Jim k9-dog training

JimK9 offers a range of personalized training programs, starting with an initial one-hour in-home evaluation to assess the dog’s needs and propose a tailored plan.

Obedience programs include: BASIC OBEDIENCE (on-leash, basic commands like come, sit, down, place, heel, extended sit, and behavior modification); ADVANCE OBEDIENCE (on-leash & off-leash in backyard & house, basic commands, specific training for socialization, and behavior modification); and ELITE OBEDIENCE (all off-leash controls everywhere, basic & advanced commands like up, spin, back, left, right, different tricks, specific training for socialization, and behavior modification).

Specialized programs include SERVICE DOG training, which can lead to obtaining a service dog card, building upon the Advance obedience program. Protection training is offered with BASIC PROTECTION (basic biting, agitation, biting on sleeve) and ELITE PROTECTION (basic protection, house protection, owner protection, research & barking, French techniques, French ring – Mondio Ring). Additionally, BOARD TRAINING provides personal training for one or two weeks, and DAY & NIGHT CARE offers vacation boarding for dogs at the trainer’s home.

JimK9-dog training is a professional in-home dog training business operating in Broward County, Florida. Jim, the trainer, brings extensive experience from his career as a dog handler and instructor in the French army and as a police K9 instructor. He specializes in helping dog owners become autonomous in managing their pets’ daily lives.

The business focuses on training dogs in their natural environment, which is designed to yield quick results and help owners understand their dog’s behavior and language. JimK9 offers personalized programs tailored to the unique needs of each dog and owner.

In addition to various obedience levels and behavior modification, JimK9 also provides specialized protection training and can train dogs to obtain service dog certification. The business also offers boarding services, including personal board training for one or two weeks, and day & night care where dogs can stay with Jim’s family for a vacation.

Accomplishments

Jim began his dog training career at age sixteen after attending a dog school. He served twenty years in the French army as a dog handler and instructor, eventually managing the purchasing and training of young dogs for the French Army and various administrations including customs, foreign armies, police, and civil security.

Following his military service, Jim worked for eight years as a police officer and instructor in a K9 unit, starting in 2014. He has received several awards in the field of obedience and working dogs. Jim moved to Florida in early 2022 to continue his work as an in-home dog trainer.

How to Get Started!

To get started, dog owners in Broward County can contact JimK9 for advice or to schedule an in-home visit. The process begins with an approximately one-hour meeting at the client’s home with their dog. Following this evaluation, a personalized training program will be proposed based on the dog’s and owner’s specific needs. Contact can be made via the website’s contact form or by phone.