K9-1 Kennels Dog Training
Ranked #1 in Concord and #154 in California
Service area: K9-1 Kennels serves dog owners in Concord, CA and Clayton, CA. Training sessions can take place at their ranch facility outside Clayton, CA, at the client’s home, or at a local park.
Service Overview
Types of Dog Training
- Family Dog
- Working Dog
Specialty Focus Areas
- Basic Obedience
- Puppy Training
- Leash Pulling
- Reactivity / Aggression
- Biting / Nipping
- Potty Training
- Resource Guarding
- Recall
Training Formats Offered
- Private Lessons
- Group Classes
- In-Home
- Private Facility
Program Formats
- One-Time Consultation
- Sessions Package
Age of Dogs Trained
- Puppy (<1 year)
- Adult (2-8 years)
Dog Training Methodology
K9-1 Kennels offers training for puppies and adult dogs, focusing on mastering off-leash skills and addressing problem behaviors. They provide both group obedience classes and private training sessions. Specific programs include puppy potty training, general dog obedience (sit, down, stay, come, recall, off-leash training, distraction work), and addressing issues like biting, chewing, leash pulling, reactivity, and resource guarding. They also offer specialized training for personal protection dogs.
Pricing & Policies
Pricing Summary
Basic training sessions are priced at $65 per session. Additional charges may apply for severe aggression cases and personal protection training, which will be discussed in advance.
About the Trainer
K9-1 Kennels is a dog training business led by owner Pat Duggan, a retired Police K-9 Handler and current trainer for local police K-9s. The staff at K9-1 Kennels are dog training experts with over a decade of experience.
They specialize in training both puppies and adult dogs, helping owners master off-leash skills and address various problem behaviors. Pat leverages his advanced training knowledge, gained from working with police dogs, to assist local pet owners.
K9-1 Kennels offers both group dog obedience classes and private training sessions. Pat can conduct sessions at their sprawling ranch facility outside Clayton, CA, at the client’s home, or at a local park. Additionally, Pat is available to train personal protection dogs for high-profile individuals and families, including evaluating and selecting dogs with the appropriate temperament for this specialized role.
Accomplishments
The owner, Pat Duggan, is a retired Police K-9 Handler and currently trains K-9s for local law enforcement agencies. He served for years as a senior canine handler for a local police department, working and training two police service dogs. The staff at K9-1 Kennels are dog training experts with over a decade of experience.
How to Get Started!
To get started, clients can schedule a free temperament test and training consultation. During this no-obligation evaluation, Pat will assess the dog, discuss training goals, and provide an understanding of potential progress and expected results.
Contact Information
Misc Features
- wheelchair accessible parking