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K9 Courage Dog Training Modesto is a dog training business in Modesto, California offering Board and Train and Private Lessons.
Modesto • CA • Home-based trainer
Last verified: Sep 5, 2026
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What they say about themselves
K9 Courage Dog Training operates out of Manteca, about 30 minutes from Modesto, with trainers Daniel and Lily running the programs. According to their site, Daniel designs custom training plans based on each dog's breed, age, and specific issues, while Lily handles much of the hands-on training and client communication—a division of labor that shows up repeatedly in client reviews.
Their board and train program, which they describe as their most popular offering, takes an in-home approach: dogs stay in the trainers' home rather than a commercial kennel, training daily over two to six weeks or more. They emphasize that sessions happen in real-world settings—parks, neighborhoods, trails—rather than a controlled training room. The idea, as they explain it, is that skills practiced amid actual distractions transfer more reliably to a dog's normal life.
The business says it works with aggression, reactivity, fear-based behavior, and rescue dog adjustment alongside standard obedience and puppy training. They state that every program includes lifetime support at no additional cost, and that board and train clients receive daily photo and video updates. Private lesson packages are also available for owners who want to learn handling techniques themselves, with tiered options depending on how much coaching they need.
Consultations and evaluations before you commit to a program.
A free initial meeting where the trainer assesses the dog's temperament, training level, and specific issues, then recommends a program with a timeline.
Best for: Prospective clients who aren't sure which program fits their dog.
Focus: Basic obedience
Private lessons and board-and-train programs are available, with board-and-train running two weeks or longer. K9 Courage Dog Training Modesto offers dedicated puppy tracks for dogs 8 weeks to 6 months, including starter, builder, and complete private session packages (4, 6, or 8 sessions) and a puppy-specific board-and-train option. All programs include lifetime support, and graduates of the complete puppy package can advance to off-leash training.
What board & train costs in Modesto
We don't have enough published local pricing yet. Ask for a written quote that covers duration, inclusions, and follow-up.
The dog lives at the trainer's home and trains daily in real-world settings like parks and trails rather than a classroom. It's positioned as the most intensive option, suited to behavior issues or owners who don't want weekly lessons.
The dog boards at the trainer's home in Manteca and owners receive daily photo and video updates during the stay.
Best for: Owners with dogs needing behavior work or wanting professional training without a weekly time commitment.
Focus: Basic obedience, Leash reactivity, Aggression
Duration: 2 weeks
Includes: Lifetime support
The puppy stays with the trainers and works on crate training, house training, bite inhibition, leash manners, basic commands, and recall foundations. It includes daily photo and video updates plus two private lessons for the owner to reinforce skills at home.
The puppy boards at the trainer's home for 2 to 4 weeks, then owners attend a go-home session and a follow-up lesson within the first week.
Best for: Puppies between 8 weeks and 6 months old.
Focus: Puppy training, Basic obedience, Socialization, Leash training
Duration: 2 weeks
Includes: Owner handoff sessions, Follow-up sessions, Lifetime support
| Program | Price | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Board and Train | Not published | 2 weeks |
| Puppy Foundations Board & Train (2 to 4 Weeks) | Not published | 2 weeks |
This entry-level private session package covers house training guidance, bite inhibition, basic commands, and early socialization for a young puppy.
The trainer meets the owner and puppy for four one-on-one sessions at the park, home, or public settings.
Best for: Owners who want a training foundation to build on at home.
Focus: Puppy training, Basic obedience, Socialization
Duration: 4 sessions
Includes: Lifetime support
This mid-tier package builds on the Starter package with loose leash walking, recall foundations, impulse control, and distraction training for the puppy.
The trainer works one-on-one with the owner and puppy across six sessions in various real-world settings.
Best for: Owners wanting enough sessions to build lasting habits with their puppy.
Focus: Puppy training, Leash training, Recall & off-leash, Basic obedience
Duration: 6 sessions
Includes: Lifetime support
The full private-session curriculum matching the board and train content, including advanced socialization, public environment training, place command, and heel work, with the owner involved throughout.
The trainer delivers eight one-on-one sessions with the puppy and owner, preparing graduates for off-leash training.
Best for: Owners who want the same skill set as board and train while staying directly involved in training.
Focus: Puppy training, Advanced obedience, Socialization, Basic obedience
Duration: 8 sessions
Includes: Lifetime support
One-on-one coaching sessions where the owner and dog train together directly with the trainer to learn technique and timing.
The trainer and owner train the dog together in sessions, with owners learning to maintain results independently afterward.
Best for: Owners who want hands-on coaching rather than boarding their dog for training.
Focus: Basic obedience
Includes: Lifetime support
| Program | Price | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Private Puppy Sessions — Starter (4 Sessions) | Not published | 4 sessions |
| Private Puppy Sessions — Builder (6 Sessions) | Not published | 6 sessions |
| Private Puppy Sessions — Complete (8 Sessions) | Not published | 8 sessions |
| Private Sessions | Not published | — |
The site uses general language about their training approach without naming specific techniques or tools. They do work with aggression and reactivity cases, though acceptance appears to be evaluated individually.
Method: Method unclear
Their website describes their approach in general terms without specifying which methods or tools they use.
Certifications: Not specified on their website
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Training takes place in a home-based setting rather than a commercial facility. Daily video updates are sent during board-and-train stays. Whether owners can visit during the stay, overnight supervision arrangements, and insurance coverage aren't addressed on the site.
Facility: Home-based trainer
Owner visits: not specified on their website.
Video updates: Daily updates
Overnight staffing: not specified on their website.
Insurance: not specified on their website.
Guarantee: not specified on their website.
Waitlist: not specified on their website.
Dogs per trainer: not specified on their website.
Booking: Contact form
Price: K9 Courage Dog Training Modesto does not publish board & train pricing. Across Modesto, 8 programs publish prices from about $144 to $322.
Reviews: K9 Courage Dog Training Modesto does not show a Google review count on this listing. Compare review volume across the 4 published programs in Modesto.
Transparency: This listing scores 34 out of 100 (price 0%, program clarity 94%). 1 of 4 Modesto listings show certifications; this business does not list certifications.
The Tokay Avenue address in Modesto is a residential property. Parking and accessibility details aren't listed, so calling ahead may help if you have specific needs.
404 Tokay Ave, Modesto, CA
Friday: Open 24 hours
Monday: Open 24 hours
Sunday: Open 24 hours
Tuesday: Open 24 hours
Saturday: Open 24 hours
Thursday: Open 24 hours
Wednesday: Open 24 hours
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