Ludicrous K9s

Ludicrous K9s aims to improve the relationship between people and dogs through high-quality, science-based training. They offer private lessons, Board & Train services, and multifaceted programs designed to ensure canine partners display high levels of manners and obedience.

One-on-one training provides specialized, tailored help for individual dog and owner needs, suitable for new puppies or adult dogs, functional obedience, competition obedience/nosework, advanced levels, tracking, and Shed Dog training. Behavioral Assessment and Management services address issues ranging from barking and guarding to separation anxiety and aggression, with plans for modification and management.

Board & Train programs are ideal for various situations, including establishing solid obedience quickly or safely managing reactivity and aggression. These programs cover board, food, medication administration, outdoor trips, and a minimum of two hours of one-on-one training daily. Installation days are included to ensure the dog responds to the handler and to discuss maintenance.

The Foundations Program covers basic obedience and manners, including sit, down, place, come when called, no jumping, waiting to eat, waiting at doors/vehicles, no leash pulling, and crate training. It also includes discussions on housebreaking, nutrition, spay/neuter, handling teenage puppies, preventing marking, and common behavioral issues. This program is available as six one-on-one sessions, two weeks of Board & Train, or a combination of one week Board & Train and four one-on-one sessions.

Multi-Approach Programs are comprehensive, running for a minimum of three months to guarantee results. They include a minimum of four one-on-one training sessions per month, at least one week of Board & Train per month (if necessary), all necessary equipment, unlimited access to relevant group classes, unlimited phone and email support, access to a special Facebook group for lifetime support, and two follow-up appointments.

Service Dog Training is offered for Service Dogs (task-trained to mitigate disability with public access rights), Emotional Support Animals (comfort providers with Air Carrier Access Act rights), and Therapy Dogs (comfort providers in specific venues, requiring licensing). The trainer emphasizes adherence to legal definitions and ethical practices, explicitly stating they will not assist in faking a Service Dog.

Pricing Summary

One-on-one training starts at $120 per hour. Behavioral assessments are a flat rate of $50.

Board & Train programs are priced as follows: Two Weeks for $1600, Three Weeks for $2400, Four Weeks for $3200. Longer stays receive discounted rates: Five to Six Weeks are $480 per week (20% off), and Seven Weeks & Up are $390 per week (35% off). An additional $20 per week is charged for bitches in heat.

The Foundations Program offers three options: Six one-on-one sessions for $850 (includes unlimited phone/email support, equipment, and treats), Two weeks of Board & Train for $1400 (includes unlimited phone/email support and minimum 30 hours of training), or One week of Board & Train plus four one-on-one sessions for $1000 (includes unlimited phone/email support, equipment, and treats). Multi-Approach Programs are $1100 monthly with a minimum three-month commitment.

Discounts include 30% off for Military, Law Enforcement, Firefighters, and EMTs/First Responders. A 25% discount is available for the first purchase of any service if proof of adoption or purchase of a dog is provided within one month of acquisition, or for puppies less than six months of age. Special rates are available for Service Dogs in Training, Service Dogs, and Emotional Support Animals upon contact. A 40% discount is offered to the first ten people who mention the code “moving celebration” during phone correspondence.

Optional extras for Board & Train and Foundations programs include: $20 per week for a daily frozen treat, $10 per week for a daily one-minute YouTube video update, $70 per week for daily play with facility dogs (pending compatibility evaluation), $25 for a bath & brush, brush-outs starting at $5 depending on coat type and size, $30 per application for flea/tick preventative, and $15 per application for heartworm preventative.

Ludicrous K9s is a dog training business owned and operated by Whitney, a balanced trainer with over a decade of professional experience. The business, established in October 2017, focuses on improving the relationship between people and dogs through high-quality, science-based training.

They offer private lessons, Board & Train services, and multifaceted programs, all tailored to the individual dog’s learning style and needs. Whitney emphasizes staying current with the latest studies in training, anatomy, biology, and behavior to provide the most effective training possible.

Ludicrous K9s handles a wide range of training needs, from basic manners and obedience to evaluating and correcting behavioral problems, managing aggression, and training Service Dogs and other working dogs. They have experience with various breeds, including Sighthounds, Livestock Guardian Dogs, Hounds, Sheepdogs, companion dogs, landraces, pariah dogs, and mixed breeds.

Boarding and day training services are currently provided through Rover.com, ensuring that client dogs, the trainer’s dogs, and the property are insured during stays. The training facility is located on a 12+ acre property in Cataula, which also serves as the trainer’s home.

Accomplishments

The trainer, Whitney, has over a decade of professional dog training experience. She is a balanced trainer committed to staying current with the latest science-based research in training, anatomy, biology, and behavior.

Her expertise covers a wide range of applications, from basic manners and obedience to evaluating and correcting behavioral problems, handling aggression, and training Service Dogs and other working dogs from the ground up. She has worked with a diverse array of dog breeds, including Sighthounds, Livestock Guardian Dogs, Hounds, Sheepdogs, companion dogs, landraces, pariah dogs, and various mixed breeds.

How to Get Started!

To get started or schedule an appointment, clients can text 706-575-7355 or fill out the contact form on the website. For behavioral assessments, clients are encouraged to contact the trainer to set up an appointment and discuss a modification and management plan, which may involve an in-person visit or video submission of the behavior.