K9 Basics and Beyond

K9 Basics and Beyond offers multiple training options, including small group classes, private classes, consultations, and day training, designed to meet individual dog and owner needs and schedules. Their approach emphasizes behavioral training, focusing on showing dogs how to make rewarding choices to foster a mannerly and enjoyable canine companion.

Consultations are available for one hour to discuss specific challenges, plan for new canine companions, develop potty training routines for puppies, or conduct a 1:1 meet and greet to assess needs. Classes, both private and small group, involve a trainer introducing weekly lessons for owners to practice and reinforce.

Day Training involves the dog spending a series of days with a trainer for multiple sessions, with owners receiving coaching at the end of each day to ensure follow-through. The “Basics/Foundation Program Level 1” is a 4-lesson series (or 4-day day train) suited for puppies, young, or newly adopted dogs, covering crate training, leash walking, calming on cue, focus, waiting for entries/exits, greetings, food/toys, and beginning recall. The “Beyond/Engagement Level 2” program, also a 4-lesson series (or 4-day day train), builds on the foundation, developing an engaged relationship through classic obedience skills like sit, down, come, and look, with emphasis on duration and incorporating skills into play. This program can also be customized.

Pricing Summary

One-hour consultations are $100.00. The Basics/Foundation Program Level 1 and Beyond/Engagement Level 2 programs are priced at $300.00 for private classes and $275.00 for group classes. Both private/group class series consist of 4 lessons. Day Train for both Level 1 and Level 2 programs costs $900.00 and involves a series of 4 days of training.

K9 Basics and Beyond is a relationship-based dog training center specializing in behavioral training. They focus on teaching dogs to make rewarding choices that benefit both the dog and the owner, aiming to help owners develop a mannerly and enjoyable canine companion.

The trainer has a unique background, transitioning from a 30-year career in plant breeding and genetics to pursue a lifelong passion for dogs. They have dedicated the last five years to behavioral training, shadowing professional trainers and attending various programs to learn a wide array of techniques for addressing behavioral issues.

This extensive experience includes 4.5 years working in a dog daycare, where the trainer gained hands-on experience with group dog behavior and began teaching Basic Manners and leash handling skills. The trainer particularly enjoys helping people achieve pleasurable walks with their dogs, viewing it as a bonding and enjoyable activity. In their spare time, the trainer engages in scent work and tracking with their own dogs and volunteers as a foster/trainer for the Airedale Rescue Group of the Southeast, often assisting with difficult-to-place dogs.

Accomplishments

The trainer has a second career in behavioral dog training, having spent the last five years shadowing professional trainers and attending various programs to learn a wide variety of approaches. They spent 4.5 years working in a dog daycare business, gaining experience with group dog behavior and teaching Basic Manners and leash handling skills. The trainer volunteers as a foster/trainer for the Airedale Rescue Group of the Southeast. They are a member of the International Association of Canine Professionals.

How to Get Started!

Clients can begin by scheduling a one-hour consultation to discuss specific challenges, plan for a new canine companion, develop a potty training and new puppy routine, or conduct a 1:1 meet and greet with their dog and the trainer to assess their needs.