G.I K9

G.I K9 offers personalized training through one-on-one sessions and board and train programs. One-on-one sessions are one-hour weekly meetings at various locations depending on client goals. Board and train programs involve the dog boarding with the trainers for the duration of their course.

Courses include: Basic Obedience (2-week board and train) covering sit, lay down, heel, spin, center heel, leash management, introduction to place, stay, recall, and socialization. Behavioral Modification (4-week personalized course) addresses issues like potty training, crate training, barking, howling, whining, food/toy guarding, jumping, reactivity, and separation anxiety. Aggression (6-week course) helps mitigate behaviors such as growling/barking, biting/nipping, and reactivity. Off Leash (4-week course) teaches proper public off-leash behavior and a solid recall. Advanced Obedience (4-week course) follows basic obedience, teaching skills like heeling backward, through the legs, focused heel, and fading the lure. Detection (6-week course) trains dogs for explosive, narcotic, bed bug, and gunshot residue detection. Protection (course length dependent on dog) develops skills like bite work, agility, focus, and targeting. Tracking (3-week course) teaches dogs to search for specific items, people, or animals. Service Certification (no standard timeframe) is designed to ensure the success of service dogs, with a focus on positive impact for veterans and civilians.

Pricing Summary

One-on-one sessions are $150 per session at their facility, or a package of 4 sessions for $500. In-home one-on-one sessions are available with an additional charge for drive time. Board and train services are $140 per day. A 10% deposit is required to reserve a spot for board and train programs. Pricing for detection, protection, tracking, and service certification courses requires a custom quote. All sales are final, and no refunds are provided. A lifetime guarantee is applied for the lifetime of the dog.

Policies

No Refunds. All sales are final. A lifetime guarantee is applied for the lifetime of the dog.

G.I K9 is a family-owned dog training business founded by Sean Galavan, a disabled combat veteran with over ten years of experience working with dogs. The business prides itself on treating every dog like family and is committed to their health, safety, training success, and happiness.

They offer personalized training through one-on-one sessions and board and train programs, catering to individual needs and goals. G.I K9 emphasizes commitment, integrity, and loyalty, providing training videos to keep owners involved during board and train programs and offering lifelong support with free one-on-one sessions following board and train completion.

In addition to training, G.I K9 also offers contracting services for specialized detection and deterrence, including narcotics, bed bugs, explosives, gunshot residue, and general deterrence presence. They also sell dog food and treats.

Accomplishments

Sean Galavan, the founder of GIK9, is a disabled combat veteran who served two tours in Afghanistan for the USMC. He has over ten years of experience working with dogs. His dog training alma mater includes AK9I, KIX K9, and CSK9. Sean has worked for TSA in explosive detection and provided detection services for Barack Obama and Bill Gates at the Illumina Genomics Forum. He is a certified canine handler and can certify others in canine handling. Sean’s college education in human psychology aids in developing clear communication with dogs, bridging the gap between humans and dogs.

How to Get Started!

Prospective clients can call to schedule a free consultation or fill out a contact form on the website to get a quote.