TACT K9 Handling

Programs include Puppy Training (8 weeks–1 year) with name recognition, crate training, and socialization; Obedience Training (6 months+) covering sit, stay, recall, leash skills, and door manners; Advanced Obedience with loose leash walking, recall with distractions, and leave-it commands; Community Obedience (prerequisite: advanced obedience) training in public buildings, stairs, elevators, and restaurants; and Service Dog Training for neurological disabilities like autism and seizure alert, available on approved basis. AKC certifications (CGC, S.T.A.R. Puppy, Trick Dog) and AKC Fit Dog group classes are integrated into the offerings.

Pricing Summary

Private in-home training: $150 per session, $810 for 6 sessions, $1530 for 12 sessions. Virtual training: $75 for 30 minutes, $125 for 60 minutes. Board and train: $175/night for boarding only, $225/night for board and train. Group classes and AKC certifications are offered separately with pricing available upon inquiry.

Tact K9 Handling LLC is a professional dog training business based in Huntington Beach, California, offering balanced training methods with over 15 years of experience working with working and service K9s. They provide private in-home training, group obedience classes at park locations, and specialized service dog programs tailored to neurological disabilities like autism and seizure alert. Their mission is to enhance the bond between dog and handler through customized training plans that empower owners to maintain behaviors long-term. They also offer AKC certifications including Canine Good Citizen, S.T.A.R. Puppy, Urban CGC, and Trick Dog titles, as well as AKC Fit Dog club activities to promote canine fitness and community engagement.

They serve puppies from 8 weeks old through adult dogs, with programs covering basic obedience, advanced commands, public access training, and off-leash work in safe environments. Their training includes leash skills, recall with distractions, door manners, crate training, and socialization. Virtual training sessions are available for clients outside Orange County, and board-and-train options are offered upon approval. They host community events like holiday dog walks and lure coursing to encourage engagement and fun training.

Tact K9 Handling emphasizes tactful, hands-on guidance for both dogs and owners, ensuring long-term success through consistent reinforcement and real-world practice in parks, public buildings, elevators, and restaurants.

Accomplishments

Tact K9 Handling LLC is a certified AKC evaluator for Canine Good Citizen, S.T.A.R. Puppy, and Fit Dog programs. They have over 15 years of experience training working and service K9s and are recognized for their balanced training approach and community engagement through events like the Holiday Ugly Sweater Dog Walk and Lure Course Fun.

How to Get Started!

Client engagement begins with a consultation to assess the dog’s needs and create a customized training plan. Clients can book a consultation via the website or by contacting the business directly. Virtual and in-home options are available to begin training.