K9 America

Service area: K9 America provides services in the Houston area, including in-home and neighborhood training, as well as at local parks and dog-friendly businesses and restaurants.

K9 America offers several training programs. The In-Home Stay and Train program is an immersive option where the dog stays with an award-winning trainer and receives specialized care and training in the trainer’s home and various environments like parks, beaches, and stores. This program aims to build a confident, happy dog and addresses specific household issues.

The In-Home Day Training program involves a professional trainer coming to the client’s house daily to teach skills in the home and neighborhood, addressing specific household issues. A transition lesson is provided at the end of each week. Private Lessons allow direct owner involvement, with trainers instructing clients on how to train their dog from basic to advanced obedience, addressing specific household concerns.

Group Training is a drop-in class designed to take dogs and owners to the highest level in pet training, including foundation obedience and an off-leash K9 America Final Test. This program also includes scheduled “Pack Walks” at dog-friendly restaurants and bars for training in distracting environments. Additionally, K9 America offers AKC CGC Testing, where licensed evaluators test dogs and handlers on ten objectives, and Competition Training for those interested in dog sports like Schutzhund/IPO and AKC Obedience, leveraging the trainers’ national-level experience.

Pricing Summary

AKC CGC Testing costs $60. In-Home Day Training is priced at $975 per week. The In-Home Stay and Train program costs $850 per week. Private Lessons are $150 per lesson or $550 for a package of four. Group Training offers unlimited attendance for 6 months at $325.

K9 America is a dog training business committed to providing high-level puppy and dog training services in the Houston area. Their goal is to strengthen the bond between humans and their pets by creating clear communication and setting clear expectations, leading to happy, confident, and well-rounded pets.

With over 30 years of experience, their trainers have successfully trained thousands of dogs. The business values care, compassion, honesty, and hard work. They require their trainers to actively compete in various performance dog sports to ensure clients receive up-to-date training methods and that trainers remain sharp and at the top of their game.

K9 America emphasizes that their trainers test their skills through nationally recognized obedience testing via the American Kennel Club (AKC) and IPO/Schutzhund. Their innovative programs focus on environmental training, designed to teach pets how to behave in various real-world settings, including homes, neighborhoods, local parks, and pet-friendly businesses and restaurants. They also offer a discount for military, police, and first responders.

Accomplishments

K9 America’s trainers have over 30 years of experience and have successfully trained thousands of dogs. They are required to actively compete in performance dog sports to prove their skills.

Jeff Postle placed 1st at the DVG America 2010 IPO 1 National Championship. Nidya Macias placed 1st in AKC Novice B Obedience. Nidya is a “Top of the class” graduate of the Tom Rose School for Professional Dog Trainers, has instructed and certified numerous Professional and Master Dog Trainers, and is a licensed AKC CGC evaluator.

Her career highlights include participating in dog obedience demonstrations, training and titling multiple dogs through the National Narcotic Detector Dog Association, and being a National Schutzhund competitor. She achieved an overall Schutzhund III “V” or “Excellent” rating (Xara, 292/300), numerous “High in Trial” performances in AKC Obedience and Schutzhund/IPO, and two Front and Finish Awards of Excellence (FFX) in AKC Obedience. She also placed 2nd at the 2005 Alpo Frisbee Dog Championship, 1st at the 2010 DVG Schutzhund Nationals at VPG 1 level, 2nd at the 2009 DVG Schutzhund Nationals at the VPG 1 Level, 2nd at the 2015 AWDF Nationals at IPO 1 level, and 12th at the 2004 DVG Nationals at the SCH 3 Level.

How to Get Started!

To get started, clients can fill out a form on the K9 America website to schedule a meet and greet or make any pet services appointment. For Competition Training, clients are advised to contact the business directly.