Journey K9
Idaho’s Trusted Choice for
Relationship-Based Behavior Transformation
Welcome — You and Your Dog Are in the Right Place
If you’re here, it’s because you love your dog deeply… but something just isn’t working. Maybe walks have become stressful, guests are hard to have over, or you’re starting to wonder if peace in your home is even possible. Take a deep breath — you’re not alone, and lasting change is possible.
Every dog has a story, and every human–dog relationship deserves to feel calm, connected, and balanced. My approach combines structure and heart — helping you understand your dog’s needs while learning how to lead in a way that feels natural, confident, and kind. This isn’t about dominance or quick fixes. It’s about building a relationship based on mutual trust, clear communication, and respect — the kind of leadership dogs want to follow.
I know how overwhelming behavior struggles can feel, but I’ve seen time and again that even the most challenging dogs are capable of transformation when communication and consistency replace frustration and confusion. My role is to meet you where you are, support you without judgment, and give you the tools and clarity you need to feel confident again.
Together, we’ll help your dog learn how to relax, listen, and feel safe — so you can get back to enjoying life side by side.
Rooted in compassion. Backed by over 20 years of experience.
Journey K9 helps dogs and owners build trust, confidence, and lasting harmony.
Does your dog struggle
with any of these issues?
Leash Pulling
Food stealing
Growling around food/bones
Jumping up on people
Not coming when called
Aggression towards dogs or people
Fearful or timid behavior
Reactivity on leash
Chasing wildlife/bikes/cars
Destructive behavior
Separation Anxiety
Excessive barking/whining
Territorial behavior
Pottying in the house
I have the expertise to help.
My training programs are tailored to address a wide range of common behavioral issues, so you can enjoy a more harmonious and fulfilling life with your furry friend.
Training With Heart and Purpose — Packages Tailored to Your Dog’s Unique Journey
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Puppy Headstart
Give your puppy the best possible start. Puppy Head Start begins with four days of overnight training between 10–16 weeks, focusing on basic commands, crate training, handling, socialization, and positive exposure to new experiences. Then, at six months, your pup returns for formal training to turn those early foundations into reliable, real-world obedience.
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Two & Three Week Ranch Board & Trains
Our immersive Two & Three Week Board & Train programs provide the highest level of professional training, from polished obedience and off-leash reliability to intensive work with fear, anxiety, reactivity, and aggression. Whether your dog needs better manners or a complete behavior transformation, we build reliable results designed to hold up in the real world, and it all begins on our six acre ranch.
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Personalized Owner Coaching
Our Private Lesson Program is intentionally reserved for a small percentage of happy, easygoing dogs with minimal training needs. With professional coaching and hands-on guidance, committed owners learn to do the training themselves—making consistency, practice, and follow-through at home essential for success.
“Kolleen really is a dog whisperer. She has such a kind and gentle manner with the dogs and I would watch them walk off with her, tails waving, every morning of “school”. Kolleen is phenomenal at dog training but, as I soon realized, I also needed training and I think this is where she really shines. She was so patient and understanding and such a good teacher to ME, that it made me truly appreciate how she handles the entire spectrum of dog training.”
“I cannot speak more highly of Journey K9, or thank them enough! 100% would and have recommended. Before Kolleen we had been to two other trainers. Our two rescues had us at the end of our rope. Both with reactivity and many other issues we couldn’t do the things we loved-hiking/camping, even walks around our neighborhood were a struggle. Our dogs now have so much more confidence, and are able to join us in all the fun activities we love to do in Colorado. But not only that, we as owners learned about our dogs, how to advocate and how to better help them.
Our bond with them is so much stronger and keeps growing. We are so incredibly grateful that Kolleen gave us the ability to give our dogs an amazing life with us.”
“I can not give enough praise to Kolleen at Journey K9! She has the answers to any issues you may have with your dog and she gets results with discipline and love. She is THE REAL DEAL of dog training and we would not have a calm, safe, obedient, happy family member like Djanga without her knowledge and expertise! There is no one else with so much compassion and understanding in the dog training community! If you have tried everyone else or no one else — contact Journey K9 because they are the answer you are looking for!”
