Primetime K9

$1200

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Dog training type

Dog training package

Specific behaviors to address

Responds in about 2 hours

Introduction: I have a passion for helping canines and their people! I am certified professional trainer and have my Bachelor's Degree in Communications. I have experience with a range of breeds and temperaments. I host dogs in my low-volume, in-home stay&train programs. Stay up to date with your dog's progress while they train with me, I post frequent video updates to my business Facebook page.

Overview

Hired 35 times

2 similar jobs done near you

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1 employee

5 years in business

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This pro accepts payments via Cash, Check, and Venmo.

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Reviews

Customers rated this pro highly for work quality, professionalism, and responsiveness.

Excellent 4.9

28 reviews

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Jordan j.

Mar 19, 2023

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This was my first time putting any of my dogs in training and if I ever get another dog I will 100% send them here to get trained. Any and every question I had was answered in a very fast manner, I knew exactly what was going on at all times. I expressed all of my concerns and every single one was corrected. She came back a completely new puppy. She knows all of the basic commands and is potty trained. My puppy wouldn’t use the bathroom at all outside and in 2 weeks she came back fully potty trained and hasn’t made any mistakes in the house. This is one of the best decisions i’ve ever made and it was worth every penny. I love the follow up appointments she does to check on all the dogs she’s trained, you can tell she really cares.

Details: 0 - 6 months old • Extra Small (1 - 15 lbs) • Board and train at a facility • Puppy training • House training • At the pro’s location

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Debra B.

Oct 21, 2022

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10 out of 10 we would recommend Alyssa with Primetime K9! We recently brought our dog Palmer to Alyssa for the 4 week training and we were absolutely shocked when she came home! Prior to Palmer's training - she was a young, wild spirited Vizsla puppy! She constantly pulled when walking, jumped, and liked to play bite (a little too much!) However, when Palmer came back home - she was still her fun, loving self - but she was well behaved! She no longer pulled when walking, she stopped jumping on counters, and we could play without injury! Also, with a HUGE bonus - she now is great off leash! If you're looking for a trainer - Alyssa is your girl! Palmer loved being around all the other dogs, we felt safe with Palmer in Alyssa's care, and bonus we were able to train with her multiple times so we knew how to continue the training once Palmer was home. Again - 10 out of 10 would recommend Primetime K9!

Details: 0 - 6 months old • Extra Small (1 - 15 lbs) • Board and train at a facility • Puppy training • At the pro’s location

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Dave K.

May 27, 2022

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We were looking for training for our pit bull Aztec. He had some behavior issues we needed to address as well as some basic commands we were looking for. Primete K9 came recommended by another dog trainer actually. After talking with Alyssa, going over our needs and an evaluation, we decided to do the advanced four week board and train. Alyssa came to the house, went over the plan again and made sure he was comfortable going with her before loading him into the kennel in her van. Throughout the training, she would post videos of how he was doing. It was great to be able to see his progress and made us even more excited to see how he would be when he got home. Even at the two week mark, his change was night and day. He was the same lovable goofball, but so much easier to manage. At the end of the four weeks we meet at a local store and walked all around, practiced leave it, sit, etc amid all the distractions and I was amazed he was the same dog. We’ve continued training at home and he continues to impress and improve. We are so impressed, we’re planning to send our other dog Sadie to her for the two week program. She did wonders for Aztec and I can’t recommend her enough.

Details: 2 - 10 years old • Large (41 - 70 lbs) • Extra large (70+ lbs) • Board and train at a facility • General obedience training • Barking • Leash pulling • Biting • House training • At the pro’s location

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Cody R.

Nov 23, 2021

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I could not say how thankful my wife and I are to find Alyssa. We had our year old standard schnauzer Oliver trained with the basic sit, stay and lay down before we found Alyssa. Oliver had some issues when meeting other dogs/animals as well as loose leash training and being out in public and as anyone knows the schnauzer bread is VERY stubborn. I was very concerned we would not be able to have him be a social dog like my wife and I wanted. We decided to do the 4 week option and let me tell you the value that you get is next to none. I swore she brought us back a new dog that is confident and listens to our commands in high distraction situations. What I found amazing is he now sticks to us like glue when we give the heal command when before he would be pulling the leash the entire time. Alyssa was very patient and very responsive to our questions and concerns and we now understand how to continue the training at home. I can't recommend this training enough and urge anyone who is concerned of any aggression/behavioral issues.

Details: 6 - 12 months old • Large (41 - 70 lbs) • Board and train at a facility • Aggressive behavior modification • Leash pulling • House training • Barking • Destructive behavior • At the pro’s location

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Sarah P.

Oct 24, 2021

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My dog Jake went to Alyssa for the four week stay and train and came back a different dog! Before he jumped all over people when they entered the house and would constantly bark at us to get our attention. Anytime we would take him anywhere it was a struggle and hassle because he wouldn’t listen and just tried to jump on everyone. We can now have people come over and not have to worry about him tackling them when they walk through the door. He knows what is expected of him and we know how to let him know what we expect. I’m so happy and grateful for everything she has done to help him be the great companion I knew he could be. I cannot say enough good things about the experience

Details: 6 - 12 months old • Medium (26 - 40 lbs) • Board and train at a facility • Puppy training • Leash pulling • House training • Barking • Biting • Chewing • Destructive behavior • Crate training • At the pro’s location

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Alyssa Byars

FAQs

What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
2 week Stay&Train (($1500)) 🗓14 consecutive days of training 🐕Basic Obedience: sit, down, place, coming when called, loose leash walking, manners, ect 💚Daily playtime/exercise 🛁 Go-home bath & brush ✅1 hour lesson on pet's last day of training on pick up/drop off ✅1 hour follow-up lesson 1-4weeks after dog returns home 4 week Stay&Train (($2,500)) 🗓28 consecutive days of training 🐕Basic Obedience: sit, down, place, coming when called, loose leash walking 🐕Off-leash obedience 🐕Manners, treadmill, reactivity, holding commands through distractions, and distance, and duration, ect 💚Daily playtime/exercise 🚙Field Trips for your dog to train in new environments with different distractions (parks, hardware stores, pet stores, and community events) 🛁Go-home bath and brush ✅1 hour lesson at the end of week 2 ✅1 hour lesson on pet's last day of training on pick up/drop off ✅1 hour follow-up lesson 1-4 weeks after dog returns home
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
I like to start with a phone evaluation to discuss your goals for training. I also offer in person training evaluations. Once we decide on a program, I require half of the total as a deposit to hold your start date.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I have my professional dog training certification through the Tom Rose School. I have my Bachelor's Degree in Communications through Lindenwood University. After college I completed an internship at a wildlife sanctuary.