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At this time, we are not accepting new in person training clients. We ARE taking new virtual clients. You can learn more about the virtual set up in the FAQ section.

Communication K9

Dog training focused on relationship building and communication skills.

Dog training should be a conversation. Your dog is constantly communicating with you, but do you know how to listen and effectively communicate back?

Our Services

Basic Obedience

$60 per hour session in person ($50 if virtual)

Up to 1 hour of 1 on 1 coaching to teach basic obedience including but not limited to crate training, leash manners, recall, house manners, ect. This is great option for dogs of all ages!

Puppy Preschool

$50 per hour session (in person or virtual) For puppies under 4 months of age

Up to 1 hour of 1 on 1 training to set you and your new puppy up for success. We will cover topics such as potty training, enrichment, teething, socialization, crate training, leash manners and more!

Service Dog Training

Pricing Varies (Please fill out the “Contact Us” link for a quote)

(in person or virtual)

For individuals with a disability either already training their prospect or are going to be getting a prospect

1 on 1 coaching for owners training their own service dog. Assistance with public access training, task work, and troubleshooting. For more information please set up a consultation!

Services Continued

Basic Bundle

$215 for 4 sessions in person ($180 if virtual)

4, 1 hour long sessions either in person or virtually. Training plan tailored to your specific needs and training goals. This bundle can cover basic obedience, crate training, reactivity, leash manners, ect.

Canine Good Citizen Prep Course (Test included)

$325 only available in person

6 week prep course (group class once a week) to get your pup ready to earn their CGC title. You will be required to practice in between classes to ensure your dog is prepared to pass the evaluation at the end of the 6 weeks.

please read more info on our “CGC” page

Services Continued

Canine Good Citizen Evaluation (CGC, CGCA, CGCU)

$60 only available in person

CGC evaluation for dogs already prepared and would only like to take the test.

Please read more info on our “CGC” page

AKC Trick Dog Evaluations (All Levels)

$30 available virtually or in person

Submission for trick dog titles may be done virtually, please read more info on our “CGC” page

Meet the Trainer: Grace Floreske, KPA-CTP

Hi, my name is Grace! I am the owner and trainer at CK9. My love for dog training began in college when I volunteered as a puppy raiser for a service dog organization. I raised 2 dogs from that organization and both have become amazing service dogs for their recipients.

I spent 5 years working in veterinary medicine before switching gears to turn my hobby and passion for dog training into a full time job.

I now have a 1 year old doberman (pictured) as my part time service dog.

I strictly use methods that do not require aversive tools or corrections. This means I do not use tools such as prong or e-collars. I focus on teaching clients how to effectively communicate with their dog while prioritizing the relationship between dog & guardian.

Education

  • Karen Pryor Academy- Dog Trainer Professional Program (Completed Nov 2024)

  • Grisha Stewart Academy Diamond Member (Active as of Dec 2024)

BAT 101: (Re)Socialization for Aggression, Frustration, & Fear

Barking Mad: BAT & Other Techniques for Frustration

FAQs

  • Force Free is a method of training dogs (or any animal) without using force, coercion, intimidation or inflicting pain on the animal.

  • Positive reinforcement is a section of operant conditioning that aims to increase the likelihood or probability that a behavior will occur. It strengthens a behavior by adding something pleasurable as a reward after the occurrence of the behavior.

  • Each dog learns at their own rate. The number of sessions will depend on the amount of time it takes for your dog to understand a skill and your confidence to work through the skill without my assistance.

  • A service dog is a dog specifically trained to mitigate an individual's disability by performing tasks.

  • Yes! Service dog training will be a case by case basis. I will evaluate your service dog prospect to ensure the dog is a good candidate.

    Tasks we offer may include medical alert, item retrievals, behavior disruption, crowd control and non weight bearing mobility tasks. If a task you are looking for is not listed, please reach out!

    *Service dogs are only trained for disabled individuals as defined by the ADA"

  • These sessions can last up to one hour on zoom. During each session, we will focus on areas where you are facing challenges or have concerns and create a detailed plan for moving forward.

    I will assign training exercises as "homework" to be completed between sessions, similar to in-person sessions. You will send me videos of your practice, which I will review and provide feedback on in our next session. This part of virtual training is crucial as it helps bridge the gap of not training in person.

Contact Us

Think I may be a good fit for you and your dog? Please fill out this information to request a free phone consultation, book a session or ask any questions you might have!