Civil Guard K9 LLC
Ranked #4 in Mesa and #64 in Arizona
Service area: Oneida, NY
Service Overview
Types of Dog Training
- Family Dog
- Working Dog
- Behavior Modification
Specialty Focus Areas
- Basic Obedience
- Puppy Training
- Leash Pulling
- Reactivity / Aggression
- Jumping on People
- Barking Excessively
- Biting / Nipping
- Resource Guarding
- Fearfulness
- Stealing Food
- Recall
Training Formats Offered
- Private Lessons
- Group Classes
- In-Home
- Private Facility
- Board and Train
Program Formats
- One-Time Consultation
- Sessions Package
- Intensive Program
Types of Dogs
- Working
- Herding
Age of Dogs Trained
- Puppy (<1 year)
- Adolescent (1-2 years)
- Adult (2-8 years)
Dog Training Methodology
Methods:
- ✓ Balanced Training
Equipment:
- ✓ Harnesses
- ✓ Flat Collars
- ✓ Pinch Collars
- ✓ E-Collars
Civil Guard K9 offers various training programs, including in-home private lessons, weekly beginner obedience sessions, and intensive board and train programs. Private lessons are 1.5 hours long, focusing on teaching owners effective methods to reshape dog behaviors and establish leadership, with a recommended 10-session commitment for comprehensive results.
The three-week board and train program establishes foundational obedience, incorporating calming and relationship-building exercises, leash control, body posture, spatial distance, reward timing, and corrections. Clients are required to attend six 1.5-hour handler sessions during this period. The four-week board and train program is designed for advanced obedience or addressing serious behavioral issues, requiring specialized reconditioning.
For both board and train programs, dogs must be at least 4 months old, 100% housebroken, and capable of calmly resting in a kennel for several hours. A 2-3 day pre-training boarding period is required for the three-week program to facilitate relationship bonding between the dog and trainer.
Pricing & Policies
Pricing Summary
Civil Guard K9 offers an in-home consultation for $100.00, which is required to start. A nutritional wellness consultation is available for $125.00. In-home private lessons are priced at $100.00 per hour, with a recommended commitment of 10 sessions for optimal results.
They also provide a 6-weekly beginner obedience sessions package for $600 at their location. Board and train programs include a three-week option and a four-week option for $2800, which covers obedience basics, handler training, and free lifetime support. Overnight boarding is available for $35 per night.
Policies
For private lessons, a 10-session commitment is recommended to achieve desired results. For the three and four-week board and train programs, dogs must be at least 4 months old, 100% housebroken, and able to lay calmly in a kennel for several hours. The three-week board and train program also requires a 2-3 day pre-training boarding period for relationship bonding with the trainer.
About the Trainer
Civil Guard K9, founded in 2013 by Scott Nadeau, is a dog training business deeply rooted in the traditional working German Shepherd philosophy. Scott’s lifelong passion for German Shepherds, spanning five decades, informs the company’s mission to provide comprehensive training, wellness, and security services. They aim to help dog owners raise, train, care for, and provide safe, intelligent, healthy dogs that live with purpose, emphasizing that a properly trained dog is a saved dog.
The business advocates for treating dogs as dogs, not humanizing them, which they believe leads to fearful, confused, and destructive behaviors. Their approach focuses on establishing clear leadership, promoting raw feeding for optimal health, advocating for minimal vaccinations, and ensuring consistent exercise. Civil Guard K9 also guides clients in selecting the right dog or puppy to ensure a suitable match for their home environment and lifestyle.
Beyond training, Civil Guard K9 is involved in breeding purebred working German Shepherds from Czech bloodlines, prioritizing quality, health, and temperament. They also offer pet boarding services and operate an online store selling dog supplies like toxic-free throws and tugs. Their holistic philosophy extends to advising on water quality and nutrition, believing these are crucial for a dog’s overall wellness and immunity.
Accomplishments
Scott Nadeau, the founder of Civil Guard K9, has dedicated five decades to living with and working German Shepherds. The business itself was founded with the specific mission to protect and preserve the Traditional Working German Shepherd breed.
How to Get Started!
To begin the process, prospective clients are required to fill out the pre-consultation form available on the Civil Guard K9 contact page. Once the form is submitted, the business commits to contacting the client within 24 hours. An initial in-home consultation is required and costs $100.00.

Contact Information
Languages
- English
Misc Features
- wheelchair accessible entrance
- wheelchair accessible parking
Other Services Offered
- Dog breeder
- Pet boarding service
- Pet supply store