Hammond’s k9 coaching

Training programs are individually tailored and include puppy obedience, basic obedience, off-leash training, board and train, service dog training, and socialization. Programs emphasize handler education, consistent communication, and reinforcement-based learning. Board and train includes daily structured sessions and owner transition support. Service dog training includes task-specific skills, public access, and temperament evaluation.

Pricing Summary

Offers flexible payment plans to accommodate individual budgets and economic conditions; specific rates not listed on website.

Hammond’s K9 Coaching is a dog training business based in Gibsonville, North Carolina, founded by ZiZi Hammond with over thirteen years of hands-on experience in dog training. They offer customized training programs designed to strengthen the bond between dogs and their owners through clear communication, consistency, and positive reinforcement. Services include puppy obedience, basic obedience, off-leash training, board and train, service dog training, and socialization. Their approach emphasizes empowering owners with the skills to train their dogs effectively at home, rather than sending dogs away to be “fixed.” Training is grounded in evidence-based methods from Teamwork 1 and Teamwork 2 Dog Training and the K9 Training Institute, with ZiZi integrating her Bachelor of Science in Exercise and Sports Science and ongoing studies in Applied Behavior Analysis to create humane, individualized plans. They also offer flexible payment plans to make training accessible regardless of economic conditions.

ZiZi has professional experience working with service dog breeders and specializes in temperament evaluation, behavior modification, and real-world reliability. The business focuses on building trust, confidence, and long-term success for both dogs and handlers, with programs tailored to each dog’s unique needs and learning history.

Accomplishments

ZiZi Hammond has over thirteen years of experience training dogs, including work with a local service dog breeder. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Exercise and Sports Science and is pursuing advanced education in Applied Behavior Analysis. Her training methods are informed by Teamwork 1 and Teamwork 2 Dog Training and the K9 Training Institute.

How to Get Started!

Client engagement begins with a meet and greet appointment scheduled through the website to discuss needs and goals before starting training.