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MK9 Dog Training & Boarding is a dog training business in Daly City, California offering Board and Train, In-Home Training, and Private Lessons, with published programs from $125.
Daly City • CA • Training facility • 4.7 ★ (102 Google reviews)
Last verified: Sep 5, 2026
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What they say about themselves
MK9 Dog Training & Boarding is led by a trainer whose path began at sixteen and took her through Germany, where she built and ran a previous training academy and worked alongside military K9 units. According to her site, she also gained experience in veterinary settings before returning to the U.S. to establish MK9 in Daly City. She holds an AKC Canine Good Citizen Evaluator certification.
The training philosophy, as described on their website, centers on balanced, structured methods that prioritize clear communication and consistency over dominance-based approaches. They state that programs are tailored individually rather than following a standard template, with an emphasis on building trust and confidence through what they call a "demonstration-first" approach. Their site indicates they work with reactive and aggressive dogs, puppies, and complex behavioral cases.
MK9 offers board-and-train programs where dogs live with the trainer for intensive daily work, day training for owners who prefer their dog to sleep at home, group classes, and private lessons. Boarding takes place in what they describe as a home-like environment, with a "den" option available for dogs that prefer enclosed spaces. They note that their daycare is structured, requiring dogs to know basic commands and be crate-trained. A shuttle service is available for pick-up and drop-off.
Consultations and evaluations before you commit to a program.
The trainer evaluates the dog's behavior in person at the facility, discusses concerns, and identifies training challenges to recommend a program.
Best for: Owners wanting an in-person assessment before starting training.
Focus: Basic obedience
The trainer visits the dog's home environment to evaluate behavior, temperament, and daily routine before recommending a training plan.
Best for: Owners wanting the trainer to observe the dog in its own home environment.
Focus: Basic obedience
Board and train, day training, and private lessons are all available at MK9 Dog Training & Boarding. Board and train runs three to four weeks and includes handoff sessions to transfer skills. Day training packages work well for puppies and leash training, while private sessions focus on obedience fundamentals.
Private sessions start at $199 each, dropping to about $167 per session in a six-pack. Day training costs $125 per day or $1,350 for 12 days. Board and train programs run $3,800 for three weeks or $4,800 for four weeks.
The dog stays with the trainer for three weeks, following a daily routine of obedience work, behavior correction, and exposure to real-world environments.
The dog boards with the trainer full-time; owners are guided through a transition process afterward.
Best for: Dogs with behavioral issues, lack of obedience, or owners wanting faster structured results.
Focus: Basic obedience, Advanced obedience
Duration: 3 weeks
Includes: Owner handoff sessions
An extended four-week board and train stay with daily structured training, real-life exposure, and a customized plan based on the dog's temperament and challenges.
The dog boards with the trainer full-time for four weeks; owners are guided through a transition process afterward.
Best for: Dogs with behavioral issues, lack of obedience, or owners wanting faster structured results.
Focus: Basic obedience, Advanced obedience
Duration: 4 weeks
Includes: Owner handoff sessions
| Program | Price | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Board & Train — 3 Week Program | $3,800 per program | 3 weeks |
| Board & Train — 4 Week Program | $4,800 per program | 4 weeks |
One-on-one training focused on the dog's specific behavior, environment, and training goals, providing hands-on guidance to build communication and obedience.
Owner and dog work directly with the trainer in a single session.
Best for: Owners wanting personalized, one-on-one guidance for their dog's specific issues.
Focus: Basic obedience
A bundle of three private training sessions plus two included group training sessions.
Owner and dog work directly with the trainer across three private sessions plus two group sessions.
Best for: Owners wanting personalized, one-on-one guidance for their dog's specific issues.
Focus: Basic obedience
Duration: 3 sessions; 3-session package $600
Includes: Follow-up sessions
A bundle of six private training sessions plus two included group training sessions.
Owner and dog work directly with the trainer across six private sessions plus two group sessions.
Best for: Owners wanting personalized, one-on-one guidance for their dog's specific issues.
Focus: Basic obedience
Duration: 6 sessions; 6-session package $1,000
Includes: Follow-up sessions
| Program | Price | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Private Training — Single Session | $199 per session | — |
| Private Training — 3 Session Package | $600 per program | 3 sessions |
| Private Training — 6 Session Package | $1,000 per program | 6 sessions |
A single day of professional daytime training focused on place work, loose leash walking, crate training, recall, and stay commands.
The dog spends the day with the trainer in a structured training environment and returns home the same day.
Best for: Owners who want professional training without overnight boarding, including puppies.
Focus: Puppy training, Basic obedience, Leash training
A bundled package of day training days plus two group training sessions and one in-home private session.
The dog attends multiple day training sessions plus group and in-home private sessions.
Best for: Owners who want professional training without overnight boarding, including puppies.
Focus: Puppy training, Basic obedience, Leash training
Duration: 12 days; 12-session package $1,350
Includes: Owner handoff sessions
A larger bundled package of day training days plus two group training sessions and one in-home private session.
The dog attends multiple day training sessions plus group and in-home private sessions.
Best for: Owners who want professional training without overnight boarding, including puppies.
Focus: Puppy training, Basic obedience, Leash training
Duration: 24 days; 24-session package $2,300
Includes: Owner handoff sessions
| Program | Price | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Day Training — Single Day | $125 per program | — |
| Day Training — 12 Pack | $1,350 per program | 12 days |
| Day Training — 24 Pack | $2,300 per program | 24 days |
They explicitly describe their approach as balanced training. The program accepts dogs with aggression issues, which many trainers decline to work with.
Method: Balanced
Combines rewards with corrections, which may include tools such as prong collars or e-collars.
Certifications: AKC CGC Evaluator
Verification still pending or not yet requested. See our methodology for what verification does and does not mean.
One staff member holds AKC Canine Good Citizen evaluator certification. The site doesn't address overnight staffing, owner visits during board and train, or video updates. Insurance and guarantee terms aren't mentioned.
Facility: Training facility
Owner visits: not specified on their website.
Video updates: not specified on their website.
Overnight staffing: not specified on their website.
Insurance: not specified on their website.
Guarantee: No guarantee offered
Waitlist: not specified on their website.
Dogs per trainer: not specified on their website.
Booking: Contact form
Price: Published board & train pricing is still limited among other Daly City programs, so a midpoint comparison is not available yet.
Reviews: MK9 Dog Training & Boarding shows 4.7★ from 102 Google reviews among 1 published Daly City programs.
Transparency: This listing scores 97 out of 100 (price 100%, program clarity 88%). 1 of 1 Daly City listings show certifications; this business lists AKC CGC Evaluator.
Training takes place at a dedicated facility on Camelot Court in Daly City. Parking and accessibility details aren't published on the site.
70 Camelot Ct, Daly City, CA
Friday: 7AM-6PM
Monday: 7AM-6PM
Sunday: Closed
Tuesday: 7AM-6PM
Saturday: Closed
Thursday: 7AM-6PM
Wednesday: 7AM-6PM
Reach out directly or send a quote request through MK9 Dog Training & Boarding.
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