BA K9 Training

Programs begin with an at-home consultation to assess needs. Day Training School runs Monday, Wednesday, and Friday with drop-off 7–9am and pick-up 3–5pm, featuring calm starts, 1–2 hour pack walks, rest periods, and controlled play. Board & Train programs include 30+ day basic obedience, 30+ day advanced obedience, or 8-week intensive behavior modification with owner education. At-home board and train offers 6–8 hours/day, minimum 3 days, tailored to client location and dog needs. All programs emphasize calm leadership, physical/mental fulfillment, and owner skill-building.

Pricing Summary

Consultation required before services; private lessons are $300/session; day training is $75/day; boarding is $75/day; board and train programs range from $3,500 (30+ days basic obedience) to $6,000 (8-week behavior modification); at-home board and train is $750/day with 3-day minimum.

BA K9 Training is a dog training business founded by Ben, a certified behaviorist and trainer with experience since 2012. They specialize in dog psychology-based training that focuses on building trust, respect, and clear communication between dogs and their owners. Services include private lessons, day training, board and train programs, boarding, grooming, and service dog training. Their unique approach emphasizes calm leadership, structured socialization, and owner education to transform behavioral issues into lasting connection. The facility is located on 5 acres in South Beloit, IL, and includes a training center and kennel. They offer pack walks, treadmill work, and bike rides as part of their programs to physically and mentally fulfill dogs. All clients must complete a consultation before enrolling in other services.

Their Day Training School provides structured daily sessions with calm introductions, pack walks, rest periods, and controlled play—avoiding chaotic daycare environments. Board & Train programs range from 30+ days for basic obedience to 8-week intensive programs for severe behavioral issues like aggression or fearfulness. They also offer at-home board and train services for clients unable to travel. Ben is certified by the National K9 Learning Center and has trained under Cesar Millan, incorporating his methods into his practice.

They serve clients seeking behavior modification for issues like resource guarding, reactivity, separation anxiety, and leash pulling, and support dogs of all ages and sizes. Their team includes experienced staff like Frida, Amanda, and Mark-O, who emphasize patience, education, and family involvement in training.

Additional services include pet boarding, dog grooming, and a retail shop for dog supplies.

Accomplishments

Ben is a certified Master Trainer from the National K9 Learning Center with credentials in Advanced Obedience, Assistance Dog Training, Scent Detection, Tracking, Personal Protection, and Kennel Management. He completed Cesar Millan’s “Training Cesar’s Way Fundamentals 1 & 2” and serves as a staff member at Cesar Millan’s Dog Psychology Center. He has also trained under Linn Boyke and hosted educational programs at BA-K9.

How to Get Started!

Prospective clients must book a consultation, which is an at-home lesson with the entire household to assess the dog’s behavior and the owner’s needs. After the consultation, clients can enroll in private lessons, day training, board and train, or other services.