K9-KENT training solutions LLC

Programs include intensive board-and-train packages (2–8 weeks) with daily training logs and video access, private one-on-one sessions, and group daycare. Board-and-train includes a personalized training plan, two free follow-up lessons, and an instructional packet. Service dog training focuses on task performance and public access. Aggression programs are 6 weeks minimum with weekly progress tracking. Daycare includes structured play, enrichment, and socialization without kennel confinement.

Pricing Summary

Training packages range from $1,700 for a 2-week refresher to $6,500 for a 6-week aggression program. Puppy package (3 weeks) is $3,000; obedience package (4 weeks) is $3,300; hybrid package (4 weeks with weekends at home) is $2,800. Gear including leash, collar, reward bag, and place cot (retail value $349) is included in all packages. Additional e-collar (Dogtra 280C) available for $214.99. Weekly boarding and daycare rates not specified.

Policies

Boarding requires up-to-date rabies, DHLPP, and Bordatella vaccinations. Owners are responsible for flea, tick, and heartworm prevention. Dogs without current records will not be accepted. No cancellation or rescheduling policies are explicitly stated.

Johanna Kent and Jacob Kent of K9-Kent Training Solutions LLC are professional dog trainers with over 20 years of combined experience, specializing in private, facility-based, and board-and-train programs for dogs of all ages and breeds. They serve dog owners in Pensacola, FL, and surrounding areas, offering personalized training plans that include basic obedience, behavior modification, and service dog training. Their board-and-train programs are intensive, lasting from 2 to 8 weeks, and include daily training logs, video access, a detailed instruction letter, an informational care packet, and two free private follow-up lessons. They also offer doggy daycare, premium boarding, and scent training. Their facility is clean, well-maintained, and designed for enrichment—dogs are never locked in kennels and enjoy structured play and field trips. Johanna is certified in both the U.S. and Germany, and Jacob has extensive military and law enforcement working dog experience, including explosive and narcotics detection. They use positive reinforcement with mild corrections and provide high-quality gear like leashes, collars, and place cots with their packages.

Their service dog training program focuses on obedience, task performance, and public access readiness, while their aggression packages address dog, human, food, and fear-based aggression with 6-week intensive plans. They accept dogs of all sizes and life stages, from puppies to seniors, and require up-to-date vaccinations and parasite prevention for boarding.

They also offer a mobile app for clients to track progress and access training videos, and their team is known for flexibility, transparency, and personalized attention, often adjusting schedules to meet client needs.

Accomplishments

Johanna Kent is a certified dog trainer in both the United States and Germany with over 20 years of experience training dogs for military, police, and private clients. Jacob Kent is a former U.S. Military Working Dog (MWD) trainer with experience in explosive, narcotics, and personnel detection, as well as training handlers for the U.S. Army and foreign law enforcement agencies in Europe and Africa. Both have trained dogs for VIP protection and deployed in support of joint task forces.

How to Get Started!

Prospective clients can contact K9-Kent via phone or email to inquire about services. A reservation can be made through their booking portal at pawpartner.com/k9-kent. For board-and-train, an initial consultation is implied through communication prior to enrollment, but no formal free consultation is advertised.