovative K9 Academy

Innovative K9 Academy is a dog training facility in Salt Lake City, Utah, located at 1899 S Redwood Rd a3. It focuses on training support for dogs, including reactive dogs, puppies, and rescues. Reviews commonly describe structured board-and-train programs paired with guidance for owners on handling and maintenance skills.

Services

•Dog training (dogs only)
•Board-and-train programs, including an 18-day board and train / “boot camp” style program
•Training support for reactive behavior around other dogs
•Leash skills and reduced nuisance barking (as described by reviewers)
•Off-leash recall and heeling work (as described by reviewers)
•“Board and refresh” travel option
•Group park classes
•Daily photo/video updates during board-and-train programs (as described by reviewers)
•Owner coaching focused on understanding dog behavior and maintaining new skills at home (as described by reviewers)

Pricing

No published pricing information is available.

People

Staff mentioned by name in reviews include Joseph, David, Ty, and Jake.

Reviews

Innovative K9 Academy has a 4.9/5 Google rating from 204 reviews. Recent reviews describe major improvements after multi-day board-and-train programs, including better leash manners, more reliable obedience, reduced reactivity, and changes that did not affect the dog’s personality. Reviewers also mention frequent training updates (photos/videos) and time spent educating owners on techniques and behavior understanding.

Reviews for Innovative K9 Academy

Note: Showing the 5 most recent Google reviews out of 204 we track in total. Recent reviews may not be representative of overall sentiment.

Hilary H

2 months ago

If you have a reactive dog, take them to Joseph at Innovative K9 Academy! Our dog Annie was dealing with serious reactivity around smaller dogs and had even been kicked out of daycare. Joseph did an 18-day board and train with her and completely turned things around, and more importantly, he taught us to better understand her behavior. He formed an amazing connection with her, and we got back our same sweet girl, just incredibly well-mannered and controlled. Highly recommend!

Jason Wright

2 months ago

Wonderful experience training our two rescues with Innovative K9! Highly recommended.

Courtney Sommer

2 months ago

Innovative K9 Academy completely transformed our lives. We hit a total breaking point with our Mini Aussie puppy, Piglet. Despite five months of dedicated positive-reinforcement classes and hours spent training per day, she was a nightmare on the leash, barked constantly, and only listened if a treat was involved. We were exhausted and desperate when I found Innovative K9. David called me immediately, spent an hour answering my questions, and put our minds at ease about their methods. We enrolled Piglet in the 18-day boot camp. Her trainer, Ty, was phenomenal! He spent over a hour talking to us at drop off and sent daily photo and video updates. We were terrified the training might change her personality, but she came back just as sweet as ever—just MUCH better behaved! Two months out, she now has 100% off-leash recall, heels very well, and goes to the office with my husband every day. We’re able to take her most places with us, but she is well-behaved when left home in her play pen. We also love their "board and refresh" travel option and the group park classes. If you are at your wit's end with a stubborn puppy, do not hesitate to trust this team!

Lindsey Bailey

2 months ago

I learned about Innovative K9 from a friend after seeing how her puppy behaved. I was hesitant about getting a new dog because I didn't know how to train them properly, but my friend had my dream dog. A year later, we had a new puppy. We signed him up immediately. At 4 months, he went for a week and learned some great skills and built a relationship with the trainers, especially Jake. We were sent a daily video that showed us how to do the things they taught our puppy when, and how to keep our puppy from developing bad habits. At 5 months our puppy went back for 18 days to learn more advanced skills. We again were sent daily video that helped us learn the techniques they were training. When we went to pick our puppy up, I was amazed! Our puppy looked like a whole different dog! Now that our dog is home, we are still practicing the new skills at home so he doesn't resort back to his crazy puppy days. I learned how to maintain and properly train new skills. It was not only a confidence builder for my dog, it was also for me. I know how to teach him and to understand his signs that he's showing us. We now have lifelong support! I will be taking my other children to their continued training so they can understand. I highly recommend their training services! It was the best decision we have made! It is well worth every penny!

Rob Russo

2 months ago

We had our caucasion ovcharka Yogi join the 18 day dream dog boot camp and Joseph, his trainer completely turned Yogi from a dog whom would only listen to commands when he felt like into a dog who is waiting for a command. No more barking at random stuff, no more chasing other dogs, and now I feel like I can trust my dog to listen to me when I really need him to behave at home or in public. I cannot say enough praise with Innovative K9 and especially Joseph, well done!!!