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Trident K9 Consulting — Dog Training in Redwood City, CA
Trident K9 Consulting is a dog training business in Redwood City, California offering board and train and in-home training, working from a dedicated training facility. They accept aggression and reactivity cases and publish pricing from $1,150 per course to $5,500.
Redwood City, CA • Training facility
Last reviewed: Sep 6, 2026
Transparency Score
67 / 100
Moderately transparent
How clearly this listing publishes the details owners need. See our methodology.
- Price transparency
- 100%
- Method transparency
- 0%
- Program clarity
- 88%
About Trident K9 Consulting
Based on what the business publishes about itself
Trident K9 Consulting began as a law enforcement training operation and still operates primarily in that world. Founder Marty Mahon, a police officer since 1999 and K9 officer since 2001, started the Redwood City-based business in 2016. According to their website, the company currently provides ongoing training to K9 teams from more than nine local agencies. Their trainers include active police K9 handlers, several with SWAT experience, and the team teaches at K9 training conferences nationally.
The law enforcement focus shapes everything here. They sell and train police service dogs, offer detection training for narcotics and explosives, run certification through California POST and the California Narcotics Canine Association, and conduct K9 unit audits for departments. For private clients, they describe offering executive protection dogs with training that includes exposure to office, travel, and family environments.
Pet obedience training appears as a smaller part of their services. They list board-and-train programs and in-home private sessions for all breeds, covering basic commands, manners, and behavioral issues including aggression. The site doesn't detail their pet training methodology as extensively as their law enforcement work. Dog owners considering this option should understand they'd be working with trainers whose primary background is police K9 handling, which may appeal to those seeking firm, structured obedience work, though it represents a different context than civilian-focused trainers.
What dog training programs does Trident K9 Consulting offer?
Board and train programs at Trident K9 Consulting range from one week to four weeks, covering basic obedience, leash skills, and socialization. The four-week option includes handoff sessions. In-home training comes in packages of five, seven, or nine private sessions, all focused on obedience and leash work.
Board and Train (1 to 4 weeks)
Trident K9 Consulting publishes 3 versions of this program. The table shows how they differ; anything not listed here was not stated in their materials.
| Option | Length | Price | What differs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Board and Train — 1 Week | 1 week | $1,850 | For pets that already know commands and need maintenance and exercise while their owner is on vacation. |
| Board and Train — 3 Weeks | 3 weeks | $3,500 | Leash training, Socialization; For pets that need to learn and establish basic commands and manners from scratch. |
| Board and Train — 4 Weeks | 4 weeks | $5,500 | Leash training, Socialization; Includes owner handoff sessions; For pets needing more individualized focus and refinement beyond basic command establishment. |
Board and Train — 1 Week
The dog boards with a trainer for one week while working on existing commands and getting exercise.
Board and Train — 3 Weeks
The dog stays with a professional trainer for three weeks working through a structured set of commands and manners.
Board and Train — 4 Weeks
The dog boards for four weeks, and the program ends with a one-on-one handoff session teaching the owner how to handle the dog's new skills.
In-Home Training (5 to 9 sessions)
In-home sessions focused on come, sit, stay, down, and break, along with place, heel, and general manners, later introducing loose and off-leash walking, greeting manners, waiting for gates and meals, and training with distractions, customized to the pet and environment.
Trident K9 Consulting publishes 3 versions of this program. The table shows how they differ; anything not listed here was not stated in their materials.
| Option | Length | Price |
|---|---|---|
| In-Home Training — 5 Private Sessions | 5 sessions | $1,150 per course |
| In-Home Training — 7 Private Sessions | 7 sessions | $1,475 per course |
| In-Home Training — 9 Private Sessions | 9 sessions | $1,850 per course |
In-Home Training — 5 Private Sessions
A trainer conducts private sessions at the owner's home working through commands and manners at the pet's own pace.
In-Home Training — 7 Private Sessions
A trainer conducts private sessions at the owner's home working through commands and manners at the pet's own pace.
In-Home Training — 9 Private Sessions
A trainer conducts private sessions at the owner's home working through commands and manners at the pet's own pace.
How much does Trident K9 Consulting cost?
All prices are published clearly. Board and train runs $1,850 for one week up to $5,500 for four weeks. In-home packages start at $1,150 for five sessions and go to $1,850 for nine.
