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K-9 Companions
K-9 Companions is a dog training business in Perris, California offering Board and Train, In-Home Training, and Private Lessons, with published programs from $150.
Perris • CA • Training facility • 4.6 ★ (184 Google reviews)
Last verified: Aug 20, 2026
Transparency Score
79 / 100
Moderately transparent
How clearly this listing publishes the details owners need. See our methodology.
- Price transparency
- 75%
- Method transparency
- 100%
- Program clarity
- 59%
About this program
What they say about themselves
K-9 Companions was founded in 1979 and operates from a three-acre training facility near Lake Mathews and Corona in Riverside County. The company describes its training staff as certified master trainers with backgrounds that include veterinary medicine, animal behavior, animal biology, veterinary science, and U.S. military K-9 service. Every trainer also completes an internal apprenticeship before joining the training staff full time.
Its signature K-9 Boot Camp is a residential program lasting two, three, or four weeks. Training can address fundamental obedience, manners, household behaviors, aggression, biting, barking, digging, chewing, and house soiling. Owners receive an in-home reinforcement session after Boot Camp, onsite follow-up for one year, and access to Board & Brush-Up for the dog's lifetime. Other offerings include private lessons, advanced obedience and agility, service dog training, Level One Protection, Canine Good Citizen testing, and AKC conformation training.
K-9 Companions describes its approach as using positive reinforcement, motivation, and mild correction. The website specifically states that trainers do not kick, hit, hang, shock, or otherwise abuse dogs, while also emphasizing owner leadership and appropriate correction when needed. The facility includes three training fields and climate-controlled barracks-style sleeping quarters with individual beds. A professional groomer is on staff, and an on-call veterinarian is available.
Getting started
Consultations and evaluations before you commit to a program.
Free Consultation — $0/session
A free 30-minute session to evaluate a dog's temperament and trainability while giving the owner a chance to see the facility.
Best for: Prospective clients deciding whether to enroll their dog in training.
Focus: Basic obedience
What does K-9 Companions charge for board and train?
K-9 Boot Camp, basic obedience and manners, advanced obedience and agility, in-home and onsite private lessons, service dog training, Level One Protection, Canine Good Citizen testing, AKC conformation training, and a dog-trainer education program are listed. Training can address household manners, obedience, aggression, biting, barking, digging, chewing, and house training.
Boot Camp and service dog training each start at $2,195. Onsite one-hour problem-solving lessons cost $150, and one-on-one field lessons start at $150. In-home puppy and private lessons start at $195. Pricing for advanced obedience, protection training, CGC testing, conformation work, and trainer education is not published.
Board and Train
K-9 Boot Camp — 2 Week Program — $2,195 per program
This board-and-train program has the dog stay at the facility for two, three, or four weeks working on obedience and common behavior problems. It includes a post-program in-home session, a year of on-site follow-up sessions, and lifetime board-and-brush-up access.
The dog boards at the Perris, CA facility and trains daily with staff, then owners receive a home session and ongoing follow-up support.
Best for: Puppies and dogs with common behavior issues like barking, chewing, aggression, biting, or digging.
Focus: Basic obedience, Aggression
Duration: 2 weeks
Includes: Owner handoff sessions, Follow-up sessions, Lifetime support
K-9 Boot Camp — 3 Week Program — $2,195 per program
This board-and-train program has the dog stay at the facility for two, three, or four weeks working on obedience and common behavior problems. It includes a post-program in-home session, a year of on-site follow-up sessions, and lifetime board-and-brush-up access.
The dog boards at the Perris, CA facility and trains daily with staff, then owners receive a home session and ongoing follow-up support.
Best for: Puppies and dogs with common behavior issues like barking, chewing, aggression, biting, or digging.
Focus: Basic obedience, Aggression
Duration: 3 weeks
Includes: Owner handoff sessions, Follow-up sessions, Lifetime support
K-9 Boot Camp — 4 Week Program — $2,195 per program
This board-and-train program has the dog stay at the facility for two, three, or four weeks working on obedience and common behavior problems. It includes a post-program in-home session, a year of on-site follow-up sessions, and lifetime board-and-brush-up access.
