Armor K9

Armor K9 offers three levels of protection dog training: Paige (foundation obedience with bite development), Squire (advanced obedience and protection skills), and Armor (full protection dog certification). Dogs already with high obedience may enter at the Squire level. Board and train programs last 2–3 weeks, with owners receiving hands-on coaching upon pickup. Obedience training includes in-home lessons and group classes. Service dog training is customized for veterans with PTSD. Scent detection and sport training programs are also structured as progressive, evaluation-based pathways.

Pricing Summary

Private obedience training packages start around $1,110. Protection dog training for existing dogs begins around $2,000, with fully trained protection dogs priced at $15,000 and up. All pricing is based on a free evaluation to determine the appropriate package.

Armor K9 is an Arizona-based dog training company with over 20 years of experience specializing in obedience and personal protection dog training. They train dogs to be friendly, good-natured family companions who are also obedient, reliable, alert, and courageous protectors—emphasizing that protection dogs are family-first. They offer tailored training packages including board and train, private lessons, and obedience classes for dogs of all ages, sizes, breeds, and behavior levels. Their balanced training approach uses classical and operant conditioning to build strong human-dog bonds through real-life scenarios and positive reinforcement. They also provide specialized services such as service dog training for veterans with PTSD, scent detection, sport training, and private drug detection. Their trainers are experienced with high-drive breeds like Belgian Malinois and Dutch Shepherds, and they offer evaluation-based programs to determine the best path for each dog.

They serve Northern Arizona and the Phoenix metropolitan area, including Prescott, Scottsdale, Chandler, Tempe, and Surprise. All training begins with a free evaluation to customize the program to the dog and owner’s needs.

Armor K9 also sells fully trained protection dogs and offers ongoing support, including follow-up coaching and homework assignments to ensure long-term success.

Accomplishments

Armor K9 has trained dogs for National Geographic video shoots and has been recognized for expertise in Belgian Malinois and Dutch Shepherd training. Their trainers have decades of experience working with high-drive working breeds and have developed specialized programs for veterans and private protection needs.

How to Get Started!

All clients begin with a free evaluation to assess the dog’s temperament, behavior, and training goals. This evaluation determines the appropriate training program, whether it’s obedience, protection, service, or sport training. Clients can book evaluations online or by phone.