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Gallardo's K9s — Dog Training in Apple Valley, CA

Gallardo's K9s is a dog training business in Apple Valley, California offering board and train, private lessons, and in-home training, working from a dedicated training facility. They accept aggression and reactivity cases and publish pricing from $60 per session to $100 per session.

Apple Valley, CA • Training facility • 4.9 ★ (81 Google reviews)

Verified listing

Last reviewed: Aug 10, 2026

Transparency Score

46 / 100

Limited information

How clearly this listing publishes the details owners need. See our methodology.

Price transparency: 43%
Method transparency: 35%
Program clarity: 65%

About Gallardo's K9s

Based on what the business publishes about itself

Gallardo's K9s, based in Apple Valley, California, positions itself as a specialist in behavior modification and protection training. According to their website, they work with aggressive, reactive, fearful, and shy dogs, and also offer personal protection, guard dog, and sport training including bite work and tracking. Their obedience programs range from basic skills to advanced off-leash control.

The business describes its approach as science-based and humane, emphasizing communication between dog and owner. They state they were founded in 2019 and list a trainer named Anthony who handles private lesson bookings, though their site provides limited detail about his specific background or credentials.

Training takes place at what they describe as a purpose-built training field for private lessons. Their board-and-train program reportedly combines a home environment with real-world field trips for proofing. They offer consultations, private lessons, in-home training, and board-and-train options. Their marketing makes broad claims, including guaranteeing results "regardless of breed, age, or behavior issue", which prospective clients may want to discuss directly when evaluating fit.

What dog training programs does Gallardo's K9s offer?

Private lessons, board and train, day training, in-home sessions, and protection dog training are all offered here. The board and train program explicitly lists aggression and leash reactivity among its focus areas, alongside basic and advanced obedience. Gallardo's K9s also provides 30-minute and hour-long obedience sessions for more targeted work.

Board and Train

Price not published.

Dogs stay with the trainer for a customized program combining structured home-environment training with outings into real-world settings, progressing from basic to advanced obedience skills.

The dog boards with the trainer and trains both at the home base and on field trips for real-world proofing.

Best for: Dogs needing a tailored plan addressing individual behavior needs, including reactivity or aggression.

Focus: Basic obedience, Advanced obedience, Aggression, Leash reactivity

Basic Obedience 1 hour

$100 per session

A one-hour private lesson session covering basic obedience training with owner and dog.

A full hour private lesson with trainer Anthony, owner present.

Duration: 1 session

Focus: Basic obedience

Basic Obedience- 30 Minute Session

$60 per session

A short one-on-one lesson with the trainer covering basic obedience work.

A 30-minute private lesson with owner and dog present, led by trainer Anthony.

Duration: 30 sessions

Focus: Basic obedience

Protection Dog Training

$80 per session

Sessions focused on protective instincts and drive building, whether for sport or personal protection work, while reinforcing obedience and control.

A 45-minute session led by the trainer working on protection and obedience skills.

Best for: Owners interested in sport training or personal protection dogs.

Duration: 45 sessions

Focus: Advanced obedience

Private Lessons

Price not published.

Lessons take place at a dedicated training field, working on confidence and skill refinement amid distractions and new environments.

Owner and dog attend sessions at the trainer's purpose-built training field.

Focus: Basic obedience, Advanced obedience

Day Train

Price not published.

Dogs come in for focused one-on-one training each day at the facility, offering the intensity of board and train without an overnight stay.

The dog is dropped off for daily sessions at the facility rather than boarding overnight.

Focus: Basic obedience, Advanced obedience

In Home Training

Price not published.

Trainers come to the client's home to deliver lessons tailored to the dog's specific behaviors and needs.

The trainer travels to the client's home for sessions rather than the client traveling to a facility.

Best for: Owners dealing with home-specific issues or with busy schedules.

Focus: Basic obedience

How much does Gallardo's K9s cost?

Basic obedience runs $60 for a 30-minute session or $100 for an hour. Protection training sessions are $80 for 45 minutes. Board and train, day training, and in-home options don't have published rates.

Board and Train pricing

Board and Train pricing at Gallardo's K9s in Apple Valley, CA
Program	Price	Length
Board and Train	Not published	Not stated

Private Lessons pricing

Private Lessons pricing at Gallardo's K9s in Apple Valley, CA
Program	Price	Length
Basic Obedience 1 hour	$100 per session	1 session
Basic Obedience- 30 Minute Session	$60 per session	30 sessions
Protection Dog Training	$80 per session	45 sessions
Private Lessons	Not published	Not stated

In-Home Training pricing

In-Home Training pricing at Gallardo's K9s in Apple Valley, CA
Program	Price	Length
Day Train	Not published	Not stated
In Home Training	Not published	Not stated

Consultations and evaluations

Phone Consultation: Not published

What training methods does Gallardo's K9s use?

The site uses general language about training philosophy without naming specific techniques or tools.

Public materials reviewed by Barklen do not specify which training tools are used.

Who runs Gallardo's K9s?

As described in the business's own materials

Anthony, Trainer

According to their site, listed as the trainer who conducts private obedience lesson bookings.

Where does Gallardo's K9s offer dog training?

Gallardo's K9s operates from a dedicated training facility in Apple Valley, CA, offering board and train stays at their facility, private lessons, and in-home training at the client's home.

Their site says they dog owners dealing with behavior challenges of any breed or age, including those seeking sport or protection training.

They offer training at a purpose-built training field for private lessons and combine home-environment and real-world field trip training during board-and-train programs.

The facility sits on Lucilla Road in Apple Valley. Parking availability and accessibility features aren't addressed on the site.

What should you ask Gallardo's K9s before booking?

Generated from what their public materials leave open

Ask for current pricing on Board and Train, Day Train, and In Home Training, which are not published online.
Ask which certifications their trainers hold and who issued them.
Their site describes their approach in general terms. Ask which specific methods and tools they use.
Ask whether you can visit your dog during a board and train stay.
Ask if anyone is on-site overnight.
Ask how often you will get photo or video updates.
Ask how many dogs each trainer handles at once.
Ask exactly what their guarantee covers; no trainer can guarantee behavior.

Location and hours

23099 Lucilla Rd, Apple Valley, CA

Monday – Sunday: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM

How Barklen reviewed this listing

Barklen reviewed Gallardo's K9s against the business's public materials and published this listing. That is not a check of licenses, insurance, or certifications. See our methodology for what a verified listing does and does not mean.

Details the public materials do not address (owner visits during programs, progress updates, overnight staffing, certifications, dogs per trainer, years in business, and others) are turned into the questions above rather than filled in.

Last reviewed by Barklen: Aug 10, 2026

What Barklen could verify

Programs listed: 7 programs (board and train, private lessons, in-home training)
Published pricing: Published for 3 of 7 programs
Training method: Method unclear
Aggression and reactivity cases: Accepts aggression cases
Facility: Training facility
Insurance: Mentioned on their website
Guarantee: Advertises guaranteed results
Booking: Book online