K9 Service Companions Dog Training

Training programs include customized service dog training for psychiatric, mobility, autism, and scent detection tasks, with tasks tailored to the handler’s medical needs. Therapy dog training includes certification for volunteer placements. Puppy training incorporates Early Neurological Stimulation, socialization, potty training, and habit formation. Basic obedience and behavior training are offered via private sessions, group classes, and board and train programs. Zoom sessions are available for 30-minute or 1-hour virtual training. All programs include handler education to ensure consistent communication and reinforcement at home.

Pricing Summary

Pricing details are not publicly listed. Clients must contact the business directly for package information, including service dog training, board and train, and puppy training options. Customized plans are offered based on individual needs.

Policies

No cancellation or rescheduling policies are explicitly stated on the website.

K9 Service Companions is a dog training and breeding business based in Albuquerque, New Mexico, founded by Trinity, a certified service dog handler and trainer with personal experience managing complex medical conditions. They specialize in training service dogs for psychiatric, mobility, autism, and scent detection needs, as well as offering basic obedience, therapy dog, and puppy training. Their unique approach includes training both the dog and the handler to ensure effective communication and long-term success. They use scientific, positive-based methods and provide customized training plans tailored to each dog’s personality and the handler’s needs. They also breed purebred DDR German Shepherds and Golden Retrievers using Early Neurological Stimulation (ENS) and structured socialization techniques to produce well-adjusted puppies. Board and train programs, Zoom sessions, and group classes are available to accommodate different client needs.

They emphasize ongoing support throughout the training journey and maintain affiliations with hospitals, NAMI, and public institutions for therapy dog placements. Their team includes an AKC-certified trainer with military and police K9 experience, ensuring high standards in training methodology and handler education.

Accomplishments

Founder Trinity is an AKC-certified service dog handler and trainer with personal experience as a service dog user. She founded K9 Service Companions in 2020 after internships with service dog organizations in California and Colorado. Trainer Carlos is a former U.S. Navy veteran and Colorado Springs Police Department K9 handler, certified as a dog trainer since 2018. The business breeds dogs using the Early Neurological Stimulation (ENS) protocol and has affiliations with psychiatric hospitals and public institutions for therapy dog placements.

How to Get Started!

Prospective clients must submit a training inquiry via the website’s contact form or schedule a consultation through the “Training Inquiry” page. After submission, the team responds to discuss needs and begin customizing a training plan. No free initial consultation is offered.