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K9 Parent Training LLC
K9 Parent Training LLC is a dog training business in Palm Desert, California offering Virtual Training, Private Lessons, Board and Train, and Group Classes, with published programs from $90.
Palm Desert • CA • Training facility • 4.9 ★ (21 Google reviews)
Last verified: Aug 21, 2026
Transparency Score
90 / 100
Highly transparent
How clearly this listing publishes the details owners need. See our methodology.
- Price transparency
- 86%
- Method transparency
- 100%
- Program clarity
- 84%
About this program
What they say about themselves
K9 Parent Training, or K9PT, is led by Manny Guerra and serves Palm Springs and the broader Coachella Valley, with regional and out-of-state work available in some cases. Manny previously worked at the Palm Springs Animal Shelter, where he served as Training and Behavioral Specialist, headed the Training and Enrichment Department, and oversaw staff and volunteer dog programs. Before dog training, he spent nearly two decades coaching and instructing in athletic and performance settings, experience that carries into K9PT's emphasis on teaching the human side of the relationship.
Programs include private in-home sessions, live virtual coaching, behavior modification, residential Doggie Training Camp, alumni maintenance stays, full-day training, and educational workshops. Doggie Training Camp costs $1,000 per week with a three-week minimum. The website says three weeks generally covers early communication and foundation work, while dogs needing more repetition or help with challenging behaviors commonly stay four to six weeks. Residential clients receive regular media updates and follow-up transfer training.
K9PT explicitly identifies Manny's work as Balanced Dog Training while also stating that the business uses a variety of tools and techniques rather than adhering rigidly to one training style. The approach prioritizes owner coaching, calm behavior, communication, practice, consistency, and individualized decisions made with family input. K9PT operates onsite programs from its Palm Springs training center, Place by K9PT, in addition to private in-home services. The website states that the business is licensed and insured and offers online calendar booking.
Getting started
Consultations and evaluations before you commit to a program.
What does K9 Parent Training LLC charge for board and train?
Private in-home training, virtual coaching, behavior modification, Doggie Training Camp, alumni maintenance stays, full-day training, workshops, Pet CPR and First Aid education, and customized concierge services are offered. Residential programs have a three-week minimum and may extend to four to six weeks for more challenging behavior. Private packages are designed to build skills through repeated owner participation.
Virtual sessions cost $90 individually or $240 for three. In-home private training costs $200 for one session, $450 for three, or $700 for five. Doggie Training Camp is $1,000 per week with a three-week minimum, and alumni maintenance stays are $100 per day. Full-day training is $1,000, while workshop pricing varies.
Board and Train
Doggie Training Camp — 3 Week Minimum Program — $1,000 per program
Dogs stay on-site for a minimum of three weeks working on early communication skills, foundational obedience, and some intermediate work, with an emphasis on a calm state of mind. Owners receive regular media updates and the program can be extended to 4-6 weeks for dogs needing more time on challenging behaviors.
The dog boards at the training center while the trainer works on requested behaviors, with follow-up transfer training for owners at the end.
Best for: Existing training clients whose dogs need structured, extended training beyond private sessions.
Focus: Basic obedience, Advanced obedience
Duration: 3 weeks
Includes: Owner handoff sessions, Follow-up sessions
Doggie Training Camp — 4-6 Week Extended Program — $1,000 per program
An extended version of the boarding program for dogs needing more time to work through tougher behavior issues, moving at the dog's pace with additional repetition. Duration is decided in consultation with the client based on goals.
The dog boards at the facility for an extended period with ongoing communication and follow-up training at the end.
Best for: Dogs with more challenging behavior issues needing extra time and repetition.
Focus: Aggression, Leash reactivity, Fear & anxiety, Advanced obedience
Duration: 4 weeks
Includes: Owner handoff sessions, Follow-up sessions
Maintenance Training: Doggie Training Camp Alumni — $100 per program
A short-term boarding option for dogs that already completed the training camp, allowing them to brush up on skills while owners travel.
The dog boards at the facility for a day or more of refresher training.
Best for: Previous training camp graduates whose owners are traveling.
