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JPK9 Academy — Dog Training in Elk Grove, CA

JPK9 Academy is a dog training business in Elk Grove, California offering board and train, private lessons, in-home training, and group classes, working from a dedicated training facility. They describe their approach as balanced training (rewards and corrections) and accept aggression and reactivity cases.

Elk Grove, CA • Training facility • 5.0 ★ (82 Google reviews)

Verified listing

Last reviewed: Sep 5, 2026

Transparency Score

46 / 100

Limited information

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

Price transparency: 0%
Method transparency: 100%
Program clarity: 64%

About JPK9 Academy

Based on what the business publishes about itself

Juan runs JPK9 Academy with his wife Sarah, handling cases that range from basic obedience to aggression and reactivity. According to their site, the business has over 15 years of hands-on experience and operates out of Elk Grove, California, also training in local parks and outdoor community settings.

The business describes its approach as individualized rather than standardized, building training plans around each dog's temperament and the owner's lifestyle. They say they use science-based methods aimed at addressing root causes of behavior problems, not just managing symptoms.

JPK9 Academy offers board-and-train programs (described as a four-week intensive), private lessons, group obedience classes, and puppy training covering socialization and confidence-building. They position behavior modification work, particularly for leash reactivity, fear, anxiety, and aggression, as a specialty. Client reviews consistently mention Juan as the trainer working directly with owners throughout the process.

What dog training programs does JPK9 Academy offer?

Board and train options span two to four weeks, with the longer program targeting aggression, reactivity, and advanced obedience. JPK9 Academy also runs group obedience classes, private lessons, puppy training, and in-home sessions for aggression and behavior modification. Handoff and follow-up sessions come with the residential programs.

Board & Train Programs

Price not published.

This program involves the dog living with trainers for an immersive residential stay with multiple daily training sessions, structure, and behavior correction. It's described as their most popular offering, aimed at delivering faster, more consistent results than weekly lessons.

The dog stays on-site at the training facility and undergoes several structured mini-training sessions per day, followed by a hand-off phase to train the owner.

Best for: Dogs needing significant behavioral change, including cases of reactivity and aggression, and owners without time for extensive daily training.

Duration: 2 weeks

Focus: Basic obedience, Aggression, Leash reactivity

Includes: Owner handoff sessions, Follow-up sessions

4-Week Board and Train Program

Price not published.

A four-week intensive residential program that moves from foundational obedience to proofing behaviors under heavy real-world distraction, including work in local parks and public settings. It targets complex behavior cases such as aggression and reactivity with a balanced training philosophy.

The dog boards at the facility for four weeks with daily sessions, proofing in public locations, followed by an owner hand-off and go-home lessons.

Best for: Dogs with reactivity or aggression, and high-drive breeds needing consistent structure beyond what a typical home setting provides.

Duration: 4 weeks

Focus: Aggression, Leash reactivity, Advanced obedience

Includes: Owner handoff sessions, Follow-up sessions

Puppy Training

Price not published.

This program lays a foundation for a well-mannered adult dog by covering potty training, basic obedience, socialization, and confidence building during the puppy's early developmental stage. It also includes crate training and bite inhibition work per the FAQ.

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Best for: Young puppies in their early learning stage.

Focus: Puppy training, Socialization, Basic obedience

Private Lessons

Price not published.

One-on-one session built around a specific dog's needs, offering targeted behavior work and in-home support. A client review describes sessions lasting three visits addressing barking and biting behaviors.

Trainer works directly with the dog and owner, sometimes in the owner's home, over one or more sessions.

Best for: Dogs needing personal, individualized attention or targeted behavior work.

Focus: Basic obedience

Behavior Modification

Price not published.

This program addresses the underlying causes of reactivity, fear, anxiety, and aggression rather than just surface symptoms, aiming to create calm and balanced dogs through structured plans.

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Best for: Dogs exhibiting reactivity, fear, anxiety, or aggression issues.

Focus: Aggression, Leash reactivity, Fear & anxiety

Dog Aggression Training

Price not published.

A specialized program targeting biting, fear-based reactions, and dominance-related behaviors using techniques described as safe and proven. It addresses dog-to-dog and dog-to-human aggression cases.

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Best for: Dogs displaying aggression, biting history, or dominant behaviors.

Focus: Aggression, Leash reactivity, Fear & anxiety

Group Obedience Training

Price not published.

