Stanfur’d k9 – Dog Training

Stanfur’d k9 offers three main program types: private in-home lessons (twice weekly, one hour each), group classes for socialization and skill-building, and intensive board-and-train programs (3–8 weeks). Board-and-train dogs stay at the trainer’s home with 24/7 training, real-world exposure, and structured routines. Upon return, owners receive detailed take-home lessons, video resources, and ongoing support to maintain progress. Programs are tailored to each dog’s behavior, breed, and owner’s goals, with adjustments made based on progress and environmental challenges.

Pricing Summary

Pricing is customized based on program type and individual needs. Board and train programs range from 3 to 8 weeks with no early release or discounts for added time. Private lessons are held twice weekly for one hour each. No public pricing is listed; interested clients must contact for a personalized quote.

Policies

Board and train programs do not allow early release, even if the dog progresses quickly. Additional time cannot be added mid-program without losing program integrity and without full pricing. Clients are encouraged to decide on program length before enrollment. Ongoing support is provided after graduation, and clients are advised to maintain consistency at home to prevent regression. No cancellation or rescheduling policies are explicitly stated for private or group lessons.

Stanfur’d k9 is a professional dog training business led by George M., a trainer with over 25 years of experience specializing in building strong communication between dogs and their owners. They offer personalized training programs including private in-home lessons, group classes, virtual lessons, and intensive board-and-train programs lasting 3 to 8 weeks. Their training philosophy emphasizes reading canine body language, customizing methods to the owner’s beliefs, and using a balanced approach that incorporates all four quadrants of training while prioritizing the human-dog relationship. They focus on behavior modification for issues like reactivity, separation anxiety, leash pulling, jumping, biting, and fearfulness, and also provide specialized service dog training. Dogs in board-and-train programs stay at the trainer’s home for round-the-clock care and real-world exposure, including field trips to stores and parks. Post-program, owners receive follow-up support, take-home lessons, and ongoing counseling to ensure lasting results.

They also offer continued education after graduation and emphasize consistency, structure, and environmental management as key to success. George’s background includes veterinary experience, high-level competition in AKC obedience, herding, agility, and tricks, which informs his holistic, relationship-based training style. While they do not offer grooming, they partner with The Doodle for that service.

Accomplishments

George M. has over 25 years of hands-on experience in professional dog training, with a background in veterinary medicine and high-level competition in AKC obedience, herding, agility, and tricks. He is recognized by clients as a “dog whisperer” for his ability to solve complex behavioral issues and build lasting human-dog bonds. His training approach is informed by decades of practical experience and continuous learning in canine behavior.

How to Get Started!

Prospective clients must contact Stanfur’d k9 via phone, email, or the contact form on their website to discuss their dog’s behavioral needs. After an initial consultation, they are guided to choose the appropriate program—private, group, or board-and-train—based on their goals, lifestyle, and dog’s behavior. A custom program is then developed for each dog.