About Lacross K9 Training

Obedience, behavior and working dog training in Greene

Lacross K9 Training is a dog training business based in Greene, serving Rhode Island, Connecticut and Massachusetts. It focuses on obedience, behavior modification and working dog training for family dogs and working dog teams, using what it calls a balanced, fair and goal-driven approach. New clients start with a Jumpstart Session, a 60-minute private training assessment with guidance on the best path forward.

Programs

Obedience training builds structure and manners for puppies and adult dogs. Behavior modification addresses reactivity, anxiety, aggression and difficult behaviors, including a 6-week Behavior Modification Boarding Program in which the dog stays with the trainer for hands-on work several times a day, with progress updates and a private hand-off lesson. A 6-week Day Train Program and private one-on-one sessions are also offered. For handlers who want more, there is IGP sport training in tracking, obedience and protection, and guidance in selecting, raising and training personal protection dogs.

The trainer

Founder Derrike Lacross is an IGP helper and protection trainer with 10+ years of training experience who began formal protection and obedience training in 2015.

What owners say

One client wrote: "Our dog was reactive around other dogs. After training with Derrike, we can finally enjoy walks again."