About Franklin K9 Academy

Franklin K9 Academy is a private training business, described on its own site as "Practical, relationship-based dog training designed for real life".

Who runs it

Eric is specific about where his approach comes from: "Before starting Franklin K9 Academy, I spent years working in education. Teaching people how to learn, stay consistent, and build confidence naturally shaped the way I approach dog training today." The consequence he draws from that is the business's actual differentiator – "A lot of training focuses only on the dog. At Franklin K9 Academy, I focus just as much on teaching the owner" – and the stated goal is "to give you the confidence and understanding to continue succeeding long after training ends".

What the training covers

Listed plainly on the home page: "Loose leash walking", "Recall and listening skills", "Reactivity and overstimulation", "Jumping and impulse control", "Calm behavior in the home", "Public outings and distractions" and "Owner confidence and consistency".

Three programs, all priced

THE PUPPY PROGRAM is four private sessions with in-home coaching, covering potty and crate training, nipping and jumping, loose leash foundations, socialization and recall foundations – "Investment $1,276".

OUT AND ABOUT is six private sessions that move outdoors: "sessions begin incorporating public environments and real-world distractions to help your dog learn how to stay calm, focused, and responsive in everyday situations", with field trips and distraction work, aiming at "Foundations for off-leash reliability" – "Investment: $1,675".

SET FOR LIFE is eight private sessions plus multiple public sessions and optional jump-start weeks, aimed at "Off-leash reliability foundations" and long-term behavior change. "This program also includes lifetime support for peace of mind if challenges come up later down the road", described as "Quick guidance and refresher support if habits begin slipping over time" – "Investment: $2,275".

Method

What the site commits to is the shape of it: "Dogs thrive when expectations are clear and consistent. Training focuses on building calm behavior without making things feel harsh or complicated", and "Consistency over perfection". Read it as structure-first owner coaching rather than a declared positive-only or balanced position.

What to ask

Ask about certifications and where sessions take place. The business's address is on Penbrook Dr.