K-10 Dog Training (Because We’re One Better) LLC

K-10 Dog Training programs begin with the Foundation to All Training, progressing through Basic and Advanced Obedience. They offer AKC Canine Good Citizen (CGC) courses and testing, including the AKC STAR PUPPY PROGRAM and ADVANCED CANINE GOOD CITIZEN. Specialized programs include “Dogs Working with Dogs” for socialization and “Let’s Walk” for leash walking skills, integrated into obedience series. Private lessons are available for one-on-one attention or to address behavioral and aggression issues. Group classes are held at the Concord Pet Food & Supply Store in Rehoboth Beach, DE. The training philosophy emphasizes establishing Leadership and Focus as foundational skills. Training starts with positive approaches, which are then tweaked to achieve positive responses, and approaches may be taken to a higher level for persistent bad behaviors. Programs are typically a 5-week series, with continued practice and consistency encouraged for long-term success. The training aims to help owners achieve verbal and hand command control, with dogs focused on their owners.

Pricing Summary

Private classes are $150.00 per normal visit. For aggression cases, private visits start at $200. An hourly rate of $150.00 may be applied per visit per dog in rare cases. A travel charge may be applied depending on distance. Discounts are available upon inquiry. Phone consultations for serious issues are charged for trainer time and information.

Policies

All aggressive dog(s) and behavioral issues must be addressed through in-home, private lessons for safety and effectiveness. Attendees for group classes must RSVP. The success of the training program heavily relies on the owner’s commitment.

K-10 Dog Training, owned and run by Nancy LaFontaine, is a dog training business established in 2009. They aim to help dog owners understand how to achieve the best canine behavior, working with dogs of all sizes, breeds, and temperaments. The business emphasizes Positive Reinforcement Methods and a balanced approach to training, using dog food as a motivational tool and focusing on obedience to rework bad habits into positive behaviors.

K-10 Dog Training offers a variety of programs, including Foundation to All Training, Basic and Advanced Obedience classes, and AKC Canine Good Citizen (CGC) courses and testing, including the AKC STAR PUPPY PROGRAM. They also provide specialized curricula like “DOGs Working with DOGs” for socialization and “Let’s Walk” for leash walking skills. Both private and group classes are available, with private lessons highly recommended for behavioral problems and aggression issues, or for those seeking one-on-one attention.

The company guarantees to equip owners with the ‘Tools’ and Knowledge necessary to rehabilitate their dog’s behaviors, stressing the vital role of owner commitment. Their core philosophy revolves around establishing Leadership and Focus as the foundation for successful training, with a motto of “SETTING YOUR DOG UP FOR SUCCESS!!!!” They operate under three key principles: “Tweak it, Perfect it, Maintain it, Reeee-fresh it!”, “TRAIN the Spirit, Not Break It”, and “Make Your Commands BECOME YOUR LEASH”. K-10 Dog Training also offers phone consultations for serious behavioral issues.

Accomplishments

K-10 Dog Training is owned and run by Nancy LaFontaine, who graduated from the ABC Animal Behavior College Dog Training course in 2009. She is an ABC CERTIFIED Dog Trainer and an ABC MENTOR. Nancy is also a CANINE GOOD CITIZEN (CGC) EVALUATOR through the American Kennel Club (AKC), and K-10 Dog Training has its own K-10 Therapy Pet Evaluator. She is currently studying and working towards becoming a Behaviorist. Nancy has worked with a wide range of behavioral situations, from mild to very serious, across many dog breeds since 2009. She volunteered at the Sussex County SPCA in Georgetown, DE, and successfully implemented a dog training program with dogs and inmates/handlers at the Georgetown Sussex Correctional Institute to increase dog adoptability. Prior to becoming a certified trainer, Nancy was involved with the Lower Delaware Therapy Dogs. The business is celebrating 16 years of operation since its founding in 2009.

How to Get Started!

To begin, clients should call or email K-10 Dog Training to discuss their options and determine the most suitable program for their dog’s needs and goals. For all new clients, the initial training introduces Leadership and Focus skills. Standard commands are then taught throughout the training program. For persistent behavioral problems or aggressive dogs, private, in-home consultations are suggested and highly recommended.