K-9 Koncepts Baltimore Dog Training

Service area: K9 Koncepts serves dog owners in the Baltimore area and is located in Sparrows Point, MD.

K9 Koncepts offers a variety of dog training programs and services. Their training addresses common issues like leash pulling, lack of recall, potty training problems, and aggressive behavior towards people or other animals.

Training programs include:

• Puppy Class: A six-class program for puppies 17 weeks or younger, covering housebreaking, socializing, handling, grooming, nutrition, and crate training.

• Unlimited Foundation Obedience: An ongoing program with unlimited classes.

• Unlimited Advanced Obedience: An ongoing program with unlimited classes.

• Aggressive Rehab: An ongoing program with unlimited classes for behavior modification.

• Board & Train: A four-week intensive program.

• Protection Training: A program offered under a yearly contract.

• Loose Leash Walking: A six-class program.

• AKC Good Citizen: Preparation for the Temperament and Obedience Test.

• Off Leash Recall: A three-class program.

• Refresher Training: An add-on to boarding services for $50/day, focusing on specific problem areas like come, sit, down, stay, loose leash walking, jumping, place command, nail trim desensitization, and greeting new people. Photos and videos are provided.

Boarding services include climate-controlled kennels, individual outdoor porches, multiple daily individual play times, and access to a spacious enclosed yard. Clients can bring their own food or purchase in-house. The facility accommodates all dog sizes and special needs. Required vaccinations for all services include Rabies, DHPP, Bordetella, Lepto, and Parvo Shots.

Grooming services offered are bathing, blow-drying, brushing, teeth brushing, Furminator treatments, ear cleaning, anal gland expression, detangling, dematting, and Frontline Flea and Tick Treatment. Nail clipping and grinding are also available. Appointments are required for grooming services.

Pricing Summary

Boarding rates vary based on the dog’s temperament and client status: Regular boarding is $60/night for current/past training clients and $75/night for new clients. Aggressive dog boarding is $85/night for current/past training clients and $100/night for new clients. An additional night is charged for pick-ups/drop-offs outside of specified hours.

Refresher training can be added to boarding for $50 per day. Puppy Kindergarten is priced at $300 for six classes, with this amount applicable towards more advanced training. Grooming services, such as the Furminator package, are priced by dog size: Small – $65, Medium – $80, Large – $100. An additional $50 fee applies for aggressive or difficult dogs during grooming.

Policies

Vaccine records are required for all services, including Rabies, DHPP, Bordetella, Lepto, and Parvo Shots. These must be sent via email or uploaded to the dog’s boarding profile prior to their stay. For boarding, accommodations outside of standard drop-off and pick-up times will incur an additional night’s charge.

K9 Koncepts is a dog training business located in Sparrows Point, MD, serving dog owners in the Baltimore area. They offer comprehensive dog training and boarding services, aiming to help dogs become obedient, well-behaved, and loving family members. Their team consists of experienced dog lovers dedicated to solving various behavioral problems.

The business provides a wide range of training services including puppy classes, basic and advanced obedience, protection training, scentwork, agility, and specialized programs for aggressive behavior. They also offer boarding services with climate-controlled kennels, individual outdoor porches, and play time.

In addition to training and boarding, K9 Koncepts provides dog care services such as bathing, nail care, and hair care. They also operate an online store, Doggy Day Box, which offers monthly subscriptions or one-time purchases of all-natural dog treats.

Accomplishments

K9 Koncepts was founded by Bill, who has dedicated his life to dogs, particularly German Shepherds. He is known for finding solutions to special problems and has earned numerous titles, including AKC’s CD and CDX, and Schutzhund 1 National Champion (2009) and Schutzhund 2.

Kiki, the General Manager and Head Trainer, started as a customer 20 years ago and now oversees the board & train program. She is excellent at problem-solving and rehabilitating aggressive dogs, having earned multiple titles in AKC Obedience and Schutzhund with her own dogs.

Kirsten, the Chief Operating Officer, has been with K9 Koncepts for 10 years and has titled 5 dogs in Schutzhund (IPO 1-3) and 2 dogs in Nosework. She specializes in obedience, problem-solving, aggressive dogs, and board and train programs.

Danny, a trainer, successfully titled his American Bully with Schutzhund 1 and his current competition dog, Vudoo, has her 1 & 2 title. Liana, another trainer, has been actively training owners and dogs since 2018. Theo, a Trainer Manager, previously trained obedience for a guide dog organization. Dave, a Store Associate & Trainer, was a vet tech and has experience with aggressive rehabilitation. John, a Decoy & Trainer, has been training with K9 Koncepts for 6 years, handling extremely aggressive dogs and specializing in advanced obedience, tracking, bitework, and rehabilitating aggressive dogs. Daisy, the Kennel Tech Manager, has extensive experience in animal care, starting at age 12 on a farm and later training as a veterinary technician.

How to Get Started!

For training services, clients can schedule a free dog evaluation or book a free consultation. Contact forms are available on the website to initiate communication.

For boarding services, new customers are required to fill out a form for K9 Koncepts to contact them. The business uses a boarding system called Gingr, where clients can create a dog profile. Existing customers can log in to their Gingr account to manage their dog’s profile and upload vaccination records, then request boarding through the site.