Core K9 Solutions LLC

Core K9 Solutions offers various training programs tailored to different needs and ages. One-on-one sessions, lasting 2 hours for in-home and 1 hour for at-location, focus on teaching owners skills, improving leash handling, and understanding dog behavior, covering management skills, basic obedience, and communication systems. Prepaid packages offer discounted pricing.

Board and Train programs are available for adult dogs (6 months and older) for 1, 2, or 3 weeks, teaching basic commands like sit, down, heel, and place, along with addressing leash walking and doorway manners. The programs include field trips and distraction proofing. Advanced Obedience Board and Train (3-4 weeks) is recommended for more advanced training around distractions and off-leash work, ideal for dogs with minimal obedience, over-excitement, impulsivity, or mild to difficult reactivity. This package includes remote collar training.

The Hybrid Package combines 5 preliminary one-on-one sessions with a 2-week board and train, allowing for more advanced training in a shorter stay and more owner hands-on work. Puppy Training Classes and Packages are available for puppies 7 months and younger, focusing on food and reward-based training, management, engagement, motivation building, socialization, potty training, leash manners, and basic obedience. This includes one-on-one sessions, a Puppy Kickstarter Board and Train, and a Puppy Socialization Package.

Behavior Modification and Rehabilitation Packages (4-6 weeks) are designed for dogs with severe reactivity, fear, aggression, or anxiety, incorporating counter conditioning, muzzle conditioning, exposure therapy, desensitization, and high-level distraction training. Structured Boarding is offered for dogs with existing basic obedience skills, including daily training sessions, structured walks, and “place” time. Daily Stay and Train allows owners to drop off their dogs for day training, with overnight boarding also available.

Pricing Summary

One-on-one sessions are $70/hour at their location and $90/hour for in-home sessions, with discounted pricing available for prepaid packages. Adult Board & Train (6 months and older) Basic Obedience Packages are priced at $1200 for 1 week, $2200 for 2 weeks, and $3100 for 3 weeks. The Hybrid Package, which includes 5 one-on-one sessions and a 2-week board and train, costs $2,700, with an optional remote collar setup for an additional $250. Advanced Obedience Board & Train (3-4 weeks) ranges from $3,350 to $4,150 and includes remote collar setup. Puppy Training Classes and Packages include in-home sessions at $90/hour, at-location sessions at $70/hour, a Puppy Kickstarter Board and Train for $1000 (for puppies 7 months and younger), and a Puppy Socialization Package starting at $325 (includes 3 one-on-one lessons plus 2 socialization sessions). Behavior Modification and Rehabilitation Packages for intense reactivity, fear, aggression, and anxiety are priced at $3,900 for 4 weeks, $4,700 for 5 weeks, and $5,400 for 6 weeks, with an optional remote collar setup for an additional $250. Structured Boarding is available for $100 per day. Daily Stay and Train costs $140/day, with overnight options at $170.

Core K9 Solutions LLC is a dog training company that offers pet dog training for all breeds, ages, and temperaments. They welcome dogs with various issues including jumping, barking, digging, nipping, counter surfing, trash eating, being out-of-control, aggressive, fearful, and anxious. The company believes in clear communication, great leadership, and a strengthened bond to help all dogs achieve rehabilitation and enjoy a healthy, happy life.

They emphasize a balanced training approach, customizing programs to individual animal needs and owner expectations. They utilize clickers, markers, and commands as a base communication system, employing the four quadrants of learning (operant conditioning) which are proven successful with all types and temperaments of dogs. They use various motivators like food, exercise, verbal praise, play, and touch, positively reinforcing desired behaviors and applying appropriate corrections for unwanted ones.

A portion of the proceeds from every day a dog spends in a board-and-train program helps feed a foster pet for the same amount of time. The head trainer, Corey, is hands-on with all learning/teaching aspects for both dogs and owners, with a passion rooted in shelter, rescue, and foster realities. They aim to give owners the knowledge, skills, and tools to become strong leaders for their pets, helping repair and rebuild pet/owner relationships.

Accomplishments

Corey, the head trainer, has a lifelong dream of working with animals and grew up with dogs. He operated a small dog walking and boarding business for years. His personal journey with his high-energy Catahoula, Blaze, led him to balanced training after initial struggles with positive-only methods.

He fostered and worked with dozens of dogs through a local rescue group, gaining exposure to various temperaments and serious issues like food and stranger aggression. He also trained his girlfriend’s dogs and friends’ dogs. He sought out local trainers and had multiple apprenticeship positions offered.

He continuously seeks to improve his craft through local and online seminars and books from top dog trainers, learning about sport, agility, tracking, and protection, while maintaining a passion for pet dog training and human-pet relationships.

How to Get Started!

Clients can call for a free phone consultation. They can also send a message via the website’s contact form, with replies aimed within 24 hours.