Von Jager K9, Dog Training And Protection Dogs

Training programs include Board and Train (7–28 days), Basic and Advanced Obedience (in-person or virtual), In-Home 1-on-1 sessions, and Day and Train options. Basic obedience covers commands like sit, stay, come, loose leash walking. Advanced includes extended distance commands, heel, watch, front, and speak/quiet. Specialized training phases include protection, detection, tracking, and aggression rehab. All advanced training requires completion of basic. Evaluations are free and required before specialized programs.

Pricing Summary

Board and train: $750/week (basic), $950/week (advanced). Basic obedience package: $680 for 8 sessions. Advanced obedience: $1500 for 15 sessions. In-home training priced case-by-case. Additional sessions: $85 (basic) or $100 (advanced). Specialized training priced post-evaluation. Equipment required for each program is listed.

Policies

Shots must be up to date including rabies, distemper, parvo, hepatitis, and kennel cough. Board and train requires vaccination proof. Equipment must be provided by owner. Pricing is non-refundable unless service is not rendered. No explicit cancellation or rescheduling policy stated.

Von Jager K9 is a dog training business founded by Donovan, specializing in obedience, personal protection, and K9 training for civilian and professional handlers. They offer training based on canine drives using positive reinforcement, corrections, and repetition, with techniques honed over 15 years working with military and law enforcement K9s. They provide board and train programs, in-home private lessons, day training, and virtual appointments. Their facility-based training includes basic and advanced obedience, aggression rehab, protection work, detection, and tracking. They emphasize handler education, ensuring owners are equipped to maintain training at home. They also sell trained working dogs and puppies, and offer detection K9 contracts for events and operations.

They train dogs of all ages and types, including reactive, protective, and anxious breeds like German Shepherds, Malinois, and Rottweilers. Their programs are structured in phases, with evaluations offered for free before specialized training. They require up-to-date vaccinations and provide detailed equipment lists for each program. Their approach is hands-on, with a focus on building confident, social, and reliable dogs.

They also offer a shop for training gear and maintain a client gallery showcasing trained dogs. Their team is experienced in working with service dog candidates and dogs with behavioral challenges, including autism support and aggression rehabilitation.

Accomplishments

15 years of experience training military and law enforcement K9s, including with the 75th Ranger Regiment. Trained dogs for detection, apprehension, and personal protection. Provided K9 deployment services for events and operations. Trained service dog candidates for autism support. Presented educational talks to community groups.

How to Get Started!

Prospective clients must complete the “New Client? Tell Us About Your Dog” form on the website. A free evaluation is then scheduled to assess the dog’s needs and determine the appropriate training program. Based on the evaluation, a customized plan is created and pricing is confirmed.