California Search K9 Training Academy

7-week group obedience program with weekly in-person classes and 6 nights of daily home training (two 10-minute sessions per day). Curriculum progresses from foundational obedience to advanced control under distraction. Includes on/off-leash heeling, reliable recall, sit/stay, down/stay, no jumping, distance commands, and tempo control. Training uses English, German, or Czech commands. Members receive a training manual and video library. Classes start every 8 weeks. Private and specialized training (HRD, tracking, e-collar) available by appointment.

Pricing Summary

Group obedience classes cost $600 without equipment or $675 with equipment (choke chain, prong collar, leash). Private training is $150/hour plus $0.85/mile travel. Cadaver/HRD training is $150/hour + travel. Tracking/trailing is $225/hour + travel. E-collar training is $150/hour. AKC CGC testing is $35; AGCA is $55. A $50 non-refundable deposit is required to hold a spot in group classes. No credit cards accepted—only cash, check, or Venmo. Deposits are forfeited if client cancels.

Policies

Non-refundable $50 deposit required to hold a spot in group classes. Deposits are forfeited if client cancels or does not attend. Once the training manual is accepted, no refunds are available. No refunds for private or specialized training sessions. No credit card payments accepted. No rescheduling policy mentioned for group classes.

California Search K9 Training Academy is a professional dog training facility led by active Law Enforcement and Search and Rescue K9 handlers with decades of field experience. They offer group obedience training classes for civilian dog owners, focusing on real-world, distraction-proof obedience skills such as heeling, recall, stay commands, and controlled behavior around other dogs and people. Their program is structured over 7 weeks with weekly in-person sessions and daily at-home practice, using proven techniques from operational K9 work. They also provide specialized training in cadaver detection (HRD), tracking/trailing, and e-collar training. The trainers emphasize handler education alongside dog training, teaching leash handling, body language, and situational awareness. They offer private in-home training, e-collar sales, and AKC Canine Good Citizen testing. Their approach is results-driven, with a focus on building reliable, responsive dogs through structured, high-intensity training.

They serve dog owners in Los Angeles and Ventura Counties, particularly Moorpark, Simi Valley, and Westlake. Training is conducted at their facility in Moorpark, CA. They accept cash, check, or Venmo only—no credit cards. A $50 non-refundable deposit is required to reserve a spot in their 8-week classes, which start every 8 weeks. They also offer specialized training for aggressive dogs, reactivity, and behavioral issues like jumping, biting, and resource guarding.

The program uses English and German or Czech commands, and includes training manuals and video libraries for members. They provide equipment options for purchase, including choke chains, prong collars, biothane leashes, and Dogtra e-collars. Their trainers are not certified by external organizations but bring hands-on law enforcement and SAR experience to every class.

Accomplishments

Trainers are active Law Enforcement and Search and Rescue K9 handlers with decades of field experience. Multiple students have won 1st and 2nd place in basic obedience competitions. The team has completed more trailing cases than most dogs achieve in their careers. They have trained dogs for high-stress environments and real-world detection work.

How to Get Started!

Submit a $50 non-refundable deposit via Venmo to @calsearchk9 (pin: 5456) to reserve a spot in the next 8-week group class. Classes begin every 8 weeks; next class starts January 13th, 2025 at 7pm in Moorpark, CA. Visit the website to sign up or contact for private training inquiries.