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Duration: 15 sessions
Focus: Basic obedience
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Full Contact K9
Full Contact K9 is a dog training business in San Jose, California offering Board and Train and Private Lessons, with published programs from $3,000.
San Jose • CA • Training facility • 3.7 ★ (3 Google reviews)
Last verified: Sep 5, 2026
Transparency Score
58 / 100
Moderately transparent
How clearly this listing publishes the details owners need. See our methodology.
- Price transparency
- 43%
- Method transparency
- 100%
- Program clarity
- 36%
About this program
What they say about themselves
Full Contact K9 is led by Evan Dunbar, who describes being introduced to working dogs through family and training under established figures in the working dog world before founding the business in 2010. He holds a business degree from Mercer University and competes in Schutzhund and French Ring, the demanding protection dog sports that test obedience, tracking, and controlled bite work.
The business's primary focus, according to their site, is the selection and placement of imported European working-line German Shepherd protection dogs—fully trained animals intended for family security or executive protection scenarios. They describe training these dogs to perform under genuine pressure rather than staged demonstrations. For owners who purchased protection dogs elsewhere, they offer evaluation and handling guidance services.
Beyond protection dog work, they provide tiered private obedience programs and behavior modification for general pet owners in the San Jose area, emphasizing owner involvement over board-and-train handoffs. Their site states they combine positive methods with more classical techniques and prefer individualized instruction to group classes. They claim over 500 successful clients and note they're selective about who they accept, looking for owners committed to consistency. The business states it received "Dog Trainer of the Year" recognitions in 2024 and 2025, though the awarding bodies aren't widely known credentials in the industry.
Getting started
Consultations and evaluations before you commit to a program.
In-Person Basic Obedience Consultation
Best for: Puppies & Young Adult Dogs not requiring behavior modification
Focus: Puppy training, Basic obedience
In-Person Behavior Modification Assessment — $360/session
Best for: This is a standalone assessment service and is not included with the Essential Obedience Training Program.
Focus: Aggression, Leash reactivity
In-Home Dog Behavior Consultation — $515/session
Best for: Service area generally within 15 miles of the Atlanta perimeter; additional fees may apply.
Focus: Fear & anxiety, Aggression
What does Full Contact K9 charge for board and train?
Protection dog training and behavior modification anchor the offerings here, with obedience programs ranging from essential to advanced levels. Full Contact K9 also runs board-and-train for reactive and aggressive dogs, though they recommend it selectively after consultation. Private lessons cover leash reactivity, fear, anxiety, and off-leash recall.
Protection dogs start at $75,000 for the Elite program and $95,000 for Advanced Family and Estate protection, both including vet care. Essential obedience runs $3,000 for a 20-session package. Pricing for intermediate obedience, advanced obedience, behavior modification, and standard board-and-train isn't published.
Board and Train
Elite Protection Dogs — $75,000 per program
Focus: Aggression, Advanced obedience
Includes: Vet care included
Advanced Family and Estate K9 Protection — $95,000 per program
Best for: If you're a public figure or in a position of power
Focus: Aggression, Advanced obedience
Includes: Vet care included
Board & Train Programs
Best for: Recommended selectively after consultation; not appropriate for every dog.
Focus: Aggression, Leash reactivity, Fear & anxiety
Includes: Owner handoff sessions, Follow-up sessions
Board and Train in San Jose typically runs $188–$5,880 across 10 programs that do publish pricing. Ask this trainer for a written quote before comparing.
| Program | Price | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Elite Protection Dogs | From $75,000 per program | — |
| Advanced Family and Estate K9 Protection | From $95,000 per program | — |
| Board & Train Programs | Not published | — |
Private Lessons
Essential Obedience Training — $3,000 per program
Focus: Basic obedience, Leash training
Duration: 20 sessions; 20-session package $3,000
Intermediate Obedience Training
Focus: Advanced obedience, Recall & off-leash
Private Lessons in San Jose typically runs $95–$2,940 across 12 programs that do publish pricing. Ask this trainer for a written quote before comparing.
Advanced Obedience Training
Focus: Advanced obedience, Recall & off-leash
Private Lessons in San Jose typically runs $95–$2,940 across 12 programs that do publish pricing. Ask this trainer for a written quote before comparing.
Dog Behavior Modification & Reactive Dog Training
Focus: Leash reactivity, Fear & anxiety, Aggression
Private Lessons in San Jose typically runs $95–$2,940 across 12 programs that do publish pricing. Ask this trainer for a written quote before comparing.
| Program | Price | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Essential Obedience Training | From $3,000 per program | 20 sessions |
| Intermediate Obedience Training | Not published | — |
| Advanced Obedience Training | Not published | — |
| Dog Behavior Modification & Reactive Dog Training | Not published | — |
What training methods does Full Contact K9 use?
The approach is explicitly balanced, which typically means a mix of positive reinforcement and correction-based tools. Aggression cases are evaluated individually rather than accepted automatically.
Method: Balanced
Combines rewards with corrections, which may include tools such as prong collars or e-collars.
How do we verify Full Contact K9?
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
They've been operating for 15 years and work out of a dedicated facility. The site doesn't mention certifications, insurance, video updates, or overnight staffing arrangements.
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: Contact form
How does Full Contact K9 compare in San Jose?
Price: Full Contact K9 does not publish board & train pricing. Across San Jose, 37 programs publish prices from about $84 to $3,580.
Reviews: Full Contact K9 shows 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews among 11 published San Jose programs.
Transparency: This listing scores 58 out of 100 (price 43%, program clarity 36%). 3 of 11 San Jose listings show certifications; this business does not list certifications.
What to ask Full Contact K9
- 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.
Location & hours
The facility sits on East Santa Clara Street in a commercial building. Parking and accessibility details aren't provided on the site.
410 E Santa Clara St Unit 502, San Jose, CA
Hours: Not specified on their website
Contact / request a quote
Reach out directly or send a quote request through Full Contact K9.
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