Focus: Basic obedience
Duration: 1 days
Includes: Boarding included, Refresher sessions
| Program | Price | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Doggie Training Camp — 3 Week Minimum Program | $1,000 per program | 3 weeks |
| Doggie Training Camp — 4-6 Week Extended Program | $1,000 per program | 4 weeks |
| Maintenance Training: Doggie Training Camp Alumni | $100 per program | 1 days |
Private Lessons
Individual Private Sessions — $200 per session
One-on-one, in-home sessions with the trainer to address household behavior issues and build obedience skills; packages of 3 or 5 sessions are available at a discount and include follow-up transfer training.
Trainer works directly with the owner and dog in the client's home.
Best for: Multi-session packages must be used within 90 days.
Focus: Basic obedience, Leash reactivity
Includes: Owner handoff sessions
Full Day Training — $1,000 per program
A full day of Manny's time booked for businesses, organizations, or dedicated owners, covering working dogs, staff/volunteer training, assessments, or consultations.
Trainer is on site for a full day, working one-on-one, in groups, or both.
Best for: Businesses, organizations, or highly dedicated individual owners.
Focus: Basic obedience
Duration: 1 days
| Program | Price | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Individual Private Sessions | $200 per session | — |
| Full Day Training | $1,000 per program | 1 days |
Group Classes
Workshops
Group learning events that combine lecture, demonstrations, and hands-on activities, covering topics from Pet CPR and First Aid to dog training fundamentals; some include dogs, some do not.
Clients attend scheduled workshop sessions, which may or may not involve their dog.
Focus: Basic obedience, Socialization
| Program | Price | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Workshops | Not published | — |
Virtual Training
Virtual Training — Single Session — $90 per session
Remote coaching delivered via live video call, addressing a range of training topics with dedicated one-on-one attention.
Client connects with the trainer over live video chat for up to one hour.
Focus: Basic obedience
Duration: 1 sessions; 3-session package $240
| Program | Price | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Virtual Training — Single Session | $90 per session | 1 sessions |
What training methods does K9 Parent Training LLC use?
K9PT explicitly describes Manny's work as Balanced Dog Training. The business uses a variety of tools and techniques and says it does not adhere rigidly to one method. Training emphasizes calm behavior, communication, owner coaching, consistency, food-based engagement exercises, leash work, and individualized decisions based on the dog and family.
Method: Balanced
Combines rewards with corrections, which may include tools such as prong collars or e-collars.
How do we verify K9 Parent Training LLC?
Certifications: Not specified on their website
Verification still pending or not yet requested. See our methodology for what verification does and does not mean.
Trust & facility details
K9PT states that it is licensed and insured. Residential programs include regular media updates and follow-up transfer training, while private packages also include follow-up transfer work. Manny's background includes shelter behavior and enrichment leadership, staff and volunteer education, and training work in multiple states and Mexico.
Facility: Training facility
Owner visits: not specified on their website.
Video updates: Occasional updates
Overnight staffing: not specified on their website.
Insurance: Yes
Guarantee: No guarantee offered
Waitlist: not specified on their website.
Dogs per trainer: not specified on their website.
Booking: Book online
How does K9 Parent Training LLC compare in Palm Desert?
Price: Their board & train is 79% above the Palm Desert midpoint based on published prices.
Reviews: K9 Parent Training LLC shows 4.9★ from 21 Google reviews among 2 published Palm Desert programs.
Transparency: This listing scores 90 out of 100 (price 86%, program clarity 84%). 1 of 2 Palm Desert listings show certifications; this business does not list certifications.
What to ask K9 Parent Training LLC
- Ask which certifications their trainers hold and who issued them.
- Ask how many dogs each trainer handles at once.
- Ask whether you can visit during the program.
- Ask if anyone is on-site overnight.
- Ask about current availability and whether there is a waitlist.
Location & hours
K9PT operates the Place by K9PT training center in Palm Springs and serves the Coachella Valley, including Cathedral City, Rancho Mirage, Palm Desert, and La Quinta. Regional, out-of-state, and some international training are available case by case.
73760 Dinah Shore Dr, Palm Desert, CA
Friday: 10AM-7PM
Monday: 10AM-7PM
Sunday: 10AM-7PM
Tuesday: Closed
Saturday: 10AM-7PM
Thursday: 10AM-7PM
Wednesday: Closed
Contact / request a quote
Reach out directly or send a quote request through K9 Parent Training LLC.
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