About K9 Development Center, LLC

Balanced training from a seasoned judge

K9 Development Center is a dog training business serving North Fort Myers and Southwest Florida, run by trainer Sandra Akers. It describes professional training since 2010, and Sandra has been raising, training and competing with dogs and horses since 1994. Her listed credentials include AKC Certified Trainer, AKC Certified Temperament Tester, AKC FITDOG Level I Instructor, FEDAB Certified Judge, IronDog International Certified Temperament Tester and Judge, and NKC Breed Inspector.

Programs and prices

In-home sessions run 1 hour and start at $150; the trainer shows owners what to do and owners carry out the training. Day Drop & Train is $100 per day, with videos and homework at pickup. Reactive/Aggressive Dog Rehab sessions at your home are $200 each. Board & Train, where the dog lives with the trainer, usually runs 4 to 6 weeks (2 weeks for puppies 12 weeks to 6 months), with prices varying, and covers aggression, off-leash control, recall, house and crate training and confidence. Puppy selection help and temperament testing for litters and rescues are also offered.

Method

Sandra describes a balanced method built on clear communication between dog and owner, "not about tough love or who is top dog."

What owners say

"Sandi trains the owners along with their faithful companion," one client wrote.