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WESSMADE K9 is a dog training business in North Hollywood, California offering Private Lessons, In-Home Training, and Board and Train, with published programs from $150.
North Hollywood • CA • Training facility • 5.0 ★ (10 Google reviews)
Last verified: Aug 24, 2026
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What they say about themselves
WESSMADE K9 is a Los Angeles dog-training business with head trainer Josh Grant identified on its pricing page. The website emphasizes customized training based on each dog's temperament, age, breed, behavior, and the owner's goals. Its stated focus includes obedience, behavior modification, protection, working-dog preparation, and developing clearer communication between dogs and their handlers. The supplied pages do not publish Josh Grant's professional certifications, education, or length of training experience.
Training is offered through Board and Train, Private Lessons, In-Home Training, and an initial Consultation. Board and Train ranges from a one-week refresher for existing clients to a five-week program covering advanced on-leash and off-leash obedience, behavior modification, and working-dog preparation. Private Lessons take place at the WESSMADE K9 Training Facility, while In-Home Training brings Josh to the client's residence. Multi-session Private Lessons packages are available for clients seeking ongoing instruction and handler development.
The website does not identify the training system as balanced or force-free and does not publish specific training tools. Instead, it emphasizes structure, consistency, customized programming, leadership, trust, respect, and owner communication. The site currently states that WESSMADE K9 is under construction and directs visitors to contact the business by email, while several secondary pages contain generic placeholder material. For that reason, the pricing and main dog-training page provide the clearest evidence for current services.
Consultations and evaluations before you commit to a program.
This is a required intake session for new clients that includes observing the dog's behavior, discussing goals with the owner, and a hands-on assessment. It ends with a personalized training recommendation.
Best for: New clients who have not yet enrolled in a training program.
Focus: Basic obedience
WESSMADE K9 offers Board and Train at one, three, and five weeks, plus facility-based Private Lessons, Private Lessons packages, and In-Home Training. New clients must first complete a paid Consultation and evaluation. Training may address obedience, behavior modification, socialization, handler skills, and working-dog preparation. Protection is advertised as a training focus, but no separate protection package is published.
The required Evaluation costs $75 for 30 minutes. Facility-based Private Lessons cost $150 for 45 to 60 minutes, with five lessons for $675 and ten for $1,350. Board and Train costs $1,425 for one week, $2,850 for three weeks, or $4,500 for five weeks. In-Home Training has conflicting published prices of $150 and $250.
A short one-week board and train stay focused on tuning up skills the dog already knows, useful for reinforcement or as prep before a longer program.
The dog boards at the facility for one week of tune-up training.
Best for: Existing clients whose dogs already have some training and need reinforcement.
Focus: Basic obedience
Duration: 1 weeks
A three-week board and train covering on-leash basic obedience including sit, down, come, place, and stay, loose leash heeling, dog-and-human socialization, and door manners.
The dog boards at the facility for three weeks working through basic obedience and manners.
Focus: Basic obedience, Leash training, Socialization
Duration: 3 weeks
A five-week board and train covering advanced on and off leash obedience including recall, plus behavior modification and preparation for working dog roles.
The dog boards at the facility for five weeks progressing to advanced and off-leash obedience with behavior modification.
Focus: Advanced obedience, Recall & off-leash, Basic obedience
Duration: 5 weeks
| Program | Price | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Board & Train — 1 Week (Existing Clients) | $1,425 per program | 1 weeks |
| Board & Train — 3 Week | $2,850 per program | 3 weeks |
| Board & Train — 5 Week | $4,500 per program | 5 weeks |
This is a one-on-one session held at the WESSMADE K9 facility with head trainer Josh Grant, covering review of goals, progress evaluation, direct work with the dog, and handler skill-building.
The owner and dog meet the trainer at the facility for a customized 45-60 minute session.
Focus: Basic obedience
A bundle of five training lessons meant to build skills progressively week to week, with take-home homework between sessions.
Sessions are booked weekly and build on prior lessons with homework assigned between visits.
Best for: Existing clients working on consistency over multiple sessions.
Focus: Basic obedience
Duration: 5 sessions; 5-session package $675
A larger bundle of ten training lessons for continued progressive skill-building with take-home homework between sessions.
Sessions are booked over time, building progressively with homework between visits.
Best for: Existing clients seeking deeper, longer-term consistency.
Focus: Basic obedience
Duration: 10 sessions; 10-session package $1,350
| Program | Price | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Private 1-on-1 Training (Facility) | $150 per session | — |
| 5 Session Package | $150 per session | 5 sessions |
| 10 Session Package | $150 per session | 10 sessions |
The trainer travels to the client's home to review training goals, evaluate progress, work directly with the dog, and shape the owner's handling skills.
The trainer visits the client's home for a 60-90 minute customized session.
Focus: Basic obedience
| Program | Price | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| In-Home Training | $150 per session | — |
The website does not name a formal methodology or publish specific training tools. It emphasizes customized programs, structure, consistency, clear communication, leadership, trust, respect, handler development, and adapting training to the individual dog's temperament, age, breed, behavior, and goals.
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
Verification still pending or not yet requested. See our methodology for what verification does and does not mean.
WESSMADE K9 publishes a required evaluation process and detailed prices for its primary programs. Board and Train includes daily individualized training, and Private Lessons emphasize direct owner coaching. However, trainer credentials, business insurance, formal guarantees, residential update policies, and Board and Train overnight staffing are not published.
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: not specified on their website.
Waitlist: not specified on their website.
Dogs per trainer: not specified on their website.
Booking: Contact form
Price: Their board & train is 46% below the North Hollywood midpoint based on published prices.
Reviews: WESSMADE K9 shows 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews among 5 published North Hollywood programs.
Transparency: This listing scores 74 out of 100 (price 100%, program clarity 75%). 2 of 5 North Hollywood listings show certifications; this business does not list certifications.
WESSMADE K9 identifies itself as a Los Angeles, California business and refers to a WESSMADE K9 Training Facility. At-home pet check-in service is centered within 15 miles of North Hollywood, but a training-facility street address is not published.
11343 Calvert St, North Hollywood, CA
Friday: 7AM-5PM
Monday: 7AM-5PM
Sunday: Closed
Tuesday: 7AM-5PM
Saturday: 7AM-5PM
Thursday: 7AM-5PM
Wednesday: 7AM-5PM
Reach out directly or send a quote request through WESSMADE K9.
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