K9 Guardian

Training programs are intensive, 4- to 6-week residential courses for working dogs in patrol, narcotics, or explosives detection. Each program includes a certified dog, 500-page training manual, national certifications, and equipment such as bite suits, leashes, and harnesses. Higher-tier packages add vehicle inserts, transport cages, and sanitary outdoor cages. Training is tailored to handler needs and dog performance, with a focus on real-world application and handler-dog synchronization.

Pricing Summary

Pricing is structured in tiered packages (Corporal, Sergeant, Lieutenant, Chief) with each including a dog, training school (4–6 weeks), certifications, and equipment. Exact pricing is not listed publicly and requires direct inquiry. Additional services like vehicle inserts and outdoor cages are included in higher-tier packages.

Policies

Each purchased dog comes with a 1-year health warranty and 90-day workability warranty. No cancellation or rescheduling policies are explicitly stated for training programs. All services require direct contact for arrangements.

K9 Guardian is a dog training business led by Gary Garrison, a certified K9 trainer with over 20 years of experience in patrol, narcotics, explosives, and tracking training. Gary is a Master Trainer and holds certifications through NAPWDA, and he serves as President of the Pennsylvania Police Working Dog Association. The business provides professional K9 training programs tailored for law enforcement and personal protection, with structured packages ranging from Corporal to Chief levels. Each program includes a certified working dog, training manuals, national certifications, and specialized equipment. K9 Guardian also offers dog purchasing services, sourcing high-quality European-bred dogs with proven working bloodlines and strict temperament evaluations. While the primary focus is on working and protection dogs, testimonials indicate that Gary also provides behavior modification for anxious or fearful pet dogs using personalized, patient methods such as ball motivation and environmental desensitization.

The training is conducted at their facility in Annville, PA, and includes hands-on, intensive programs lasting 4–6 weeks. They do not offer group classes, in-home training, or day training for general pet owners, but their services extend to board-and-train programs with a strong emphasis on real-world performance and handler-dog bonding.

K9 Guardian is not a general pet training center; their core expertise lies in professional K9 work, though they have successfully helped owners with severe behavioral issues using non-traditional, reward-based techniques.

Accomplishments

Gary Garrison is a Master Trainer certified under NAPWDA, President of the Pennsylvania Police Working Dog Association, Assistant State Coordinator for NAPWDA, and a current K9 officer in Penn Township. He personally selects and evaluates all dogs from European breeders, with fewer than 10% passing initial screening. His training methods have successfully rehabilitated severely anxious dogs, as documented in client testimonials.

How to Get Started!

Prospective clients must contact K9 Guardian directly via phone or email to discuss training needs, select a package, and arrange for dog selection and training. No online booking or consultation form is available for scheduling.