Kratos K9

Training programs include 4-week private weekly sessions for puppy, basic, and advanced obedience, with daily home practice required. Board and train programs are 2-week immersive experiences where dogs live with the lead trainer, receive daily training, and return with before/after videos. Owners attend a 1–3 hour follow-up session to learn maintenance techniques. Commands taught include sit, down, heel, come, place, break, off, and advanced commands like directional sends and distance work. All programs use English, German, and hand signals.

Pricing Summary

Private puppy class: $75. Basic obedience (4-week program): $500. Advanced obedience (4-week program): $375. Board and train (2 weeks): $1500 (basic) or $2200 (advanced). Boarding: $65/night ($50 for multiple dogs). Add-ons include walks, playtime, brain exercises, baths, and travel at $20 each, plus $15 flat + $1/mile for pickup/dropoff. Food provided at $2 per measured cup per meal.

Policies

Lessons are scheduled one week apart; clients must practice daily (15–30 minutes). Board and train includes photo/video updates. Food must be provided (Purina Pro Plan) or purchased at $2 per meal. Travel fees apply for pickup/dropoff. No cancellation or rescheduling policies explicitly stated.

Kratos K9 is a dog training business based in East Tennessee, specializing in personalized obedience training for all breeds and ages, with a focus on German Shepherds. They offer private in-home training sessions, puppy classes, basic and advanced obedience programs, and immersive board-and-train services where dogs live with the lead trainer. Their training emphasizes obedience, confidence, and protection, using English, German, and hand signals. They also provide boarding, breeding of working-line German Shepherds with DDR and Czech bloodlines, and add-on services like walks, playtime, and grooming during boarding. Their unique advantage is the combination of elite breeding and hands-on, one-on-one training from a small, experienced team with over 100 years of lineage expertise.

They tailor programs to individual needs, offering daily practice guidance and post-training sessions to help owners maintain progress. Their board-and-train programs include video updates and detailed follow-up sessions for owners. They serve clients seeking both family companions and protective working dogs, with a strong emphasis on temperament, health, and long-term behavioral results.

Accomplishments

Over 100 years of heritage in breeding champion German Shepherd bloodlines. Specialized in working-line DDR and Czech lines with rigorous health and temperament screening. Trainers provide personalized, one-on-one service with proven results in behavioral transformation.

How to Get Started!

Interested clients contact Kratos K9 via their contact page to speak with a lead trainer. Puppy and obedience programs require booking in advance. Board and train services require prior consultation and availability confirmation. All services begin with direct communication to assess needs and schedule sessions.