Control Your K9

Training programs are structured in 3-, 5-, 8-, or 10-session packages, each tailored to the dog’s individual needs and progress. Sessions focus on foundational obedience, behavior modification, and real-world public access skills. The board-and-train program offers intensive, immersive training over an extended period, with daily structure, enrichment, and owner follow-up. Service dog training includes task-specific skills like medical alert, deep pressure therapy, and public access behavior. All programs emphasize owner education to ensure consistency and long-term success.

Pricing Summary

Training is offered in structured packages: 3, 5, 8, or 10 sessions, with additional options for board-and-train and service dog training. Specific pricing is not listed publicly; clients are directed to contact for details. Board-and-train and service training are custom-priced based on individual needs.

Control Your K9 is a Miami-based dog training business founded by Andrew Sphar in February 2019. They offer personalized dog training services focused on balanced training that combines positive reinforcement with fair, well-timed corrections to build trust and clarity between dogs and their owners. Services include private obedience training, behavior modification, service dog training, and board-and-train programs. Andrew tailors training plans to each dog’s breed, energy level, past experiences, and specific behavioral needs—whether addressing reactivity, separation anxiety, leash pulling, or fearfulness. He emphasizes mental and physical stimulation, proper structure, and owner education to create long-term success. Additional services include dog sitting, walking, and in-home training across Miami neighborhoods. Training tools may include clickers, food rewards, harnesses, pinch collars, and e-collars when used humanely for communication, not punishment.

Andrew has trained dogs of all sizes—from small Pomeranians to high-drive herding breeds—and has experience with rescue dogs, service dog candidates, and dogs with severe behavioral challenges. He provides ongoing support to ensure owners maintain progress and deepen their bond with their dogs. The business serves clients in Miami and surrounding areas with flexible scheduling and a strong focus on real-world application in urban environments like parks, sidewalks, and public transit.

Clients receive structured lesson plans in 3-, 5-, 8-, or 10-session packages, or intensive board-and-train programs. Training goals include public access readiness, recall reliability, calm greetings, and impulse control, helping dogs thrive in homes and busy city life.

Accomplishments

Andrew Sphar holds a dog training certificate from Animal Behavior College (ABC), earned in 2017. He has trained over 100 dogs since founding Control Your K9 in 2019, including high-profile cases involving rescue dogs with severe behavioral issues and service dog candidates. He has successfully rehabilitated dogs with aggression, reactivity, and anxiety, enabling them to live safely in urban environments.

How to Get Started!

Prospective clients are encouraged to contact Control Your K9 via phone, WhatsApp, or email to begin the process. No free consultation is offered. Initial engagement involves discussing the dog’s behavior, goals, and scheduling a training session or board-and-train intake.