About Kodiak K9 Training

Kodiak K9 Training sells one shape of training and is unusually clear about it. The site describes "an immersive dog training experience where your pup lives with professional trainers in a real home-not a kennel", and the pitch turns on the difference: dogs are "gaining real-world manners in a family environment-not left waiting in kennels between sessions", in a house "where couch naps are encouraged!"

How the program runs

The site describes "two- to three-week board-and-train programs" that "provide the structure, consistency, and positive guidance dogs need to quickly build skills, trust, and confidence." Owners get "daily updates and photos throughout your pup's training", and at the end "your trainer reviews everything your dog has learned and shows you how to apply it at home."

What it covers

Five areas are named. "On & Off Leash Obedience" is listed as "Sit, Down, Stay, Heel, Place, Recall, Leash Manners"; "Household Manners" as "Polite Greetings, Calm Indoor Behavior, No Barking, Jumping, Counter-Surfing"; "Impulse Control" as "Reactivity, Overexcitement, Excessive Barking"; "Socialization & Confidence" as "Exposure to people and dogs in public to build calm, balanced behavior"; and "Behavior Modification" as "Support for more serious challenges such as reactivity, aggression, and resource guarding".

Who runs it

The site names Brad and Corey as founders. It says "Brad has been a K9 handler and head trainer in a large metropolitan police department since 2009" and "Corey has been training dogs since 2007, focusing on behavior modification and obedience". Those are the founders' backgrounds rather than services on offer.

What to ask

Its program, pricing and services pages all lead to the same home page, so call to ask about cost.