Meet your guide
Hi, I'm Alicia.
Your Dog Trainer On Speed Dial.
I'm the owner and lead trainer of Psyche K9 Behavioral Training. For over 10 years, I've shadowed and been mentored by tremendous canine behaviorists and trainers. It took years of simply watching canine body language and the rehabilitation process to find my own approach to the psychology of dogs.
Beyond behavior
I feel what they feel
Some conversations happen without words.
I was about twelve when I first understood that the bond between a person and their dog runs deeper than most people realize. It changed the way I see every dog I meet.
When I connect with a dog, I feel what they're feeling. The worry, the frustration, the overwhelm, the joy that doesn't know where to go. Behavior is only the surface. Underneath every bark, lunge or freeze is a feeling, and I'll help you see it too.
But this isn't my story. It's yours. You're the one your dog looks to, the one they come home to every night. My job is to guide you, to help you hear what your dog has been trying to say all along, so the two of you can find your way back to each other.
If you've ever felt like your dog understands you on a deeper level, you're probably right.
My approach
Every dog is different
So cookie cutter training doesn't work.
How I train
Both sides of the training world
I've trained on both sides of the dog training world. With thousands of dogs who share similar struggles, I've found that balanced training, with clear communication, structure and consistency, is the most effective way to help them.
My goal
Every detail, shared with you
My goal is to give the people of the Treasure Valley every detail I've learned, and to help you build a healthy, dependable relationship with your dog.
The most important part
It's you
The most important part of training is you. That's why every plan fits your life and what you and your dog need.
It isn't fair for a trainer to leave you empty handed when a program ends, so my support is for a lifetime. I think of every client as family.
Beyond sessions
Come find us outside
When I'm not in sessions, you'll find me co-leading Idaho Pack Walks and hosting Sunday Social, building a community where dogs communicate and humans learn.
Idaho Pack Walks
every other Saturday · free, always
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Sunday Social
Sundays 10:30 to 12:30 · open to all
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Your dog has been talking all along.
Stop guessing and walking on eggshells. Start with one session and hear what they've been saying.
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