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Our Mission
At Major K-9, our mission is to foster strong and meaningful relationships between dogs and their owners through comprehensive and compassionate training services. We are dedicated to providing effective, positive reinforcement-based training methods that empower both dogs and their human companions.
We proudly offer training, evaluation, and certification for a range of American Kennel Club (AKC) programs, including:
S.T.A.R. Puppy
Canine Good Citizen (CGC)
Community Canine (CGCA)
Urban Canine (CGCU).
Our Services
Basic Obedience Training:
Lay the foundation for a well-behaved companion with basic obedience training. We cover essential commands such as sit, down, come, and leash walking. This program is suitable for dogs of all ages, from puppies to adult dogs.
Advanced Obedience Training:
Take your dog's training to the next level with advanced commands and behaviors. This includes off-leash training, distance commands, and more complex tasks to enhance your dog's responsiveness and focus.
Behavior Modification:
Address and correct specific behavioral issues such as aggression, anxiety, excessive barking, and leash reactivity. Our trainers employ positive reinforcement techniques to reshape undesirable behaviors into more desirable ones.
Puppy Socialization:
Start your puppy off on the right paw with our puppy socialization program. Designed for young dogs, this service focuses on positive exposure to various environments, people, and other dogs to ensure a well-rounded and confident adult dog.
Private Sessions:
For personalized attention, we offer one-on-one private training sessions. This is ideal for addressing specific concerns or working on individualized training goals in a distraction-free environment.
Board and Train:
At Major K9 and with our partners at Playful Paws we also offer programs where you can leave the hard work to the experts. With our Board & Train course, you leave your dog at our facility and we complete the dog training course for you! This option is a two-week long, less intense training program in which each dog gets worked two to three times daily. Each lesson methodically builds on the last lesson, and it is not uncommon to see dogs mastering off-lead control, distance control, and even walking control at the end of the two-week program. It's life-changing!
AKC Certification Programs at Major K9
AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy Program
Start your pup off right.
The AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy Program (Socialization, Training, Activity, and Responsibility) is designed for puppies under one year old and lays the foundation for a lifetime of good behavior.
This program focuses on:
- Basic manners and obedience
- Proper socialization with people and other dogs
- Responsible pet ownership
At Major K9, we guide both you and your puppy through the training process and prepare you to pass the 20-step S.T.A.R. Puppy test, administered by our certified AKC evaluator.
Canine Good Citizen (CGC)
The gold standard of behavior.
The CGC certification is recognized as a benchmark for a well-trained, polite dog. It includes ten essential skills, such as:
- Walking politely on a leash
- Coming when called
- Reacting calmly to distractions
- Accepting friendly strangers
Our trainers at Major K9 will help you and your dog master the CGC skills through structured training and practice. We also offer official testing and certification on-site.
Community Canine (CGCA)
Advanced manners in real-world settings.
The Community Canine title is the advanced level of CGC, often referred to as "CGC in the community." Dogs are tested in more complex environments with increased distractions, such as:
- Performing obedience in a public setting
- Walking through a crowd
- Staying in place while owner moves out of sight
Major K9 provides the advanced training and real-world scenarios your dog needs to earn this respected certification.
Urban CGC (CGCU)
City-savvy, confident, and under control.
Urban CGC takes training to the next level by testing your dog’s manners and behavior in busy, urban environments. Dogs are evaluated on their ability to:
- Navigate through traffic and crowds
- Enter and exit buildings calmly
- Remain well-behaved around elevators, stairs, and loud noises
Our Urban CGC preparation includes hands-on training in real-life city environments so you and your dog feel confident and ready.
Why Choose Major K9?
At Major K9, we don’t just train—we certify. As an official AKC evaluator, we can guide you through every step of these programs and provide on-site testing to earn your dog’s title. Whether you're just starting out with your puppy or looking to reach the highest level of obedience certification, we’re here to help every step of the way.
Train. Evaluate. Certify.
That’s the Major K9 promise.
Certified AKC Evaluator
