The K9 Training Academy Orlando LLC

Training begins with Puppy Kindergarten (8–16 weeks), followed by Basic Obedience Level 1 (15+ weeks), then Advanced Obedience Level 2, and culminates in Service Dog or Protection Dog training. Programs are structured as intensive board-and-train packages (10–70 days) with optional private follow-up sessions. All programs include leash obedience, crate training, socialization, recall, and behavior modification. Custom programs are available for reactive, shy, or aggressive dogs. Training includes e-collar use and owner education.

Pricing Summary

Private in-home lessons: $1,500–$2,500 for 7 sessions. Private facility lessons: $150–$400 per session. Board-and-train programs: $1,500 for 10-day puppy kindergarten, $2,800 for 15–25-day basic obedience, $4,500 for Basic 1 & 2 combo. Service and protection dog training priced upon evaluation. Custom-trained dogs available for purchase.

Policies

Appointments required; no walk-ins. Clients must consent to receive marketing texts and emails upon contact form submission. Training programs are non-refundable. Refresher training is offered under the lifetime guarantee. E-collar use is explained and demonstrated to owners before and after training.

The K9 Training Academy Orlando LLC is a family-owned dog training business serving Central and South Florida, offering comprehensive training programs for all breeds and life stages. They provide puppy kindergarten, basic and advanced obedience, service dog training, and personal/family protection training. Their signature board-and-train programs last 15–70 days and include behavior modification for shy, reactive, or aggressive dogs. They emphasize a results-driven approach with a lifetime guarantee and free phone consultations. Trainers use e-collars, positive motivation, and feedback-driven methods tailored to each dog. They also offer private in-home lessons, group training, and trained dogs for sale, including custom protection and service dogs. Additional services include pet boarding and kennel management.

The business is led by Richard Lherisson, a canine behavioral specialist and police tactics instructor, with a team including his family members. They claim to be voted #1 obedience trainers in Florida and work with clients from puppies to senior dogs, focusing on building trust, self-control, and lasting behavior change.

They serve a wide geographic area including Orlando, Miami, Seminole, Orange, Broward, and Miami-Dade counties, with training conducted at their facility or in-home. Their training philosophy integrates Christian values and emphasizes educating owners as much as dogs.

Accomplishments

Voted #1 Professional Dog Training & Boarding in Orlando, FL. Award-winning trainer with over 24 years of experience. Founder Richard Lherisson is an author, police tactics instructor, and certified canine behavioral specialist. Trained dogs for celebrities including Matt & Bunny Zigler, Fat Joe, Michael Vick, UFC fighters, and recording artists.

How to Get Started!

Start with a free phone consultation to discuss your dog’s needs. After the consultation, schedule an evaluation to determine the appropriate program (board-and-train, private, or group). Clients are then guided through enrollment, payment, and preparation for training.