Harvard’s K 9 Center, Inc.

Harvard’s K-9 Center offers a range of training programs designed to enhance the bond between dogs and their owners. Group Obedience Classes, lasting six weeks for $180, teach basic commands like Sit, Down, Stay, Come when called, Loose leash walking, No jumping, No mouthing, and “Go to a place and stay there” on a 6 ft. leash in a large outdoor field. Dogs must be at least 4 months old and vaccinated, and owners can return for free brush-up sessions after completing a class.

Private Training Options are available for dogs not suited for group settings or owners needing flexible schedules, tailored to specific issues or advanced commands. The In-Kennel Training is a 4-week intensive program where dogs stay at the facility and are trained daily on basic obedience, including “Wait at doors and gates” and “Go into a crate,” using 6-foot and 26-foot long lines amidst distractions like other dogs, people, and sheep. Dogs must be at least 5 months old, fully vaccinated, and on flea/tick preventative, with graduates receiving free access to Group Obedience classes.

Agility classes, available from beginner to advanced levels, focus on strengthening the dog-owner bond through an obstacle course, building dog confidence. Group agility classes return in September/October 2025, requiring dogs to be at least one year old with basic obedience, and puppy agility classes are also offered. The center also hosts AKC Agility Course Test (ACT) Level I & II trials for dogs 15 months or older.

Dock Jumping involves dogs competing in jumps into a regulation-size pool, with lessons available for all levels from new swimmers to competitors. The dock and pool can be rented for individual or group use, including therapeutic swimming, with life vests provided. Group dock classes are held on Wednesdays and Sundays for six weeks, while private classes are on Saturdays. Additionally, they offer Canine Good Citizen Seminars and Testing, Rally Obedience Classes, and a “Creating the Ideal Puppy Seminar” through private classes.

Pricing Summary

Group obedience classes and dock jumping group classes each cost $180 for a 6-week course. For dock jumping, if two or more dogs are enrolled, the cost is $150 per dog. Private dock jumping classes are available at $50 for 30 minutes or $100 for 1 hour, while special dock jumping classes are usually $35 for an hour.

The “Creating the Ideal Puppy Seminar” is offered through private classes for $150. The cost for the 4-week in-kennel training program is not specified. For boarding, stays longer than 24 hours incur a 2-day charge.

Policies

For boarding, if a dog stays longer than 24 hours, there will be a 2-day charge. Specific rules documents are available for Agility classes, Agility field rental, and Dock Jumping.

Harvard’s K-9 Center, Inc. has been serving dog owners in the southeast since 1978, located near Crawford, Alabama. Their goal is to provide excellent instruction on how to train dogs, recognizing them as important family members. They aim to help owners enjoy a special relationship with their dogs to the fullest through their training programs.

Their top-notch facility offers a fun and safe environment for dog vacations, providing boarding services with large indoor/outdoor runs and daily access to fenced exercise yards, without cages or crates. They offer a variety of training options including private, group, and in-kennel obedience classes, agility, and dock jumping and swimming. Additionally, they provide Canine Good Citizen Seminars and Testing, Agility Course I and II Testing (ACT), Rally Obedience Classes, and a “Creating the Ideal Puppy Seminar.”

Beyond training and boarding, Harvard’s K-9 Center also sells pet products such as Kuranda Beds, training equipment, interactive toys, dehydrated and frozen dog and cat food, and healthy dog-approved treats.

Accomplishments

Harvard’s K-9 Center has been caring for canine companions and serving dogs and their owners in the southeast since 1978. They host AKC Agility Course Test (ACT) Level I & II trials.

How to Get Started!

To sign up for group obedience classes, interested individuals should call (334)298-0414 and provide their name, the dog’s age, and a contact number. For agility classes, call (334) 298-0414 with your name, your dog’s name, your dog’s level of agility training, and a contact number.

To get on the dock class list, clients should call or send a Facebook message. The “Creating the Ideal Puppy Seminar” is offered through private classes, which can be scheduled at the facility. For participation in the AKC Agility Course Test (ACT), forms and checks need to be mailed to Harvard’s K9 Center.