Professional K9

Professional K9 offers structured AKC-certified programs including S.T.A.R. Puppy (6-week course with weekly 1-hour sessions and final evaluation), Canine Good Citizen, Community Canine, Urban CGC, and Fit Dog. Behavior consultations begin with an assessment, followed by a customized plan using behavior modification techniques. Board and train programs include daily updates and photos. Private lessons and group classes are available for basic obedience, leash training, and reactivity. Therapy and service dog training pathways are supported through progressive AKC titles and cooperative care training.

Pricing Summary

Behavior Modification Board and Train starts at $1,000/week. Behavior Modification Private Lessons are $100/hour. AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy program is $600 for a 6-week course. AKC CGC, Community Canine, and Urban CGC evaluations are $45 each. K9 Massage, Magnawave, and K9 First Aid services are offered but pricing not specified.

Professional K9 is a dog training business based in Mount Gilead, Ohio, offering diverse, reliable, and professional training services for dog owners. They provide private lessons, group classes, board and train programs, behavior consultations, and AKC-certified programs including S.T.A.R. Puppy, Canine Good Citizen, Community Canine, Urban CGC, and Fit Dog. Their team includes certified AKC evaluators and educators with experience in behavior modification, service dog training, therapy dog preparation, and law enforcement canines. They also offer complementary services like K9 massage, Magnawave therapy, and K9 first aid. Professional K9 emphasizes creating long-lasting bonds between dogs and owners, meeting clients where they are in their lives, and providing flexible solutions for busy or overwhelmed owners. They serve dogs of all ages and sizes, with a focus on real-world behavior challenges like aggression, fearfulness, separation anxiety, and leash reactivity.

Their training philosophy centers on behavior modification through assessment and customized plans, using a diverse team of trainers to apply multiple skill sets. They are known for successful outcomes in vet fear desensitization, cooperative care, and transitioning dogs into therapy or service roles. They also host the Professional K9 Development Conference for dog trainers, indicating leadership in the training community.

Additional services include a dog store with training gear, event hosting, and online new client forms for easy onboarding.

Accomplishments

Professional K9 is an AKC-approved evaluator and educator for S.T.A.R. Puppy, CGC, Community Canine, Urban CGC, and Fit Dog programs. They host the annual Professional K9 Development Conference for dog trainers, featuring industry leaders like Justin Rigney. Their team has successfully trained dogs for vet cooperation, therapy roles, and service work, with documented case studies of behavioral transformation.

How to Get Started!

Prospective clients begin by completing the New Client Forms online. This is followed by an assessment for behavior consultations or enrollment in a chosen program such as S.T.A.R. Puppy, private lessons, or board and train. Clients are then matched with a trainer based on their dog’s needs.