Sin City K-9

Sin City K-9 offers a “3 Step System” designed to teach dogs respect, responsibility, and boundaries. Training is provided one-on-one at the client’s home or through a Boarding with Training program at their private half-acre property. Sessions typically last 30 to 45 minutes and occur about once a week.

Their training options include:
Bronze: At-home, one-on-one training focusing on inside commands such as QUIET, OFF, PLACE, and COME.
Silver: At-home, one-on-one training that includes all Bronze commands and adds outside commands like WALKING, SIT STAY, and DOWN STAY.
Gold: A 3-week Boarding with Training program at their facility, which covers all inside and outside commands from the Bronze and Silver programs.
Platinum: Details are available upon request.

Pricing Summary

Sin City K-9 does not charge per session; instead, they train until the dog learns each command, allowing for flexible pacing without worrying about running out of sessions. They offer a fair price and a custom-tailored program for each client.

Sin City K-9 is a small, family-owned dog training business operating for over 20 years, with owner and head trainer Richard Damico having over 25 years of experience. They offer dog training for any problem, breed, or age, serving the Las Vegas and Henderson areas.

They provide custom-tailored programs and utilize a unique “3 Step System” designed to teach respect, responsibility, and boundaries, helping dogs look to their owners for guidance. Training is conducted until the dog learns each command, rather than charging per session, allowing for flexible pacing.

Training options include one-on-one in-home sessions and a Boarding with Training program at their private half-acre property. They offer a free, no-pressure evaluation where Richard Damico meets clients personally to discuss their unique situation and goals.

Accomplishments

Richard Damico, the owner and head trainer, has over 25 years of experience training dogs. He has achieved significant accomplishments in dog sports, including:

Mondio: Completed Mondio Level 3 with Ace, securing 1st place at Sin City Mondio in Las Vegas, NV (2012), 1st place at Endeavor Working Dog Club in Los Alamos, NM (USMRA Level 2 Title, 2011), 2nd place at Rocky Mountain Mondioring in Castlerock, CO (USMRA Level 2, 2011), 2nd place at USMRA Nationals in Hutto, TX (2011), 1st place in San Antonio, TX (USMRA Level 2, 2010), 3rd place in Oxnard, CA (USMRA Level 2, 2010), and earning the USMRA Level 1 Title and Decoys Choice Award in Oxnard, CA (2009).

PSA (Protection Sport Association): With his dog Trix, Richard won 2nd place at the 2006 PSA Nationals, achieving the highest placing female and being the first team ever to get a qualifying score at the Nationals.
Obedience Awards include High Obedience PSA 1 (2002), High Obedience PSA 2 (2003), High Club Trained award (2003), and High in Trial (2003).
Protection Awards include High Protection PSA 2 (2002, 2003, 2003).
Other PSA Awards include 3rd place at PSA Nationals 2004 (PSA3), multiple 1st and 2nd place finishes in PSA 1, PSA 2, and PSA 3 competitions from 2003 to 2006, and the Hardest Hitting Dog award with Jinx (2005).

How to Get Started!

To begin, clients can schedule a free online evaluation or call Sin City K-9 directly. The owner and head trainer, Richard Damico, will come to the client’s home for a free, no-pressure evaluation. During this meeting, they provide a professional opinion, a fair price, and a custom-tailored program based on the client’s unique situation and goals. Scheduling the free evaluation online is easy and takes about 5 minutes.