The K9 Approach

The K9 Approach offers various training programs designed to provide balanced structure and clear understanding of commands, aiming to integrate dogs as well-behaved family members. Programs are not military-style and include weekly updates and pictures.

Training involves complete immersion in distracting environments, visiting dog-friendly stores and restaurant patios, multiple walks/hikes, and off-leash romps on the beach (where applicable). All programs require commands to be reinforced and maintained at home.

Programs include: 2 Week Day Training ($1,600) from Monday-Thursday, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm, covering Come, Sit, Heel, Down, Place, and Break, with two 1-hour go-home sessions. 2 Week Board & Train ($2,500) covers Come, Sit, Heel, Down, Place, Food and Door manners, Distance and Duration work, with potential for off-leash training.

Specialized programs include: 3 Week Reactive Board & Train ($3,200) for mildly anxious, fearful, or dog-reactive dogs (not for bite history), covering the same commands as the 2-week B&T. 4 Week Aggressive Board & Train ($4,400) and 5 Week Aggressive Board & Train ($4,800) are for dogs with bite history, requiring prior muzzle conditioning (with assistance provided), covering the same commands, but no off-leash work. All training programs include an E-collar and prong collar.

Pricing Summary

Day care is $40 per 8-hour day. Overnight and long-term boarding is $75 per calendar day, or $85 for prior training clients who want a training refresh.

Training packages include: 2 Week Day Training for $1,600; 2 Week Board & Train for $2,500; 3 Week Reactive Board & Train for $3,200; 4 Week Aggressive Board & Train for $4,400; and 5 Week Aggressive Board & Train for $4,800. An extra week charge may apply for muzzle conditioning if the client feels unsafe to do it themselves for the 5 Week Aggressive Board & Train program.

The K9 Approach is a dog training business founded by Megan Wieck and Jillian Robb, offering a loving, family-style environment for dogs. They provide various services including day care, overnight and long-term boarding, and comprehensive training packages. The founders emphasize a deep passion and innate understanding of animals, aiming to make dogs feel safe and at home while in their care.

Their services include supervised play, outdoor enrichment, doggy socialization, and individual interaction, with accommodations for dogs that prefer less engagement. They work with all dog breeds, sizes, and temperaments, including those with reactivity or aggression, and provide daily updates with photos for boarding clients.

The training programs focus on achieving balanced structure and clear understanding of commands, aiming to create well-behaved family members rather than military-style training. Programs involve complete immersion in distracting environments, visits to dog-friendly stores and patios, walks/hikes, and off-leash romps on the beach, with weekly updates and pictures provided.

Accomplishments

Megan Wieck started her dog journey in 2019, focusing on dog obedience and taking two seminars in scent work. Jillian Robb has a deep passion for animals, spending several years volunteering and socializing dogs at local ASPCA’s in Northern California, rehabilitating injured wildlife, and teaching dog obedience.

How to Get Started!

First-time clients can begin with a free behavioral consult to discuss their dog care needs, whether for day care, overnight boarding, or training. This consultation helps determine the best approach for the dog and owner.