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Dog training in North Las Vegas, NV
North Las Vegas has grown fast, and with it the number of first-time dog owners with a builder-basic backyard and a puppy who has never seen a sidewalk. The K-9 Handler® serves North Las Vegas with the same in-home evaluation and personal instruction offered in Henderson.
Craig Ranch Regional Park is one of the valley’s best places to proof obedience around distractions, and it is where a lot of North Las Vegas sessions end up once the basics are in place at home.
Training in North Las Vegas
- In-home training across Aliante, Craig Ranch and Eldorado
- Puppy foundations for new households
- Distraction work at Craig Ranch Regional Park
- Service dog training for veterans near Nellis
Where North Las Vegas dogs practice
- Craig Ranch Regional Park dog park
- Aliante Nature Discovery Park
- Neighborhood retail centers for public-access practice
About 30 minutes from Henderson, a travel surcharge may apply.
Popular programs in North Las Vegas
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 →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 →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 →North Las Vegas: questions
Do you work with military families near Nellis?
Yes. Ira is a USAF veteran dog handler, and service dog training for veterans is a core part of the practice.
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 North Las Vegas?
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