What Style Of Training Do You Use?

At 9 Pack K9, we are all about teaching and allowing our energy to steer the way when it comes to training pups! Our main goal is to allow the dog to trust us, build a bond, and learn who is the resource once that is established we focus on teaching the dog how to learn. Once we have achieved that we find the biggest motivator for the specific dog in front of us ranging from treats, toys and/or affection. Time is the biggest factor as every dog learns at a different pace. We don’t rush the process. We allow each individual dog to tell us what they stage they are in and what tools they require. Our goal is to maximize a behavior with using the least amount of pressure possible. Based on our philosophy, if you know the dog and build the foundation the amount of tools is diminished.

Who Will Be Training My Dog?

9 Pack K9 is a family-owned and operated business which means we are actually the one’s training & handling your canine companion! We are a husband & wife-based team with the utmost professionalism, experience, skill & knowledge you can feel confident your dog is in the right hands! Head over to our about section to read the details about our Certified Professional Dog Trainer & Behaviorist 9 Pack Jorge & his wife Chamomile!

Are Private Lessons Or Board & Train The Better Option For Me?

If you have the time and dedication to learning and following through with the homework, private lessons can be a great option. In our experience, our board & train programs give our clients the best results, and then we follow up with private lessons afterward. We find it to be an easier transition for the owner and canine once the canine has already learned what to do and the canine can then help the owner to keep up with their training!

Where Does My Dog Stay During A Board & Train?

You can have peace of mind knowing your pup stays with us in our family home where we are able to mimic the similar lifestyle they will have at home with you! For the majority of the day, they will be engaged in training sessions, playtime, outings, socialization, and walks! When it is time to rest they will be inside a secured Ruff Land Performance Kennel appropriate to their specific size with proper ventilation, fresh water, and AC in our home with temperature monitoring and 24 hour video surveillance.

Will My Dog Interact With Other Dogs During Their Program?

We do not allow our adult pups to physically interact, a lot of times this is unnatural for the dogs as they are pack animals and socializing is promoted more for puppies up to 8 months with adult dogs that are clear to teach a relaxed state of mind. We do however train other dogs in front of them through an outdoor kennel so they are able to see, smell and even walk next to other dogs! This allows us to appropriately incorporate socialization! We strive for dogs to be dogs neutral and promote that the main stimulus comes from you the owner and your relationship with your dog vs other dogs.

What Are The Requirements For A Board & Train Program?

We require a copy of the most recent vet records. We require all pups to be up to date on vaccinations appropriate to their age! As well as a recent fecal exam and proof of a monthly parasitic preventative medication. This is for the safety of your pup as well as other pups during their stay! Our training areas are disinfected with a pet friendly safe treatment, and are routinely treated to ensure the least amount of contamination for the safety of your dog and other dogs with us.

On the day of drop off, we also need your dog’s food for the amount of time of their stay! All other items will be provided by us!

What Happens After A Board & Train Program Is Over?

Once it is time for your amazing well-trained pup to return home we will provide an intensive one-on-one session with you and your pup free of charge so you know exactly what to do to maintain their training long-term! We will give you a plan tailored to you and your lifestyle including potty time, food regimen, and training sessions. We encourage follow-up private lessons periodically to touch base on your journey! We also provide each of our clients with a set of written tips to refer back to! We also promote our clients to text or call us with any questions once the pup is back home!

Why Should You Train With 9 Pack K9?

Dogs are a part of our family and we know how important they are to yours so we believe they should be treated that way as well. With 9 Pack K9, you can rest assure that we have taken all the proper time, steps, education and most importantly experience with your dog and we will always put what’s best for the dog first! We are realistic and honest about expectations. Transparency is one of our biggest assets. Here at 9 Pack K9 you will always get one-on-one time with the professional trainer, we don’t train more than 5 pups at a time to ensure each one is getting our undivided attention, we train our pups in a real-life home environment with our children, we offer our clients lifetime support, we train the owner as well to ensure communication with the pup is clear and the owner has the knowledge needed for their pup, we provide follow-ups, and most importantly you become part of our pack! Training a pup is a journey, not a race and we want to be there to help you through that journey!