Kaye-Nine Training School

Training begins with a 90-minute evaluation to assess the dog’s behavior and owner’s needs. Programs include private sessions at the facility or home, intensive board and train (up to weeks), and ongoing day care with pack training. The Signature Full Off-Leash program focuses on reliable recall and control in high-distraction environments. Owners are trained alongside their dogs to ensure consistency and long-term success. Behavior modification is integrated into all programs as needed.

Pricing Summary

First appointment/evaluation: $225. Board and train: $175/day. Formal Command to a Leash: $850. Signature Full Off-Leash: $1,850. Socialization and Fulfillment Therapy: $100/day. Day care/pack training: $50–$75/day. Boarding: $75/day. Dog walking: $30/half-hour. CGC evaluation: $100.

Kaye-Nine Training School, led by David Kaye, offers personalized dog training services designed to build high-performance obedience and off-leash control while maintaining a happy, confident dog. They provide training both at their state-of-the-art facility in Norwood, MA, and on-location in clients’ homes. Their approach combines positive reinforcement with balanced techniques, emphasizing clear communication, leadership, and consistency. They specialize in behavior modification for issues like aggression, fear, separation anxiety, leash pulling, and resource guarding. In addition to private training, they offer board and train programs, day care, pack training, and fulfillment therapy to address unbalanced or anxious dogs. They also provide boarding, dog walking, and AKC Canine Good Citizen evaluations. David trains both the dog and the owner, ensuring long-term success through education and hands-on guidance.

Their signature programs include the Formal Command to a Leash ($850) and the Signature Full Off-Leash ($1,850), designed for reliable control in any environment. Clients report dramatic improvements in dog behavior, with many describing David as transformative and indispensable. The school’s philosophy centers on building trust and rapport through consistent, humane methods that prioritize the dog’s emotional well-being alongside performance.

They serve dog owners across the Greater Boston area, with a focus on Norwood and surrounding communities, and have a strong reputation among shelters and rescue organizations in Illinois and Massachusetts.

Accomplishments

David Kaye has significantly improved adoption rates for animal shelters in Chicago and Massachusetts, with testimonials from PAWS Chicago, Furry Friends Foundation, and Lake Shore Animal Shelter crediting him with transforming unmanageable dogs into adoptable companions. He has helped rescue dogs with severe behavioral issues find permanent homes and is recognized as a top-tier trainer by shelters and private clients alike.

How to Get Started!

Client engagement begins with a $225 First Appointment/Evaluation, which includes a 90-minute assessment of the dog’s behavior, a training session with the dog, and instruction for the owner. Based on the evaluation, specific training recommendations and program options are provided.