Dog Training That Creates Calm, Confident, Reliable Dogs
Whether you’re raising a puppy, struggling with behavior issues, or looking to advance your dog’s skills, Fort K9 offers expert training tailored to your dog—and your life.
How Training Works at Fort K9
Step 1: Free Training Evaluation
Every dog and owner starts with a private, one-hour evaluation. We assess behavior, history, temperament, and goals.
Step 2: Customized Training Plan
Based on your evaluation, we recommend the right program—lessons, board & train, or specialty training.
Step 3: A Better Life Together
You gain a dog who listens, understands expectations, and fits seamlessly into your family and lifestyle.
🐾 Puppy Training
(2–4 Weeks | Board & Train)
Designed to help puppies learn how to live in a human world. Focuses on:
Socialization
Early obedience
Confidence building
Positive reinforcement
Enrichment and play
Perfect for setting the foundation for a lifetime of good behavior.
🐕 Basic Obedience
(3-5 Weeks | Board & Train)
Covers essential commands and behavior skills, including:
Sit, stay, heel, come
Behavior issue management
Socialization
Introduction to dog sports for confidence
🎯 Advanced Obedience
(4-6 Weeks | Board & Train)
For dogs who have completed basic obedience and are ready for more freedom.
Off-leash obedience
Longer stays and downs
Reliable recall
Increased distractions and real-world scenarios
🏅 AKC Canine Good Citizen (CGC)
A nationally recognized program focused on real-world manners and behavior.
Available through board & train or private lessons
Testing included after board & train
Builds confidence, reliability, and public access skills
$50 test fee
🏅 Advanced Canine Good Citizen (AKC CGCA)
Designed for dogs who already have strong obedience and are ready to perform calmly and reliably in real-world environments.
Focuses on:
Polite behavior in public spaces
Loose-leash walking through crowds
Calm responses to distractions
Reliable obedience in everyday situations
This program builds confidence, control, and real-life manners while preparing dogs to earn the AKC Advanced Canine Good Citizen title.
🌆 AKC Urban CGC
Advanced training for dogs who are regularly out in the world.
Requires completion of puppy or basic training
Focus on impulse control, obedience, and environmental confidence
Test fee waived after board & train
⚠️ Behavior Modification (Private Lessons)
All breeds welcome! For dogs struggling with:
Reactivity
Resource guarding
Human or dog aggression
Fear-based behaviors
These one-on-one sessions use dog psychology and structured training to safely rehabilitate behavior and rebuild trust.
🥏Sports & Specialty Training
Training That Builds Confidence, Focus & Drive
Sports training isn’t just fun—it strengthens obedience, confidence, and the bond between you and your dog.
Agility: Builds coordination, obedience, and confidence
Swimming: Skill-based training with optional enrichment add-ons
Scent Work: Tracking and antler searches that engage natural instincts
Personal Protection: Introductory protection training for dogs that pass evaluation (advanced bite work includes decoy)
Training Beyond the Facility
Dogs in our board & train programs participate in field trips to stores and parks, reinforcing obedience in real-world environments.
Owners may join field trips after:
Completing a board & train
Or after 6 weeks of lessons
You might be thinking…
“I Don’t Have the Time.”
That’s why we offer board & train programs.
“My Dog Is Too Much.”
We specialize in misunderstood and challenging dogs.
“This Must Be Expensive.”
Our programs are competitively priced—and customized so you only pay for what your dog needs.
Your Dog Can Be Calm, Confident, and Reliable
You don’t have to do this alone—and you don’t have to give up on your dog.
Schedule your free training evaluation today and take the first step toward a better life together.