Wilhelm K9 Services

Wilhelm K-9 Services offers personalized training programs including 1:1 in-home sessions, intensive 1-6 week board-and-train programs, and puppy-specific training. Board-and-train includes daily structured training, socialization, and exercise at their facility, with 1 free in-home follow-up session per week of training to reinforce skills. Puppy programs include crate and potty training, with intake sessions for both board-and-train and monthly raising services. Enhanced boarding adds daily training, hikes, and field trips. All programs are tailored to the dog’s breed, age, and behavioral needs.

Pricing Summary

Free 30-minute phone consultation. Temperament evaluation: $80. 1:1 training sessions: $205/hour. Board and train programs start at $1,400 for 1 week, up to $5,600 for 6 weeks. Puppy board and train: $3,600 deposit. Enhanced boarding: $210/day. Boarding: $65/night. Deposits for board and train are non-refundable. Free follow-up sessions included with board-and-train programs (1 per week of training).

Policies

Deposits for board-and-train programs are non-refundable. All bookings are made online and require advance scheduling. Follow-up sessions are complimentary and must be scheduled within a reasonable timeframe after program completion. No other cancellation or rescheduling policies are explicitly stated.

Wilhelm K-9 Services in Danville, CA, is a professional dog training business specializing in behavior modification for aggressive, fearful, and anxious dogs. They offer both in-home private training sessions and intensive board-and-train programs lasting 1 to 6 weeks, designed to build calm, obedient companions through balanced, experience-based methods. Their team, led by Brad Wilhelm with over 30 years of experience, uses positive reinforcement and clear communication to strengthen the human-canine bond. They also provide dog boarding services with heated/air-conditioned kennels, puppy raising programs, and enhanced boarding with daily training and field trips. Their approach emphasizes physical exercise, clear direction, and bonding as foundational to behavioral change.

They serve dog owners across the Bay Area, with a focus on helping dogs overcome reactivity, resource guarding, separation anxiety, and biting. Free phone consultations and temperament evaluations are available to guide clients toward the right program. Follow-up sessions are included with board-and-train packages to ensure long-term success.

Clients praise their expertise, compassion, and results, particularly for challenging cases where other trainers failed. They also offer puppy-specific training, personal protection dog evaluations, and grooming services through their team members.

Accomplishments

Brad Wilhelm has over 30 years of experience, has titled in dozens of obedience competitions, and recently competed in K9 Street League and NADF Protection Dog Trials. He is recognized as an authority on quelling aggression in pet dogs and building it in working dogs. The team includes trainers with 5+ years of experience, including former clients who became certified trainers through his mentorship.

How to Get Started!

Client engagement begins with a free 30-minute phone consultation with Brad Wilhelm. For board-and-train candidates, a $80 temperament evaluation is required to assess suitability. Clients can then book a training session, puppy intake, or board-and-train deposit online. Facility tours are available upon request.