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PowerHouseK9 — Dog Training in Richmond, CA

PowerHouseK9 is a dog training business in Richmond, California offering board and train, private lessons, and in-home training, working from a dedicated training facility. They accept aggression and reactivity cases and publish pricing from $1,000 per course to $3,500.

Richmond, CA • Training facility

Verified listing

Last reviewed: 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 PowerHouseK9

Based on what the business publishes about itself

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.

What dog training programs does PowerHouseK9 offer?

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.

Board & Train Adult Doggie Boot Camp Drop Off

$3,000

Duration: 1 week

Focus: Basic obedience

PowerHouse Puppy Program Drop Off

$3,500

Requirements: For puppies; must be fully vaccinated with current rabies certificate.

Focus: Puppy training, Basic obedience, Socialization

Custom Program (Developed Specifically for Your Canine)

Price not published.

Requirements: Dog must be fully vaccinated with current rabies certificate; cannot accept dogs sick or injured within 14 days.

Focus: Basic obedience

Private Training Sessions

$1,000 per course

Requirements: Cannot train canines that have been sick or injured within 14 days of appointment.

Duration: 5 sessions

Focus: Basic obedience

In-Home Private Training Sessions

$1,500 per course

Requirements: Cannot train canines that have been sick or injured within 14 days of appointment.

Duration: 5 sessions

Focus: Basic obedience

How much does PowerHouseK9 cost?

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 pricing

Board and Train pricing at PowerHouseK9 in Richmond, CA
Program	Price	Length
Board & Train Adult Doggie Boot Camp Drop Off	$3,000	1 week
PowerHouse Puppy Program Drop Off	$3,500	Not stated
Custom Program (Developed Specifically for Your Canine)	Not published	Not stated

Private Lessons pricing

Private Lessons pricing at PowerHouseK9 in Richmond, CA
Program	Price	Length
Private Training Sessions	$1,000 per course	5 sessions

In-Home Training pricing

In-Home Training pricing at PowerHouseK9 in Richmond, CA
Program	Price	Length
In-Home Private Training Sessions	$1,500 per course	5 sessions

Consultations and evaluations

Custom Consultation and Behavior Assessment: $350 per session

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.

Public materials reviewed by Barklen do not specify which training tools are used.

Who runs PowerHouseK9?

As described in the business's own materials

Anthony McElroy, Lead trainer (referred to as 'Alpha')

According to their site, has trained dogs for decades, working professionally for about 15 years, with focus on obedience, socialization, aggression assessment, and personal protection. Says he has traveled internationally to learn from and collaborate with other trainers in the field.

Where does PowerHouseK9 offer dog training?

PowerHouseK9 operates from a dedicated training facility in Richmond, CA, offering board and train stays at their facility, private lessons, and in-home training at the client's home.

Their site says they serve owners of puppies and adult dogs seeking obedience training, including boarding and board-and-train ('boot camp') options.

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.

How does PowerHouseK9 compare with other Richmond dog trainers?

Barklen analysis

Barklen analysis based on 4 published Richmond listings (9 with published pricing). These comparisons are computed by Barklen, not claims made by PowerHouseK9.

Price: too few Richmond programs publish pricing in the same categories for a like-for-like comparison yet.

Reviews: no Google review count is shown on this listing; compare review volume across the 4 published programs in Richmond.

Transparency: 58 out of 100 (moderately transparent), with 80% price transparency and 46% program clarity. 1 of 4 Richmond listings show certifications; this business does not list any.

What should you ask PowerHouseK9 before booking?

Generated from what their public materials leave open

Ask for current pricing on Custom Program (Developed Specifically for Your Canine), which is not published online.
Ask which certifications their trainers hold and who issued them.
Ask for proof of liability insurance.
Their site describes their approach in general terms. Ask which specific methods and tools they use.
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.

Location and hours

106 San Pablo Towne Center, Richmond, CA

Hours are not published in the materials Barklen reviewed. Confirm before visiting.

How Barklen reviewed this listing

Barklen reviewed PowerHouseK9 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 (owner visits during programs, progress updates, overnight staffing, insurance, guarantee, certifications, 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: 5 programs (board and train, private lessons, in-home training)
Published pricing: Published for 4 of 5 programs
Training method: Method unclear
Aggression and reactivity cases: Accepts aggression cases
Facility: Training facility
Years in business: 15+ years
Booking: Book online