K9 REHAB LLC

Academy Classes: 4-week programs with 3 sessions per week (90 minutes each), covering puppy development, obedience, leash manners, and behavior modification. Includes 12 sessions, K9R Training Guide, and unlimited virtual support. Basic Obedience teaches 5 foundation commands (Sit, Down, Come, Heel, Place). Advanced Obedience is for graduates only and includes off-leash work, e-collar conditioning, and weekly off-leash hikes. K9-5 Day Program: Full-day structured training (6:30am–5:00pm) with obedience, leash walks, quiet time, play, and socialization. Rehab Seminars: 2-day, 7-hour/day intensive program with theory, hands-on workshops, e-collar conditioning, leash manners, obedience drills, pack walks, and personalized trainer support. Includes starter kit, digital recordings, and a private Zoom follow-up.

Pricing Summary

Academy Classes: $250/month with 2-month minimum, billed monthly. K9-5 Day Program: $50/day with 3x or 5x weekly options. Rehab Seminars: $999 + tax for a 2-day intensive program. All programs include training materials, virtual support, and recorded sessions. Discounts available for multiple dogs in seminars (20%).

Policies

Registration for Rehab Seminars closes 1 week prior to the event. For the K9-5 Day Program, dogs must be dropped off after 6:30am and picked up before 5:00pm. A muzzle is required for dogs with bite histories, and owners must condition their dogs to it 4 weeks in advance. No specific cancellation or rescheduling policy is stated for classes or day programs.

K9 REHAB LLC is a full-service K9 center in Watertown, Connecticut, offering comprehensive dog training programs tailored to puppies, adolescents, and adult dogs. They specialize in behavior rehabilitation for reactive, fearful, aggressive, and anxious dogs, with programs designed by Program Director Justin Michaels, who has over 15 years of experience working with more than 3,000 difficult dogs in New England. Their services include group Academy Classes (Puppy Development, Basic and Advanced Obedience), a structured 5-day board-and-train program (K9-5), intensive 2-day Rehab Seminars for severe behavioral issues, guided hikes, self-serve dog wash, nail trimming, and training gear sales. Their unique advantage lies in their holistic approach—combining professional training with ongoing virtual support, live session recordings, and a strong emphasis on human education to ensure lasting change. They promise never to turn away a dog or family, and their team is hand-selected for expertise in dog psychology and rehabilitation.

The K9-5 Day Program provides a full-day, highly structured schedule with obedience training, structured leash walks using the “3 T’s” method (Turn, Tug, Treat), quiet decompression time, one-on-one play sessions, and controlled socialization. Their Rehab Seminars are intensive, two-day events focused on behavior modification for dogs other trainers have deemed unsalvageable, including those with bite histories, and include hands-on e-collar conditioning, leash manners workshops, and follow-up support. All programs include a K9R Training Guide, unlimited virtual support, and recorded sessions to reinforce learning at home.

Accomplishments

Justin Michaels, Program Director, has over 15 years of experience training more than 3,000 difficult dogs in New England. K9 Rehab has successfully rehabilitated dogs from across the U.S. and internationally, preventing euthanasia and owner surrender. Their Rehab Seminars are recognized as among the most effective in the country for severe behavioral cases.

How to Get Started!

Prospective clients can book sessions via the K9R App or contact the center directly. New clients are encouraged to attend a Rehab Seminar or enroll in an Academy Class. All dogs are evaluated by the training team before program placement. For severe behavioral cases, the 2-day Rehab Seminar is recommended as a first step.