K9 Unlimited

Training programs include puppy foundations, obedience (on and off leash), group classes, private lessons, and intensive board-and-train options. Service dog training is customized for medical tasks. Decoy training is offered in beginner and advanced workshops, including police K9-specific instruction. Programs emphasize hands-on owner involvement, with seminars held periodically for advanced skill development. Training is goal-oriented and adapts to the dog’s breed, energy level, and owner objectives.

Pricing Summary

Pricing details are not publicly listed on the website. Clients are encouraged to contact directly for custom quotes based on training type, duration, and program structure (e.g., private lessons, board and train, seminars).

Policies

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

K9 Unlimited is a dog training business founded by David Pappalardo, offering personalized training for all breeds and ages, from puppies to senior dogs. Services include private lessons, group classes, and board-and-train options for pet obedience, puppy training, and behavior modification. The business specializes in working dog training, service dog training, and decoy training for protection sports like PSA, IPO, and police K9 programs. David brings over 20 years of hands-on experience, having trained and certified detection dogs for narcotics, explosives, and bed bugs, and is an internationally recognized PSA trial decoy and judge. His training approach is tailored to each dog’s temperament and the owner’s goals, emphasizing positive reinforcement and clear communication. Clients appreciate his patience, transparency, and ability to work with high-drive breeds as well as rescue pets. K9 Unlimited also offers related services including dog breeding, pet boarding, and seminars for advanced handlers.

The business operates primarily from a private facility in New Jersey and serves clients across the state, with a strong reputation among working dog enthusiasts and pet owners alike. David’s credentials include certifications from top K9 training institutions and ongoing education from Dutch and U.S. law enforcement K9 experts. He is known for actively involving owners in the training process, avoiding secretive or overly harsh methods, and fostering strong human-dog bonds.

K9 Unlimited also provides service dog training for medical tasks, though it clarifies that therapy dogs are not service dogs under federal law. Their decoy training programs are designed for sport and police K9 handlers seeking professional-level skill development.

Additional services include stud dogs for breeding, pet boarding, and day care.

The business is not a general pet store or grooming salon but focuses on training, breeding, and performance dog services.

Accomplishments

David Pappalardo is a 2020 PSA1 East Coast Regional Champion with Highest Distinction, a 2x Decoy Selected Dog, and an Emeritas Level Trial Decoy and International Judge for PSA. He has placed in multiple PSA National and Regional Championships with Dutch Malinois and Dutch Shepherds. He has trained and certified detection dogs for narcotics, explosives, and bed bugs. He is a certified K9 decoy through North State/Tar Heel K9 and has attended over 20 advanced K9 seminars from Dutch and U.S. law enforcement experts, including Brad Smith, Dick Staal, and Hennie Bolster. He founded Bushido K9/K9 Unlimited in 2007 and has trained numerous police and championship dogs.

How to Get Started!

Prospective clients are encouraged to contact K9 Unlimited directly via phone or email to schedule an initial consultation and discuss training goals. The process involves evaluating the dog’s behavior and the owner’s objectives to determine the best training program.