The Adaptive K9

Training is structured around individual needs with flexible session lengths. Programs include: Initial Evaluation (required), Single Sessions for targeted issues, Session Packages (3–20 hours) with personalized homework and email/text support, The First Year Puppy Blueprint (12 hours), The Obedient K9 Package (15 hours), The Trust Program for reactive dogs (10–20 hours), and the Lead Together Program for service dog teams (30 hours). All programs are customized, with sessions adapted to the dog’s and owner’s pace and capacity. Virtual and in-person options available.

Pricing Summary

Initial evaluation is $50, waived if training is purchased the same day. Single sessions: $40 for 30 minutes, $60 for 1 hour. Packages include 3 hours ($160), 5 hours ($250), 10-session Puppy Blueprint (12 hours, $500), Foundational Obedience (15 hours, $750), and Behavior Reset (10–20 hours, $600–$1,100). Service Dog Owner Training is a 30-hour program at $2,000. Payment plans available upon request. Holiday Manners Package is $120 (3 hours).

Policies

Initial evaluation is required for all new clients. If training is purchased on the day of the evaluation, the $50 eval fee is waived. Payment plans are available upon request. Group classes are limited in size and fill quickly. No specific cancellation or rescheduling policy is stated.

The Adaptive K9 is a mobile dog training business founded by Caitlin, who specializes in personalized, balanced training for dog owners, with a strong focus on supporting disabled individuals and those owner-training service dogs. Caitlin draws from her personal experience training her own service dog, Chucho, to offer empathetic, adaptive methods that meet the unique needs of each dog-human team. Services include in-home, on-location, and virtual training sessions, covering everything from basic obedience and puppy training to behavior modification for reactivity, anxiety, and aggression. The business emphasizes empowerment, clear communication, and long-term results, helping owners build confidence and stronger bonds with their dogs. They also offer specialized programs like the Lead Together Program for service dog teams, Holiday Manners Packages, and a First Year Puppy Blueprint. Payment plans are available to increase accessibility.

The Adaptive K9 does not have a physical facility and travels to clients’ homes or public locations for evaluations and sessions. Group classes are occasionally held at Caitlin’s home, but are limited in size. Free resources and FAQs are available online to support dog owners between sessions.

Caitlin’s approach is rooted in fairness, kindness, and adaptability, making her services particularly valuable for neurodivergent individuals, disabled owners, and those who have felt unsupported by traditional training methods.

Accomplishments

Caitlin successfully trained her own service dog, Chucho, without formal program support, and now helps disabled individuals owner-train their service dogs. She has developed specialized programs based on lived experience and client feedback, and offers preparation for CGC and SPOT certifications.

How to Get Started!

Begin by filling out the online intake form or emailing directly. All new clients must complete a 60-minute Initial Evaluation (Clarity Call & Behavior Snapshot) for $50, which includes a personalized training plan. The evaluation fee is waived if training is purchased the same day.