K9 Training Panama City
Service area: Serves Southport, FL and surrounding areas within a 10-mile radius.
Service Overview
Types of Dog Training
- Family Dog
- Service Dog
- Therapy Dog
- Competition / Agility
- Behavior Modification
Specialty Focus Areas
- Basic Obedience
- Leash Pulling
- Reactivity / Aggression
- Recall
- Fearfulness
- Separation Anxiety
- Barking Excessively
- Potty Training
Training Formats Offered
- Group Classes
- Private Facility
Program Formats
- Sessions Package
- Ongoing Weekly
Types of Dogs
- Small
- Medium
- Large
- Giant
- Herding
- Sporting
- Working
- Terriers
- Doodles
- Brachycephalic
Age of Dogs Trained
- Puppy (<1 year)
- Adolescent (1-2 years)
- Adult (2-8 years)
- Senior (8+ years)
Dog Training Methodology
Methods:
- ✓ Positive Reinforcement Only
Equipment:
- ✓ Clickers
- ✓ Food Rewards
- ✓ Harnesses
- ✓ Flat Collars
- ✓ Obstacle Courses
Group obedience training is offered in 6-week sessions, meeting once per week for 1 hour. Programs include Basic, Intermediate, and Advanced obedience with focus on sit, down, stay, come, loose-leash walking, leave-it, and socialization. A confidence course with obstacles is integrated into training. Specialized programs include AKC CGC, AKC Trick Dog, and certification prep for Therapy, Service, and Emotional Support Dogs. All programs begin with a mandatory Meet & Greet evaluation.
Pricing & Policies
Pricing Summary
Pricing is described as reasonable and competitive, but specific rates or packages are not listed. Training is offered in 6-week group sessions with weekly 1-hour classes and homework assignments.
Testimonials
“Great experience with this trainer. I had a foster dog who was very reactive to other dogs. We participated in three sessions with other dogs who were also shy. We did some work in the agility equipment. His behavior improved noticeably. Definitely recommend!!”
– Donna B.
“Me and my German Shepherd/Malinois love this place! Earnie is so natural with dogs and knows exactly how to interact with my pup who can be fearful, wary of strangers, reactive to dogs, and also hyperactive. We’ve only had 3 training sessions, but he’s already made such good progress… I couldn’t recommend Earnie enough!”
– Amanda C.
“I have loved our experience with K9 training Panama City. My two Aussies have come such a long way in the first 6 weeks they started training. Earnie is so knowledgeable and a fantastic trainer with the dogs. My once crazy anxiety boy is now a happy confident dog because of training.”
– Anna T.
About the Trainer
K9 Training Panama City is a dog training business led by Earnie Via, a retired military professional with extensive experience in dog training, behavior modification, and rehabilitation. They offer group obedience training programs at beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels, along with specialized training for Emotional Support Dogs, Therapy Dogs, and Service Dogs. All training uses positive-reinforcement techniques exclusively, with no use of choke chains, prong collars, or electric shock collars. Training includes a confidence-building obstacle course and focuses on real-world skills like loose-leash walking, recall, and public behavior. Owners receive homework exercises to reinforce learning. The facility features a clean, spacious training area with obstacles, bridges, and tunnels. They also offer AKC Canine Good Citizen, AKC Trick Dog, and S.T.A.R. Puppy certifications.
Earnie conducts a mandatory “Meet & Greet” evaluation before starting any program to assess the dog’s temperament and suitability for group training. The business is a certified member of the Alliance of Therapy Dogs and Earnie holds multiple AKC evaluator certifications. Clients consistently praise his personalized, patient approach and the noticeable improvements in their dogs’ behavior.
Additional services include behavior rehabilitation for reactivity, fearfulness, and other issues. The business serves dog owners in Southport, FL and surrounding areas.
Accomplishments
Trainer Earnie Via is a retired military professional with certifications as Canine Master Trainer/Instructor and Canine Behaviorist Master Trainer/Instructor. He is an AKC Canine Good Citizen Evaluator, AKC Trick Dog Evaluator, AKC Temperament Evaluator, and a certified/registered member and tester/observer for the Alliance of Therapy Dogs. He consults for several rescue organizations.
How to Get Started!
Prospective clients must schedule a “Meet & Greet” with Earnie Via to evaluate their dog’s temperament and suitability for group training. This session allows owners to observe the training style and decide whether to enroll in a program.
Contact Information
Availability
- Weekdays
- Evening
Certifications
- Credentialed
Associations
- AKC
- Accredited
Languages
- English
Misc Features
- wheelchair accessible entrance
- wheelchair accessible parking
Other Services Offered
- Pet trainer
Location
7818 Kingswood Rd, Southport, FL 32409Listing Tools for Trainers
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