K9-1 Kennels Dog Training
Service area: Serves Concord, Clayton, and surrounding areas in Contra Costa County, California.
Service Overview
Types of Dog Training
- Family Dog
- Behavior Modification
- Working Dog
Specialty Focus Areas
- Potty Training
- Biting / Nipping
- Leash Pulling
- Reactivity / Aggression
- Resource Guarding
- Recall
Training Formats Offered
- Private Lessons
- Group Classes
- In-Home
- Private Facility
Program Formats
- One-Time Consultation
- Sessions Package
- Ongoing Weekly
Types of Dogs
- Working
Age of Dogs Trained
- Puppy (<1 year)
- Adolescent (1-2 years)
- Adult (2-8 years)
Dog Training Methodology
Methods:
- ✓ Positive with Some Corrections
- ✓ Balanced Training
Equipment:
- ✓ Clickers
- ✓ Food Rewards
- ✓ Harnesses
- ✓ Flat Collars
- ✓ Martingale Collars
- ✓ Pinch Collars
- ✓ E-Collars
- ✓ Obstacle Courses
Training begins with a free temperament test and consultation to evaluate the dog and set goals. Clients can choose between private sessions, group obedience classes, or in-home training. Programs are structured around foundational obedience, behavior modification, and advanced off-leash skills. Training progresses based on the dog’s individual needs, with options to train at the ranch, home, or local parks.
Pricing & Policies
Pricing Summary
Basic training sessions are $65 per session. Additional charges apply for severe aggression cases and personal protection training, with pricing discussed in advance.
Testimonials
“I was referred to Pat at K9-1 by a neighbor who also recommended them. We needed help with our chocolate lab and I couldn’t be happier with the progress. Pat has worked wonders with our young dogs loose leash walking, jumping, and biting. Highly recommend.”
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About the Trainer
K9-1 Kennels is a dog training business led by Pat Duggan, a retired Police K-9 Handler with over a decade of experience training dogs for law enforcement. Pat now offers his expertise to pet owners in the Concord and Clayton, CA areas, providing both group obedience classes and private training sessions. Services include puppy potty training, leash pulling correction, biting and chewing management, reactivity and aggression behavior modification, and resource guarding intervention. Pat also offers specialized training for personal protection dogs for high-profile families. Training takes place at his ranch outside Clayton, CA, which provides real-world distractions, or at the client’s home or local parks. The business emphasizes practical, experience-based training methods grounded in police K-9 standards.
In addition to training, K9-1 Kennels offers free temperament tests and consultations to help dog owners understand their pet’s needs before committing to a program. Pat is available for in-home visits and facility-based sessions, making training accessible and tailored to each dog’s environment and behavior challenges.
Accomplishments
Pat Duggan is a retired Police K-9 Handler with over a decade of experience training police service dogs and currently trains for local law enforcement agencies.
How to Get Started!
Begin by scheduling a free temperament test and training consultation to evaluate your dog and establish training goals.
Contact Information
Availability
- Weekdays
- Weekends
- Morning
- Afternoon
- Evening
Languages
- English
Misc Features
- wheelchair accessible parking
Other Services Offered
- Pet boarding service
Location
981 Bancroft Rd Suite E, Concord, CA 94518Listing Tools for Trainers
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