About Central Florida K9

A 30-acre training ranch

Central Florida K9 (Central Florida K-9) is a training, boarding and dog sports complex on a 30-acre ranch in Eustis, Lake County. Owner and founder Rock Galloway earned his first dog sports title at 14, worked as an obedience trainer and veterinary technician, trained in Germany and served as a police K-9 handler working 13 patrol, narcotic, bomb and cadaver dogs. Training manager Ciera Valentine obtained her Master Trainer Certification from Tarheel Canine in 2014. The staff of over 25 includes full-time trainers, a Health and Wellness Coordinator, sports coaches and certified vet technicians as kennel techs.

Training

Each client starts with an evaluation, then a trainer builds a customized plan and tracks progress afterward. Programs include a Puppy Enrichment Program, a Basic to Advanced obedience program, a Rehabilitation Program and board and train. The complex also runs dog sports events and detection handler schools for K-9 handlers.

Boarding

Kennels are air-conditioned in summer and heated in winter, with luxury suites, multiple fields, 3 agility courses, a private dog park and acres of nature trails. Stays of 3 days or more include playtime, treats, walks and a bath.

What owners say

One client wrote: "This is my third dog to Board and Train with Central Florida K-9."