Board and Train pricing
| Program | Price | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Board and Train — 1 Week | $1,850 | 1 week |
| Board and Train — 3 Weeks | $3,500 | 3 weeks |
| Board and Train — 4 Weeks | $5,500 | 4 weeks |
In-Home Training pricing
| Program | Price | Length |
|---|---|---|
| In-Home Training — 5 Private Sessions | $1,150 per course | 5 sessions |
| In-Home Training — 7 Private Sessions | $1,475 per course | 7 sessions |
| In-Home Training — 9 Private Sessions | $1,850 per course | 9 sessions |
What training methods does Trident K9 Consulting use?
Public materials reviewed by Barklen do not state which training method Trident K9 Consulting uses.
Public materials reviewed by Barklen do not specify which training tools are used.
Who runs Trident K9 Consulting?
As described in the business's own materials
Marty Mahon, Founder & Owner
According to their site, police officer since 1999 and K9 officer since 2001, having worked with three K9 partners over his career. He has served as a K9 selector and trainer for his agency since 2007 and has relationships with major K9 vendors in the US and Europe.
Credentials listed on their site: POST certifier and California Narcotic Canine Association (CNCA) certifier. Barklen has not independently verified these.
Chris Devan, Trainer
According to their site, has been a police officer for 16 years and a K9 handler for 12 years, working with two K9 partners. He serves on his agency's SWAT team with his current K9 and assists with K9 testing and selection.
Credentials listed on their site: Firearms instructor, SKIDDS certified, and SWAT certified. Barklen has not independently verified these.
Amanda Realyvasquez, Trainer
According to their site, police officer since 2007 who began training in personal protection dog sport (Schutzhund) in 2008. She currently handles a K9 partnered in 2015 and serves on her agency's SWAT team, specializing in obedience and protection work.
Credentials listed on their site: SKIDDS certified (2017). Barklen has not independently verified these.
Irini Diaz, Trainer
According to their site, became a handler about 7 years ago after rescuing a German Shepherd with behavioral issues and seeking training help. She went on to attend protection and obedience seminars, train with trainers in the US and Europe, and compete with her own Belgian Malinois.
Larry Johnson, Trainer and decoy
According to their site, works as a trainer and expert decoy with several years of training and decoying experience, aiming to challenge handlers and their K9 partners during training.
Where does Trident K9 Consulting offer dog training?
Trident K9 Consulting operates from a dedicated training facility in Redwood City, CA, offering board and train stays at their facility and in-home training at the client's home.
Their site says they serve law enforcement agencies needing K9 sales, training, certification, and unit audits, as well as private clients seeking pet obedience training or executive/personal protection dogs.
Advanced handler courses and seminars are held at the company's own training facilities or, on request, at law enforcement training facilities.
The Woodside Plaza address sits in Redwood City. Parking availability and accessibility features aren't mentioned on the website.
How does Trident K9 Consulting compare with other Redwood City dog trainers?
Barklen analysis
Barklen analysis based on 5 published Redwood City listings (22 with published pricing). These comparisons are computed by Barklen, not claims made by Trident K9 Consulting.
Price: 47% below the Redwood City midpoint at entry price for board and train ($1,850–$5,500 vs. $2,180–$5,100).
Reviews: no Google review count is shown on this listing; compare review volume across the 5 published programs in Redwood City.
Transparency: 67 out of 100 (moderately transparent), with 100% price transparency and 88% program clarity. 3 of 5 Redwood City listings show certifications; this business does not list any.
| Program type | Trident K9 Consulting | Redwood City range | Barklen read |
|---|---|---|---|
| Board and Train | $1,850–$5,500 | $2,180–$5,100 across 3 Redwood City programs | 47% below the Redwood City midpoint at entry price |
What should you ask Trident K9 Consulting before booking?
Generated from what their public materials leave open
- Ask which certifications their trainers hold and who issued them.
- Ask for proof of liability insurance.
- Ask which training methods they use and whether aversive tools are part of the program.
- 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.
- Ask about current availability and whether there is a waitlist.
Location and hours
50 Woodside Plz, Redwood City, CA
Hours are not published in the materials Barklen reviewed. Confirm before visiting.
How Barklen reviewed this listing
Barklen reviewed Trident K9 Consulting 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 (training method, owner visits during programs, progress updates, overnight staffing, insurance, guarantee, and others) are turned into the questions above rather than filled in.
Last reviewed by Barklen: Sep 6, 2026
What Barklen could verify
- Programs listed
- 6 programs (board and train, in-home training)
- Published pricing
- Published for every program
- Aggression and reactivity cases
- Accepts aggression cases
- Facility
- Training facility
- Years in business
- 8+ years
- Booking
- Email only
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