Civilized K9

Civilized K9 offers a consultation to assess needs, followed by tailored programs: Puppy Training (8 weeks–6 months) focusing on socialization and housebreaking; Basic Obedience (6+ months) covering sit, stay, come, heel, and behavioral issues; Advanced Obedience for off-leash control and distraction-resistant commands; and Day and Train — a 5-day-per-week, one-month program with daily in-home sessions and owner hands-on training in the final week. All programs include owner education to ensure consistency at home.

Pricing Summary

Pricing details are not publicly listed; clients are encouraged to contact for personalized quotes and package options based on program selection (e.g., consultation, basic obedience, advanced obedience, Day and Train).

Policies

No specific cancellation or rescheduling policies are mentioned on the website.

Civilized K9 is a professional dog training business serving Huntersville and the Charlotte area, founded by Christian Schmidt. They specialize in in-home puppy and obedience training, helping dog owners build strong, lasting bonds with their pets through personalized, hands-on instruction. Their approach emphasizes involving both the owner and the dog in every step of training, ensuring skills are maintained at home. They offer tailored programs for puppies (8 weeks to 6 months) and dogs 6 months and older, including advanced obedience and a Day and Train service where trainers visit daily for a month. Christian has trained service dogs for veterans with PTSD and graduated from Top Tier K9, bringing a balanced, behavior-focused methodology to every client.

In addition to training, they provide dog walking services. Their programs focus on preventing and correcting common issues like nipping, chewing, housebreaking, leash pulling, barking, jumping, and separation anxiety. They use a balanced training method combining positive reinforcement with corrections from the four quadrants of operant conditioning.

Clients appreciate Christian’s patience, professionalism, and ability to adapt training for fearful, reactive, or multi-family-member households, including children. Their Day and Train program ends with owner hands-on practice to ensure long-term success.

Accomplishments

Christian Schmidt graduated from Top Tier K9, a leading dog training school, and worked at a nonprofit training service dogs for veterans with PTSD. He has trained dogs of all breeds and temperaments, with a focus on behavior psychology and individualized training plans.

How to Get Started!

Prospective clients begin with a free initial consultation to assess the dog’s behavior, discuss goals, and receive a personalized training plan recommendation.