Custom Consultation and Behavior Assessment — $350/session
Best for: For clients needing refresher training or an assessment if the dog was trained elsewhere.
Focus: Basic obedience
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PowerHouseK9
PowerHouseK9 is a dog training business in Richmond, California offering Board and Train, Private Lessons, and In-Home Training, with published programs from $1,000.
Richmond • CA • Training facility
Last verified: Sep 6, 2026
Transparency Score
58 / 100
Moderately transparent
How clearly this listing publishes the details owners need. See our methodology.
- Price transparency
- 80%
- Method transparency
- 35%
- Program clarity
- 46%
About this program
What they say about themselves
Anthony McElroy, who goes by "Alpha" and leads PowerHouseK9, describes roughly fifteen years of professional training experience with a focus that spans basic obedience through aggression assessment and personal protection work. According to his site, he has traveled internationally to learn from and collaborate with trainers in the field, though specific mentors or programs aren't named.
The Richmond-based operation offers board-and-train programs, private lessons, in-home training, and consultations. Their site frames obedience as foundational to the dog-owner relationship, with McElroy stating his belief that "an obedient dog is a happy dog." Standard commands—heel, sit, stay, down, place—form the core curriculum, and they note that minor behavior issues like jumping, nipping, or getting into trash are addressed as part of training at no additional cost.
Beyond basic obedience, McElroy lists socialization, neutrality training, and personal protection among his specialties. The site content is relatively thin on methodology details or specific case examples, so prospective clients may want to ask directly about his approach to any particular behavioral concern during a consultation.
Getting started
Consultations and evaluations before you commit to a program.
What does PowerHouseK9 charge for board and train?
Board and train options include a puppy program at $3,500 and an adult boot camp at $3,000 for one week, both requiring current vaccinations. PowerHouseK9 also offers private lessons as a five-session package for $1,000, or in-home sessions for $1,500. Custom programs are available with pricing determined after consultation.
Prices are published clearly across most programs. The adult board and train runs $3,000 for a week, while the puppy version costs $3,500. Private training packages come in at $1,000 for facility sessions or $1,500 for in-home work, each covering five sessions.
Board and Train
PowerHouse Puppy Program Drop Off — $3,500 per program
Best for: For puppies; must be fully vaccinated with current rabies certificate.
Focus: Puppy training, Basic obedience, Socialization
Board & Train Adult Doggie Boot Camp Drop Off — $3,000 per program
Focus: Basic obedience
Duration: 1 weeks
Custom Program (Developed Specifically for Your Canine)
Best for: Dog must be fully vaccinated with current rabies certificate; cannot accept dogs sick or injured within 14 days.
Focus: Basic obedience
| Program | Price | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| PowerHouse Puppy Program Drop Off | $3,500 per program | — |
| Board & Train Adult Doggie Boot Camp Drop Off | $3,000 per program | 1 weeks |
| Custom Program (Developed Specifically for Your Canine) | Not published | — |
Private Lessons
Private Training Sessions — $1,000 per program
Best for: Cannot train canines that have been sick or injured within 14 days of appointment.
Focus: Basic obedience
Duration: 5 sessions
| Program | Price | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Private Training Sessions | $1,000 per program | 5 sessions |
In-Home Training
In-Home Private Training Sessions — $1,500 per program
Best for: Cannot train canines that have been sick or injured within 14 days of appointment.
Focus: Basic obedience
Duration: 5 sessions
| Program | Price | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| In-Home Private Training Sessions | $1,500 per program | 5 sessions |
What training methods does PowerHouseK9 use?
The site doesn't specify what training techniques or tools are used, relying on general language about building obedience. They do state they accept dogs with aggression issues, suggesting some experience with behavioral cases.
Method: Method unclear
Their website describes their approach in general terms without specifying which methods or tools they use.
How do we verify PowerHouseK9?
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
Operating from a dedicated facility for 15 years, they've established a long presence in the area. Details about overnight staffing, owner visits during board and train, and video updates aren't addressed on the site. Insurance and certifications also go unmentioned.
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: Book online
How does PowerHouseK9 compare in Richmond?
Price: Published board & train pricing is still limited among other Richmond programs, so a midpoint comparison is not available yet.
Reviews: PowerHouseK9 does not show a Google review count on this listing. Compare review volume across the 4 published programs in Richmond.
Transparency: This listing scores 58 out of 100 (price 80%, program clarity 46%). 1 of 4 Richmond listings show certifications; this business does not list certifications.
What to ask PowerHouseK9
- 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.
- Their site describes their approach in general terms — ask which specific methods and tools they use.
- Ask whether you can visit during the program.
Location & hours
The San Pablo Towne Center address sits in a commercial shopping area. Parking and accessibility information aren't published, though retail centers typically offer both.
106 San Pablo Towne Center, Richmond, CA
Hours: Not specified on their website
Contact / request a quote
Reach out directly or send a quote request through PowerHouseK9.
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