Strategic K-9 Training
Service area: Serves Rhode Island, with training offered at clients’ homes, public locations like Home Depot or parks, and at their facility.
Service Overview
Types of Dog Training
- Behavior Modification
- Family Dog
Specialty Focus Areas
- Reactivity / Aggression
- Leash Pulling
- Separation Anxiety
- Barking Excessively
- Jumping on People
- Biting / Nipping
- Recall
- Fearfulness
Training Formats Offered
- In-Home
- Group Classes
- Private Facility
Program Formats
- One-Time Consultation
- Sessions Package
- Ongoing Weekly
- Intensive Program
Age of Dogs Trained
- Puppy (<1 year)
- Adolescent (1-2 years)
- Adult (2-8 years)
Dog Training Methodology
Methods:
- ✓ Positive Reinforcement Only
Equipment:
- ✓ E-Collars
- ✓ Flat Collars
Training begins with an online evaluation form, followed by an in-person assessment where trainers observe the dog’s behavior, discuss owner concerns, and conduct a skill check. Based on this, a customized program is created, delivered through at-home sessions or group classes at their facility. The program includes ongoing training sessions and concludes with a certification upon completion. Training focuses on teaching owners to use praise instead of treats and involves all household members for consistency.
Pricing & Policies
Pricing Summary
Pricing is not listed publicly; a personalized quote is provided only after an evaluation to assess the dog’s specific needs. Programs include at-home, group, and aggression modification training with e-collar included in some pricing.
Testimonials
“We recommend Joe and his team 100%. Before working with Strategic K-9, Plato was nervous and reactive in public spaces, but now he feels confident and calm! The best part of their method is that he teaches you the skills you need to keep your dog feeling relaxed whenever you go. He even helped us with our other dog, Buffy, and got her to sit when we thought it was impossible! No complaints, just results–if you’re on the fence, go with Joe.”
– Client
“Joe was an amazing trainer to work with. I highly recommend using Strategic K-9 as your trainer. I have a 6 yr old female German Shepherd named Roxy that had issues with reactivity and needed desperate leash training. Ever since she got trained she has been so much better… I love how the technique used to train does not involve treats.”
– Client
“We cannot say enough good things about Sydney! When we first started training with her, our dog Cannoli was showing signs of aggression… Sydney was patient, knowledgeable, and incredibly kind–both to Cannoli and to us. The progress has been amazing.”
– Client
About the Trainer
Strategic K-9 Training is a dog training business based in Rhode Island that specializes in personalized obedience and behavior modification training for dogs of all ages. They offer at-home training sessions, group training at their facility, and aggression modification programs, with a focus on reactive and aggressive dogs. Their approach emphasizes teaching owners how to communicate effectively with their dogs using praise instead of treats, and they involve all family members to ensure consistency. With over 1,000 dogs trained and 110+ five-star reviews, they highlight a 100% satisfaction rate and a system built around an initial evaluation to create customized training plans. Their trainers include Joe, the lead trainer since 2018, Sydney, a psychology-trained trainer since 2022, and John, a certified trainer since 2021.
They use a five-step process: evaluation form submission, trainer contact, in-person evaluation, customized program development, and graduation with certification. They offer e-collars for off-leash training but do not use food rewards, relying instead on praise and positive reinforcement. They train puppies 4 months and older, provided they are up to date on vaccinations.
Their services are designed to build long-term relationships between dogs and owners, with a focus on real-world behavior solutions in familiar environments like the home or public spaces such as parks and stores.
Accomplishments
Over 1,000 dogs trained, 110+ five-star reviews, 100% client satisfaction rate, 4 years in business. Lead trainer Joe has been training since 2018. Trainer Sydney holds a Bachelor’s in Psychology and is pursuing a Master’s in Education. Trainer John is certified since 2021.
How to Get Started!
Begin by completing the online Evaluation Form on their website. After submission, a trainer will contact you to schedule an in-person evaluation with you and your dog to assess behavior, discuss goals, and determine a customized training plan.
Contact Information
Availability
- Weekdays
- Weekends
- Morning
- Afternoon
- Evening
Hours
10am-5pm
Certifications
- Credentialed
Languages
- English
Misc Features
- wheelchair accessible parking
Location
2384 Pawtucket Ave, East Providence, RI 02914Listing Tools for Trainers
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