Training Classes

Instructor 30+ years experience

• NADOI Board Certified Master Trainer
• Certified Behavior Consultant  
• Group Training Instructor 
• Public Educator
• AKC CGC & STAR Puppy Evaluator
• Competition & Sporting Dogs
• Veterinarian Endorsed
• Owner of The K9 Company, 

            PS K9 Academy & Poochy Smooches

Training Class Environment:

• Indoors & Outdoor
• Climate-controlled
• Handicap accessible
• On-site restroom and water
• Double-gated entry and exits
• Security fence around the outdoor potty area

Beginner's Obedience:

• Day and evening classes are available.
• No dogs on the first night of class. 
• Handler-only training is on the first night and is mandatory. 
• 6-Week Course 
• Pre-registration is required

Intermediate Obedience:

• Day and evening classes are available.
• Bring your dog on the first night of class.
• 6-Week Course 
• Prerequisite: Must have attended Beginner's Obedience at The K9 Company, or passed an evaluation with us.

Advanced Obedience:

• Day and evening classes are available.
• Bring your dog on the first night of class.
• 6-Week Course
• Prerequisite: Must have attended obedience beginner's and intermediate obedience classes with The K9 Company, or passed an evaluation with us.

American Kennel Club - Tests

• STAR Puppy
• Canine Good Citizen
• Urban Canine
• Community Canine
• Trick Dogs
• Therapy Dogs

Service, Therapy, Sporting & Competition Dogs

All of our training options are geared toward making sure all of our pets are successful, no matter what their occupation. 

Please contact us so we can help you design the best possible training plan for your dog's needs.

Group Class Requirements:

• Pre-registration is required. A non-refundable deposit is due to save your spot in class.
• Courses consist of 6, 1-hour classes, once per week
• Required Vaccinations: (at an appropriate age)

             Rabies, Distemper, and Bordetella

• Dogs that bite, try to bite, or have bitten other dogs or people, will be excused from the group without a refund.
• Only the dog and handler team that is registered, plus one other person may attend. 
• No other dogs, children, family, friends, etc... are allowed on the premises during group training classes.
• Junior Handlers must be at least 12 years of age and must be accompanied by a legal guardian at all times.
• Class fees are non-refundable for any reason unless canceled a minimum of 10 days prior to the start of the class. Cancellation must be in written form, such as an email.

Does your dog have challenging behaviors like barking, biting or jumping? Our trainers can help you address these issues with our behavioral training programs.