Acting K9 Services

Private lessons are one-hour sessions held at the client’s home or a convenient location. Board-and-train programs involve dogs staying with the trainer for a customized period, followed by private lessons to transition home. Group classes are held every Saturday morning in downtown LA, focusing on urban obedience. Pack hikes provide exercise and socialization with other dogs under controlled conditions. All programs include owner education to reinforce training techniques.

Pricing Summary

Pricing details are not publicly listed; clients are encouraged to contact the business directly for customized quotes based on service type and duration.

Acting K-9 Services is a dog training business founded by Tim Williams, a professional animal trainer with over 30 years of experience in the film and television industry and nearly 18 years specializing in aggression management and obedience training. Tim offers personalized training solutions for dog owners, including private in-home lessons, board-and-train programs, pack hikes, and group classes held in downtown LA to build obedience amid real-world distractions. The business also provides dog boarding for pets with behavioral or medical needs, dog acquisition services to help families find the right rescue or breed, and behavior modification for aggressive dogs, making them suitable for adoption. Tim’s unique training system, developed through decades of hands-on experience, emphasizes connecting with animals and teaching owners how to communicate effectively with their dogs.

They work with all dog types and ages, from puppies to seniors, and specialize in resolving leash aggression, human aggression, excessive barking, separation anxiety, potty training, recall, and resource guarding. Acting K-9 Services has collaborated with numerous animal rescues including Heigl’s Hounds of Hope, Westside German Shepherd Rescue, and Perfect Pits SoCal to rehabilitate dogs and prepare them for loving homes.

Accomplishments

Tim Williams has over 30 years of experience training animals for film and television, and has been sought after by animal rescues and training companies to rehabilitate aggressive dogs using his proprietary behavior modification techniques.

How to Get Started!

Prospective clients are encouraged to contact Acting K-9 Services via phone or email to discuss their dog’s needs, after which a personalized plan will be developed. The business responds to all inquiries within 24 hours.