K9 Academics

Training is organized into private, one-on-one programs. Puppy Headstart focuses on socialization, crate and household routines, biting and jumping, leash foundations, confidence, and owner handling skills.

Elementary is the comprehensive foundational program for dogs of any age, covering obedience and communication, leash pulling, recall around distractions, calm household manners, and common concerns such as barking, jumping, and overexcitement. Advanced Training, called Upper Education, continues into higher-distraction reliability, public behavior, and off-leash foundations for service, competition, and working dogs.

A single Orientation session is available for owners who want an evaluation, help with one specific concern, or a training plan before committing to a program. Elective and Specialty sessions add trick training, hiking and camping preparation, running, biking and canicross, nose work, shed finding, tracking foundations, search and rescue mentorship, carting, and fitness and agility work, and Ongoing Training offers continued practice and support.

The first sessions take place in the client’s home, and later sessions move into parks, stores, and other real-world environments as the dog is ready.

Pricing Summary

Current pricing is listed on the K9 Academics website at k9academics.com.

Policies

Training is private and in-home, with no group classes or board-and-train. Current policies are listed on the K9 Academics website at k9academics.com.

K9 Academics offers private, in-home puppy, obedience, and behavior training. Robin has 40+ years of professional experience and an MA in Psychology.

Real-world training for owners and their dogs. Single sessions and structured programs are available. No group classes or board-and-train.

Accomplishments

Robin Anderson brings more than 40 years of professional dog training experience, along with an M.A. in Psychology and a B.A. in Emergency and Disaster Management. She has worked as a Search and Rescue dog handler, evaluator, SAR manager, and rescue leader, and is an Army Military Police veteran. Her experience spans puppies through advanced real-world training, including service, therapy, competition, and working dogs.

How to Get Started!

Call or send a message through the website to talk through your dog, your goals, and which program is the right fit. Program recommendations are discussed during that first contact.

Owners who are unsure where to begin can book a single private Orientation session for an evaluation and a training plan before committing to a full program. Training starts in your home and moves into real-world environments as your dog is ready.

What New Clients Can Expect

The first session takes place in your home. We discuss your goals and priority concerns, observe your dog’s behavior, and begin practical training tailored to your household. You and your dog work through exercises with guidance, and we finish with a clear plan for continuing training to meet the needs of both you and your dog.

Clients often say they’re surprised by how much they learn themselves. From the first week, we work on clear communication and practical skills they can use in everyday life. My goal is to give owners the understanding and confidence to work with their current dog, and future dogs, without always needing to hire a trainer.