Blue Collar K9 Dog Training

Private lessons are offered in center for obedience and behavior work at $80 an hour, or in home for situations tied to the house, starting at $90 an hour depending on location. Group classes run several times a week and cover general obedience, with a separate five week puppy class for pups finished with their shots, an advanced group class for strict obedience and off leash work, and a reactive dog class in a controlled setting for aggressive or reactive dogs. Rally and agility classes are also offered on set days to build obedience and bond through movement.

Pricing Summary

Group classes are $25 each or $100 for a package of five. In center private lessons are $80 an hour. In home private lessons start at $90 an hour depending on the client’s location.

Policies

Dogs coming into the center need to be up to date on Rabies, DHLPP, Canine Influenza, and Bordetella vaccinations. Dogs staying for boarding get a quick physical check before their stay to make sure everything looks right.

Blue Collar K9 Training Center is a family owned dog training business in Jackson, California, run by trainer Tim Guzman along with his wife Nicki and daughter Skyler. Tim started working around dogs young at his parents grooming shop, then spent 15 years as a paramedic before turning back to dogs and building this business with his family.

They work with pet dogs and families who need help with obedience, behavior problems, and everyday manners, offering both private lessons and group classes at their Jackson training center as well as in-home sessions for issues that only show up at home.

Training blends positive reinforcement, like praise and petting, with clear corrections and the word “no” to set boundaries. Dogs start on martingale collars, and some move up to a pinch or prong collar or an e-collar for specific cases, though the team has found that a whistle and treats often work better for recall than the e-collar alone.

Classes include basic group obedience, an advanced group class focused on strict obedience and off leash work, a five week puppy class for pups who are caught up on shots, a reactive dog class for aggressive or reactive dogs in a controlled setting, plus rally and agility classes to build the bond between dog and owner.

They also board dogs at the center, checking vaccination records and giving a quick physical before a stay, and new clients can call or text to figure out which class or lesson suits their dog.

How to Get Started!

New clients can call or text (209) 256-0421, or fill out the request an appointment form on the website to get matched with the right class or lesson.