About Texas K9 University, LLC – by appointment only

From pets to police in Springtown

Texas K9 University is a dog training and boarding campus at 2150 Peel Road in Springtown, open by appointment only, with the motto "From Pets to Police." It is licensed by the State of Texas (B04150401) to train and kennel dogs, holds a DEA license for narcotics used in K9 training, and describes itself as authorized to supply the TSA with explosive detection K9s under government contract. Dogs on campus enjoy fenced play and training areas, pools and the company of horses, cows and cats.

The trainer

Kim Cerio began training dogs professionally in 1999 and has competed in personal protection, obedience, agility, conformation and IPO, and now trains in PSA. She has trained and handled detection and police K9s, including a human remains detection dog. A retired police officer and current Master Texas Peace Officer, she created Texas K9 University in 2015.

Programs

Boarding School is a two-week minimum stay starting at $1,000 a week, covering place, sit, down, stay, come, heel and loose-leash walking, manners and minor behavior issues, with one hour of private coaching per week. Private coaching sessions are $125 an hour, and Day School runs at least 15 days at $125 a day. Specialized training covers nose work, competitive obedience, protection sports, the CGC, therapy dogs and service dog work. Military and first responder discounts are available; call (817) 771-7059.