Mar-Ken International K9 Training | Dog training

Mar-Ken offers five levels of group obedience classes: Puppy, Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced, and Masters, each lasting six weeks and held Sunday mornings. Private lessons are available for one-on-one training. A Tuesday evening class focuses on behavioral issues with an evaluation required before enrollment. The Stay & Train program allows dogs to be boarded and trained by Marv Gangloff for extended periods. Specialized training includes service dog, protection, tracking, and detection work for law enforcement and SAR teams.

Pricing Summary

Group obedience and socialization/behavioral issue classes are $205 for a 6-week session. Private lessons are available but pricing is not listed. Stay & Train is an exclusive service with custom pricing; inquiries must be made directly with Marv Gangloff.

Mar-Ken International K9 Training is a dog training business founded by Marv Gangloff, a Master Trainer and one of the top Police Service Dog Trainers in the Western United States with over 45 years of experience. They offer group obedience classes at five levels—Puppy, Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced, and Masters—held every Sunday morning at their facility. Private one-on-one lessons are available for dogs needing individualized attention or before joining group classes. They also provide specialized training in family and personal protection, service dog and medical alert tasks, lost article recovery, and tracking. A Tuesday evening class addresses behavioral issues such as aggression, fear biting, resource guarding, barking, chewing, and house training. Their exclusive Stay & Train program allows owners to have Marv personally train their dog when they lack time or ability. The team includes experienced trainers like Melissa Gangloff, retired SFPD K9 Sergeant Michelle, and other certified instructors. They also occasionally facilitate dog adoptions, including puppies and adult dogs ready for new homes.

Mar-Ken serves dog owners in Santa Cruz and surrounding areas, with training conducted at their facility. They use reward-based methods and emphasize building strong handler-dog bonds through discipline and consistency. Their staff includes both seasoned professionals and next-generation trainers in training, ensuring a blend of expertise and fresh perspectives.

In addition to training, they offer services related to law enforcement and search and rescue K9 teams, and their team includes a webmaster and equipment builder who supports training operations.

Accomplishments

Marv Gangloff, founder and CEO, has over 45 years of experience and is recognized as one of the top Police Service Dog Trainers in the Western United States. Michelle is a retired SFPD K9 Sergeant specializing in detection and search and rescue training. The team includes multiple certified instructors and next-generation trainers in training.

How to Get Started!

For group classes, clients can enroll directly in scheduled Sunday sessions. For behavioral issues or private lessons, an evaluation is required before starting. The Stay & Train program requires direct inquiry with Marv Gangloff via email.