K-9 Enrichment Center (K9EC)

Training programs are personalized and include obedience, advanced obedience, therapy dog certification, and psychiatric service dog training. Sessions are conducted in-person at their facility or via video calls. Day training is available for dogs whose owners need structured daily support. Programs emphasize positive reinforcement, enrichment, and handler education to ensure long-term success. Therapy and service dog programs include public access training, task-specific skills, and certification preparation.

Pricing Summary

Pricing is not explicitly listed on the website, but services include customized training plans, day training sessions, and online programs. Clients are encouraged to schedule a consultation to receive personalized pricing based on their dog’s needs and goals.

Policies

Policy details are not explicitly stated on the website. Clients are encouraged to contact the center directly for information on cancellations, rescheduling, and session packages.

K-9 Enrichment Center (K9EC) in Cape Coral, Florida, is a dog training business that specializes in force-free, positive reinforcement training for dogs of all ages, temperaments, and backgrounds. They focus on building trust, love, and respect between dogs and their owners, helping even “reactive” or “untrainable” dogs thrive. Their approach emphasizes emotional well-being, enrichment, and mutual understanding rather than fear or pain. Services include obedience training, advanced obedience, therapy dog training, and psychiatric service dog training—all delivered through personalized, science-backed methods. They also offer day training, online sessions, and a curated selection of trainer-approved dog products including leashes, treats, toys, supplements, and safety gear. Their team, led by Ryan and Crystle, is known for compassionate, hands-on support and teaching owners how to communicate effectively with their dogs.

They serve dogs from puppies to seniors, including small, medium, large, and giant breeds, and specialize in behavior modification for fearfulness, reactivity, separation anxiety, leash pulling, and more. Clients praise their ability to transform traumatized or anxious dogs into confident companions through gentle, consistent training.

K9EC also provides therapy dog certification preparation and psychiatric service dog training tailored to handlers with PTSD, anxiety, or depression, helping build life-changing partnerships grounded in trust and positive reinforcement.

Accomplishments

Over 30 years of combined experience in force-free dog training. Successfully transformed severely traumatized and reactive dogs into confident, well-adjusted companions. Recognized by clients and veterinarians for exceptional results with difficult cases, including dogs previously deemed “untrainable.”

How to Get Started!

Prospective clients begin with an initial evaluation appointment to assess the dog’s behavior, temperament, and training goals. This consultation helps create a customized training plan and allows owners to meet the trainers, Ryan and Crystle, to ensure compatibility.