Service Areas
Dog training in Summerlin, Las Vegas, NV
Summerlin’s trail system, village parks and outdoor shopping at Downtown Summerlin are exactly the environments a well-trained dog should be able to handle and the ones that expose a poorly trained dog fast. The K-9 Handler® brings the same personal instruction to the west side of the valley.
Sessions start at home, then move to your village’s park and the busier public settings as your dog earns it. Group gatherings remain in Henderson on Saturday mornings for clients who want the AKC titles.
Training in Summerlin
- In-home sessions across Summerlin’s villages
- Trail and park manners for the Summerlin trail system
- Public-access practice at Downtown Summerlin
- Honest travel pricing, Summerlin is about 35 minutes from Henderson
Where Summerlin dogs practice
- Kellogg-Zaher Park dog park
- Downtown Summerlin (public-access outings)
- Summerlin trail system and village parks
About 35 minutes from Henderson, a travel surcharge may apply.
Popular programs in Summerlin
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 →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 →Socialization
Socialization only helps a dog who enjoys it. We teach appropriate behavior around people, dogs and public places through Saturday group gatherings at Bark Park, real-world outings, and AKC Canine Good Citizen preparation.
Learn more →Summerlin: questions
Is Summerlin too far for in-home training?
No, Ira serves the whole valley. A travel and fuel surcharge may apply for the distance from Henderson and is confirmed when you book.
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 Summerlin?
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