K9-INDIGO(r) HOLISTIC DOG TRAINING (Long Beach)

Training begins with a 1-hour consultation and evaluation to assess the dog’s behavior, learning style, and owner goals. Programs include private and semi-private sessions, boarding & training (intensive 2–4 week programs), online private training, and day camps. The holistic process includes three phases: Learning (positive reinforcement and command introduction), Proofing (building consistency without treats), and Securing (mastering obedience in real-world environments). Lifetime support is offered exclusively to clients. Out-of-state clients receive luxury transportation services.

Pricing Summary

Offers payment plans requiring 50% down, with the balance paid automatically every 2–4 weeks via credit card, including a small processing fee. Discounts available for multiple dogs, rescue adoptions, military, law enforcement, and returning clients. Pricing details for packages are available online, with a 1-hour evaluation session as the starting point.

Policies

Requires all dogs to be up-to-date on DHPP/DAPP, rabies, and bordetella vaccines, on flea control, and free from illness or injury. Clients must complete an application and temperament test. No guarantees are made on training outcomes due to reliance on owner consistency. Payment plans require automatic credit card payments every 2–4 weeks with a processing fee. Cancellation and rescheduling policies are not explicitly stated.

K9-INDIGO® HOLISTIC DOG TRAINING™ is a holistic dog training business based in Long Beach, offering personalized training programs for all breeds and temperaments. Their services include obedience training, puppy training, behavior modification, agility, socialization, rehabilitation, and board & train programs. They emphasize a three-phase holistic process—Learning, Proofing, and Securing—to build trust, consistency, and real-world reliability in dogs. Training is tailored to each dog’s learning style and includes stress reduction, confidence building, and enhanced freedom for both dog and owner. They also offer online private training, day camps, lifetime support for clients, and luxury out-of-state transportation. Their team, led by Indigo Will, uses modern, balanced, and holistic methods, and they provide training for rescue dogs, senior dogs, and multi-dog households.

They offer training gear for sale, host a learning center with educational content on security canines and protection dogs, and provide business-to-business training, including “Train the Trainers” programs and animal actor services for film. They support military, law enforcement, and rescue organizations with discounts and offer apprenticeships for aspiring trainers.

Their approach is grounded in positive reinforcement, with gradual reduction of treats and incorporation of distance, duration, and distractions. They do not guarantee results but stress handler consistency as key to success. They accept payment plans and require up-to-date vaccinations and a temperament evaluation before starting any program.

Accomplishments

Indigo Will has years of hands-on experience training dogs and mentoring aspiring trainers. He has helped countless dog owners transform their relationships with their pets and is featured in media for his holistic methods. K9-INDIGO® has over 1,000+ happy customer reviews and partners with Blue Collar Transportation LLC for out-of-state services. They also train animal actors for film and offer “Train the Trainers” programs.

How to Get Started!

Prospective clients must schedule a 1-hour evaluation session with Indigo Will to assess the dog’s behavior, learning style, and needs. This consultation determines the most suitable training package. After the evaluation, clients can proceed with private, group, board & train, or online programs based on their goals and schedule.