The dog boards at the Perris, CA facility and trains daily with staff, then owners receive a home session and ongoing follow-up support.
Best for: Puppies and dogs with common behavior issues like barking, chewing, aggression, biting, or digging.
Focus: Basic obedience, Aggression
Duration: 4 weeks
Includes: Owner handoff sessions, Follow-up sessions, Lifetime support
Service Dog Training — $2,195 per program
Focus: Service dog training, Basic obedience
| Program | Price | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| K-9 Boot Camp — 2 Week Program | From $2,195 per program | 2 weeks |
| K-9 Boot Camp — 3 Week Program | From $2,195 per program | 3 weeks |
| K-9 Boot Camp — 4 Week Program | From $2,195 per program | 4 weeks |
| Service Dog Training | From $2,195 per program | — |
Private Lessons
Advanced Obedience and Agilities — $150 per session
This program builds on basic obedience with distance work, food refusal, directed jumps, and agility obstacles like high jumps, barrels, and a cat walk. It's aimed at dogs preparing for protection training, obedience trials, or competitions.
Training happens as one-on-one field lessons at the facility, preceded by a free consultation to assess the dog's trainability.
Best for: Dogs that have already mastered basic obedience commands.
Focus: Advanced obedience, Agility & dog sports, Recall & off-leash
Level 1 Protection Training
Focus: Advanced obedience, Agility & dog sports
AKC Conformation Training
Focus: Advanced obedience
| Program | Price | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Advanced Obedience and Agilities | From $150 per session | — |
| Level 1 Protection Training | Not published | — |
| AKC Conformation Training | Not published | — |
In-Home Training
Basic Obedience and Manners — $195 per session
This program teaches fundamental commands like sit, stay, heel, come and down, along with household manners such as stopping at doors and curbs and staying in a designated place. It also trains owners in how to communicate commands and use praise, rewards, and correction.
Training is delivered through in-home sessions or field lessons at the Southern California facility, with owners learning alongside the dog.
Best for: New puppy owners or owners of dogs with common behavior frustrations like barking, chewing, jumping, or digging.
Focus: Basic obedience, Leash training
| Program | Price | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Basic Obedience and Manners | From $195 per session | — |
What training methods does K-9 Companions use?
K-9 Companions uses positive reinforcement, motivation, and mild correction. The site says trainers do not use hitting, kicking, hanging, or shock-based training. Owner instruction emphasizes leadership, clear communication, praise and rewards for desired behavior, and appropriate correction when needed.
Method: Balanced
Combines rewards with corrections, which may include tools such as prong collars or e-collars.
How do we verify K-9 Companions?
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
Founded in 1979, K-9 Companions owns its three-acre facility and requires trainers to complete an apprenticeship. Boot Camp includes one year of onsite follow-up plus lifetime Board & Brush-Up access, and clients may contact the business with questions after training. The facility also has a groomer and an on-call veterinarian.
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: Phone only
How does K-9 Companions compare in Perris?
Price: Their board & train is 41% below the Perris midpoint based on published prices.
Reviews: K-9 Companions shows 4.6★ from 184 Google reviews among 4 published Perris programs.
Transparency: This listing scores 79 out of 100 (price 75%, program clarity 59%). 1 of 4 Perris listings show certifications; this business does not list certifications.
What to ask K-9 Companions
- Ask which certifications their trainers hold and who issued them.
- Ask for proof of liability insurance.
- 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
Located at 13703 J J Lane, Perris, California 92570, in the Lake Mathews area of Riverside County. The three-acre property is described as being near Corona and includes three separate training fields. Parking and accessibility details are not published.
13703 J J Ln, Perris, CA
Friday: 8AM-3PM
Monday: 8AM-3PM
Sunday: Closed
Tuesday: 8AM-3PM
Saturday: 8AM-2PM
Thursday: 8AM-3PM
Wednesday: 8AM-3PM
Contact / request a quote
Reach out directly or send a quote request through K-9 Companions.
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