Training Prices
1 Hour In-Home Training Sessions
Train in the comfort of your home where your dog is comfortable.
Obedience Training
$150
Customized to fit the handlers needs!
Behavioral Modification
$180
Customized to fit the handlers needs!
In-Home Training Sessions Bundle
Train in the comfort of your home where your dog is comfortable.
4x Obedience Sessions
$500
6x Behavioral Modification Sessions
$750
Board and Train Programs
Puppy Foundation
$1200
2 Weeks, price is per dog
Reliable Obedience
$1600
2-3 Weeks, price is per dog
Behavioral Modification
$2500
3-4 Weeks, price is per dog, Add off leash obedience for $200
Advanced Obedience
$2100
3-4 Weeks, price is per dog
Contact Us For Other Payments Options!
Board & Train Protection Training Prices
Protection Level I
$4500
4 weeks, pre-training consultation required, price is per dog
Protection Level II
$6000
6 weeks, pre-training consultation required, price is per dog
Protection Level III
$8000
8 weeks, pre-training consultation required, price is per dog
*Split Payments Available*
In-Home Protection Sessions Bundle
Protection Level I
$3000
21 sessions, pre-training consultation required, price is per dog (multi-dog discounts available)
Protection Level II
$5000
21 sessions, pre-training consultation required, price is per dog (multi-dog discounts available)
Protection Level III
$7000
21 sessions, pre-training consultation required, price is per dog (multi-dog discounts available)
*Split Payments Available*
Board & Train Programs
Puppy Foundation
For puppies between 8 weeks to 4 months of age. Setting the foundation to:
- understand basic commands
- important socialization
- appropriate potty breaks
- manners in the home
- crate training
- valuing food
- obedience positions (sit, come, down)
Reliable Obedience Training
Optimal K9's Reliable obedience program is geared to help Handlers feel comfortable taking their dogs anywhere and everywhere on-leash. We hold the dogs in our programs to a high standard so that it's like a brand-new dog when your pup returns! This training is ideal for dogs 5 months and older. Your dog will learn the following:
- Sit
- Loose Leash Walking
- Down
- Stay
- Recall
- Place
- Crate Training
- Environmental Socialization
Advanced Obedience Training
This program is perfect for a handler who wants a higher level of training for their dog. If you travel frequently with your furry companion or want your dog to listen in busy areas this is the training for you. Your dog will learn all commands on and off leash. This training is ideal for dogs 6 months and older. Your dog will learn the following:
- Sit
- Implied Stays
- Contact Heel
- Down
- Recall
- Place
- Crate Training
- Socialization Skills
- Environmental Socialization
- Remote Collar Training (Remote Collar not included)
- Off-leash obedience
Behavioral Training
This training is designed for adjusting unwanted behaviors. It's ideal for dogs older than 6 months.
We handle all types of dogs by looking into the reasons the dog is doing the behavior & then making it undesirable while giving them other motivators to take its place.
Your dog will learn all commands in the reliable obedience package while also devoting time to adjust the negative behaviors you no longer want to see.
Whether you are dealing with food aggression, dog reactivity, Human aggression, or just annoying behaviors you just can't seem to get rid of, this program is perfect for you.
What To Expect
Board and Train
- Your dog will live in our trainer’s home and be treated like a member of the family.
- The trainer will have no more than 4 dogs at one time, ensuring more training time and attention than any other program.
- You will receive weekly updates and photos of your dog during training.
- We provide 2x free private In-home sessions after the board & train.
- Phone and email support during and after training are included.
- Receive a go-home lesson to learn all your dog has been taught.
In-Home Sessions Bundle
- A introduction Interview with the dog and handler.
- Assessment on what the dog responds to and what issues the handler is having with the dog.
- Discussion on what the handlers goals are for the training.
- Open communication throughout the week with the trainer for tips and information.
- Public outings to ensure the dogs training is reliable outside the home.
- Recommend equipment that will eliminate your dogs negative behaviors.
- Trainer will give client a clear management plan to ensure dogs training will continue to progress even after training is complete.
Protection Training
For many years, dogs have been known for their loyalty and protection. With the right training program, they can become ideal protectors for their owners. Dogs are intelligent animals with keen senses of smell, sight, and hearing that make them well-suited to protect people from potential danger.
By taking advantage of these natural abilities, a dog can be taught to recognize potential threats and alert their owner to them. Additionally, with the right training program and proper socialization, a dog can learn how to protect their owners through defensive behaviors such as barking, growling, or even biting if necessary.
If you are looking to increase your personal protection with the help of your dog, learning controlled aggression is paramount. Here at Optimal K9, we offer three different levels of dog protection training programs to do just that, and we proudly train dogs all throughout Fort Worth, TX, and the surrounding areas.
Protection Training Level l
Home protection training aids in improving the dog's stress levels, confidence, social skill as well as the ability to play and relax. With these qualities properly developed, your dog's family protection skills will be ideal.
What comes with this training is:
- Grip Development
- Bark On Command
- Threat Resistance
- Reliable Obedience Training
- Distraction Training
This form of training is ideal for all dogs of 6 months and up! *
Protection Training Level ll
Family Protection Dog (comes with Level l Tactics)
A well-trained protection dog, capable of controlled aggression, is a proven deterrent to home invasions, robbery, and assaults and can even save your life!
What comes with this training is:
- Bite On Command
- Aggression On Command
- Threat Resistance
- Handler Defense
- Release On Command
- Off-Leash Recall
- Off-Leash Heel
- Off-Leash Sit/Down/Stay
- Place Command
*This form of training is ideal for all dogs of a year or older !*
Protection Training Level lll
Executive Protection Dog (comes with Level l & ll Tactics)
Personal Protection dogs are trained to apprehend attackers/intruders and subdue them until they are no longer a threat.
What comes with this training is:
- Tactical Handler Defense
- Advanced Grip Development
- Off-Leash Tactical Obedience
- Muzzle Training
- Attacking Passive Threats
- Switching Between Multiple Attackers
- Attack through obstacles
*This form of training is ideal for all dogs 18 months or older!*
Our Expert Dog Protection Training Services
Our training programs not only teach your dog to recognize and protect against potential threats but also how to properly interact with people. We will help you and your pup develop a balanced approach toward protection training that includes proper socialization, aggression control exercises, and obedience commands.
We are confident that our team of experienced trainers can provide you with the perfect protection training program tailored to your pup's needs. We adhere to the highest standards and are dedicated to making sure your pup is ready for any situation they may encounter.
Our team understands that safety and security can be a top priority for many people, which is why our team also provides comprehensive protection training services that teach your pup how to protect you or your family in various situations.
Browse our website and training programs to learn more. If you have any additional questions, don't hesitate to reach out to Optimal K9 today.
Helpful Info
Please note: Most dogs that do not come from well-bred working blood are not capable of this work. We will not train dogs that are incapable of this work. If you are thinking seriously about a dog for protection, we suggest you purchase a dog or puppy from a proven working breeder.
We require a consultation before your dog can participate in protection programs.
All Board & Train Packages Include 2 x private training sessions for you and your dog included.
*Travel Fees Over 25 Miles*
*E-Collar Training is also included for $200*
(E-Collar not included)
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Fort Worth, TX 76108
Travel fees may apply outside of this zipcode.
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