Central K-9

Central K9 offers a full range of group and private classes for dogs of all ages, breeds, and temperaments. Their indoor facility provides year-round classes in Agility (Basic through Master), Obedience (Puppy, Basic, Family, Competition, CGC), Barn Hunt (Try Barn Hunt through Master, plus events), and Disc (Try Disc through advanced skills and games, starting indoors and moving outdoors).

Their outdoor canine center offers seasonal dock diving and disc. They also host national events for Barn Hunt (BHA) and Dock Diving (NADD). Herding training is available at Jessica’s farm in Lebanon, CT.

Pricing Summary

Pricing for classes and private lessons is available upon calling. Cash or check are accepted.

Policies

All classes are subject to their cancellation policy. There is a potty policy for Barn Hunt classes, with a $10 charge for soiled hay bales and a $5 clean up fee for floor accidents.

Central K9 Dog Training & Canine Sports Center is a well-rounded dog training facility in Connecticut, offering a full range of classes for dogs of all ages, breeds, and temperaments. They provide both group and private classes. The facility includes a heated and cooled indoor area for year-round classes and an outdoor canine center for seasonal activities like dock diving and disc, typically available from May to October.

Central K9 also conducts national events in Barn Hunt (BHA) and Dock Diving (NADD). The facility spans 8000 sq ft. The owner, Jessica Edgerly, has been a K9 trainer since 1997 and is a nationally certified Barn Hunt, NADD Dock Diving, and frisbee judge. She actively participates and competes in all K9 specialties offered at Central K9.

Accomplishments

Jessica Edgerly has been a K9 trainer since 1997. She is a nationally certified Barn Hunt, NADD Dock Diving, and frisbee judge. She holds a business degree from Middlesex College, a certificate in Dog Training from the United States Canine Academy, and a certificate in Animal Behavior from Cornell University.

Central K9 is the first nationally recognized dock diving facility in Connecticut and is a leading Barn Hunt facility in Connecticut.

How to Get Started!

For Agility, dogs should know basic commands like sit and wait. For Dock Diving, beginner classes are available for dogs new to water, with trainers in the pool for safety. For Distraction Training, dogs must have completed basic obedience or been assessed in private lessons. Competition Obedience is conducted via private lessons. For Barn Hunt, dogs can begin after learning the game.