Guter Hund K9 Training

Training begins with private in-home lessons focusing on basic commands and behavior correction (potty training, chewing, barking, jumping, biting). Advanced clients receive additional lessons in public settings to build focus around distractions. Unlimited group classes are included with Advanced and Group-only packages, offering ongoing reinforcement, socialization, and free refresher access if issues arise later. Boarding is available as a post-training option with daily training reinforcement and home-like care.

Pricing Summary

Basic training package is $350 for 3 in-home lessons; Advanced package is $700 with 6 private lessons (3 at home, 3 in public) plus unlimited group classes; Group classes alone are $200 with unlimited attendance; Boarding is $100/day, available only to dogs who completed a training program. Multiple dogs from the same household incur no additional charge.

Policies

Group classes are available for free repeat attendance if a dog regresses or develops new issues. Boarding is only available to dogs who have completed a training program with Guter Hund K9 Training. No cancellation or rescheduling policies are explicitly stated.

Guter Hund K9 Training is a family-owned business serving New Braunfels and surrounding areas, offering affordable, in-home and pet-friendly location dog training for all breeds and ages starting at 12 weeks. Led by David Wagner with over 25 years of experience, the business emphasizes positive, reward-based training using operant and classical conditioning to strengthen the bond between dogs and their owners. Training focuses on basic obedience, behavior correction, and public manners, with options for private lessons and unlimited group classes. They also offer boarding for dogs who have completed a training program, providing personalized care, walks, and reinforcement in a home-like setting. Their approach prioritizes patience, consistency, and education for both dogs and owners, helping prevent behavioral issues that can lead to surrender or sheltering.

The business stands out by offering unlimited group classes at no extra cost with private packages, allowing ongoing support and reinforcement. David’s personal story—transforming a high-energy rescue into a well-behaved companion and meeting his future wife through training—adds authenticity and emotional connection to his mission. Clients consistently praise his kindness, flexibility, and ability to work with anxious, reactive, or challenging dogs.

Guter Hund K9 Training also supports long-term success by encouraging clients to return for free group refresher sessions if their dog regresses, reinforcing lifelong training habits.

Accomplishments

David Wagner has over 25 years of experience training dogs and successfully transformed his client’s rescue dog, Ella Fitz-Speckled, into a well-behaved off-leash companion, leading to a personal life milestone—his marriage to the dog’s owner. He has trained hundreds of dogs across breeds and behavioral challenges, with many clients achieving Canine Good Citizen certification and therapy work goals.

How to Get Started!

Client engagement begins by calling to schedule private lessons, which are conducted in-home or at pet-friendly locations based on the dog’s progress and goals. Clients can choose between Basic, Advanced, or Group-only packages, with group classes available as an add-on. Boarding is offered only after completing a training program.