Lacross K9 Training

Lacross K9 Training offers three main program types: 6-Week Day Training for structure and behavior improvement; 6-Week Behavior Modification Boarding Program for immersive, hands-on training with daily sessions and owner support via video updates and hand-off lessons; and Private One-on-One Sessions for continued progress or targeted goals. Additionally, they offer Personal Protection & IGP Training for advanced working dogs, building on obedience foundations with precision and control under high drive. All programs include a free evaluation to customize the plan.

Pricing Summary

Offers a $99 Holiday Starter Session and free evaluation to begin. Programs include 6-week day training and 6-week behavior modification boarding programs with personalized pricing based on dog needs. Private lessons available for ongoing support. Specific pricing tiers not listed publicly.

Lacross K9 Training is a professional dog training business based in Greene, Rhode Island, serving clients across Rhode Island, Connecticut, and nearby areas of Massachusetts. Led by Derrike Lacross, an experienced IGP helper and trainer with over a decade of hands-on experience, the business specializes in obedience, behavior modification, and protection training for all breeds — from family companions to working dogs. Their day training and board-and-train programs offer immersive, structured environments where dogs receive multiple daily sessions focused on building calm, confident, and well-mannered behavior. Owners are actively involved through progress updates, video check-ins, and private hand-off lessons to ensure training transfers successfully to the home. Derrike’s balanced approach combines structure, clear communication, and practical results, making it ideal for dogs with reactivity, anxiety, aggression, or high drive. The business also supports sport and protection training for handlers pursuing IGP titles or advanced working dog goals.

Derrike’s training philosophy emphasizes fairness, consistency, and building strong handler-dog relationships. He has trained under top professionals and serves as a certified helper at national-level events, ensuring his methods meet high IGP and working-dog standards. Clients receive personalized plans tailored to their dog’s temperament and their lifestyle goals, whether they need basic manners, leash control, or competition-level precision.

In addition to training, Lacross K9 offers a free evaluation session to assess each dog’s needs and recommend the best program path, including private lessons, day training, or intensive board-and-train options.

Accomplishments

Derrike Lacross is an active certified helper at national-level IGP and protection-sport events. He has trained under and worked alongside top professionals in the field and continues to pursue titles with his own dogs while supporting the sport through workshops and seminars.

How to Get Started!

Client engagement begins with a free evaluation session, which includes assessing the dog’s behavior, identifying challenges, providing immediate hands-on help, and creating a personalized training roadmap. The evaluation recommends the best next steps — whether private lessons, day training, or a board-and-train program.