Providing comprehensive dog obedience training courses suitable for all breeds and temperaments, ranging from puppies to adult dogs, catering to both beginners and advanced learners. Our services come with full insurance coverage, and all courses are personally instructed by Larry Leogrande, the proprietor of K9 Obedience Training.

Here are some extras that you get with all K9 dog obedience training courses:

  • At K-9 Obedience, I specialize in working with dogs of all ages, breeds, and temperaments, fostering a robust connection between owners and their canine companions through a blend of fundamental and advanced obedience training and behavior adjustments. Recognizing that training is not a one-size-fits-all approach, I meticulously craft a customized program tailored to address your dog’s unique requirements and challenges.
  • I don’t limit the number of people who can participate in the training. Everyone in the family is encouraged to get involved. I also pay close attention to the dog making sure he or she is not pushed past mental or physical capabilities from lesson to lesson.
  • I also provide an information and a pre-training class with our courses. I don’t just put a leash and collar on your dog and start training. I provide in-depth coverage of socialization, the pack ranking system, the drives of the dog, separation anxiety, corrections, crate training, teething, housebreaking, diet, exercise, chew toys, and grooming. Grooming information includes bathing, brushing, cleaning ears, brushing teeth, and cutting nails. I cover behavioral problems such as chewing problems, play biting, aggression towards people and/or other dogs, fear biting, hole digging, jumping on people who visit, jumping on furniture, food and/or toy possessiveness, getting into the garbage and other problems the owner might have experienced.
  • Ongoing Support Following Course Completion: You can rely on me for assistance as long as you have your dog. Feel free to reach out with any questions or concerns.

Courses available:

Puppy Training Class (for puppies 8 weeks and older)

The length of this course is dependent on the puppy’s temperament. I provide in-depth coverage of socialization, the pack ranking system, the drives of the dog, separation anxiety, corrections, crate training, teething, housebreaking, diet, exercise, chew toys, and grooming. Grooming information includes bathing, brushing, cleaning ears, brushing teeth, and cutting nails. I cover behavioral problems such as chewing problems, play biting, aggression towards people and/or other dogs, fear biting, hole digging, jumping on people who visit, jumping on furniture, food and/or toy possessiveness, getting into the garbage and other problems the owner might have experienced.

  • Leash and collar walking.
  • Imprinting obedience – including sit, down, come when called (recall), and heeling.
  • One on one training.
  • Course length: 8 weeks.

Basic Obedience On Leash and Behavioral Problem Solving Course

This is a one-on-one training program. This training course consists of sit, sit stay, automatic sit, down, down stay, recall (come when called), finish movement, distance work, distraction work, release command, heeling at three different paces, right turns, left turns, German turns, full circles, figure eights, behavioral problem solving and an information and pre-training class before the course is started.

  • Course length: 8 weeks

Refresher Course

This course is meant for people whose dogs are trained in obedience but need to adjust their skills or address certain training problems.

Group Classes

Puppy Obedience (8 weeks to 4 months old): I offer comprehensive puppy training that covers obedience, socialization, leash walking, heeling, sit/stay, down stay, recall (coming when called), and personalized solutions for any specific issues your puppy may have. Our group classes are intentionally kept small, with a limit of just 6 puppies, to ensure each pup receives the individualized attention they deserve. This course spans over the course of 8 weeks.

Group Classes for 4 months and older: I provide training in leash walking, heeling, sit/stay, down stay, and recall (coming when called). Additionally, any specific issues your dog may have will be thoroughly addressed. To ensure personalized attention for each participant, our classes are limited to just 6 dogs. This comprehensive course spans 8 weeks in duration.

Advanced Obedience (Off Leash)

This is a one-on-one program.

Your dog must already know basic heeling, sit stay, down stay and a recall. Hand signals, focus work, attention exercises, off leash response, stand, sit in motion and down in motion will be taught. I will also teach (if necessary) advanced distraction work, release commands, distance work, advanced voice commands, various heeling techniques, and to come only when the owner calls them.

Competition Training (including Schutzhund)

Your dog will be evaluated first to be sure it has the proper temperament to be able to do this work. We will discuss your goals and what titles, if any, you would desire. Training would be custom tailored to these needs.

Tracking

The dog must first be evaluated to see if it has the genetics to track. Each dog progresses at its own rate depending on its genetics and capabilities. The owner will decide how much tracking they wish to learn. Some people might want a dog to track a fresh scent at a short distance. Others may want to be able to complete a 1000 pace long, one hour old track with right and left turns and article detection (dog indicates article by lying down next to the article).

Protection (including Schutzhund)

The dog must first be evaluated to see if it has the genetics for this type of training. The dog must also have a sound temperament. This is to ensure that the dog will still have the ability to be a great family pet. Each dog progresses at it’s own rate depending on it’s genetics and capabilities. The dog must also be trained in obedience in order to have better control over them in any situation.

Virtual Training

Why go elsewhere when you can train your dog from the comfort of your own home, on your own schedule? It’s convenience at its best. Feel free to give me a call today to explore this hassle-free approach to dog training, or simply click here to reach out to me.

Board Training

To ensure suitability for this training, an initial temperament evaluation of your dog is required. Please note that this course has a minimum duration of two weeks.

Travel Session

I’ll meet you at the location of your choice to address specific issues, whether it’s in your home, at the park, or any other suitable environment. These sessions are billed on an hourly basis and offer the flexibility to work on your dog’s behavior in real-world situations, ensuring practical and effective training that can be seamlessly integrated into your daily routines.

Muzzle Training

I am pleased to offer this specialized service, which is particularly valuable for dogs dealing with aggression issues. Muzzle training not only ensures the safety of your dog and those around them but also helps address and manage their unique behavioral challenges. Whether it’s for canine reactivity or other aggressive behaviors, this service is tailored to suit your dog’s individual needs, providing them with a safe and positive learning experience.

E-Collar/Electric Collar Training

Providing comprehensive services for obedience training both on and off the leash, as well as addressing aggression and behavioral issues. Trainer Larry LeoGrande is well-versed in utilizing e-collar training techniques to ensure effective and humane results.

Give me a call today to inquire about our e-collar training services and to learn more about how a tailored program can help meet your dog’s specific needs. Your dog’s well-being and behavioral improvement are our top priorities, and I’m here to assist you every step of the way.

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