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We use collars, leashes, and verbal stimulus for training commands. In regards to confidence building we have an agility course with differing levels of difficulty for teaching confidence. This helps with a lot of different behavioral issues some dogs have or may acquire. We use elevated cots for the Place command. We regularly take trips into town and stores for socialization and working with unusual or high level distractions.
We have a climate controlled kennel facility that is on adjacent property to our owners house. Each dog has an elevated 4′ x 4′ kennel that they will stay in. Our facility has multiple locks and our training area is fenced and has locking gates.
Dogs must be at least 16 weeks old. By this age, they usually have all required vaccinations and are mature enough to benefit from focused training.
You’ll need to bring your dog’s **up-to-date vaccination records**, which must include **Bordetella**, along with your dog’s **regular food** and any **medications** they require. You do **not** need to bring toys or bedding — we provide everything your dog needs while in our care. We are also able to administer medications, preventatives, and supplements as needed during your dog’s stay.
Yes — your dog will listen to you. Our training process focuses on teaching, reinforcing, and proofing behaviors so they are reliable with *any* handler, not just the trainer. Every dog learns differently, which is why we use multiple trainers and a variety of training methods to find what works best for your dog and work through individual challenges. At first, you may notice your dog responding better to the trainer than to you. This is normal and usually comes from the trainer’s experience and familiarity with the techniques being used. As you gain confidence and consistency in applying the same methods, you’ll see significant improvement in your dog’s responsiveness to you. Some temporary regression at home is also normal, as dogs may test old habits in familiar environments. Maintaining consistency and holding the same standards used in training will help solidify the behavior long-term.
No, visits are not allowed during training. While we understand how difficult it can be to be away from your dog, visits tend to interrupt the training process and often cause dogs to regress to previous behaviors before those new skills are fully proofed. This can result in lost training days. Our goal is to limit the total time your dog is away from your family, and every training day matters. The focused training and controlled environment we create are essential for success, and that requires minimizing variables — including owner visits, which are difficult to control during this phase. That said, we are always happy to provide updates upon request and can share photos or videos so you can see your dog’s progress along the way.
The cost of boarding is included in all of our training programs. Our boarding prices are for boarding only.
Yes! Our programs are comprehensive, meaning each level includes all the training from the programs before it. You never pay twice for the same training. Each program has a set price that already accounts for all less-advanced training. If your dog has already completed a lower-level program with us, then the cost and training time for the next program are simply the difference between the two programs, not the full price again. This ensures a fair, straightforward path as your dog progresses through their training.
Our Basic Obedience Program is focused on building a solid foundation in a limited amount of time. Because proper socialization requires careful pacing, controlled exposure, and consistency, it cannot be done effectively within the short timeframe of this program without taking away from essential obedience work. For this reason, socialization is reserved for advanced programs where we have the time to address it safely and correctly, ensuring better long-term results for your dog.
K10 will provide a training collar for your dog while he is in the training program. You will be advised of your dog’s temperament prior to completion, and advised of which collar we would recommend. After training you will need to purchase a proper collar and leash to ensure success, if you don’t already have them. We are an authorized Dogtra seller, and we keep any possible training items you may need to be successful on hand, from leashes to collars.
The length of the time depends on which program is selected. Please see the Training Options section.
K10 Professional Dog Training Toggle Navigation FAQ FAQ page What training approach do you use? Why don’t you use positive only training? With positive only training, results are influenced by reward. There are no negative outcomes to his acts and we believe this is not safe, as it is not reflective of reality. If you are at a park and your dog decides the reward for chasing another dog into traffic is a greater reward than you are offering (a treat), your dog may find a very negative and unexpected reality as a result. When the balance approach is used, the dog understands that negative behaviors result in a negative outcome. He responds to commands, even though he really wants to chase that dog at the park, or run into traffic. He knows he is not released to do so. He understands that running from you will result in a negative outcome. A balanced approach is applied with love and safety in mind. The end result is a dog that eventually does not need discipline, but obeys out of respect and affection, and is always praised for his good behavior!
At K10, we use the balanced approach to training. The balanced approach involves motivation, praise, and correction. Motivation is used to teach the dog a command. Once your dog understands what is expected, a correction is utilized in conjunction with a training collar and leash, timed with a verbal correction, “no”, when he/she does not comply. When he/she does the command required he is given physical and verbal praise.