Blazing Trails K9 Academy

Blazing Trails K9 Academy Bad dogs good, good dogs better - your certified behavior expert! Lynne has been training dogs professionally since 1985.

since 1985, IACP CDT and NADOI endorsed 1178
training in the Uintah Basin of Utah including Vernal, Roosevelt, Duchesne and surrounding areas as well as virtual training worldwide Lynne Bell IACP CDT,NADOI certified 1148/c, is a certified dog trainer with the International Association of Canine Professionals, where she has been member since 2004.She additionally is NADOI certified (1148/c). (Nado

i is the oldest dog training organization in the country and the only organization that requires extensive testing for membership).Both are national certifications and she is proud to have both of these prestigious certifications as a dog trainer. she is also a pro member of the Association of Pet Dog Trainers and is an AKC Canine Good Citizen Evaluator. Lynne has trained thousands of dogs in her career, working in a large variety of venues. She has worked with exotic animals (wolves, birds of prey, coati mundi, etc) at Six Flags Magic Mountain where she performed in the former Animals in Action show. Lynne was senior trainer at California K9 Academy and head trainer for Pet Day Spa and k9 Learning center, both positions where she worked around some of the top trainers in the world on a regular basis. At both locations she spent time as a trainer for many celebrities dogs. Lynne also worked for Animal Behavior and Training Associates both as a trainer and as a continuing education and certification rep. This position also allowed her to continuously network with many well known trainers throughout the country, something she thoroughly enjoys in an effort to add more tools and skillsets to her training box. Lynne has been a trainer of trainers as an Animal Behavior College mentor trainer where she also worked as an Animal Behavior College Externship Coordinator. Lynne also worked as a studio animal trainer, training and working on studio sets and live stage shows for commercials, television and movies, where she learned alot of techniques to train accurately, quickly, and under pressure. Since the year 2000 Lynne has actively competed in dog sports with several German Shepherds. Schutzhund/IPO took her attention for 13 years and she earned multiple titles with a dog she trained personally, including his schutzhund 3 and IPO3 titles with multiple high protection and high in trial wins. She then competed in SDA (now WDA) with the son of her first dog, also earning multiple high in trial, high protection and high obedience wins. She also helped dozens of
students earn multiple titles, many with high scores as she served as training director for both Der Hundesport Performance Klub then Desert Winds Working Dog Association. In 2015 she formed her own multisport team and led several more students to the titles they wanted. Lynne has spent some time doing agility and herding, and has handled a therapy dog. She currently has developed a love of detection dogs, spending a year training k9, bomb and drug detection and she currently handles her lab “samantha” as a successful bedbug detection dog.

Before you call me I want you to know something.Your tattle tale list doesn't scare me. I want all of it. The jumping, t...
05/31/2026

Before you call me I want you to know something.
Your tattle tale list doesn't scare me. I want all of it. The jumping, the pulling, the thing he does that you haven't told anyone about because you're embarrassed or you don't know what to make of it or you're afraid of what it means. The incident you've been replaying in your head. The reason you finally picked up the phone.

I have been doing this since 1985. I have heard every version of every list. Nothing on yours is going to surprise me and nothing on it is going to make me think less of you or your dog. The only thing I'm thinking when you tell me is...okay, where do we actually start. Because the list is just the beginning. Every item on it is a question, not a conclusion.

So what's on yours? Drop it in the comments. You'd be amazed how many people are sitting with the exact same thing wondering if they're the only one.

Lilo and Sprocket practicing long down stays :-) kept laughing because it seems like Lilo is about to get eaten !
05/28/2026

Lilo and Sprocket practicing long down stays :-) kept laughing because it seems like Lilo is about to get eaten !

Said this a few years back and still mean every word. Here's the short version.Every dog is different. Every training pl...
05/12/2026

Said this a few years back and still mean every word. Here's the short version.
Every dog is different. Every training plan should be too.
We've been called a "treat slinging softie" and "yank and crank" on the same day. That's because we don't have a method. We have a toolbox. And 40 years of knowing which tool fits which dog.
One former client described a group class that included an unsocialized Brittany spaniel who'd never worn a collar, a dog-aggressive dog, a service dog, cattle dogs, and a golden retriever puppy. All in the same session. Her words: "Each dog's issues were addressed specific to them."
That's not a coincidence. That's the whole point.
No labels. No one-size-fits-all. Just whatever your dog actually needs.
If that sounds like your kind of trainer, we'd love to meet your dog. 🐾
📍 Serving the Uintah Basin + virtual worldwide
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Dog Training & Behavior Modification. 40 Years Experience. In-Person Uintah Basin & Virtual Worldwide

