Iron Clad K9 Training

Iron Clad K9 Training offers structured programs from free phone consultations to intensive 4-week board & train packages. The puppy program focuses on foundational skills like potty training and biting. Basic obedience teaches commands and leash manners. Day Training provides full-day structured sessions without boarding. Board & Train programs include E-Collar conditioning, real-world outings, house etiquette, and threshold training. All programs include owner education and a 30-day follow-up for continued success.

Pricing Summary

Free 30-minute phone consultation. In-home consultation: $145. Single private lesson: $125. Puppy Package (5 lessons): $500. Basic Obedience (5 lessons): $600. Day Training (Mon-Fri, 8AM–6PM): $850. Basic Board & Train (2 weeks): $3,000. Advanced Board & Train (4 weeks): $4,500. A $500 deposit is required to reserve a board & train spot, with balance due at drop-off. A 30-day follow-up lesson is included at no extra cost.

Policies

Consultation fee is credited toward a Board & Train deposit. A $500 deposit is required to reserve a spot in any Board & Train program, with balance due at drop-off. A 30-day follow-up lesson is included at no extra cost if challenges remain. Calls, emails, and texts are only answered Monday–Friday during business hours. Weekend appointments are by arrangement only. Closed on major holidays including New Year’s Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and others.

Iron Clad K9 Training is a military veteran-owned dog training business serving Metro Detroit, specializing in building trust and structure between dogs and their owners. They offer tailored training programs for family companions, high-drive working dogs, and dogs with behavioral challenges such as aggression, anxiety, and fear. Services include private lessons, day training, and intensive board & train programs that use balanced methods with E-Collar conditioning. Their trainers, Chesney and Rob, focus on real-world obedience, leash manners, house etiquette, and behavioral rehabilitation, with ongoing support included after programs. They also provide puppy foundation training and specialized working dog development.

The business emphasizes consistency, calm leadership, and individualized plans, ensuring dogs thrive under clear boundaries. All board & train programs include a mid-program update and a 30-day follow-up lesson at no extra cost. Trainers work with dogs of all breeds and temperaments, from puppies to adult working dogs, and provide hands-on guidance to owners to maintain progress at home.

Accomplishments

Head Trainer Chesney has trained with world-renowned program creators, directors, and authors. Head Trainer Rob is a certified trainer and military veteran with specialized expertise in behavioral rehabilitation and working dog development. Both trainers are highly rated by clients for their knowledge, compassion, and results-driven approach.

How to Get Started!

Begin with a free 30-minute phone consultation to discuss your dog’s challenges and goals. Afterward, schedule an in-home or facility consultation ($145) to observe your dog’s behavior and design a customized training plan. From there, choose a program such as private lessons, day training, or board & train based on your needs.