THE K-9 DREAM · LLANO, TEXAS
Professional Dog Training
Built for Real Life
Better communication. Greater confidence. Reliable everyday behavior. Our training programs are personalized to the dog in front of us and the life you want to live together.
OUR APPROACH
We Don't Just
Teach Commands.
We help you build a dog you can confidently live life with.
Training at The K-9 Dream is built around clear communication, positive reinforcement, appropriate structure, consistency, relationship building and practical skills that carry into everyday life.
No two dogs are exactly alike. Training is adjusted according to your dog's age, temperament, motivation, history, behavioral needs and your family's goals.
Most importantly, we train the human too. Owner education is an essential part of creating results that continue long after formal training ends.
HOW WE CAN HELP
Training for Every Stage
From the puppy learning its first boundaries to the adult dog needing advanced obedience or behavioral support, training begins with understanding the individual dog.
Puppy Training
Build the right habits from the beginning with age-appropriate training focused on confidence, communication, socialization and everyday manners.
- Potty-training routines
- Crate & kennel introduction
- Name recognition & engagement
- Beginning recall
- Leash introduction
- Sit, down & place foundations
- Handling & grooming tolerance
- Age-appropriate socialization
- Confidence building
- Household boundaries
Obedience Training
Practical obedience isn't about performing commands in a quiet room. We build skills that your dog can use around the distractions of everyday life.
- Sit & down
- Stay
- Place command
- Reliable recall
- Loose-leash walking
- Doorway manners
- Calm greetings
- Impulse control
- Public manners
- Settling around distractions
Behavior Modification
Behavior challenges require more than simply teaching commands. We look at the whole dog — including triggers, environment, routines, communication and reinforcement history.
- Leash pulling
- Jumping
- Excessive barking
- Overexcitement
- Fear & low confidence
- Reactivity
- Resource guarding
- Destructive behavior
- Difficulty settling
- Behavior-specific concerns
REAL DOGS · REAL LIFE
What Can We Work On?
ONE-ON-ONE TRAINING
Private Lessons
Want to be directly involved in the training process? Private lessons provide personalized professional guidance while you complete most of the training at home.
Lessons can focus on puppy development, obedience, leash skills, household manners, confidence, handling, unwanted behaviors or preparation for more advanced training.
PRIVATE IN-PERSON TRAINING
$100 per hourPHONE CONSULTATIONS
$1 per minuteOUR MOST IMMERSIVE OPTION
Board & Train
Sometimes the best way to build momentum is through consistency. Our Board & Train programs give your dog daily structured training, individualized care and the repetition needed to establish stronger habits.
Programs range from 2 to 12 weeks and can address foundational obedience, advanced skills, public behavior, confidence building and more involved behavioral concerns.
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MAKE THEIR STAY PRODUCTIVE
Training Add-On
Already coming for daycare or boarding? Add a focused training session to work on obedience, leash manners, recall, confidence or another previously discussed training goal.
YOUR TRAINING JOURNEY
It Starts With the Dog in Front of Us.
Free Evaluation
We learn about your dog's history, temperament, current challenges, home environment and your goals.
Your Training Plan
We'll recommend the training option and program length that makes the most sense for your individual dog.
We Get to Work
Training focuses on clear communication, consistency, confidence and practical skills that translate to real life.
We Train You, Too
Owner-transfer instruction teaches you how to communicate with your dog and continue building on their training.
TRAINED IN THE TEXAS HILL COUNTRY
More Than a Training Room.
Our private Llano ranch gives dogs space to move, learn, decompress and practice skills in multiple real-world environments. With approximately 15 acres, six pastures, spacious outdoor areas, an arena and a one-acre pond, the ranch gives us opportunities traditional training facilities simply can't provide.
SERVING LLANO + SAN ANTONIO
Training at the Ranch.
Convenience From Home.
The K-9 Dream is located on a private ranch in Llano, Texas and proudly continues to serve San Antonio and the surrounding Texas Hill Country through convenient residential transportation for eligible programs.
Recommended training length depends on your dog's age, temperament, training history, behavioral needs and desired level of reliability. Specific results and timelines cannot be guaranteed.
NOT SURE WHERE TO START?
Start With a Free Training Evaluation.
Tell us what's going on, what you'd like to change and what life with your dog should look like. We'll help you determine the right next step.