K-9 Basics Dog Training

After positive experiences from friends and reviewing their website and seeing all the videos of the dogs off leash and not running away I decided to send two of my dogs there in the board and train program. They were there for around a month. One graduated and one did not and was supposed to return in July. They have you bring anyone in the house that will need to use the remote collars used for training to come for a training session at the end of the boarding. During this session I received about a ½ hour total of truing for both dogs on how to work with them, then sent on my way. So when I get the dogs home, I realized I just wasted $ 6,000. I still could not walk the one dog with out being pulled and having to constantly shock her, and the other dog still didn’t listen. Worst of all I had no idea how to actually correct the behaviors they were supposed to work on during this training because how can you train an owner in a half hour? I took the dogs to the «classes» that were included with the board and train hoping this would help to get me the skills I needed to get my dogs in shape. Unfortunately, these classes turned out to be a frustrating waste of time as well. There were a lot more dogs than trainers which in turn decreased the amount of attention payed to each owner and dog in the class. The trainers often had a hard time hiding their frustrations with the owners when the dogs were not doing as they wished. Instead of giving help many times the phrase «come on guys» was used as well as «everyone is having a bad day». After two months of these classes I stopped attending and tried to work with my dogs on my own as each class proved to be the same. I finally decided it just was not worth my time and frustration to continue with this program and called to inform them I would not be brining my other dog back in July to finish her boarding training as I was not happy with the results from my dog that supposedly graduated. This was met with an «ummm ok so your not bringing her back?» No I am not. «Ok thanks». Obviously no concern with my dissatisfaction… probably because they already had my $ 6,000. In my opinion save your money… I wish I investigated other trainers that actually stood by their results.

Your dog will come home well trained. You will be able to play with your dog off leash.
That being said… since Nicole, former head trainer, departed the customer service has suffered.
Brian is a great trainer but is arrogant and condescending. Just accept that is how it is going in and you will appreciate the experience much more.
Execution in the kennel is hit or miss. If your dog has specific needs be sure to follow-​up.
Prepare to be sold on the food products represented by K9 Basics.
Again, you won’t find a better training location. The owner is just a bit of a butt at times.

took my 5yo a few months back, he has a different personality now! highly recommended for anyone having trouble with their best friend ;) good luck

Brian and his very experienced staff are amazing. I really can’t say enough about how happy we are with their work with our dog, Greta. She is now an obedient, even tempered, loving dog and is doing so incredibly well.
The facility is top-​notch and immaculate. The commitment that they make to get your dog to it’s potential is life-​long. I’m so glad that we found K9Basics.

K9 Basics Dog Training and Nichole as their Head Trainer; did an outstanding job for the past three weeks working with our six month old Doberman. We were having specific behavior issues with him that led us to their facility upon recommendations.
We must say they lived up to the recommendations we received and beyond. Not only did our Dobe learn to loose leash walk; he no longer lunges at us, no longer runs at other people; and he now listens to commands such as: come, place, sit, down, quiet, and many others.
They were excellent in training him and us as his human handlers when we picked him up. Going over every little nuisance about their program, the specifics, what we needed to key in on when we took him home, the follow up they provide, etc.
The kennels there are extremely clean and we would highly recommend them for boarding as well.
They are very interested in how your dog eats while there. If there is an issue with your dogs food, they get in touch with you right away. They provide a doggy menu to choose items for while your dog is there, so they are not just eating kibble all the time. Very nice they are able to get frozen pup treats as well as a hot dog or hamburger.
K9 takes pictures and videos to put on their website daily of the board & trains; so that you are able to keep in touch with your dogs progress and never be out of touch. Greatly appreciated by the Dog Mom & Dad !!
Answers to questions are quickly answered.
I would highly recommend K9 Basics for anyone interested in quality training for their dog.

I love this place. My dog was VERY afraid of people, unfortunately I found K9 basics when my dog was 8 months old (wish I found the, when he was 10 weeks) but the staff have been so great with him and patient! They make you feel as if you are the only one in the class, I wish I had the money for the board and train, but I am extremely satisfied with the progress my dog has made with their help.
Thank you to everyone at K9 basics for the great job you do, your compassion for dogs shows like no other!

This is going to be a long review (sort of therapy for me) so bear with me.
My wife and I rescued a dog from a shelter. (a Labrador mix, 2 years old). He was found as a stray so we don’t know much about his history. When we brought him home, we were happy to see that he was already house trained. However, once he went outside, things were a different story. He would go into a prey drive mode and wouldn’t listen to any of our commands. He was impossible to walk on a leash (he would pull us to the point of almost dislocating our shoulder). He was VERY aggressive towards other dogs (barking, growling and lunging). Though, he was not aggressive towards other humans.
We quickly learned that watching dog obedience videos, reading books and catching a few episodes of the Dog Whisper on TV wasn’t going to help us train our dog. We needed professional help ASAP (as the longer we waited, the worse it was going to get). I noticed that a few of friends on Facebook had Liked the K-​9 Basics Dog Training service. I did some research and decided to enroll our pooch in obedience school. We are so glad we did!!!
The K-​9 Basics company offers dog behavior modification/​problem solving services. The owner/​founder has been working with dogs, breeds and behaviors for over 23 years. He spent 25 years in law enforcement during which time he handled a police dog for 10 years and then supervised the K9 unit for 10 years. He has an indoor/​outdoor facility with a good amount of acreage. (The indoor facility is a large cargo bay style dome). He has his own stable pack of dogs that will interact with your dog.
Here’s how it goes down: They offer free evaluations every Saturday (check the website). You bring your dog (on a leash) to the evaluation. The owner will tell you about his operation while his team members will evaluate your pooch to see if he/​she is a candidate. Just on initial observation, our dog was diagnosed with re-​activeness towards other dogs. (He is fearful of them). He was not found to be reactive towards humans. The owner indicated they can train almost any dog, no matter how aggressive/​fearful they are. (even human re-​activeness). So, unless your dog has some sort of serious neurological issue beyond repair, your pooch is probably a candidate. After listening to the sales pitch, we decided to enroll our dog.
You have two choices:
1) You can do a GROUP TRAINING program where you train at your own pace and come as often as you want. They offer 8 training secessions per week. They stand by their service and the training is for the lifetime of the dog; you can brush up and refresh your dog’s training at any time (free). This may or may not be for you, especially if you have a rigid work schedule.
2) The other choice is the BOARD and TRAIN program where the certified training staff completely trains your dog from start to finish including off leash control, all obedience commands, behavior modification, etc. Your dog will be boarded in a very clean kennel (heated floors). They let you inspect the kennel, they have nothing to hide. You bring your own food. Your dog will receive 3 training sessions per day and will interact socially with the trainers’ dogs as well as clients’ dogs. This program also includes two lessons at your home if you need it. The training is for the lifetime of your dog!
We chose the BOARD and Train program. It is more expensive but was absolutely worth it. Our dog was trained for 2 weeks. On pick-​up day, you and your dog will spend a few hours with the trainer going over all the commands and they will answer all your questions. If all goes well, your pooch will receive a diploma and graduate from the program. Our dogs trainer (Nicole) was excellent!
It has only been one week since our dog returned home but he is like a new man. His obedience commands are on-​point! I can walk with him on a leash and he will not pull, his right shoulder lines up with my left leg and he keeps a perfect cadence. So far, his off-​leash obedience is just as good. He is a lot less reactive to other dogs. It is still a work-​in-​progress, it takes commitment. I plan on bringing him back for some re-​fresher courses. (Socialization training on Saturdays). I would definitely recommend K-​9 Basics!!!