Huffman K9 Obedience

Training programs start with a mandatory 2-hour Initial Assessment to evaluate the dog and owner’s goals. Clients then choose between private sessions with Master Trainers (for complex cases or working dogs) or Certified Trainers (for basic obedience, reactivity, and detection). Programs are structured as ongoing weekly sessions with customizable packages (3, 5, or 10 sessions). Intensive training is available for protection, SAR, detection, and service dogs, often requiring months to years of consistent work.

Pricing Summary

All training begins with a $150 mandatory 2-hour Initial Assessment. Private sessions with Master Trainer Jensen cost $210 per session or $1700 for a 10-session pack. Sessions with Certified Trainers cost $180 per session or $1400 for a 10-session pack. Packages offer discounted rates per session.

Huffman K9 Obedience is a dog training business founded in 2016 by Jensen Huffman, specializing in balanced training methods that combine positive reinforcement with accountability and consistency. They offer personalized training for all breeds, ages, and ability levels, from basic obedience to advanced working dog skills like protection work, scent detection, tracking/SAR, and service dog training. Their team includes certified trainers with professional backgrounds in law enforcement K9 work, veterinary medicine, animal behavior, and chemical engineering, providing a science-backed, real-world approach to dog training. They emphasize educating owners as much as dogs, helping build trust, communication, and confidence in the dog-owner relationship.

They serve clients seeking behavior modification for reactivity, aggression, fearfulness, and separation anxiety, and have successfully trained dogs for PTSD and mobility assistance roles. Their training programs are conducted at their facility and include one-on-one sessions with experienced trainers, including Master Trainer Jensen Huffman. They also offer a Master Trainer Academy for aspiring professionals and sell instructional webinars and training gear.

Huffman K9 does not offer dog boarding, grooming, walking, daycare, or breeding services to the general public as primary offerings, though they do maintain a breeding program for working dogs.

Accomplishments

Jensen Huffman has over 20 years of experience training working dogs for search and rescue, narcotics, explosives, human remains detection, and protection. He holds a Bachelor’s in Chemical Engineering and a Master’s in Business and Entrepreneurship. Alayna Huffman holds a degree in Fisheries & Wildlife Science. Kayla Papesh is certified by Top Tier K9 and completed the Huffman K9 Master Trainer Academy. The team has trained dogs for certification in NASDA, IGP, and SAR roles.

How to Get Started!

All new clients must complete a mandatory $150, 2-hour Initial Assessment with a trainer to discuss goals and develop a customized training plan before proceeding with any sessions.