Our Programs
Does your dog ignore your commands?
Does he lunge at people and dogs?
Does he show irregular fear and anxiety?
Or are you simply trying to get started on the right foot?
At K9 Connection each client and dog is treated as an individual. All of our programs for obedience training and behavior modification contain an element of one-on one training so we can create a program that is suitable for your personal needs, and your dog’s personality.
Please take a moment to review our training programs below. Familiarizing yourself with our programs will helps to serve you more efficiently when we connect:
Behavior Evaluations/Consultations
Behavior Consultations are conducted by Canine Behavior Specialist Tyler Muto. Tyler specializes in aggression and socialization, and consults with dog owners to resolve various forms of pathological behavior. These consultations are for dogs displaying serious behavior problems beyond general bad manners and disobedience. Those who have dogs who require obedience training, or who display common household problems such as jumping, chewing, pulling on leash etc. will better served in our Board and Train or Private lesson Packages.
Behavior problems are complex and every dog/owner situation is unique. During the evaluation, Tyler will thoroughly assess each dog, as well as the dog-human relationship for a number of factors: What is the dog’s disposition? How much of the behavior is genetic versus learned? What factors in the dog’s environment might be contributing to the behavior? What is the dog responsive to and where can we find leverage to create the change we need? Is the way you are living with your dog potentially contributing to their imbalance?
The evaluation lasts a full day. You will drop your dog off around 9:00am, Tyler will work with your dog for several hours, and you will return later in the day for a consultation.
In many cases Tyler is able to give you practical and effective advice about changes you can make right away to start seeing progress. Tyler’s goal is always to help you to see the world from your dog’s perspective. When you can understand how your dog thinks and interprets the world, you will be in a much better position to resolve the behavior issues.
Many people are able to adequately resolve their dog’s behavior after this single consultation. In other cases, Tyler will recommend the most efficient path forward involving our other training programs.
Behavior Evaluation/Consultation: $600
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Phone Consultations
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Board and Train
Our fastest, most reliable program.
Our fastest, most reliable program.
Our unique Board and Train program provides all the benefits of typical in-kennel professional training, without having to be separated from your dog for long periods of time. Our unique approach to behavioral wellness focuses on helping your dog achieve balance through instinctual fulfillment and enrichment as well as traditional training and behavior modification techniques.
For a period of 3 to 6 weeks, your pup will stay at our training center Monday through Friday, and will receive customized, hands-on instruction by our expert staff. At the end of each week, you will pick your dog up and receive a short training lesson to provide you with exercises you can practice with your dog over the weekend.
This hybrid approach has many benefits over a traditional long-term Board and Train programs. Most importantly, by receiving weekly instruction and practice, you will be sure that your dog will listen and behave for you at the end of the program. Having you spend the weekends with your dog also allows us to receive feedback from you regarding both areas of success, and areas that need more attention, thereby helping us to continuously customize your dog’s training. By the end of the program you will have a firm grasp of the skills and effort needed to ensure long-term success for you and your pup.
For those seeking obedience training, we will focus on the core commands of Sit, Down, Come, Heel, and Place (go to bed). All commands will be performed by your dog both on and off leash. For those seeking behavior modification, we will focus only on specific commands that will impact the target behavior problem, spending greater time addressing the underlying causes of the problem behavior. All programs focus heavily on physical exercise and mental enrichment as the cornerstone for emotional and behavioral wellness.
Benefits Of Board & Train
- Faster Results
Your dog learns directly from a professional, and receives several hours of hands-on training each day - Immersive Learning
The dogs are spending the entire day in a controlled environment where every decision is guided and reinforced. Many dogs find this type of environment to be therapeutic. - Less Stress On You
Let us work through the challenging early stages of training, and the tedious repetition that you may not have time for. - Enhanced Customization
The amount of time we spend with your dog in the Board and Train program allows us to get to know him or her on a much deeper level. This way we can develop specific strategies and exercises directly targeted toward each individual. This is especially valuable in behavioral cases.
3-4 Week Board and Train: $2950 – $3795 Plus Tax
In this popular program, we will be able to work your dog through basic obedience and, with the appropriate equipment, off-leash training as well. This program is well suited for dogs with mild behavioral problems, or busy families who want their dream dog, ensuring that you have a dog who can go anywhere with you and be integrated into your life. Contact Us for more info
5-6 Week Board and Train: $4595 – $5495 Plus Tax
This program is the same as above, and is appropriate for more serious behavior issues, severe aggression cases, or busy families who want their dream dog. Dogs will be fully trained around high levels of distraction. Full off-leash training is included with appropriate equipment. Contact Us for more info
*Board and Trains book in advance (currently 1-2 weeks) and require a $500 deposit at time of booking. All Board and Train prices include a short private lesson with you at the end of each week, and an addition 1hr follow up lesson to be completed at a later date.
**Prices do not include training equipment. Basic training collars start at $25. For off-leash training and certain behavior problems, low level remote training collars are recommended. We only use professional grade top of the line collars which range in price from $199-250.
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Private Lessons
Customized private lessons are conducted at either our training center and can also have a portion of the lessons scheduled in home, and last approximately 60 minutes each. In contrast to traditional group classes, our focus is solely on you and your dog. This means we move at your pace and target the skills and behaviors that are important to you. Private lessons are conducted on a one-on-one basis with an experienced trainer, which provides for an optimal learning environment.
Programs
New clients begin with six one-on-one training lessons (6.5 Hours)
This package is for those who would like basic obedience commands, or to work on minor behavior issues and manners. We will target the training for your specific needs and efficiently correct any problems. Reliable off leash obedience may be covered during this program as well, with appropriate equipment.
6 Lessons – $875
*Surcharge of $10/ 5 miles from our office applies for all in-home visits
**Appointments book in advance (currently 2 months) and require a $100 deposit at time of booking
***Prices do not include training equipment. Basic training collars start at $25. For off-leash training and certain behavior problems, low level remote training collars are recommended. We only use top of the line collars which range in price from $199-250.
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