Kai’s Obedience LLC

Programs include Puppy Class (8–18 weeks), Obedience Class (group), Advanced Class (prerequisite: Obedience), Private Training (one-on-one), Boarded Training (off-site, includes 2 private + 1 group lesson), Day With A Trainer (4-hour intensive), and Specialization tracks (Conformation, Rally, Therapy Dog, etc.). The “Bringing Home Baby” add-on helps dogs adjust to new infants. All programs include AKC certification testing options (STAR Puppy, CGC, CGCA, CGCU, etc.).

Pricing Summary

Pricing is customized based on individual evaluations, dog behavior, owner ability, and training goals. Private training and board-and-train programs have variable rates with no fixed pricing. Group classes and packages are available. A 3% pass-through fee applies to credit/debit card payments. Payments accepted via cash, check (made to Kai’s Obedience), or Venmo (to Kais-Training).

Policies

No contracts are required. Refunds are not explicitly detailed, but one review mentions a failed refund request for $1,700 due to lack of service. Cancellation and rescheduling policies are not stated on the website.

Kai’s Obedience LLC is a dog training business based in Ankeny, Iowa, led by Head Trainer and Owner Derrick Honore, a certified professional with over 20 years of experience in competition dog training. They offer a range of training programs designed to meet the unique needs of every breed, age, and temperament, emphasizing natural predatory instincts and individualized methods rather than one-size-fits-all approaches. Services include puppy classes, obedience group training, advanced handling, private one-on-one sessions, board-and-train programs, day-with-a-trainer intensive sessions, and specialty training for competition, therapy, and behavior modification. They also provide supplemental services like AKC certification testing (CGC, Rally, Trick Dog, etc.), puppy-to-baby adjustment training, and an on-site supply store. Their approach is tailored to each dog’s natural behavior, and they pride themselves on building strong communication between owners and their dogs.

They welcome all breeds and sizes, from small Yorkie-Chihuahuas to large Malamutes, and offer flexible scheduling with free initial consultations. Their team includes experienced trainers with proven success in resolving reactivity, aggression, leash pulling, and fear-based behaviors, helping dogs become calm, confident, and well-mannered companions.

Kai’s Obedience also fosters a community through competition teams, social events, and ongoing support for clients, creating a supportive environment for dog owners to grow alongside their pets.

Accomplishments

Derrick Honore, Head Trainer, is a graduate of the Tom Rose School of Dog Training and has over 20 years of competition experience. He trained the youngest Alaskan Malamute to earn a Companion Dog title in breed history and two of the highest-scoring Malamutes in novice obedience for three consecutive years. Multiple clients have earned AKC titles in Obedience, Rally, and Therapy Dog certifications through Kai’s training.

How to Get Started!

Client engagement begins with a free, hands-on consultation. Owners submit their dog’s details and training interests via an online form, then select a consultation time on the following page. The consultation includes an evaluation of the dog’s behavior and the owner’s goals to determine the best training path.