AK9 Inc. Dog Training · Training Courses

Training Courses

Four courses — Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced, and Service Dog Training. From $120 per lesson. Which level fits your dog is decided in your consultation.

Beginner Course

From $120

per lesson

Start here. Build the foundation — clear communication, basic commands, and calm manners at home and on walks.

Focus

  • Sit, Down & Stay
  • Loose-leash walking
  • Leave It & Drop It
  • Polite greetings

Intermediate Course

From $120

per lesson

For dogs with the basics. Adds distance, distractions, and real-world control in busier places.

Focus

  • Heel & walking through crowds
  • Stay at a distance & out of sight
  • Placement & recall
  • Car etiquette

Advanced Course

From $120

per lesson

Competition-level obedience — precision work and silent signals. Requires completion of Intermediate.

Focus

  • Focused & street heel
  • Send away 30+ ft to a target
  • Advanced placement (multiple targets)
  • Out-of-sight stay & hand signals

Service Dog Training

Tailored program

price decided in consultation

Our Service Dog Preparation Program prepares your dog for confident, reliable behaviour in public through comprehensive Public Access Training (PAT) — in real-world environments, including airline cabin travel when appropriate.

Focus

  • Public Access Training (PAT)
  • Loose-leash walking & leash manners
  • Reliable recall under distraction
  • Calm, confident behaviour in busy public settings

Every service dog team has unique needs. If your dog requires specialised task training or accommodations related to your disability, your trainer will tailor the program to your specific medical and lifestyle requirements.

Good to Know

Each course is 5 weekly lessons, about 1 hour each — $600 total (from $120 per lesson). 24-hour notice to cancel or reschedule; 15-minute grace for late arrivals; missed or late-cancelled lessons count as a lesson. A $40 travel fee per lesson may apply for in-home lessons. Taxes extra.

Bring up-to-date vaccinations, a fitted collar, and a 4–6 ft leash (no retractable leashes) — and practise daily between lessons. Not sure which level fits? It’s decided case-by-case in your consultation.

Book a Consultation

Starts with a free phone assessment.

No payment up front — your package is decided in the consultation.