Venture K9

Training is delivered through individualized one-on-one sessions at their private facility in Portland, CT. Packages include six sessions focused on basic obedience, recall, heeling, manners, and behavioral issue resolution. Puppy sessions are designed for dogs 10 weeks to 5 months old, focusing on confidence-building and leadership. Advanced obedience includes competition-level skills like retrieving over jumps and formal heel work, with CGC certification offered. Clients receive ongoing phone/email support and access to exclusive group classes.

Pricing Summary

1/1 Session package: $900 for 6 sessions (does not include sales tax). Training is offered as a package with lifetime support, follow-up sessions, and access to group classes for current clients. Advanced and competition training available at additional rates.

Venture K9 is a boutique dog training business based in Portland, CT, led by owner and head trainer Lilly Esposito. They offer individualized one-on-one obedience training for dog owners committed to building a strong, lasting relationship with their dogs. Training is tailored to each dog’s needs and the owner’s lifestyle, with no set syllabus—focusing on balanced training that uses food, toys, and tools like e-collars, prong collars, and slip leads when appropriate. The goal is to create mutual understanding through effective communication and consistent leadership, helping dogs be well-behaved while still enjoying their natural instincts. They specialize in puppy training, basic and advanced obedience, behavior modification, and competition-level training including CGC certification and Schutzhund (IGP) preparation. They also provide lifetime support, follow-up sessions, and group classes exclusively for current and past clients.

Lilly brings over a decade of experience working with challenging dogs, having trained at a renowned facility in Rhode Island since 2014. Her background in equine management and active competition in Schutzhund informs her holistic, relationship-based approach. Venture K9 emphasizes species-appropriate care, including raw feeding, and offers resources and discounts through partnered raw food providers. Clients report transformative results with issues like leash pulling, reactivity, separation anxiety, and aggression.

The business operates from their private facility in Portland, CT, and serves clients in nearby areas of Connecticut and Rhode Island.

Accomplishments

Lilly Esposito holds a degree in Equine Business Management and Riding, has trained at a world-renowned facility in Rhode Island since 2014, and actively competes in Schutzhund (IGP), having titled multiple dogs. She founded Venture K9 in 2020 to provide personalized, relationship-based training.

How to Get Started!

Prospective clients must fill out the contact form on the website to initiate the process. After submission, Venture K9 will respond to schedule an initial evaluation and discuss training goals and package options.