PacwestK9

PacwestK9 offers a range of training programs tailored to different needs. All services begin with an evaluation, which costs $75 and lasts about 30 minutes, conducted at their facility. This evaluation helps determine the best training program for your dog.

The Puppy Class Package, designed for puppies aged ten weeks to five months, covers core fundamentals like puppy engagement, communication platforms, house rules, environmental desensitizing, and pack leadership roles through 30-minute private sessions over six weeks. Basic Obedience training focuses on leash handling skills and commands such as Focus, Sit, Down, Come, Heel, and Place/Climb, delivered through five private sessions and five group classes. Advanced Obedience builds upon basic skills, covering off-leash training, long sit, climb from a distance, long down, recall, stand, healing, and moving exercises, offered in seven private sessions and five group classes. Enrollment in Advanced Obedience requires completion of Basic Obedience.

Behavior Modification is specifically for canines with mild to severe behavioral issues, including various forms of aggression (leash, dog, food, people) and fearfulness, provided through six private sessions and five group classes. E-Collar Training is designed for handlers to effectively integrate E-Collars into their training approach, ensuring fair tool practices, and includes six private sessions and six group classes (E-Collar not included).

Board and Train programs offer intensive training: a 14-day program focuses on foundation obedience (Sit, Down, Stand, Focus, Place, Loose Leash Walking) with three follow-up private transfer sessions. A more extensive 30-day program covers foundation obedience and addresses challenging behaviors like fear of people, dog aggression, obsessive-compulsive reactivity, and everyday manners, followed by five private transfer sessions. The Working Dog program is for enthusiasts, educating handlers and K9s on bite building and controlled aggression through obedience, covering alert watch, bite and confidence building, drive work, competition exercises, vehicle protection, and house security, requiring a minimum of 5 sessions.

Beyond training, PacwestK9 provides Structured Boarding at $65 per night, which includes free roam, socialization, and walks, requiring clients to provide their dog’s food and proof of current vaccinations. The PupFit program offers mental and physical stimulation for dogs, incorporating high-quality treadmills and an obstacle course, with individualized programs based on breed, weight, age, and temperament, available on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 7 AM to 7 PM.

Pricing Summary

Evaluations cost $75 for approximately 30 minutes. The Advanced Obedience package is $1,085 for seven private sessions and five group classes. Basic Obedience training is priced at $1,285.00 for five private sessions and five group classes.

Board and Train programs include a 14-day option for $2,400 and a 30-day option for $4,800. A $400 deposit is required for Board and Train, and the $75 evaluation fee is credited towards these packages.

The Behavior Modification package costs $1,685.00 for six private sessions and five group classes. E-Collar Training is offered at $1,185.00 for six private sessions and six group classes, not including the E-Collar itself. Structured Boarding is $65 per night, and the PupFit program is $55 per day. The Puppy Class Package is $625 for 30-minute private sessions over six weeks. For the Working Dog program, a minimum of 5 sessions must be purchased, and the evaluation fee is credited towards the training package.

Policies

All canines must first undergo an evaluation before services are offered. The evaluation fee and final assessment are valid for 60 days from the evaluation date. Enrollment in the Advanced Obedience program is contingent upon the completion of Basic Obedience. For Board and Train programs, a $400 deposit is required upon scheduling, and the evaluation fee is credited towards the package. For Structured Boarding, clients must provide their K9’s food of choice, and proof of current vaccinations is required for the stay. For the Puppy Class, all puppies must have their second round of shots before training begins. For the Working Dog program, a minimum of 5 sessions must be purchased, and the evaluation fee will be credited toward the training package.

PacwestK9 is a dog training business founded and owned by Gina Lopez, who has over 15 years of experience working with dogs. They specialize in a variety of dog training services, including Behavior Modification, Obedience Training, Scent Detection, Sports Dog Training, Personal Protection Training, and personalized Board and Train programs.

They also offer Structured Daycare, Boarding services, and a PupFit program designed for mental and physical stimulation using treadmills and an obstacle course. PacwestK9 prides itself on its highly trained professionals who are dedicated to ensuring the safety and well-being of all dogs.

Gina Lopez incorporates extensive and diverse knowledge in basic to advanced obedience, behavior modification, bite building, and personal protection. She integrates old and modern techniques, applied ethology, and psychology to create an optimal learning environment for any breed. PacwestK9 welcomes all kinds of dogs, including non-neutered or spayed dogs, spirited working dogs, and those with a feisty side, embracing them all into their community.

Accomplishments

Gina Lopez is the owner and founder of PacwestK9, with over 15 years of experience successfully working with dogs. Her journey began in San Jose, CA, where she owned and operated Paws for Paws Daycare, gaining a reputation for welcoming all breeds and deviating from breed stereotypes. She developed a deep passion for canine behavior and committed to studying ethology, which led to her career flourishing. Gina incorporates extensive and diverse knowledge in basic to advanced obedience, behavior modification, bite building, and personal protection, integrating old and modern techniques, applied ethology, and psychology.

How to Get Started!

To begin services with PacwestK9, all canines must first be evaluated. The evaluation costs $75 and lasts approximately 30 minutes, conducted at their facility. During this session, the trainers will discuss the best training program for your dog, review package options, and answer any questions you may have. When booking an evaluation, clients are asked to include their dog’s name and briefly explain their main concerns. For Board and Train and Working Dog programs, the evaluation fee will be credited towards the training package.