THE ACADEMY CLASSES ARE DESIGNED BY OUR PROGRAM DIRECTOR JUSTIN MICHAELS.
AFTER MORE THAN A DECADE TRAVELING THE EAST COAST TRAINING THOUSANDS OF DOGS, JUSTIN DESIGNED THE ACADEMY TO CONDENSE WHAT WAS ALWAYS A 12 WEEK PROGRAM INTO 4 WEEKS TEACHING PUPPY DEVELOPMENT, DOG PSYCHOLOGY, BEHAVIOR MODIFICATION, OBEDIENCE AND LEASH MANNERS.
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Our Puppy Development Program teaches puppys how to learn and owners how to teach. After years of rehabilitating dogs, K9R has developed their puppy program to keep your puppies confidence high and their bond with you strong.​
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- 8 Sessions
- 90 min. / Session
- 4 Weeks
- 2x Weekly
- K9R Training Guide
- K9R's 5 Rules
- Potty Training
- Crate Training
- Leash Manners
- Feeding / Nutrition
- Play / Toy Drive
- Intro to Obedience
- Greeting / Socialization
- Free Shaping / Treat Training
- Unlimited Virtual Support
- Live Session Videos Recorded​
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Our Basic Obedience Program teaches K9R's 5 Foundation Commands to adolescent / adult dogs.
These 5 Commands are the most important words you and your dog can share. Not only do we teach the dog the skill, we educate the you in maintaining progress for the rest of your dogs life.
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- 8 Sessions
- 90 min. / Session
- 4 Weeks
- 2x Weekly
- K9R Training Guide
- Behavior Modification
- Problem Solving
- Boundary Setting
- Leash Manners
- Feeding / Nutrition
- Play / Toy Drive
- Treat Training
- Unlimited Virtual Support
- Live Session Videos Recorded
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5 Foundation Commands
1. SIT
2. DOWN
3. COME
4. HEEL
5. PLACE
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3 STAGES OF DEVELOPMENT
1. LEARNING
2. REINFORCEMENT
3. PROOFING​
Our Advanced Obedience Program is only offered to our Basic Obedience graduates.
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- 8 Sessions
- 90 min. / Session
- 4 Weeks
- 2x Weekly
- K9R Training Guide
- E-Collar Conditioning
- Completely OFF-Leash Obedience
- Weekly OFF-Leash Hikes
- Distance Recall
- Advanced Tug Games
- Focused Heel Work
- Advanced Socialization
- Unlimited Virtual Support
- Live Sessions Videos Recorded
​5 Foundation Commands
(OFF-LEASH)
1. SIT
2. DOWN
3. COME
4. HEEL
5. PLACE
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3 STAGES OF DEVELOPMENT
1. LEARNING
2. REINFORCEMENT
3. PROOFING​​