AmericanK9 Dog Training, LLC

Training follows a 1-2-3 process: 1) Free consultation to assess goals and dog’s needs, 2) Facility tour to view training areas, 3) Immediate program start. Programs include Puppy Jump Start (6 x 30-min sessions), Board & Train (residential training), Private Lessons (one-on-one), and Service Dog Training. Ongoing refresher sessions are offered quarterly. All programs include owner education to reinforce training at home.

Pricing Summary

Free initial consultation. Puppy Jump Start Private Lessons cost $650. Board & Train and other programs available with financing and payment plans. Pricing varies by program and individual needs.

AmericanK9 Dog Training, LLC is a leading dog training company with over 25 years of experience serving Maryland, Washington D.C., and Virginia. They offer a range of training programs including Board & Train, Puppy Training, Private Lessons, and Service Dog Training, all designed to build a strong bond between dogs and their owners. Their facility, The AmericanK9 Dog Ranch, features state-of-the-art training suites, outdoor turf play yards, and boarding areas. They emphasize training both the dog and the owner, ensuring long-term success through clear communication and consistent reinforcement. Additional services include dog boarding, daycare, grooming, and Sniffspot access. Their founder, Krys Rackley, is a certified expert with formal education in Animal Behavior and Psychology and extensive experience in K9 detection, police K9 training, and behavior rehabilitation.

They specialize in early puppy socialization, behavior modification for aggression, fearfulness, and separation anxiety, and provide intensive programs for dogs with complex needs. Their training methods combine positive reinforcement with practical corrections, and they offer ongoing support through quarterly refresher sessions. AmericanK9 also breeds and trains Labradors through Freedom Ranch Labs and supports service dog certification.

Clients appreciate their professional, honest approach, consistent updates via video, and the long-term results achieved with their dogs.

They provide financing and payment plans for their programs.

Accomplishments

Founded by Krys Rackley, a nationally recognized K9 trainer with formal education in Animal Behavior and Psychology from Arizona State University. She has trained bed bug detection K9s honored by the USDA, developed police K9 programs, and authored articles for Dog World Magazine, IACP, and Baltimore Sun. She has mentored elite handlers and contributed to K9 detection research.

How to Get Started!

Begin with a free consultation to discuss goals, dog’s behavior, and training needs. After the consultation, tour the facility and select a program. Training begins immediately upon scheduling.