Kingdom Elite K9

Kingdom Elite K9 offers private lessons at their facility, a daily Play n Train package combining daycare and training, and intensive board and train programs lasting 3 or 6 weeks. Puppy classes are offered in a structured 4-week format (currently paused). Board and train clients receive daily training, progress videos, and post-program guidance to reinforce skills at home. Training is tailored to each dog’s motivation and behavior, with emphasis on obedience, behavior modification, and working dog skills.

Pricing Summary

Private lessons: $45 per 30-minute session. Play n Train day training: $45 per day. Puppy class: $325 (4 weeks, 2x/week). Board and train programs: 3-week and 6-week options available (pricing not listed publicly). In-home lessons require custom pricing. Late pick-up fee: $10 after 6pm. 24-hour cancellation policy with $25 fee.

Policies

24-hour cancellation policy required for day training; $25 fee for cancellations under 24 hours. Late pick-up after 6pm incurs a $10 fee. No mention of rescheduling policies for private or board and train services.

Kingdom Elite K9 is a family-operated dog training business based in Indianapolis, Indiana, led by certified professional trainer Samantha Kendrick, CKI. They offer private lessons, group puppy classes (currently not scheduling), board and train programs, and day training through their Play n Train package. Services include basic and advanced obedience, behavior modification for issues like leash reactivity, jumping, barking, resource guarding, and separation anxiety, as well as detection and protection dog training. Samantha uses a balanced approach combining reward-based methods with corrections, emphasizing trust-building and clear communication. They train dogs of all ages, from puppies to seniors, and specialize in helping owners manage challenging behaviors. Their board and train programs include regular video updates and post-program guidance to ensure owners can maintain progress at home.

In addition to training, they offer dog walking and pet boarding services. They also operate Kingdom Bully Kennels, a separate puppy breeding business. Samantha is a former instructor at Conifer Canine’s Dog Trainer College and holds certification as a Certified K9 Instructor. The business promotes a philosophy of honoring dogs as working animals, rejecting anthropomorphism and advocating for structured, job-oriented training.

Clients consistently praise Samantha’s expertise, patience, and ability to transform even the most difficult dogs, with many noting dramatic improvements in obedience and behavior after board and train programs. The team includes Samantha’s husband, Brian, who contributes to training and client support.

Accomplishments

Samantha Kendrick is a Certified K9 Instructor (CKI) and former instructor at Conifer Canine’s Dog Trainer College. She completed an intensive hands-on program at DTC in Spencer, Indiana, in early 2022 and has since built a reputation for transforming difficult dogs, including senior rescues and aggressive breeds, with high client satisfaction and consistent 5-star reviews.

How to Get Started!

Prospective clients can book a consultation or training program directly through the online booking system. No free initial consultation is offered. Clients are encouraged to fill out a contact form or book online to discuss their dog’s needs and select a service package.