Safe K-9 Training RI, LLC
Service area: Serves clients within a 10-mile radius of Johnston, RI, with additional mileage fees beyond that limit.
Service Overview
Types of Dog Training
- Family Dog
- Behavior Modification
Specialty Focus Areas
- Basic Obedience
- Puppy Training
- Leash Pulling
- Reactivity / Aggression
- Jumping on People
- Barking Excessively
- Separation Anxiety
- Biting / Nipping
- Potty Training
- Recall
Training Formats Offered
- Private Lessons
- In-Home
- Board and Train
Program Formats
- One-Time Consultation
- Sessions Package
- Ongoing Weekly
- Intensive Program
Types of Dogs
- Large
- Giant
- Herding
- Sporting
- Working
- Terriers
- Doodles
Age of Dogs Trained
- Puppy (<1 year)
- Adolescent (1-2 years)
- Adult (2-8 years)
- Senior (8+ years)
Dog Training Methodology
Methods:
- ✓ Positive Reinforcement Only
- ✓ Positive with Some Corrections
Equipment:
- ✓ Clickers
- ✓ Food Rewards
- ✓ Harnesses
- ✓ Flat Collars
- ✓ E-Collars
- ✓ Obstacle Courses
Training programs are delivered through private, in-home sessions or intensive board-and-train packages. In-home sessions are customized to the dog’s behavior and the owner’s schedule, with ongoing support provided between sessions. Board-and-train programs include basic obedience, off-leash recall, and e-collar training over 3 weeks or 1.5 months. Behavioral Consultation and Modification are also offered as tailored, home-based interventions. All programs are designed to integrate seamlessly into the owner’s lifestyle.
Pricing & Policies
Pricing Summary
Phone consultations: $50 for 30 minutes (non-refundable, paid in advance via Venmo). Private in-home training sessions: $150 per hour (within 10 miles; $1 per additional mile). Boarding: $75/day for former clients. Boarding and Training (3 weeks): $2,000 (e-collar not included). Advanced Boarding and Training (1.5 months): $4,000 (e-collar not included). All payments are non-refundable.
Policies
All payments are non-refundable. Phone consultations require payment in advance via Venmo to confirm. Training sessions and board-and-train programs require advance scheduling. No cancellation or rescheduling policy is explicitly stated beyond payment non-refundability.
Testimonials
“I have only worked with Dio from safe K-9 training once. The results from just one session are amazing. He was professional and informative. He provided my husband I with very useful tips to controlling unwanted behavior’s of our 4 month old rescue Great Dane mix. This is going to be a very large dog so it is important we train him now. I will definitely be working with Dio again in the future.”
– Client
“Dio helps with training my 2 German shepherds. He is great with the dogs and, more importantly, is skilled at teaching me how to work with the dogs. He has a great way of explaining things and helps me to understand why the dogs are behaving in certain ways and how to get the behaviors I want. He also has been very helpful when I’ve called upon him to fix isolated behaviors, like refusal to go up or down stairs. I can’t recommend him enough!”
– Client
“Our vet recommended Safe K-9 Training for our puppy. I have been very happy with our training (6 sessions with one remaining). The training takes place in your home. Dio is wonderful! He is very patient and takes the time to answer questions and discuss any concerns you may have. Dio is extremely knowledgeable and I have learned a lot from him. He is also very responsive and assists with questions and concerns outside of our training sessions. I highly recommend Safe K-9 Training.”
– Client
About the Trainer
Safe K-9 Training RI, LLC is a professional dog training business based in Johnston, Rhode Island, led by trainer Dio. The business offers personalized, in-home dog training services tailored to the unique needs of each dog and owner. Services include Canine Obedience Training, Structural and Marker Training, Behavior Modification, and Behavioral Consultation. Training is delivered through private, one-on-one sessions in the client’s home, with options for board-and-train programs lasting 3 weeks or 1.5 months. Dio emphasizes building strong relationships with clients, providing clear explanations of dog behavior, and offering ongoing support outside of sessions. The business also provides phone consultations and specializes in addressing issues like leash pulling, reactivity, separation anxiety, and recall. Training methods are results-driven and customized to fit the dog’s natural tendencies and the owner’s lifestyle.
In addition to training, Safe K-9 offers dog boarding for former clients at $75 per day, and board-and-train packages that include obedience, off-leash recall, and e-collar training. All training is conducted in the client’s home or through boarding, with no group classes or facility-based sessions. The trainer is known for patience, responsiveness, and helping owners understand why their dogs behave the way they do.
Safe K-9 Training RI, LLC has been serving pet owners across Rhode Island since 2011, with a strong reputation for transforming challenging behaviors and empowering owners through hands-on guidance.
Accomplishments
Safe K-9 Training RI, LLC has been operating since 2011 and has helped numerous pet owners across Rhode Island resolve behavioral issues and build stronger bonds with their dogs. The trainer has received consistent praise for expertise, patience, and results-driven methods in multiple client testimonials.
How to Get Started!
Client engagement begins with a phone consultation ($50) or direct scheduling of an in-home training session. Clients can contact the trainer via phone or email to book an appointment. Board-and-train programs are available for former clients or by arrangement.

Contact Information
Availability
- Weekdays
- Weekends
- Morning
- Afternoon
- Evening
Hours
Monday: 9am-6pm
Tuesday: 9am-6pm
Wednesday: 9am-6pm
Thursday: 9am-6pm
Friday: 9am-6pm
Saturday: 9am-6pm
Sunday: 9am-6pm
Languages
- English
Misc Features
- wheelchair accessible parking
Other Services Offered
- Pet boarding service
Location
13 Lafayette St, Johnston, RI 02919Listing Tools for Trainers
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