Southern Edge K9

Training programs are structured as board-and-train intensive courses with owner involvement. Puppy School (7 days) focuses on socialization and basic manners. Basic Obedience (3 weeks) teaches foundational commands with leash control. Advanced Obedience (6 weeks) adds off-leash reliability and e-collar use. Behavior Modification (6–8 weeks) targets fear, aggression, or reactivity with public exposure and structured retraining. Each program includes a turnover lesson and 1–2 upkeep lessons with the owner. A La Carte lessons are available for targeted skill work.

Pricing Summary

Programs are priced as intensive board-and-train packages: Puppy School (7 days), Basic Obedience (3 weeks), Advanced Obedience (6 weeks), and Behavior Modification (6–8 weeks). A La Carte lessons cost $75 at the facility or $100 at the owner’s home. E-collars and training collars are included in advanced programs. Payment can be made online, and pricing details are not publicly listed—clients must contact for quotes.

Policies

Owners must schedule turnover and upkeep lessons at their discretion. Programs require advance booking and payment. No explicit cancellation or rescheduling policy is stated, but clients are encouraged to contact directly for inquiries.

Southern Edge K9 is a full-service K9 training company based in Statesboro, GA, offering obedience training and behavior modification for dogs 12 weeks and older. They provide board-and-train programs including Puppy School, Basic Obedience, Advanced Obedience, and Behavior Modification, all conducted at their facility. Their training emphasizes real-world scenarios, structured communication, and owner involvement through turnover and upkeep lessons. They use e-collars in advanced programs for reliability and teach owners to maintain progress at home. In addition to pet training, they breed and train specialized detection, tracking, and dual-purpose K9s for law enforcement and SAR agencies, selecting dogs at 9 weeks and training them in drug, bed bug, cell phone detection, and trailing. Their trainers are experienced in handling fearful, reactive, and high-energy dogs, with proven success in transforming challenging behaviors.

They also offer individual A La Carte lessons and temperament evaluations for housing or adoption purposes, and provide documentation and video evidence to support outcomes. Their services are tailored for both pet owners seeking well-behaved companions and agencies needing certified working dogs.

The business is operated by Michael, who is highlighted in testimonials as a knowledgeable, hands-on trainer with strong customer service and a reputation for delivering measurable results.

Accomplishments

Southern Edge K9’s detection and tracking dogs are hand-selected at 9 weeks and trained to exceptional find rates. They serve law enforcement and SAR agencies nationwide. Their dogs have been used in real-world scenarios including drug, bed bug, and cell phone detection. Testimonials highlight successful outcomes in behavior transformation, housing approvals, and rescue dog placement.

How to Get Started!

Prospective clients should contact Southern Edge K9 by phone or email to discuss their dog’s needs. A consultation is recommended to determine the appropriate program. For behavior issues, clients are directed to the “Does Your Dog Do This?” page for self-assessment before scheduling.