Bellum K9 Elite

Bellum K9 Elite offers two main programs: Private 1-2-1 Training, where owners attend sessions with their dogs over 2–12 weeks, and Board & Train, where dogs stay at the facility for 2–12 weeks and return fully trained. All programs begin with a risk-free behavior assessment to create a customized plan. Training uses presidential-grade techniques to correct behavior and build obedience, with ongoing support provided through online resources and follow-up guidance.

Pricing Summary

The initial risk-free behavior assessment is offered at no cost and includes $820 worth of materials. Paid training programs range from $1,500 to $2,500 for private sessions and up to $10,000 for the 2-week board-and-train program, with pricing based on the dog’s behavior, goals, and desired timeline.

Policies

Bellum K9 offers a money-back guarantee: if a dog does not become more obedient, better behaved, and calm after the initial assessment, clients receive a full refund within 48 hours. For paid programs, if the dog does not show clear transformation by the end, training continues at no extra cost until results are achieved.

Bellum K9 Elite is a dog training business based in Houston, Texas, founded by Shane McNamara, a former U.S. Air Force Presidential K9 handler with six years of experience training dogs for the Obama and Trump administrations. The business offers personalized private training sessions and a board-and-train program designed to eliminate behavioral issues and transform dogs into obedient, well-mannered companions using methods developed for U.S. government K9 teams. Their services include a risk-free behavior assessment, customized behavior modification plans, and access to an online course and ebook. Trainers are primarily U.S. veterans, and the facility emphasizes professional, high-standard training with a focus on lasting results. They also provide in-person training at multiple locations across Texas.

Clients can choose between one-on-one private training where they participate with their dog, or a board-and-train program where the dog stays at the facility for 2–12 weeks and returns fully trained. The business guarantees results: if the dog doesn’t improve after the initial assessment, clients receive a full refund; if progress stalls during a paid program, training continues at no extra cost until results are achieved.

Accomplishments

Shane McNamara is a former U.S. Air Force Presidential K9 handler who trained dogs for Presidents Obama and Trump. He founded Bellum K9 Elite to bring military-grade training methods to civilian dog owners. The team consists primarily of U.S. veterans with extensive K9 experience.

How to Get Started!

Client engagement begins with booking a risk-free behavior assessment session. After entering their email, clients receive a free 1-hour in-person evaluation, a customized behavior plan, a canine behavior ebook, and access to an online course—all valued at $820. The assessment is conducted at one of their Texas locations by a certified trainer.