K9 Comrades LLC

Group obedience classes are offered in two tiers: Puppy and Beginner classes (for dogs under 1 year or with no prior training) held on Saturdays and Sundays at 10 AM; and Adult & Advanced classes (for dogs over 1 year, with or without prior training) held on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 6 PM and Saturdays and Sundays at 11 AM. New clients must complete a client information sheet and attend a puppy/beginner class first. Classes are structured around obedience skills, with an emphasis on handler education and real-world behavior management. Sessions are held weekly, with no set end date, allowing ongoing participation.

Pricing Summary

Monthly group classes cost $350, which includes unlimited attendance to all scheduled classes (Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays, Sundays) for the month. Drop-in classes for new clients are $50, and $40 for returning clients. Payments are due upon arrival and are non-refundable, non-transferable, and non-creditable for missed classes, late arrivals, or no-shows. Classes are held year-round except for scheduled breaks.

Policies

All payments are final and strictly non-refundable. No refunds, credits, or transfers are provided for no-shows, late arrivals, or missed classes under any circumstances. Classes may be canceled due to weather, and updates are posted on Instagram (@k9comrades). Clients must arrive on time and pay upon entry. The location may change under special circumstances.

K9 Comrades LLC is a dog training business based in Brisbane, CA, founded in 1995 and specializing in positive, reward-based training methods to strengthen the bond between dogs and their owners. They offer group obedience classes for puppies, adolescents, and adult dogs of all breeds and skill levels, with sessions held at a dedicated outdoor field in Brisbane. Their programs are designed to be enjoyable and effective, with personalized attention for each dog and owner. The business is led by Larry Johnson, a trainer with over 20 years of experience, including eight years with the San Francisco Police Tactical K9 Unit and as a Sergeant in San Francisco Animal Control. Classes are held on weekdays and weekends, with weekend sessions reserved for puppies and beginners. The training environment is described as safe, quiet, and clean, with an emphasis on helping owners learn how to better handle their dogs.

They welcome all dogs without aggression issues and offer drop-in classes for those who have previously trained with them, while new clients must complete a client information sheet and attend a puppy or beginner class first. K9 Comrades does not offer private in-home training, boarding, grooming, or other pet services beyond group obedience classes.

Accomplishments

Larry Johnson, the trainer, has over 20 years of professional experience, including eight years as a trainer for the San Francisco Police Tactical K9 Unit and serving as Sergeant of Field Services for San Francisco Animal Control, overseeing Vicious and Dangerous Dog Hearings. His work has been featured on Animal Planet’s “Animal Cops.”

How to Get Started!

New clients must complete and print the client information sheet from the website and attend a Puppy or Beginner class as their first session. Drop-ins are not permitted for first-time clients without prior RSVP. RSVP is required for weekend puppy/beginner classes via the provided Google Form.