Programs – Delta K9 Training

Find the right fit for you and your dog

Every dog and owner deserve training that fits their unique needs, goals, and lifestyle. That’s why we offer a variety of training programs designed to meet you where you are—whether you’re looking for in-depth, specialized guidance or a more budget-friendly option to get started. From foundational obedience to advanced skills, each program is crafted to help strengthen the bond between you and your dog while fostering growth and understanding.

Let’s work together to create a positive training experience that works for your family!

Training Programs:

BEGINNER OBEDIENCE

Beginner Obedience

One session per week | 60–90 minutes per session

Looking to get your dog started on the right paw? Obedience course designed to teach the essential skills every dog needs. We’ll focus on building engagement, teaching clear cues, and laying the foundation for good behavior at home and in public.

What Your Dog Will Learn:

The 5 basic commands: sit, stay, come, down, heel
How to focus and stay engaged, even with distractions
How to respond to your voice, body language, and signals
Better self-control and polite manners

What You’ll Learn:

How to teach commands clearly and consistently
How to build your dog’s focus and confidence
Tips for handling distractions and reinforcing good habits
Tools for a stronger, more trusting relationship with your dog

Important Note:

If your dog is showing signs of behavioral issues—such as aggression, reactivity, or anxiety—these may require more time and a customized training plan. In those cases, we recommend starting with an assessment and evaluation before joining this course.

Ready to Get Started?

Call us to schedule an assessment and discuss pricing. We’ll help you find the right fit for your dog’s needs.

INTERMEDIATE OBEDIENCE

One session per week | 60–90 minutes per session

Ready to take your dog’s training to the next level? Building on the basics with more advanced skills like off-leash handling, platform training, and refined leash work for handlers. This course helps strengthen control, focus, and communication between you and your dog—on and off the leash.

What Your Dog Will Learn:

Off-leash handling for better freedom with control
Place work using platforms to build duration, focus, and boundaries
Advanced response to cues in more distracting environments
Improved engagement and reliability at a distance

What You’ll Learn:

How to manage and improve leash handling skills
How to reinforce off-leash obedience with confidence
How to integrate “place” into your daily routines
Techniques for building sustained focus and calm behavior

Important Note:

If your dog is showing signs of behavioral issues (e.g., aggression, fear, reactivity), this course may not be the right starting point. Please call to set up an assessment and evaluation so we can create the best plan for your dog.

Give us a call to schedule an evaluation and discuss pricing. We’ll help you determine if this course is the right fit.

ADVANCED OBEDIENCE

One session per week | 60–90 minutes per session

designed for teams ready to fine-tune their obedience and explore more advanced work. This course pushes focus, reliability, and performance under distraction, while also introducing foundational scent work related to article search skills. Ideal for dogs with solid obedience who are ready for a challenge.

What Your Dog Will Learn:

Advanced platform work with increased duration, distance, and distraction
Obedience with a higher level of precision and reliability
Exposure to distraction-heavy environments
Introduction to scent work related to article search for mental stimulation and task focus

What You’ll Learn:

How to build advanced obedience routines
How to support your dog’s success in high-distraction scenarios
How to introduce scent-based tasks and maintain drive
How to troubleshoot and refine advanced skills

Important Note:

Behavioral issues like aggression or reactivity must be addressed before entering this course. Please call to schedule an assessment and evaluation so we can guide you to the right solution.

Ready for Advanced Obedience?

Contact us to book your evaluation and discuss pricing. Let’s build a high-level working partnership between you and your dog.

IMPRINTING & TRACKING

Imprinting & Tracking (12-Week Course)

One session per week | 90–120 minutes per session

An intensive 12-week course built for serious K9 development in scent work and tracking. This course starts with the fundamentals of imprinting and builds toward full-person tracking with precision, consistency, and documentation. It’s ideal for handlers working toward operational K9 tracking goals or those wanting to build a highly skilled scent dog.

Course Focus:

• Imprinting scent and tracking behaviors from the ground up

• Teaching your dog to locate a person through progressive track work

• Building motivation and reliability using hides and rewards

• Tracking with real-world goals: time, distance, and environmental variability

7 Required Components for Successful Tracks:

1. Imprinting Square – Introducing scent and initial search behavior

2. L-Track with Food – Building foundation with motivation and direction

3. L-Track with Hide – Removing food, reinforcing target find

4. Blind Track with One Article in the Hide – Testing scent memory and confidence

5. Blind Track with Two Articles in the Hide – Increasing complexity and precision

6. 30-Minute Aged H-Track (Hide Included) – Time-based tracking with endurance

7. 500-Yard H-Track with Two Articles in the Hide – Long-distance tracking with article identification

Each session includes date and time documentation to help monitor progress and meet training standards.

Important Note:

If your dog has behavioral issues that could impact tracking or group safety, an assessment and evaluation is required before enrollment. Please call for details and pricing.

Serious About Scent and Tracking?

Contact us to schedule your evaluation and reserve your spot. This is a high-commitment course for handlers who want real results.

Urban and Night Tracking

Urban & Night Tracking (6-Week Course)

One session per week | 90–120 minutes per session

Prerequisite: Completion of imprinting & Tracking

This advanced 6-week course is designed for teams ready to take their tracking skills into the real world. Urban & Night Tracking exposes both handler and K9 to real-life scenarios, including distractions such as vehicles, foot traffic, wildlife, and limited visibility. It’s about pressure-proofing your tracking dog for high-stakes, real-world applications—day or night.

What Your Dog Will Learn:

• Navigating scent trails in urban environments

• Managing distractions like cars, people, and animals

• Maintaining track focus across concrete, asphalt, and mixed surfaces

• Tracking in low-visibility or nighttime conditions

• Reinforcing accurate article identification and final response in complex environments

What You’ll Learn:

• How to handle and interpret your dog’s behavior in unpredictable environments

• Safety protocols for urban and night tracking

• How to support your dog’s confidence and decision-making under pressure

• Effective communication between handler and K9 during real-world tracks

Important Note:

This course is only available to teams who have successfully completed Package 4. Dogs with behavioral concerns must undergo an assessment and evaluation before enrollment. Please call for pricing and eligibility.

Ready to Track in the Real World?

Contact us to secure your spot and take the next step in your tracking journey.

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