About J & K Canine Academy Inc.

PepeDogs in Alachua

J&K Canine Academy, known as PepeDogs, is a training and boarding facility in Alachua that has been open since 1996. Founder Pepe was a canine handler for the Gainesville Police Department, and he started the academy after learning that behavior problems are a leading reason young dogs are euthanized. Its mission is to help clients build the strongest possible relationship with their dogs by communicating clearly and meeting each dog's needs.

Training and prices

Group courses are $199 for a 3-week course, from Level I (jumping, play-biting, sit, stay, down, heel) to Level III (public obedience, off-leash heeling). One-on-one sessions cost $85-$225 at the facility, and home visits $110-$195, plus $0.80 per mile past 20 miles. Headstart is a 17-day board and train for $1995 with two sessions, and Man's Best Friend is a 25-day minimum board and train for $2850-$3800 with three months of follow-ups for basic to severe behavior issues. Train-n-Stay adds a training session to a night of boarding for $90. Agility classes are $49, a playground membership is $29 per month and video follow-ups are $45-65 per half hour.

Scent detection and boarding

ScentWorx offers detection handler training and consulting. Boarding includes 50 rooms and deluxe condos, with daycare and training add-ons. Office (386) 454-3647.

What owners say

"Jose in one session gave me the tools to have an amazing week already," one client wrote.