Coastal K9 Training And Behavior

Coastal K9 offers a variety of training programs. Day Camp focuses on neutrality, calmness, and group work, teaching healthy socialization, pack walks, leash walking, healthy play, confidence building, treadmill walks, and mandatory crate and group place time. Day Camp requires at least one prior private session, crate training, and up-to-date Rabies, Distemper, and Bordetella vaccines, plus a negative fecal test.

Group classes include Free Pack Walks, open to the public and all dogs (including reactive dogs with precautions). The Master the Ecollar Class is a 5-class program for off-leash reliability using a remote collar, with equipment provided and mandatory attendance. The Reactive Class is a 4-class program for dogs struggling with reactivity around other dogs, recommending prior private sessions and daily practice.

Puppy Class is a 4-consecutive-class program for puppies 6 months or younger, covering basic commands, confidence building, crate training concepts, potty training schedules, structure, proper socialization, and loose leash walking. The AKC Canine Good Citizens Class is a 6-week program teaching 10 skills for good manners, suitable for non-reactive/non-aggressive dogs. The Off Leash Class is for already e-collar trained dogs, focusing on advanced off-leash challenges. Intermediate/Advanced Obedience Class challenges dogs’ obedience and impulse control around distractions. Scent Work 101 introduces imprinting dogs on human odor or essential oils.

Pricing Summary

Group class pricing varies: Master the Ecollar Class is $675 for 5 classes including equipment. Reactive Class is $180 for 4 classes. Puppy Class is $200 for 4 consecutive classes. AKC Canine Good Citizens Class is $200 for 6 weeks, with an initial test included and a $55 re-test fee. Off Leash Class is $20 per class. Intermediate/Advanced Obedience Class is $150 for 5 classes. Scent Work 101 is $180 for 4 classes.

Policies

For Day Camp, dogs must have had at least one private session with a trainer to be eligible. Dogs with moderate reactivity or aggression require more private sessions before joining. Human-aggressive dogs must be comfortable in a muzzle. All dogs must be crate trained, using the crate regularly at home, and be calm and quiet in it. All dogs must be up to date on Rabies, Distemper, and Bordetella vaccines, and have a negative fecal test within the last 6 months, with proof required before drop-off.

For the Master the Ecollar Class, all dates are mandatory and cannot be skipped. The Reactive Class offers flexibility, with 4 classes available to use when desired. For the AKC Canine Good Citizens Class, a re-test costs $55.

Coastal K9 Training And Behavior is a dog training service dedicated to assisting dogs in overcoming reactivity, fear, and aggression. They take a compassionate approach that prioritizes building trust and confidence, aiming to guarantee a positive experience for both the dog and owner.

They empower dog owners with a permission-based training program that encourages clear communication, emphasizing that it is okay to say YES and No to your dog. Their balanced approach fosters mutual understanding and respect, cultivating obedient canines who listen because they thrive on structure and boundaries, not out of fear or bribery.

Coastal K9 offers a variety of tools and techniques to cater to all types of dogs, helping them achieve a calmer mindset and enhancing their overall behavior. Services include Stay and Train (board and train), Group Classes, Private Training, and Day Training (Day Camp).

How to Get Started!

To get started with Day Camp, dogs must have completed at least one private session with a trainer. New clients can sign up via the provided portal link for forms and contracts. For the Reactive Class, private training sessions with a CK9 Trainer are recommended before attempting the class. The Off Leash Class requires completion of a Board and Train or Private Ecollar training with a CK9 Trainer, or a 20-minute evaluation prior to joining.