Arch City K9

Arch City K9 offers three core training programs: Board & Train (3-week on-leash program with follow-up lessons), Day Training (Monday–Friday, 6am–6pm, with daily sessions and progress reports), and Private Obedience Lessons (1-hour sessions at facility, home, or public locations). Working dog programs include placement of trained single/dual-purpose dogs and training for police, SAR, and protection roles. Protection dogs are sourced from their breeding program, adolescent dogs, or imported from Europe. All programs include hands-on owner coaching to ensure consistency.

Pricing Summary

Pricing is not publicly listed. Programs include a 3-week board and train with pickup, go-home lesson, and two follow-up private lessons. Day training includes 2–3 sessions daily with progress reports and a free private lesson after every 10 sessions. Private lessons are 1-hour sessions. Custom pricing based on program length and dog needs.

Policies

Board and train programs require pickup and drop-off coordination. Day training requires drop-off by 6am and pickup by 6pm, Monday–Friday. A waitlist is in place for puppies, with deposits accepted upon confirmed pregnancy. All services require appointment-only scheduling.

Arch City K9 is a dog training business based in Saint Louis, Missouri, offering breeding, boarding, and training services for police dogs, working dogs, and pet dogs. They specialize in basic and advanced obedience, protection training, and working dog programs tailored to individual needs. Their team includes certified police K9 handlers with real-world experience in SWAT, narcotics detection, and tactical deployments. Clients can choose from board and train programs, day training, or private lessons conducted at their facility, home, or in public settings. The facility features a climate-controlled kennel, a 3,300 sq ft fenced yard, and dedicated training areas for obedience, odor detection, and apprehension work. They also breed high-health-screened Dutch Shepherds, Malinois, and German Shepherds, making puppies available for active pet owners seeking proven bloodlines.

Arch City K9 provides structured programs for all life stages—from puppies to adult dogs—with options for reactivity, leash pulling, recall, and protection training. Their trainers are certified through F.M. K9 and the International Police Work Dog Association, and they offer ongoing support with follow-up private lessons to ensure long-term success. They partner with law enforcement and SAR teams and host free maintenance training for certified teams.

Their unique advantage lies in combining elite working dog expertise with accessible pet training, ensuring families receive the same high standards used by professional K9 units.

Accomplishments

Owner Alex Waldroup is a certified Police K9 Instructor through F.M. K9 and is pursuing IPWDA certification; he handled two dual-purpose police K9s and is assigned to a narcotics unit and SWAT team. Trainer Josiah Peacock is F.M. K9 certified and nationally certified under NAPWDA. Trainer Brittany Lloyd holds APC-SDT certification and is certified in Pet First Aid and CPR. The business trains dogs for police, SAR, and PSA competition, with multiple dogs certified and placed with law enforcement agencies.

How to Get Started!

Prospective clients fill out a contact form with pet details and service interests. A trainer then contacts them to schedule an evaluation and discuss program options, including breed selection, training goals, and scheduling.