Johanna

Learn more About Johanna — the K9 Coach

Johanna Kratt has been a professional dog trainer for over 30 years. She focuses on developing training programs to meet her clients’ needs, including puppy and adult obedience.

Learn more about Johanna

Professional Dog Training for Puppies (And their humans!)

Johanna the K9 Coach brings 30+ years of hands-on experience to every session.
She’s a decorated competitor in agility, obedience, and Schutzhund trials, with hundreds of success stories behind her. She develops a training program specifically for your dog.

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What Makes Johanna Different

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Experienced

Over 30 years of hands-on experience

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Award-winning

Award-winning trainer in multiple disciplines

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successful

Proven success with aggressive and rescue dogs

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Methodical

Clear, balanced training method—no gimmicks

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Specialized

Programs tailored to your dog’s temperament

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What Johanna’s Clients Are Saying

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Real Results. Real Dogs.

Johanna has helped hundreds of families build trust and respect with their dogs—including many cases where owners were ready to give up. With the right structure and support, dogs that seemed “hopeless” often make incredible turnarounds in just a few lessons.

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Service Areas

Johanna offers dog training in the greater Treasure Valley area, but clients come from as far away as Sun Valley and Washington state.

(208) 695-5774

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Ready to fix problem behaviors—or get your puppy started right? Call (208) 695-5774 or use the contact form below.

Our faqs

What you should know about us.

  • How long has Johanna Kratt been training dogs?

    Johanna has over 30 years of professional dog training experience, including work in obedience, agility, and Schutzhund competition. Her proven track record makes her one of the most trusted trainers in the Treasure Valley.

  • What is balanced dog training?

    Balanced dog training uses both rewards and fair corrections to create clear boundaries for your dog. It helps dogs understand which behaviors are good, which are not, and how to succeed.

  • Do you offer puppy training in Nampa and nearby areas?

    Yes. Johanna offers puppy training for the greater Treasure Valley and beyond. Early training builds good manners, trust, and confidence from the start.

  • Can you help with destructive behavior?

    Absolutely. Johanna has helped many families correct dogs with destructive habits. With clear structure and one-on-one guidance, most dogs show improvement quickly.

  • What does obedience dog training include?

    Obedience training covers core commands like sit, stay, come, heel, walk on leash and wait. It also teaches dogs to stay calm, follow rules, and build focus—even with distractions.

  • What makes The K9 Coach different from other trainers?

    Johanna is a winning dog trainer with decades of experience, competition titles, and a balanced approach that works. Every training plan is personalized for your dog and household.

  • How do I get started?

    Call (208) 695-5774 or use the contact form to book your session. Johanna will meet your dog, discuss your goals, and create a custom training plan.