Thomson K9 Services

Training begins with a 1-hour evaluation at the facility or in-home to assess goals and dog behavior. Based on results, clients choose from private lessons (customized, 45-min sessions), group classes (puppy to CGC prep), board and train (14 or 21 days with go-home lessons), or day training (3–5 days, 8am–6pm, with public exposure). Board and train includes e-collar introduction and off-leash recall. Day training adds e-collar use and field trips. Virtual consultations are available for remote clients. Pack walks are offered free to past clients for maintenance. All programs include follow-up lessons and tools for home practice.

Pricing Summary

Initial evaluation: $60 at facility or $80 in-home. Private lessons: $60 (45 min, facility) or $80 (in-home). Virtual consultation: $75. Group classes: $130 for 4 sessions (Puppy Pre-School, Obedience I/II). Board and train: $1,270 for 14 days, $2,000 for 21 days. Day training: $450 for 3 sessions, $450 add-on for days 4–5. E-collar package: $500 (includes collar and 3 lessons). Boarding: $40/night ($60/holidays). Nail trim: $15. E-collar device: $238. All programs require a prior evaluation.

Policies

No cancellation or rescheduling policies are explicitly stated. Boarding and board and train services require advance contact due to limited capacity. All programs require completion of an evaluation form before scheduling. E-collar training requires prior evaluation and is not offered without it.

Thomson K9 Services is a dog training business founded by Brigitte Thomson, a Certified Professional Dog Trainer through the National K9 School and an AKC-approved CGC evaluator. She offers personalized training solutions using a balanced method that incorporates food, toys, and corrections when needed to build strong communication between dogs and their owners. Services include private lessons, group classes, board and train programs, day training, and boarding. Brigitte also provides virtual consultations and specializes in puppy training, leash pulling, reactivity, biting, and recall. She is an authorized E-collar Technologies dealer and offers e-collar training packages. Clients receive hands-on guidance, daily updates during boarding, and follow-up lessons to maintain progress. Pack walks are offered free to past clients for ongoing public reinforcement. Her training facility is located in Ohio, and she serves clients in Licking, Knox, and Muskingum counties.

Brigitte emphasizes relationship-based training and is trained in Pet CPR, First Aid, and Care. She helps owners of all experience levels, including those with dogs previously deemed “untrainable,” and provides tools like clickers, leashes, and collars to continue training at home. Her approach is tailored to each dog’s temperament and the owner’s lifestyle, with evaluations required before starting any program.

Additional services include nail trims, bully sticks, and recommended training equipment for purchase. She also assists families in temperament testing puppies before adoption.

Brigitte is an Associate Member of the International Association of Canine Professionals (IACP) and is committed to lifelong learning and client support.

Accomplishments

Brigitte Thomson is a Certified Professional Dog Trainer through the National K9 School and an AKC-approved Canine Good Citizenship (CGC) evaluator. She is an Associate Member of the International Association of Canine Professionals (IACP). She is trained in Pet CPR, First Aid, and Care. She is an authorized dealer for E-Collar Technologies and has successfully trained dogs with severe behavioral challenges, including those deemed “hopeless” by others.

How to Get Started!

Client engagement begins with filling out an online Evaluation Form (10-minute process). After submission, clients are contacted within one business day to schedule an evaluation meeting at the facility or in-home. The evaluation includes a discussion of goals, a demonstration of training techniques, and a recommendation for the best program (private, group, board and train, or day training). Virtual consultations are available after the evaluation for remote clients.