Areas We Serve
Henderson-based, valley-wide
Training happens at your home and in the public places you actually use. Travel and fuel surcharges may apply on service calls outside Henderson.
Henderson, NV
Henderson-based dog training with Ira Smith, who has trained dogs since 1974. In-home obedience, puppy training, behavior modification, service and therapy dog programs, and Saturday group classes at Bark Park.
Ira will confirm travel arrangements and any surcharge before booking.
Green Valley, Henderson, NV
In-home dog training for Green Valley and Green Valley Ranch, obedience, puppy manners and behavior modification a few minutes from The K-9 Handler’s Henderson base.
Within the Henderson home area, no travel surcharge in most cases.
Anthem, Henderson, NV
Dog training for Anthem, Anthem Country Club, Seven Hills and MacDonald Ranch, in-home obedience, puppy training and service dog programs from Henderson’s veteran-owned trainer.
Southern Henderson, generally within the home area; confirm surcharge when booking.
Inspirada, Henderson, NV
Puppy and obedience training for Inspirada, Cadence-style new-build neighborhoods and west Henderson, young families, new puppies, and dogs learning manners on brand-new streets.
West Henderson, generally within the home area; confirm surcharge when booking.
Lake Las Vegas, Henderson, NV
Private, in-home dog training for Lake Las Vegas, MacDonald Highlands and the eastern Henderson hills, obedience, manners and working-dog programs with a trainer who comes to you.
Eastern Henderson, a travel surcharge may apply; confirmed when booking.
Boulder City, NV
In-home dog training for Boulder City, obedience, puppy training and service dog programs from Henderson’s veteran-owned K-9 Handler®, about 20 minutes down the highway.
About 20 minutes from Henderson, a travel surcharge may apply.
Las Vegas, NV
Gentle, in-home dog training across Las Vegas, fundamental obedience, puppy training, behavior modification, service and therapy dog programs from a trainer with more than 50 years of experience.
Distance varies across the valley. A travel surcharge may apply.
Summerlin, Las Vegas, NV
In-home dog training for Summerlin and the west valley, obedience, puppy manners and behavior modification with the gentle, no-shock-collar K-9 Handler® method.
About 35 minutes from Henderson, a travel surcharge may apply.
North Las Vegas, NV
In-home obedience, puppy and behavior training for North Las Vegas, Aliante, Craig Ranch, Eldorado and the newer communities, from Henderson’s veteran-owned K-9 Handler®.
About 30 minutes from Henderson, a travel surcharge may apply.
Southwest Las Vegas, NV
In-home dog training for the southwest valley, Enterprise, Spring Valley, Mountain’s Edge, Southern Highlands and Rhodes Ranch, obedience, puppy training and behavior modification without shock collars.
About 25–35 minutes from Henderson on the 215, a travel surcharge may apply.
Not listed? Call 702-882-3694, Ira serves the whole Las Vegas valley.
Ready for calmer walks and better manners?
Tell Ira what you’d like to change. The in-home evaluation and first lesson take 2–3 hours and cost $199, included in every package.
Questions? Email Ira