Fowler K9 Academy

Fowler K9 Academy offers group obedience classes, private puppy and dog training, board and train packages, and protection dog training. Group obedience classes are 8 weeks long, progressing from Puppy and Basic Obedience to Intermediate and Advanced levels, focusing on communication systems using motivation for food, balls, and tug toys.

Private training packages range from 6 to 26 sessions, covering learning theory, operant conditioning, markers, equipment, and basic behaviors like sit, down, heel, and recall. These sessions can be held at home, their training center, or public areas. Specialized private packages include ‘Puppy Foundation’ (14 sessions), ‘Advanced Dog’ (16 sessions), ‘Family Dog’ (8 sessions), and ‘Protection Dog’ (26 sessions), which build upon basic obedience with advanced skills, off-leash work, and specific protection training.

Board and Train programs are 3 or 4 weeks long, specializing in foundational obedience and addressing unwanted behavioral issues, including basic commands, loose leash walking, and recall. The 4-week program adds off-leash recall and allows for more specific goals like retrieving or beginner grip development. Protection dog training includes sport protection and advanced protection, focusing on controlled aggression through obedience, drive building, and grip development, with group drop-in sessions available.

Pricing Summary

Board and Train packages are priced at $3,180 for 3 weeks and $3,645 for 4 weeks. A 20% deposit is required to reserve a Board and Train start date. Assessments are free on Saturdays and cost $20 during the week. Prices for other private and group packages are not explicitly listed in the provided content.

Policies

A 20% deposit is required to reserve a Board and Train start date. Owners must supply dog food for the duration of their dog’s stay in the Board and Train program. For group classes, vaccinations should be current by the first class, though they defer to the veterinarian’s judgment. Inquiries are responded to within 24 hours on weekdays.

Fowler K9 Academy is a dog training business founded by a military and law enforcement veteran. Their primary objective is to harness and enhance a canine’s instincts, intelligence, and ease of control to facilitate meaningful tasks for their owners. They strive to create a strong family bond through obedience training, sports, and the practical application of dog training techniques.

The academy also carefully evaluates a dog’s working ability and continuously works towards improving breed stock to align with the original purpose and function of the breed. They are committed to providing exceptional training services that prepare dogs for specific roles in obedience training, sports, and law enforcement.

Their expertise stems from a rich background in law enforcement K9 training, dog obedience competitions, protection sports, and extensive work with countless pet dogs. They offer follow-up advice after training to help clients be successful.

Accomplishments

Jacob Fowler, the founder, has been training dogs since 2010 as a Police K9 handler for the Ventura Police Department. The team comprises experts with vast experience in training dogs for various purposes, including family pet dog obedience, protection, scent detection, tracking, and more. Gerre Spenser has been training as a decoy and protection sports competitor since 2018.

How to Get Started!

Clients can book an assessment or chat with the team. Assessments are required prior to entering a drive building and grip development session for protection training. For group classes, registration is available online. For private training, customizable packages are available upon request.