Lake Erie K9

Ranked #2 in Erie and #6 in Pennsylvania

4.9 Stars,178 Reviews
4204 Main St, Erie, PA 16511

Service area: Services are provided at their facility in Lawrence Park, Erie, PA, and private training/behavior modification can be conducted at the client’s residence.

Service Overview

Types of Dog Training

  • Family Dog
  • Therapy Dog
  • Competition / Agility
  • Behavior Modification

Specialty Focus Areas

  • Basic Obedience
  • Puppy Training
  • behavior

Training Formats Offered

  • Private Lessons
  • Group Classes
  • In-Home
  • Private Facility

Age of Dogs Trained

  • Puppy (<1 year)
  • Adolescent (1-2 years)
  • Adult (2-8 years)

Dog Training Methodology

Lake Erie K9 offers a comprehensive range of training programs. These include Basic Obedience, Spec Ops (advanced obedience courses), Behavior Modification, and the AKC Canine Good Citizen Course.

They also conduct group K9 Bootcamp obedience classes for puppies and dogs, and Tac Maneuvers for beginner agility. Additionally, they provide Therapy Dog training and testing. Training can be conducted privately at the client’s home or at their facility, or through group classes at their Lawrence Park training center.

Pricing & Policies

Policies

Lake Erie K9 is open by appointment only. They have experienced website connectivity issues and advise clients to call or text if emails are not answered.

About the Trainer

Lake Erie K9 is a veteran-owned and operated dog training business dedicated to helping dog owners train their companions. They offer a variety of obedience and behavior modification courses, available both privately at the client’s residence or at their facility in Lawrence Park, and through group classes.

Their unique advantage lies in their highly experienced team of trainers. Mike A., the owner, is a former Air Force Security Forces/Dept. of Defense K9 handler and trainer, and a Military Police training instructor. Tony D. is a retired civilian Police Department K9 Officer and trainer with over 20 years of experience. Gary S. is also an instructor, specializing in agility.

Lake Erie K9 aims to provide professional service and make the training process stress-free for dog owners. They emphasize helping dogs become true trained companions.

Accomplishments

Mike A., the owner, is a former Air Force Security Forces/Dept. of Defense K9 handler and trainer. He was also a Military Police training instructor, training Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, and civilian police officers to become K9 handlers. Mike A. also worked as a civilian Police K9 Officer and was a tactical firearms instructor and defensive tactics instructor for a Federal Police Agency.

Tony D., another instructor, is a retired civilian Police Dept. K9 Officer and trainer with over 20 years of experience. Tony and Mike have worked together for several years. Gary S., a K9 Bootcamp instructor, has an agility dog named Yoshi who is becoming an agility star.

How to Get Started!

Clients can contact Lake Erie K9 to arrange private obedience training at their residence or facility. For information on training dates and class openings, clients are encouraged to call or text 814-602-8273.

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  • 20 Years Experience

Associations

  • AKC

Languages

  • English
  • is owned by veterans
  • wheelchair accessible entrance
  • wheelchair accessible parking

Location

4204 Main St, Erie, PA 16511