PLAY! K9 Academy

PLAY K9 has the kind of trainers you are lucky to have by your side. After trying out lots of trainers with no luck, Nina with PLAY K9 has helped our boy grow leaps and bounds in a short amount of time in reactivity, obedience and confidence. After taking the group classes, I can confidently say Nina knows how to deal with every breed, age, temperament and need. She is truly a gem. HIGHLY recommended!!!!

Our experience with Nina and Play! K9 Academy has been amazing! We tried other trainers, but they just weren't working out. Loki, our 4 year old Labrador Retriever struggled with confidence, demanding behavior, and reactivity toward new dogs and people. Walks were especially difficult, as she would often freeze when seeing other dogs. After the 3 week board and train program, the improvement has been incredible. Loki came home more relaxed and level-headed. She listens better and has made huge progress with seeing other dogs/people on walks. Huge shout out to Nina - she is an excellent trainer! We’ve continued with Saturday group classes, which are a great way to train around other dogs, and we’ve also completed 3 out of 4 private sessions. We met Nina at Home Depot yesterday and I could

My dog attends daycare and has so much fun. She comes home exhausted. She absolutely loves Nina and Emily and the crew. Great place. Very loving, caring, team ❤️. Id give 10 stars 🌟

I cannot recommend PLAY! K9 Academy enough! Nina and Peyton have been absolutely invaluable in helping me train my young Malinois. I made the mistake of not setting proper boundaries early on, and my pup developed some bad habits. Thanks to Nina and Peyton, we’re now on the right track. What sets them apart is their ability to tailor their training methods to fit specific situations. For example, they taught me how to use play to drive engagement, which has been a game-changer. It’s clear they care deeply about dogs and are genuinely motivated by their passion, not just by profit. Their guidance has not only made my Mal happier and more confident in public but has also given me the tools to handle interactions with other dogs with much more confidence. While we’re still a work in progres

Above and Beyond Dog Training with Heart! Our family couldn’t be more thankful for Nina and her incredible dedication to our two boys, Brody and Murphy. Murphy recently completed a three-week onboard training program, in which we were able to recognize more problems than we had anticipated, and Nina went above and beyond to set him up for long-term success. She’s incredibly knowledgeable, patient, and truly in tune with the feelings and personalities of each dog she works with. Murphy, our four-year-old pit mix, needed a trainer with both a firm hand and a compassionate heart — and Nina delivered. He’s happier, healthier, and even shed some extra weight through the process. Brody has gained so much confidence too, and it’s clear both dogs feel more balanced and fulfilled. Nina hasn’t just