Rhino K9 L.L.C.

Training programs include one- or two-week board and train options or private session packages. Behavioral Modification is tailored per dog and requires an evaluation. General Obedience covers basic commands and leash walking. Advanced Obedience includes distraction training, public socialization, and long-duration stays. Service, Therapy, and Protection Dog Training require evaluations to determine suitability based on temperament, confidence, and drive. All programs include owner education to reinforce training at home.

Pricing Summary

General Obedience: $1,500 for one-week board and train or $900 for three private sessions. Advanced Obedience: $2,500 for two-week board and train or $1,500 for five private sessions. Behavioral Modifications and Service/Therapy/Protection Dog Training require a free evaluation prior to pricing. Flexible payment options and discounts for first responders and military are available.

Policies

They offer free follow-up sessions for the life of the dog, regardless of time passed. No other cancellation or rescheduling policies are specified.

Rhino K9 L.L.C. is a family-owned and operated dog training business based in the Miami Valley, specializing in behavioral modification and obedience training since 2010. Led by Ryan Thurston, a certified dog behaviorist, they focus on helping dogs with severe behavioral issues—including aggression, reactivity, fearfulness, and bite histories—that other trainers have refused or failed to help. They offer both board-and-train and private session options, tailoring programs to each dog’s unique needs. A key differentiator is their lifelong free follow-up support, ensuring long-term success for dog owners. They also provide specialized training for service, therapy, and protection dogs, and offer flexible payment plans along with discounts for first responders and military families.

They emphasize balanced training methods and teach dog psychology to owners so clients understand how to communicate effectively with their dogs and prevent future issues. Their services are designed for all breeds, sizes, and backgrounds, including shelter dogs and those with challenging histories.

Accomplishments

Rhino K9 has been training dogs since 2010 and has successfully transformed dogs with severe behavioral issues, including those on shelter death row and with multiple bite histories. They have never turned away a dog and pride themselves on their 10+ years of consistent results across diverse and challenging cases.

How to Get Started!

Prospective clients must schedule a free evaluation prior to enrollment in any program. This evaluation determines the dog’s needs, suitability for specific training types, and appropriate program structure.