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K9 Nutt Dog Training — Dog Training in Ventura, CA

K9 Nutt Dog Training is a dog training business in Ventura, California offering private lessons and virtual training, working by traveling to clients. They take aggression cases by assessment and have been in business for 34+ years.

Ventura, CA • Mobile / travels to you • 4.6 ★ (9 Google reviews)

Verified listing

Last reviewed: Sep 5, 2026

Transparency Score

23 / 100

Minimal information

How clearly this listing publishes the details owners need. See our methodology.

Price transparency: 0%
Method transparency: 35%
Program clarity: 50%

About K9 Nutt Dog Training

Based on what the business publishes about itself

K9 Nutt Dog Training is listed among dog training programs in Ventura. Published program types include private lessons, virtual training. Ask about staffing, methods, and follow-up support before you book.

What dog training programs does K9 Nutt Dog Training offer?

Private lessons cover obedience basics, leash work, and off-leash recall, with sessions held at the client's location. Virtual training extends availability nationwide for owners who prefer remote guidance.

Private Lessons

Price not published.

One-on-one lesson in Ventura County developing a training plan tailored to the owner and dog, covering commands, distraction handling, body language reading, and equipment selection.

The trainer works directly with the owner and dog together, teaching commands and skills to use in everyday routines.

Focus: Basic obedience, Leash training, Recall & off-leash

Online Training

Price not published.

Ask whether Online Training is delivered online, in person, or both.

Remote training conducted via video call platforms, working through the same kind of goals and plan as in-person lessons.

Sessions are conducted via FaceTime, Skype, or Zoom between the trainer and owner.

Best for: Clients located outside Ventura County who want remote access to training.

Requirements: Offered throughout the entire United States

Focus: Basic obedience

How much does K9 Nutt Dog Training cost?

K9 Nutt Dog Training does not publish program pricing online. Contact them directly or request a quote through Barklen for current rates.

Private Lessons pricing

Private Lessons pricing at K9 Nutt Dog Training in Ventura, CA
Program	Price	Length
Private Lessons	Not published	Not stated

Virtual Training pricing

Virtual Training pricing at K9 Nutt Dog Training in Ventura, CA
Program	Price	Length
Online Training	Not published	Not stated

What training methods does K9 Nutt Dog Training use?

The site uses general language about their approach without specifying tools or techniques. Aggression and reactivity cases are evaluated individually rather than accepted or declined outright.

Public materials reviewed by Barklen do not specify which training tools are used.

Who runs K9 Nutt Dog Training?

As described in the business's own materials

Dottie Dunnigan, Owner / Dog Trainer

According to their site, she has over 30 years of experience training dogs and owners, previously worked as a trainer for another kennel and as a veterinarian assistant, and has taught obedience classes for community organizations and local businesses in the Ventura area.

Credentials listed on their site: Certification in kennel management and obedience dog training from Pro-Train Dog Training Institute (San Diego, CA), AA degree from Ventura College, and Licensed with the City of Ventura. Barklen has not independently verified these.

Where does K9 Nutt Dog Training offer dog training?

K9 Nutt Dog Training is a mobile trainer based in Ventura, CA, traveling to clients rather than hosting them, offering private lessons and virtual sessions online.

Their site says they dog owners in Ventura County, CA seeking private in-person lessons, as well as clients anywhere in the U.S. who want online training sessions.

Training takes place at client homes or other locations rather than at a facility. The Victoria Avenue address in Ventura serves as a business contact point.

How does K9 Nutt Dog Training compare with other Ventura dog trainers?

Barklen analysis

Barklen analysis based on 3 published Ventura listings. These comparisons are computed by Barklen, not claims made by K9 Nutt Dog Training.

Reviews: 4.6★ from 9 Google reviews, among 3 published Ventura programs.

Transparency: 23 out of 100 (minimal information), with 0% price transparency and 50% program clarity. Certification disclosure is still sparse across Ventura listings.

What should you ask K9 Nutt Dog Training before booking?

Generated from what their public materials leave open

Ask whether Online Training is delivered online, in person, or both.
They don't publish pricing. Ask what a private lesson package costs and exactly what is included.
Ask which certifications their trainers hold and who issued them.
Ask for proof of liability insurance.
Their site describes their approach in general terms. Ask which specific methods and tools they use.
Ask how many dogs each trainer handles at once.
Ask about current availability and whether there is a waitlist.

Location and hours

1746 S Victoria Ave, Ventura, CA

Monday – Saturday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Sunday: 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM

How Barklen reviewed this listing

Barklen reviewed K9 Nutt Dog Training against the business's public materials and published this listing. That is not a check of licenses, insurance, or certifications. See our methodology for what a verified listing does and does not mean.

Details the public materials do not address (owner visits during programs, progress updates, overnight staffing, insurance, guarantee, certifications, and others) are turned into the questions above rather than filled in.

Last reviewed by Barklen: Sep 5, 2026