Hudson K9 Training Center

Hudson K-9 Training Center provides personalized training programs specializing in obedience and behavior modification for dogs of all breeds and ages. They offer flexible private and semi-private classes, as well as group classes, with schedules set week-to-week.

Their obedience training is structured into three levels: Basic, Intermediate, and Advanced. Basic Obedience focuses on establishing a strong relationship between dog and owner, teaching fundamental commands like sit, down, stay, heel, and come, along with basic manners and leadership. Intermediate Obedience reinforces basic commands, refines handler skills, and expands training to greater distances and motion, incorporating Canine Good Citizen (CGC) test preparation. Advanced Obedience aims for off-leash control, reinforcing voice commands and introducing hand signals to minimize distractions.

Beyond classes, they offer a Boot Camp, a day training program from 7 AM to 7 PM, providing one-on-one training, exercise, and socialization. Enrollment in or completion of their Basic Obedience Class is required to start Boot Camp. They also offer a 3-4 week Board and Train program. Specialized services include private one-on-one sessions tailored to individual needs, refresher classes for dogs needing extra work, and CGC testing by appointment with qualified evaluators.

Pricing Summary

The business offers affordable private/semi-private classes and aims to make Canine Good Citizen certification more affordable by incorporating test preparation into their Intermediate Obedience class. No specific pricing rates or packages are provided.

Hudson K-9 Training Center provides personalized training programs to ensure pets are well-mannered and obedient family companions. They specialize in obedience training and behavior modification for dogs of all breeds and ages.

The business is co-owned by Lori McGibbon and Ramon Miranda. Lori has been passionate about animals since age 12, apprenticed with a trainer, and has competed in confirmation, obedience, and French Ring sport. Ramon has over 20 years of experience in dog training and competition, working with various techniques, and has competed in obedience and protection sports, including working with service dogs and police K9s. He also became a Level III decoy in French Ring Sport.

Hudson K-9 Training Center offers flexible class schedules, with classes available morning, noon, or night, and they are scheduled week to week based on the client’s availability. They provide affordable private and semi-private classes, allowing for customized programs. They are also certified AKC Canine Good Citizen (CGC) evaluators.

In addition to classes, they offer a Boot Camp for day training, which includes one-on-one training, exercise, and socialization. They also have a 3-4 week Board and Train program. The center focuses on training both dogs and their owners to foster better understanding and communication.

Accomplishments

Lori McGibbon, co-owner, began training at age 12, apprenticed with a professional trainer, and has experience in therapy work, confirmation, obedience, and French Ring sport, competing across the U.S. and Canada. Ramon Miranda, co-owner, has over 20 years of experience in dog training and competition, having worked with various trainers and techniques. He has competed in obedience and protection sports, worked with service dogs and police K9s, and achieved Level III decoy status in French Ring Sport, training dogs internationally. The business itself, Hudson K9, opened in Hudson, NH in 2008 and is now located in Nashua, NH. They are certified Canine Good Citizen (CGC) evaluators for the AKC.

How to Get Started!

All new clients are required to undergo an evaluation to allow the trainers to customize a training program specific to the dog’s needs. Clients are encouraged to prepare a list of questions and concerns about their dog(s) to discuss during this evaluation. For the Boot Camp program, dogs must be enrolled in or have completed the Basic Obedience Class. Clients can contact the center via phone or email to inquire about services and save a spot.