Black Hills K9 LLC
Service area: Serves Rapid City, SD, and surrounding areas including parts of Wyoming and Nebraska, within the Black Hills region.
Service Overview
Types of Dog Training
- Working Dog
- Behavior Modification
- Family Dog
Specialty Focus Areas
- Leash Pulling
- Reactivity / Aggression
- Biting / Nipping
- resource_guarding
- Fearfulness
- Recall
Training Formats Offered
- Private Lessons
- Private Facility
- Board and Train
Program Formats
- Sessions Package
- Intensive Program
Types of Dogs
- Small
- Medium
- Large
- Giant
- Working
- Terriers
- Doodles
- Brachycephalic
Age of Dogs Trained
- Puppy (<1 year)
- Adolescent (1-2 years)
- Adult (2-8 years)
- Senior (8+ years)
Dog Training Methodology
Methods:
- ✓ Positive Reinforcement Only
- ✓ Positive with Some Corrections
Equipment:
- ✓ Clickers
- ✓ Food Rewards
- ✓ Harnesses
- ✓ Flat Collars
- ✓ E-Collars
- ✓ Obstacle Courses
Private lessons are 60-minute weekly sessions over 6 weeks for on-leash and off-leash programs, or 3–6 weeks for behavior modification. Training begins at the facility and progresses to real-world environments. Owners are expected to practice weekly between sessions. Board and train programs last 3 or 6 weeks with on-leash and off-leash options. All private lesson programs include free lifetime follow-up training.
Pricing & Policies
Pricing Summary
Private lessons start at $1,000 for on-leash obedience and $1,500 for off-leash (includes e-collar). Behavior modification starts at $1,500–$2,000 depending on severity. A 10% discount is available for military, veterans, law enforcement, firefighters, EMTs, SAR, and a 5% discount for multi-dog households. No refunds for missed sessions. Deposit of 50% required to reserve spots.
Policies
No refunds for missed sessions or no-shows. Rescheduling is allowed due to weather or emergencies and will be made up. Trainer-initiated rescheduling is communicated promptly and compensated with a makeup session.
Testimonials
“We cannot recommend Black Hills K9 highly enough. The private training sessions were extremely thorough, thoughtfully designed, and an outstanding value. Tim is a consummate professional—he took the time to understand our goals and our dog’s needs, and then prioritized the training around those concerns. The results in just six weeks were remarkable.”
– Client
“Black Hills K9 and Trainer Tim are amazing! We brought our family dog, Muffin, for a 6 week course and it’s made all the difference. Tim helped me find the right leash, collar, and treats… His flexibility and patience made all the difference.”
– Client
“We traveled from Rapid City to Edgemont to get some on leash training for 6 weeks for our Sharpei… Tim did a great job explaining training techniques and also helped me understand my dog more.”
– Client
About the Trainer
Black Hills K9 LLC is a Veteran-owned dog training business founded by certified professional trainer Tim Eick, offering expert training for both pet dogs and working K9s. They provide private lessons, board and train programs, and behavior modification services tailored to individual needs, using data-driven, science-based methods. Their facility in Edgemont, SD, features an indoor training space and access to outdoor areas including U.S. Forest Service land, allowing for controlled and real-world training environments. They specialize in helping dogs with aggression, fear, resource guarding, and reactivity—often taking on cases other trainers decline. They also offer free lifetime follow-up training for all private lesson clients and support military, law enforcement, and first responders with discounts.
For working dogs, they provide detection, decoy, and single/dual-purpose K9 training for law enforcement and military teams. Their approach emphasizes building strong human-canine bonds through consistent, customized training and education for owners.
Accomplishments
Founded by Tim Eick, a certified professional dog trainer with over 15 years of experience and a background in the U.S. Navy. Focuses on data-driven, scientific training methods and serves as a trusted provider for law enforcement, military K9 teams, and challenging pet dog cases.
How to Get Started!
Client engagement begins with a consultation to evaluate the dog’s needs and determine the best program. A thorough in-person evaluation is required for behavior modification cases. Consultations can be scheduled via their contact page.
Contact Information
Availability
- Weekdays
- Weekends
- Morning
- Afternoon
- Evening
Hours
Monday: 9am-4pm
Tuesday: 9am-4pm
Wednesday: 9am-4pm
Thursday: 9am-4pm
Friday: 9am-4pm
Saturday: 10am-3pm
Sunday: Closed
Certifications
- Credentialed
Associations
- Accredited
Languages
- English
Other Services Offered
- Pet trainer
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