Kara K9 Dog Training

Kara K9 offers structured on-leash and off-leash training programs in both private lesson and board-and-train formats. On-leash programs include Puppy Steps (1500), Good Pup Goals (2500), and Well-Mannered Woof (3500). Off-leash programs include Top Dog (4500), K9 Prodigy (5500), and The Unleashed Elite (6500). Board-and-train options mirror these levels with durations from 1 to 6 weeks. All programs include owner education and home follow-ups. Programs focus on obedience, recall, leash manners, and behavior correction in real-world settings.

Pricing Summary

Training programs range from $1,500 to $6,500, with on-leash programs starting at $1,500 and off-leash programs up to $6,500. Board-and-train programs are priced similarly, with durations from 1 to 6 weeks. A 10% discount is applied when booking an evaluation. Pricing includes follow-up home visits for board-and-train clients.

Kara K9 Dog Training is a professional dog training service based in Freeport, FL, serving the entire Florida Panhandle. Owned and operated by Tommy Karagiannakis, a balanced dog trainer with over 7.5 years of hands-on experience, the business specializes in puppy training, obedience training, and off-leash training. They emphasize training both dogs and their owners, ensuring clients understand how to maintain progress at home through clear communication, consistent structure, and proper timing. Their balanced approach combines positive reinforcement (treats, praise, play) with fair, humane corrections to address behaviors like jumping, pulling, biting, and fearfulness. They offer in-home evaluations, private lessons, and board-and-train programs with follow-up home visits to reinforce learning. Their goal is to build lasting bonds between dogs and owners through reliable, real-world behavior.

Kara K9 provides training across multiple cities in the Panhandle, including Niceville, Fort Walton Beach, Destin, Santa Rosa Beach, Panama City, Crestview, Navarre, and more. They offer flexible scheduling with appointments available Monday through Saturday, 8 AM to 6 PM. Clients can choose from structured on-leash and off-leash programs ranging from 1 to 6 weeks, with pricing from $1,500 to $6,500. A 10% discount is offered for booking an evaluation. They also provide ongoing support via phone and text after program completion.

The business highlights real client success stories, including dramatic improvements in fear-reactive dogs, stubborn bulldogs, and rescue pups, with owners praising the trainer’s patience, expertise, and commitment to long-term results. They do not use “positive-only” methods, believing balanced training produces more reliable outcomes in high-distraction environments.

Accomplishments

Tommy Karagiannakis has over 7.5 years of hands-on training experience, beginning with cold-calling local trainers in Greensboro, NC, and building his expertise through multiple training roles before founding Kara K9. He has successfully trained dogs with severe fear reactivity, stubbornness, and behavioral issues, with documented success stories from multiple clients.

How to Get Started!

Client engagement begins with a free phone consultation to discuss the dog’s behavior and goals. This is followed by an in-person evaluation at the client’s home, where the trainer observes the dog and recommends a personalized training program. Clients can book an evaluation directly through the website to receive a 10% discount on any program.