Training Services
day school
At LoqueK9, we go beyond traditional doggy day care with our Day School program. Designed to provide a structured and enriching environment, our day school offers a unique opportunity for your furry friend to socialize, learn valuable manners, develop body awareness, and master basic obedience skills.
Unlike typical doggy day care centers, our approach focuses on implementing training techniques throughout the day, ensuring that your dog not only has a fun filled time but also experiences mental stimulation and growth. As a result, your beloved companion will not only go home physically exhausted but also mentally fulfilled.
Our curriculum is centered around two key pillars:
• Obedience Training
Dogs participate in foundational obedience throughout the day. We focus on commands like sit, down, heel, stay, and come with a strong emphasis on implied stays, focus, and clarity. Our goal is to help your dog build a solid training foundation that can carry over into the home.
• Play Groups & Individual Time
For dogs that are social and enjoy group interactions, we offer carefully managed playgroups. For those who aren’t ready or suited for group play, we provide one on one enrichment, training, or decompression time tailored to their needs.
Important Notes:
- Day School is a foundational training program, not intended for service dog work, advanced working dog development, or serious behavioral modification.
- Dogs with behavioral concerns may be better suited for private sessions to ensure they receive the proper attention and structure.
- Field trips may be added at the trainer’s discretion at no cost. If requested by the owner, a $25+ fee will apply.
Best Results: We strongly recommend pairing Day School with our Sunday Group Classes to help dogs learn to perform in real-world settings with their owners. While dogs can learn with consistency at home, Day School accelerates their understanding through repetition and trainer-guided structure during the week.
Trailblazers
This isn’t your average obedience class it’s our most exclusive and sought after experience, offered only by trainer referral. Trailblazers is an immersive, all day hiking adventure designed for dogs and their humans to train, explore, and grow together in real world environments.
We explore a variety of scenic trails some local, some a few hours away starting bright and early, just like any great hike.
Pack water, snacks for both you and your pup, wear sturdy shoes, and dress for the weather. We bring Porter our trusty pack goat who carries the dog poop so you don’t have to. 🐐
Training goals include:
• Trail etiquette & dog friendly hiking skills
• Building off leash reliability (with e collar support for safety)
• Confidence building in new places
• Real life recall & handling distractions
Newer dogs will stay on leash (harness or long line preferred), while more advanced dogs may work toward full off leash control with backup tools in place.
**This class is not open to the public
obedience
Our structured group classes are designed to strengthen the bond between you and your dog while teaching practical obedience skills in a fun and supportive environment. These classes are more than just about following commands—they’re about communication, confidence, and control.
Each session focuses on:
- Relationship building between dog and handler
- Confidence building for both dog and owner
- Desensitization to distractions and new environments
- Proofing and generalization of both active and passive obedience commands
- Improving handler timing with rewards and corrections
Building handler awareness and proper leash mechanics
We also incorporate body awareness exercises and sprinkle in light agility and other fun challenges to keep training engaging and enjoyable for everyone. Our goal is to create a positive and enriching environment—obedience doesn’t have to be boring!
Puppy Foundations
Our Puppy Classes are designed to give young dogs the best start in life by focusing on confidence building, appropriate socialization, and clear communication between puppies and their people.
Unlike traditional group classes that rush obedience, we allow puppies to learn at their own pace. Our goal is to raise well-rounded, confident dogs—not just ones that sit on cue. We emphasize developmentally appropriate skills, setting strong foundations that will support future obedience and behavior success.
What to expect:
- Structured puppy socialization in a safe, managed environment
- Environmental desensitization to new sounds, surfaces, and stimuli
- Discussions on engagement, leash pressure, reward timing, and basic communication
- Introductory obedience using luring and shaping techniques
- Open time for owners to ask questions about in-home behavior, routines, or challenges
We also start to transition puppies toward dog neutrality, preparing them for our Obedience Group Classes as they grow. This gradual shift helps prevent over-socialization and creates dogs that are confident around others, without overexcitement or reactivity.
Private sessions
At Loque K9, our private training sessions are fully customized to meet the specific needs of both you and your dog. Whether you’re working on foundational obedience, behavior modification, service dog tasks, or something more specialized, we’re here to support your goals with a dedicated, one on one approach
Our private sessions commonly include:
- Obedience (beginner to advanced)
- Behavior modification
- Service dog training
But training doesn’t stop there if your dog needs something unique, we’re happy to create a plan that fits. From preparing for public access, brushing up handling skills, or working through individual challenges, we tailor each session to your team.
Depending on your goals, we may also recommend pairing private sessions with Day School or our Sunday Group Classes to reinforce progress in different environments.
AKC Canine Good Citizen & Trick Dog Titles
At Loque K9, we’re proud to offer official AKC title testing! As a certified AKC Evaluator, I can assess and title your dog for Canine Good Citizen (CGC), Trick Dog, and other AKC programs.
If you’re interested in pursuing titles, we offer two flexible options
- Private sessions with a direct focus on preparing for and passing AKC title tests.
- Group classes, where while the primary focus isn’t on titling, we can tailor portions of your training to help prepare your dog for CGC or Trick Dog titles.
Breed-Specific Drive Fulfillment Classes
At Loque K9, we offer Drive Fulfillment & Enrichment Classes designed for high-drive working breeds such as Belgian Malinois, Dutch Shepherds, German Shepherds, Dobermans, and similar dogs. These classes provide a structured outlet for dogs with strong prey or working drives, helping them develop control, focus, and confidence through targeted engagement.
This class is not designed to create protection dogs. Instead, it’s an opportunity for dogs to safely express their instincts in a controlled setting—reducing the likelihood of problematic behaviors at home and improving the dog’s relationship with their handler.
