Service Areas
Dog training in Boulder City, NV
Boulder City is a small-town, walk-everywhere community where an unruly dog is noticed and a well-trained one is a fixture at the Saturday market. The K-9 Handler® serves Boulder City from Henderson (about 20 minutes on US-93) with the same in-home evaluation and personal instruction.
Veterans make up a meaningful part of Boulder City, and Ira, himself a USAF veteran dog handler, trains PTSD and mobility service dogs for fellow veterans here and through the sister non-profit, Service Dogs of Southern Nevada™.
Training in Boulder City
- In-home training about 20 minutes from Henderson
- Service dog programs for veterans
- Downtown Boulder City manners, patios, the market, Nevada Way
- Trail and lake-area recall and off-leash reliability
Where Boulder City dogs practice
- Veterans’ Memorial Park dog park
- Historic downtown Boulder City sidewalks and patios
- Hemenway Park (watch for the bighorn sheep)
About 20 minutes from Henderson, a travel surcharge may apply.
Popular programs in Boulder City
Obedience Training
Help with loose-leash walking, recall and everyday manners. Personal instruction for you and your dog, at home and in public.
Learn more →Service Dog Training
Obedience, public manners and disability-related task training, with instruction for the handler and assessment throughout the program.
Learn more →Puppy Training
Start your puppy right with personal instruction in communication, socialization, manners and the AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy program. Gentle, praise-based training that builds a foundation for life.
Learn more →Behavior Modification
Jumping, pulling, growling at guests, chewing and bolting: behavior problems addressed by speaking the dog’s language and teaching you to communicate with your dog. Honest assessment, no shock collars.
Learn more →Boulder City: questions
Is there a travel charge to Boulder City?
Travel and fuel surcharges may apply on service calls outside Henderson. Ira confirms the amount when you book. There are no surprises on the invoice.
Testimonials
Owners in Henderson and Las Vegas
“Ira was terrific with our 8 year old Shih Tzu. I wanted a refresher course and he provided what she needed and also provided a good refresher for me plus new things I needed to know. He can be gentle yet firm with an older dog like mine but yet adapt to any other dog’s specific situation. I definitely will refer people I come in contact with that need a dog trainer to The K-9 Handler!”
“Thank you so much for your training for Michael McGee my Pug companion. He has gone from a perfect pet to a close to perfect Service Dog. Just a few more commands until his certification. I searched high and low to find a trainer qualified to train a Service Dog. Ira Smith has trained Michael and also this human (yes, owners also get trained to the correct way to work the dog and acquire the skills necessary). I am proud to take Michael everywhere I go. His behavior is awesome and Ira has capitalized on Michael’s willingness to please in a profound way. If you are looking for a fabulous and certified trainer look no further. You found him.”
Ready to train your dog in Boulder City?
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