Miller Heights K9 Academy

11/25/2024

Today we welcome FOUR new faces to fun filled Mondays at Miller Heights! Sweetie, Jet, Onyx, and Annie all here for daycare. Mr. Jet is here for a little bit of training too through our day train program. Welcome, friends!

11/21/2024

Happy first snow day to Nova and Clifford! This morning was a new experience for them both as they headed outside for their first look and feel of snow! Nova loves to play in it while Clifford loves to eat it. Both better get used to it pretty quick considering the predictions I’m hearing about this winter! ❄️

11/20/2024

Welcome to Clifford, the Old English Sheepdog! He’s a bit camera shy, but he’s settling in and already learning so much! Clifford has begun his Puppy Development Program where he will work on his basic obedience and manners, life skills and take in as much of this new world as possible so he’s set up to be the best boy he can be! Welcome Mr. Clifford!

11/13/2024

Such a happy ending! Bogey’s Bark Park got to be the neutral reunification spot for these two!

11/12/2024

Welcoming Otis to the MHK9 family! Otis and his family had a one on one lesson last week and decided to send him for a couple day trains where he can learn and play! We have him with our two other puppies, Nova and Mowgli as well as a couple older pups to learn even more about interacting and communicating well with dogs! Welcome Otis! A few bonus pictures for the lookalike poodle/mixes.

11/07/2024

Little miss Nova! We welcome her a bit early, but she’s just too cute not to share! Nova will begin her Puppy Development Program here in a bit but, in the meantime, she’s hanging out with us for puppy daycare. Nova gets to relax and play up front in the office so she can get a good grip on potty training during the day while her family is away at work and school. When Nova does begin her Puppy Development Program, she will be working on all of her basic manners and obedience while she learns what this new world is all about and how to navigate it successfully. Building skills and confidence she’ll use for the rest of her life! Welcome to the MHK9 family, Nova!

11/04/2024

Extra thankful for my clients and their dogs! Putting in the work day in and day out to better life for both ends of the leash! Less stress, more freedom 🤎

10/29/2024

Welcoming Tillie to the Miller Heights family! She’s here beginning her board and train program where we will help her build some confidence and peace. She’s unsure of a lot of things in life while also bouncing off the walls. Tillie will also begin working on her basic obedience and addressing some reactivity issues during her time here. Welcome Tillie!!

10/28/2024

Mitch goes home today after wrapping up his 8 day board and train program!

10/28/2024

Investment.

Price is often a barrier for many when it comes to quality dog training and care. We are proud to say that we haven’t raised training prices in over 3 years. We haven’t changed our boarding or daycare pricing in 5 years. From my research of available information, we are one of, if not the lowest cost for board and train programs in the area. By quite a bit. We do our best to keep it affordable so we can lend a helping hand to as many families and dogs in need, while also being able to keep our doors open.

But the financial investment is not the biggest investment you need to make when it comes to training and your dog. Sending your dog to us is not a magic pill that solves all of your problems. Our job is to set your dog up for success, get them started on the right path, and most importantly, educate YOU so you can take over and continue making progress at home. The difference is the effort and time that you as the owners put in.

Training isn’t just a phase of life for your dog. It’s a team venture that lasts a lifetime. That’s why all of our programs include follow up lessons for life. Your family will always have us in your corner, ready to help. You just have to meet your dog in the middle and put just as much time and effort in as you EXPECT from them.

That being said, we are rolling out our 5 day refresher program for dogs who have already been through board and trains with us. We understand that people can sometimes fall off track and just want that hands on refresher to help both ends of the leash get back on track! We are happy to help!

10/24/2024

Coconut’s first day of daycare and she’s already hitting it off with her new friends!

10/24/2024

When I first opened Miller Heights, I offered boarding services to dogs who trained with me. I figured it could be a way to help keep the lights on if training wasn’t in demand. It didn’t mean much to me. I was just a place to board dogs when their owners went on vacation, but my real purpose was to train them.

Over the years, boarding has grown and I’ve gained a new appreciation for my clients and the fact that they choose me to care for their dogs. We are their family and home away from home. Not only do they choose me to care for their dogs, but they trust that I’m able to care for their dog in their time of need. When they have too much on their plate.

We’ve cared for numerous dogs when family members have passed away. When they’re busy planning and attending the funerals and figuring out how to deal with everything that comes with it.

We’ve cared for dogs that have owners who are sick in the hospital or on the mend after surgery.

We’ve cared for dogs who have owners that just got deployed for a year. While they wait for their relatives to pick them up and watch over them until their owner (hopefully) returns.

It didn’t really occur to me that owners need care for their dogs in the hard times too. Just as often as the typical ”we’re going out of town” boarding.

I also didn’t realize how happy boarding can be. I get to be part of celebratory times in dogs and their owners lives.

We’ve been the trusted drop off location on the way to the hospital when a family is getting ready to welcome a new baby and they need a last minute place for their dogs.

We’ve been the caretakers for dogs who have owners that just got married. When they need a place to stay during their owners honeymoon.

We’ve cared for dogs with owners who get to go on their first trip away in years. Owners who have trusted us to get behavioral or medical care just right when it hasn’t worked out well in the past.

We aren’t just another place to send your dog when you’re on vacation like I had originally thought years ago. We are a second home and second family. We get to be the ones you trust with your dogs in happy times and hard times.

Thank you for trusting us. Not just with the general care of your dogs, but also the task of taking an important responsibility off your plate whatever the reason may be. Even just for a night or two.

10/23/2024

Mitch is here for a short board and train program to clean up some basic obedience and work on his leash manners. Mitch will also be working on building an “off switch,” some confidence in himself, and learning how and when to appropriately get his energy out!
Welcome, Mitch!

10/17/2024

Athena has been working (and growing) hard during her Puppy Development Program. She’s gained some new skills (and an extra cup of food each day) to ready her for when she’s a big girl. Athena has learned the basics of come, sit, down, place, automatic stays and leave it. We are putting in hundreds of reps of these every day and slowly adding in some duration, distance, and distraction. She’s improving greatly on her crate and potty training and is continuing to build her confidence, social skills, neutrality and leash manners! This is a recap on day 6 with Athena. She has a nail trim and some handling desensitization planned for later this evening so wish her luck!

10/16/2024

We interrupt your regular scheduled puppy picture posts with this brief message.
Part of owning and running a dog facility is cleaning. Honestly, a very large portion of my day is spent cleaning and sanitizing so your dogs are happy AND healthy during their time here.
As most of you know, I like to start new ventures and try to come up with more ideas to include in our offered services. Last month, I decided to broaden my entrepreneurial scope and start a residential and small business cleaning service with some of my family. “Well Kept” came from my experience and slowly built “love” of cleaning even the nastiest of puppy messes (that I’m sure you can imagine) to the routine cleaning that comes with maintaining any well kept home or small business. Clients often ask me about my days or weekend plans and I wanted to share with you a bit more about me and my newest exciting venture!
Thank you to all of my clients past, present and future who are always supporting me as not just their dog’s trainer or second home, but as Lindsay, the human, outside of Miller Heights 💕

Small crew residential and commercial cleaners
Green Bay and surrounding areas

10/15/2024

Abby turned 1 last week! She was kind enough to bring in some birthday exit treats to share with her friends!

10/07/2024

Little miss Athena is here starting off her training journey! She is enrolled in our Puppy Development Program where she will be learning all about the world around her while building the skills and mindset of a well rounded dog! Athena will also be learning all of her basic obedience and manners during her stay! Welcome Athena!