Throwback time! Because we just found the old pictures! Owner/head trainer Lynne working with the North American timber ...
05/08/2026

Throwback time! Because we just found the old pictures! Owner/head trainer Lynne working with the North American timber Wolves (echo and legend) at Six Flags Magic Mountain...this was back when she was like 18 years old :-)

To be honest... the below is my real paycheck. 🤝​The people who know me best know the truth: while the bills have to be ...
04/27/2026

To be honest... the below is my real paycheck. 🤝
​The people who know me best know the truth: while the bills have to be paid and the business side of things is a necessary reality..the money isn't what gets me out of bed in the morning.

​The "paycheck" that actually fuels me is the one I get in real-time through our Trainer in Your Pocket program.
​It’s the sound of a client’s voice when they’re finally excited instead of frustrated. It’s the video of a dog finally "getting it" after weeks of hard work. It’s knowing that a family is finally breathing easier because they’ve put in the work and are seeing the results.

​I do like the dogs, but I love the clients who show up and do the heavy lifting. Seeing your confidence grow and hearing your success stories is the part of this job I’ll never get tired of.

​Thank you for trusting me with your journey and for giving me the best "paycheck" a trainer could ask for.

​I want to celebrate with you! 👇 Drop a comment and tell me: what is one "win"—big or small—that you and your dog have had recently?

04/23/2026

Part of Our Blazing Trails K9 VIP team learning to do obedience during play with other dogs :-) wanna come play with us? Ask us how! Set up your free consult today!

Is Your "Good Puppy" Starting to Have a "Selective Hearing" Problem? 🐾​Many owners start training at 3 or 4 months, only...
04/04/2026

Is Your "Good Puppy" Starting to Have a "Selective Hearing" Problem? 🐾

​Many owners start training at 3 or 4 months, only to hit a wall when their dog hits 7 months. The "zoomies" get faster, the leash pulling gets stronger, and suddenly, they’ve "forgotten" everything they knew!

​At Blazing Trails K9 Academy, we don’t just train puppies...we build reliable adult dogs! We aren't just training a dog, we are shaping a character! Our 5-Month Mastery Program is specifically designed to bridge the gap from Puppyhood to Adolescence.

​Why the 5-Month Stretch Matters:

​3-6 Months: Building the foundation, focus, and house manners.
​7-11 Months: Navigating "Puppy Puberty," refining real-world reliability, and keeping the bond strong when they start testing boundaries.

​What sets us apart:
✅ Trainer in Your Pocket: We are here for the 6-month-old "emergencies" and the 10-month-old questions. You aren't just buying lessons; you're buying a coach for the most transformative part of your dog's life.
✅ Adaptive Techniques: We shift our approach as your dog’s brain changes. With 40 years of experience training thousands of dogs, we have a huge capacity to adjust to the individual team in front of us!
✅ Lifetime Support: Once you complete the Mastery Program, you gain access to our Alumni & VIP Groups...so you always have a community and a professional in your corner.

​We currently have 3 openings for families in the Vernal area ready to commit to their dog's long-term success.

​📞 Start with a FREE 20-30 min Phone Consultation. Let's talk about where your dog is now and how we can get them to where you want them to be.
​[ www.blazingtrailsk9.com to Schedule /or DM Me to Book]

Dog Training & Behavior Modification. 40 Years Experience. In-Person Uintah Basin & Virtual Worldwide

03/31/2026

Had so much fun last night when we went to support Ruff Housing Kennels open house! Also Altitude Veterinary Services was there as support as well!
we love the new facility! Our classes will resume and we will continue to offer obedience classes , only with an indoor space :-) also offering daytraining sessions for current or past clients needing sessions when they can't work the dog in between lessons.
Looking forward to it, the place looks fantastic!

VIP team practice at TSC this week. They had so much fun!
03/27/2026

VIP team practice at TSC this week. They had so much fun!

Jinx! Sweet little girl is learning to relax in public spaces and building loads of confidence. Her handler, also has gr...
03/25/2026

Jinx! Sweet little girl is learning to relax in public spaces and building loads of confidence. Her handler, also has grown so much in confidence so they make a great team! We had a fun field trip to TSC this week and she did amazing!

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Vernal, UT

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Tuesday 8am - 8pm
Wednesday 8am - 8pm
Thursday 8am - 8pm
Friday 8am - 8pm
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