K9 Master Dog Training

K9 Master Dog Training offers in-home training sessions where they visit the client’s home to address unwanted behavioral issues. They also provide interactive Zoom training lessons remotely.

Their board and train program allows dogs to stay and train in the trainer’s home environment, which includes a 1/2 acre property in the South Bay. This program is tailored to each dog’s needs, ranging from specialized puppy programs to customized behavior modification. Training occurs in various environments, including field trips to local parks and dog-friendly stores, with their own dogs assisting in controlled socialization.

Upon completion of the board and train program, clients and their families are prepared with tools to continue the training, and ongoing support is provided. Dogs who complete the board and train program can return for boarding, during which their training will be reinforced.

Pricing Summary

The service is described as very affordable by a client. No specific pricing or package details are provided.

K9 Master Dog Training is a dog training and behavior modification business based in the San Francisco Bay Area, owned and operated by head trainer Lena Abuarafeh. They offer a variety of services including puppy training, advanced obedience, and behavior modification.

Their approach is unique as they do not adhere to a single training method, instead tailoring a plan to each individual dog’s needs. K9 Master Dog Training provides in-home training sessions where they come to the client, and also offers interactive Zoom training lessons remotely.

A popular offering is their board and train program, where dogs stay and train in Lena’s home environment, which includes a 1/2 acre property in the South Bay. This program is customized for each dog, from puppy camps to behavior modification, and includes training in various environments like local parks and dog-friendly stores. They also provide specialized dog boarding for dogs with behavioral challenges.

K9 Master Dog Training emphasizes teaching owners to be masters in their own homes and offers ongoing lifetime support for all clients. They were voted top best dog trainers in San Mateo in 2020.

Accomplishments

Lena Abuarafeh is the head trainer and owner of K9 Master Dog Training, having trained dogs in the Bay Area since 2011 with over twelve years of experience with thousands of dogs. K9 Master Dog Training was voted top best dog trainers in San Mateo in 2020.

Lena began her career volunteering with a non-profit dog rescue in San Francisco, focusing on difficult behavior cases. She has interned under respected trainers, gaining extensive experience with dog-on-dog aggression, resource guarding, severe dog reactivity, and separation anxiety. She attended the MHS Dog Behavior Academy and the Canine Behavior Symposium conferences from 2016-2019.

Lena is an AKC approved evaluator for the Canine Good Citizen (CGC) testing and regularly attends dog training workshops to expand her knowledge. She has also assisted clients in preparing for and navigating vicious and dangerous dog court hearings. Lena co-founded Go Beyond Rescue, a non-profit dog rescue in San Francisco, and serves on its board of directors. She volunteered with Rocket Dog Rescue for nine years and is an ongoing training resource for Copper’s Dream Rescue, also conducting dog temperament evaluations for Bay Area animal shelters.

How to Get Started!

Clients can begin by scheduling a free phone consultation. During this consultation, the trainer discusses the dog’s issues and provides initial guidance. The first session involves setting up the house and working on obedience.