Kriegerhund K9
Service area: Serves La Porte, IN and surrounding areas in Northwest Indiana, including nearby communities within a 20-mile radius.
Service Overview
Types of Dog Training
- Family Dog
- Competition / Agility
- Working Dog
- Behavior Modification
Specialty Focus Areas
- Basic Obedience
- Puppy Training
- Leash Pulling
- Recall
- Biting / Nipping
- protection
- tracking
Training Formats Offered
- Private Lessons
- Group Classes
- Board and Train
- Day Training
Program Formats
- One-Time Consultation
- Sessions Package
- Intensive Program
Types of Dogs
- Working
Age of Dogs Trained
- Puppy (<1 year)
- Adolescent (1-2 years)
- Adult (2-8 years)
Dog Training Methodology
Methods:
- ✓ Balanced Training
Equipment:
- ✓ Clickers
- ✓ Food Rewards
- ✓ Harnesses
- ✓ Flat Collars
- ✓ Martingale Collars
- ✓ Pinch Collars
- ✓ E-Collars
- ✓ Obstacle Courses
Programs include one-on-one private lessons for puppy, basic and advanced obedience, off-leash, tracking, and protection training (after temperament testing). Group classes focus on focus and distraction control. Day training provides multiple sessions during the owner’s workday. Board & train is an intensive 96-hour program with foundational commands, confidence building, and public behavior training, plus two free follow-up lessons and unlimited support.
Pricing & Policies
Pricing Summary
Initial consultation: $30. Basic obedience group class: $200. Day training: $75 for 8 hours. Schutzhund group training: $65 for 4 hours. Star Puppy Class: $175. Board & train pricing varies based on program length and needs. Off-leash training includes a high-quality training collar.
Testimonials
“I have been working with Josie for my puppy’s obedience training, and I couldn’t be more impressed. She is patient, knowledgeable, and genuinely cares about my puppy’s progress. I highly recommend Josie to anyone looking for a skilled and compassionate trainer who focuses on strengthen the bond you have with your pup with positive reinforcement.”
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“Josie is absolutely amazing at reading dog’s behavior, and the light that she shines when working with dogs is unlike anything I’ve ever seen. Her passion and drive is unmatched. She’s worked with me for awhile now on my dog’s behavior and has guided me on our journey together. She has worked with us on so many different things and my dog has become so attached to her, so I always know he is in the best hands possible. She is kind, gentle, and her light shines through her work. 10/10 THE BEST!”
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About the Trainer
Kriegerhund K9 is a dog training business led by Josie, an AKC certified trainer and evaluator with over 15 years of experience. They offer balanced, engaging training methods focused on building trust and respect between dogs and their owners. Services include private lessons, group classes, day training, and board & train programs for dogs of all ages, breeds, and backgrounds. They specialize in obedience, tracking, protection work, and Schutzhund/IGP training, and are affiliated with the Northwest Indiana Working Dogs, a USCA club. Josie is a member of the Association of Professional Dog Trainers, promoting stress-free, ethical training. They also serve as AKC evaluators for Canine Good Citizen, Trick Dog, Farm Dog, and Therapy Dog programs.
Their board & train program includes 7 commands, a marker word, a release word, two free follow-up lessons, and unlimited support. Day training provides structured learning during the owner’s workday, while group classes help dogs focus amid distractions. They offer puppy-specific training and off-leash programs with included training collars and instruction on proper use.
Accomplishments
Josie has over 15 years of experience and is an AKC certified trainer and evaluator for Canine Good Citizen, Trick Dog, Farm Dog, and Therapy Dog programs. She is President and Training Director of Northwest Indiana Working Dogs, a full member USCA club. She is a member of the Association of Professional Dog Trainers.
How to Get Started!
Client engagement begins with a 30-minute initial consultation for $30, which can be booked online. After the consultation, clients can choose from private lessons, group classes, day training, or board & train programs based on their dog’s needs.
Contact Information
Availability
- Weekdays
- Weekends
- Morning
- Afternoon
- Evening
Hours
10am-5pm
Certifications
- Credentialed
Associations
- AKC
- APDT
Languages
- English
Other Services Offered
- Pet boarding service
Location
4672 S 150 W, La Porte, IN 46350Listing Tools for Trainers
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