Dogs work on foundational commands while learning to hold focus around distractions in a group setting, aimed at improving leash manners, confidence, and social skills. Sessions are described as ongoing weekly meetings for graduates and current clients.

Dogs and owners attend group sessions in a controlled setting, described elsewhere as weekly Sunday sessions.

Best for: Dogs needing to practice focus and manners around distractions and other dogs.

Focus: Basic obedience, Socialization, Leash training

How much does JPK9 Academy cost?

JPK9 Academy does not publish program pricing online. Contact them directly or request a quote through Barklen for current rates.

Board and Train pricing

Board and Train pricing at JPK9 Academy in Elk Grove, CA
Program	Price	Length
Board & Train Programs	Not published	2 weeks
4-Week Board and Train Program	Not published	4 weeks

Private Lessons pricing

Private Lessons pricing at JPK9 Academy in Elk Grove, CA
Program	Price	Length
Puppy Training	Not published	Not stated
Private Lessons	Not published	Not stated
Behavior Modification	Not published	Not stated

In-Home Training pricing

In-Home Training pricing at JPK9 Academy in Elk Grove, CA
Program	Price	Length
Dog Aggression Training	Not published	Not stated

Group Classes pricing

Group Classes pricing at JPK9 Academy in Elk Grove, CA
Program	Price	Length
Group Obedience Training	Not published	Not stated

Consultations and evaluations

Free Training Consultation: Free

What training methods does JPK9 Academy use?

Their site identifies the approach as balanced training, and they explicitly take aggression and reactivity cases. Specific tools and techniques aren't detailed publicly.

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

Who runs JPK9 Academy?

As described in the business's own materials

Juan, Trainer / co-owner

According to their site, repeatedly identified in client reviews as the primary trainer who runs the business with his wife Sarah, working directly with owners on obedience, reactivity, and aggression cases.

Where does JPK9 Academy offer dog training?

JPK9 Academy operates from a dedicated training facility in Elk Grove, CA, offering board and train stays at their facility, private lessons, group classes, and in-home training at the client's home.

Their site says they dog owners of all breeds and behavior levels in Sacramento, Elk Grove, and surrounding Northern California communities, including those dealing with leash reactivity, aggression, anxiety, and basic obedience issues.

The business operates out of a location in Elk Grove, California, and also trains dogs in outdoor community settings such as local parks and streets.

Training takes place at a dedicated facility on Point Pleasant Road in Elk Grove. Parking and accessibility information isn't listed.

How does JPK9 Academy compare with other Elk Grove dog trainers?

Barklen analysis

Barklen analysis based on 3 published Elk Grove listings (10 with published pricing). These comparisons are computed by Barklen, not claims made by JPK9 Academy.

Price: JPK9 Academy does not publish pricing for the program types where Elk Grove has enough published prices to compare (board and train and group classes).

Reviews: 5.0★ from 82 Google reviews, among 3 published Elk Grove programs.

Transparency: 46 out of 100 (limited information), with 0% price transparency and 64% program clarity. Certification disclosure is still sparse across Elk Grove listings.

Published prices at JPK9 Academy compared with Elk Grove ranges
Program type	JPK9 Academy	Elk Grove range	Barklen read
Board and Train	Not published	$2,100–$4,100 across 3 Elk Grove programs	No published price to compare
Group Classes	Not published	$83–$175 across 3 Elk Grove programs	No published price to compare

What should you ask JPK9 Academy before booking?

Generated from what their public materials leave open

They don't publish pricing. Ask what a board and train stay costs and exactly what is included.
Ask which certifications their trainers hold and who issued them.
Ask for proof of liability insurance.
Ask which training tools, if any, they use and when.
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.

Location and hours

4202 Point Pleasant Rd, Elk Grove, CA

Monday – Friday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Sunday: Closed

How Barklen reviewed this listing

Barklen reviewed JPK9 Academy 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, insurance, guarantee, certifications, and others) are turned into the questions above rather than filled in.

Last reviewed by Barklen: Sep 5, 2026

What Barklen could verify

Programs listed: 7 programs (board and train, private lessons, in-home training, group classes)
Published pricing: None published
Training method: Balanced
Aggression and reactivity cases: Accepts aggression cases
Facility: Training facility
Years in business: 15+ years
Booking: Contact form