Bellum K9 Inc

4.8 Stars,98 Reviews
13626a Montgomery Rd, Santa Fe, TX 77510

Service area: Serving multiple locations across Texas, including major cities and surrounding areas within the state.

Service Overview

Types of Dog Training

  • Family Dog
  • Behavior Modification
  • Working Dog

Specialty Focus Areas

  • Leash Pulling
  • Reactivity / Aggression
  • Jumping on People
  • Barking Excessively
  • Separation Anxiety
  • Biting / Nipping
  • Potty Training
  • Resource Guarding
  • Fearfulness
  • Recall

Training Formats Offered

  • Private Lessons
  • Private Facility
  • Board and Train

Program Formats

  • One-Time Consultation
  • Sessions Package
  • Intensive Program

Types of Dogs

  • Small
  • Medium
  • Large
  • Giant
  • Working
  • Terriers
  • Doodles

Age of Dogs Trained

  • Puppy (<1 year)
  • Adolescent (1-2 years)
  • Adult (2-8 years)
  • Senior (8+ years)

Dog Training Methodology

Methods: 

  • Positive with Some Corrections
  • Balanced Training

Equipment: 

  • Martingale Collars
  • Pinch Collars
  • E-Collars
  • Clickers
  • Food Rewards
  • Harnesses

Bellum K9 offers two main program types: private 1-2-1 training and board-and-train. Private training involves weekly sessions with the owner present, while board-and-train requires the dog to stay at the facility for 2–12 weeks, during which trainers work intensively on behavior modification. Both programs include a customized behavior plan, access to online training materials, and owner education to ensure long-term success. Programs are structured around eliminating specific behavior problems and achieving obedience commands such as sit, stay, heel, and recall.

Pricing & Policies

Pricing Summary

Free risk-free behavior assessment valued at $820. Private training programs range from $1,500 to $2,500 depending on the dog’s behavior, goals, and program length (2–12 weeks). Board-and-train programs are included in this pricing range. No refunds are offered after payment is made, but a money-back guarantee applies if no improvement is seen after the initial assessment.

Policies

Offering a money-back guarantee: if the dog does not show improved obedience after the free behavior assessment, a full refund is provided within 48 hours. No refunds are offered after payment for training programs, even if the dog dies before training begins. Rescheduling is possible but subject to availability and may require advance notice.

Testimonials

“We had a meeting with the owner to get more information on training, and he seemed very knowledgeable about his profession, and was honest with us about how much dedication we would need for training. He didn’t try to sell us something he knew we couldn’t commit to at the time, due to family schedule conflicts. I think this place would be the right fit for anyone who can carve out time in their schedule, as well as have the dedication to keeping up the training at home. The pricing is fair. We will definitely use them in the future when we get things sorted out.”
– Leah Rice

“Oh my goodness. The best dog training facility there is. We could never get our boys to stop jumping on our guests.. or even listen to us for commands. After their two week boarding program with Bellum K9, they are brand new boys! We got home and got them to place before our family arrived to come see them. They stayed in place until we told them! We were so shocked that could place that long! But they did it!!!! Thank you to the trainers and to the owner for giving us the opportunity to not give up on our boys. It was worth it! THANK YOU Bellum K9!!!”
– Angela M. Graves

“We have had two private trainings thus far and we can already see massive improvements with our two Rottweilers, Liberty and Justice. We look forward to the completion of training. Ryan was a wealth of information on how to work with our dogs and Shane’s online tutorials really set us up to win!”
– BeLynda Smith

About the Trainer

Bellum K9 Inc is a dog training business founded by Shane McNamara, a former Presidential United States Air Force K9 handler who trained dogs for both the Trump and Obama administrations. The company offers private 1-2-1 training programs and board-and-train services for all breeds, ages, and behavior issues. Their unique advantage is the use of proven presidential-grade training techniques designed to eliminate bad behavior and create obedient, well-behaved pets in as little as 14 days. They also provide a risk-free behavior assessment session with over $820 worth of free training materials, including an in-person assessment, customized behavior plan, ebook, and online course. Their training focuses on transforming dogs into calm, responsive companions through structured, results-driven methods.

They serve multiple locations across Texas and emphasize hands-on education for owners, ensuring clients learn how to maintain their dog’s progress at home. Additional services include board-and-train programs where dogs live at the facility during training, and ongoing private sessions for continued development. All training is tailored to individual needs, whether addressing reactivity, leash pulling, separation anxiety, or basic obedience.

Accomplishments

Founder Shane McNamara served six years as a Presidential K9 handler for the U.S. Air Force, training dogs for the Obama and Trump administrations. Bellum K9 is the only dog training service in Texas using presidential-grade techniques proven in government and military K9 units.

How to Get Started!

Begin with a risk-free behavior assessment session by booking online. This includes a 1-hour in-person evaluation, a customized behavior modification plan, a canine behavior ebook, and access to an online course—all valued at $820 and provided free of charge. After the assessment, clients are offered personalized training programs based on their dog’s needs and goals.

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  • 7+ Years Experience

  • Free Consultation

Availability

  • Weekdays
  • Weekends
  • Morning
  • Afternoon
  • Evening

Hours

Monday: 9am-5pm
Tuesday: 9am-5pm
Wednesday: 9am-5pm
Thursday: 9am-5pm
Friday: 9am-5pm
Saturday: 9am-5pm
Sunday: 9am-5pm

Certifications

  • Credentialed

Associations

  • Accredited

Languages

  • English

Other Services Offered

  • Pet boarding service

Location

13626a Montgomery Rd, Santa Fe, TX 77510

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