About MidproK9

<h2>A police-K9 background applied to pet obedience in Tilton</h2><p>MidproK9 presents itself under the line “Where the best come to train!” and describes its work as “Obedience – Police K9 – Behavioral &amp; Aggression Modification Programs – Agility – Protection K9.” The site says training is “designed and delivered by a former Police K9 Handler and Trainer” and that the business uses “time-tested, professional techniques proven in the most demanding scenarios to ensure your dog is confident, reliable, and well-behaved—from basic manners to advanced obedience.”</p><h3>Programs the site publishes</h3><p>The navigation and the home page list Board &amp; Train Programs, Private Training Programs, Group Obedience Programs, Agility Programs, Therapy Dog Training, Doggy Dayschool, In Home Puppy Training, Police K9 and Personal Protection. The three the home page describes in its own words are Board &amp; Train (“Immersive, result-driven training in a safe, professional environment”), Private Sessions (“Tailored, one-on-one sessions to address specific behavioral challenges or personal goals”) and Group Classes (“Energetic, social learning to proof obedience skills with real-world distractions”). Each program has its own page on the site.</p><h3>The trainer, as the site describes him</h3><p>The site says training is “personally led by Tony Piatt, a seasoned expert with over 25 years of experience in pet obedience, personal protection, and professional K9 handling,” and credits him as a former Police K9 Handler and Trainer. It states that he “has personally trained over 35 dual- and single-purpose K9 teams, including NAPWDA-certified Narcotic and Explosive Detection K9s” and “also trained the area’s only Explosive Tracking K9 Team.” For pet-side credentials the site says he is an AKC CGC Evaluator and that he “has also passed the Pet Care Services Association (PCSA) Pet Care Technician Program.” Ownership is stated separately: “While Tony leads the hands-on training, owner Garla Piatt ensures the entire operation runs smoothly, expertly managing schedules, appointments, and client support—making MidproK9 a successful, streamlined, woman-owned business.”</p><h3>Facility and practical details</h3><p>The home page describes “a 4,000 sq ft climate-controlled training facility built in 2022” and “over 4 acres of secure, dedicated outdoor training space,” located “just 5 minutes from Interstate 74 in scenic East Central Illinois.” It gives the address as “5 1/2 S. Hodge Street in Tilton Illinois” and hours of Monday to Friday, 8 am to 5 pm, and Saturday, 8 am to 12 pm. Boarding is pointed to a separate business: the site says that for boarding you should “contact our Pet Resort Paw-a-day Inn K9 Suites which is located next door to the training facility on the same property.” The site states that “pricing for all training programs are subject to change without notice” and asks callers to phone for current pricing.</p>