Diamond K9 Dog Training

Diamond K9 offers three main board and train programs: Puppy Scholar (7–10 days for puppies 3–5 months), Goal Digger (2 weeks for dogs 6+ months), and Serenity Now! (3–4 weeks for dogs with serious behavioral issues). Each includes professional training, equipment, in-depth go-home sessions for owners, and ongoing support. They also offer the Composed Canine program with four private sessions focused on obedience and e-collar use. Online courses like “Ten Days to a Great Place” are available for home-based training. All programs emphasize consistency, repetition, and owner education to ensure long-term success.

Pricing Summary

Free phone consultations. Board and train programs range from $847 (7–10 days for puppies) to $3,297 (4 weeks for advanced behavior modification). Private sessions are offered at the facility with cash pricing; Venmo and PayPal accepted at a slight premium. All board and train programs include equipment, go-home sessions, and one year of text/email support. Online courses available for purchase in the shop.

Policies

All private sessions are held by appointment only at their facility. Payment for programs requires a minimum deposit; Venmo and PayPal incur a slight price increase. Board and train programs require all adult household members to attend the go-home session. No cancellation or rescheduling policy is explicitly stated.

Diamond K9 Dog Training is a professional dog training business based in Biddeford, Maine, specializing in family and pet dog training. They offer balanced training methods that combine positive reinforcement with controlled corrections, primarily using e-collar technology from E-Collar Technologies® to achieve reliable obedience and behavior modification. Their services include board and train programs, private one-on-one sessions, and online courses through Diamond K9 Academy. They focus on solving common issues like leash pulling, reactivity, jumping, barking, poor recall, and fearfulness, helping owners build stronger relationships with their dogs. Their board and train programs are immersive and include daily professional training, in-depth go-home sessions for owners, and ongoing support. They emphasize practical, real-world results and claim to help clients achieve success where other trainers have failed.

They provide all necessary equipment—including prong collars, e-collars, long lines, and raised cots—at no extra cost during board and train programs. Their trainers, Kati and Joyce, are hands-on and offer personalized attention, with dogs staying in Kati’s home overnight during boarding. They also offer free phone consultations and a wide range of free resources via their podcast and social media.

Diamond K9 Dog Training is not a general pet store or grooming service; they are a dedicated training facility focused on behavior change and obedience through structured, results-driven programs.

Accomplishments

Diamond K9 Dog Training is known for achieving reliable results in short timeframes, especially with dogs that have failed with other trainers. They are an authorized dealer of E-Collar Technologies® and have developed a reputation for demystifying e-collar use. Their clients report dramatic improvements in behavior, recall, and owner-dog relationships. They host a podcast, “Off Leash And Unfiltered,” and provide extensive free educational content.

How to Get Started!

Prospective clients begin with a free phone consultation by texting, calling, or filling out the contact form. After the consultation, they can book a virtual appointment or enroll in a board and train program or online course through the shop or consultations page.