About 78th K-9 Dog Training

Who runs it

Jeff Artibee, listed on the About page as "K-9 Specialist with K-9 Ruger."

What it covers

The headline services are "Obedience, Behavior Modifications, Tracking, Personal Protection, Narcotics Detection." The full program list published on the Services page is long and spans pet and working work: "Behavior Modifications for Aggressive, Reactive or Destructive Behavior," "Basic, Intermediate and Advanced Obedience," "Off Leash Obedience," "K-9 Lifestyle, Health, Nutrition and Feeding," "Interactive Play and Engagement," "Crate and Kennel Training," the AKC programs "S.T.A.R. Puppy Program," "CGC Canine Good Citizen," "CGCU Urban Canine" and "CGCA Community Canine," plus "Home Manners," "Trick Dog," "Personal Protection," "Tracking," "Tactical Obedience," "Handler and Leadership," "Enrichment and Enhancement," "Refresher," "Play and Train," "Essentials for Your Dog," "Muzzle Conditioning and Training" and "Narcotics Detection." Both formats are offered: "Group and Private Classes Available." One item is dated: "NEW for 2024 Protection Dog Course."

Credentials the site claims

The About page is essentially a certification list, given without issuing bodies: "Certified K-9 Specialist," "Certified in Teaching Protection Skills Without a Decoy," "Certified in Training the Police Decoy," "Certified in K-9 Foundations Course," "Certified in The K-9 Behavior Modifications Course," "Certified in Teaching Basic Obedience Course," "Certified in K-9 First Aid," "Certified in K-9 CPR," "Certified AKC CGC (Canine Good Citizen) Evaluator," "Certified in Identifying & Resolving Problems in Working Dogs," "Certified in Certification and Validation for K9 Teams," "Certified in Selection and Testing of Green Dogs," "Certified in Tracking / Training Dogs," "Certified in Blueprints for Great K9 Teams," "Certified in Police K9 Decoy Fundamentals," "Certified in Advenced Detection Development Course," "Certified in Patrol Dogs," and "Certified in Canine Case Law for Supervisors." One membership is named: "Proud member of NNDDA (National Narcotics Detection Dog Association)."

How it presents itself

"We can HELP fearful, reacrive or aggressive dogs. Our holistic approach to training will help you and your dog achieve maximum results. We make training FUN!"

Before you book

Ask where training takes place, what it costs and when classes run.