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Focus: Basic obedience
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Elite K9 Group
Elite K9 Group is a dog training business in Sherman Oaks, California offering Board and Train, In-Home Training, and Private Lessons.
Sherman Oaks • CA • Training facility • 5.0 ★ (25 Google reviews)
Last verified: Sep 5, 2026
Transparency Score
24 / 100
Minimal information
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- Price transparency
- 0%
- Method transparency
- 35%
- Program clarity
- 54%
About this program
What they say about themselves
Elite K9 Group operates from Sherman Oaks, offering an unusually broad scope: obedience training, board-and-train programs, service dog preparation, protection dog training, and sales of pre-trained protection dogs. They also mention running a Belgian Malinois breeding program.
According to their site, the business describes training as "a relationship rather than a transaction," starting each case with a full evaluation to identify root causes of behavior rather than surface symptoms. They claim to specialize in dogs showing reactivity, fear, and aggression, with the stated goal of turning these dogs into calm, controllable companions. For protection work, they say they train dogs for threat recognition and controlled defense while remaining safe around children.
The business states they participate in rescue efforts, taking in abandoned dogs and providing shelter until permanent homes are found. Their board-and-train program is described as 24/7 immersive training with ongoing owner support afterward. They also offer private lessons, in-home training, and consultations, along with payment plans. Beyond Belgian Malinois, their trained protection dog inventory includes Dutch Shepherds and German Shepherds. Their site doesn't detail specific trainer credentials or backgrounds.
Getting started
Consultations and evaluations before you commit to a program.
What does Elite K9 Group charge for board and train?
Board and train programs cover basic obedience through advanced protection dog training, with a separate service dog program and in-home puppy training also available. Elite K9 Group mentions lifetime support with their Total Transformation board and train. Durations and specific program details aren't published on the site.
What board & train costs in Sherman Oaks
We don't have enough published local pricing yet. Ask for a written quote that covers duration, inclusions, and follow-up.
Board and Train
Board & Train: Total Transformation
Dogs board at the facility for an immersive, round-the-clock training experience aimed at faster, more reliable results. The program is described as 'done-for-you' obedience with real world exposure built in.
The dog stays at the facility 24/7 during the immersion period while trainers handle the obedience work.
Best for: Busy owners who want their dog trained without doing the daily work themselves.
Focus: Basic obedience
Includes: Lifetime support
Protection Dog Training
This program develops dogs for real-world protection work, focusing on threat recognition, controlled defense, and safe integration with family members. It targets strong obedience alongside protection capability.
Not clearly stated whether the dog stays onsite or trains in sessions with the owner present.
Best for: Families or individuals wanting a guard dog that is safe with children but capable of defense.
Focus: Advanced obedience, Aggression
| Program | Price | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Board & Train: Total Transformation | Not published | — |
| Protection Dog Training | Not published | — |
Private Lessons
Service Dog Training
This program prepares dogs for disability-related task work, public access readiness, and includes coaching for the handler.
Not clearly stated how sessions are structured or where training occurs.
Best for: Owners seeking a task-trained service dog with public access readiness.
Focus: Service dog training
| Program | Price | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Service Dog Training | Not published | — |
In-Home Training
Puppy Training Program
This program builds a foundation for young puppies covering environmental neutrality, marker training, socialization with people and dogs, and crate and potty training.
Not clearly stated whether sessions are in-home, at the facility, or as board and train.
Best for: Young puppies before bad habits develop.
Focus: Puppy training, Socialization, Basic obedience
| Program | Price | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Puppy Training Program | Not published | — |
What training methods does Elite K9 Group use?
The site uses general language about training philosophy without specifying techniques or tools. They do accept dogs with aggression issues, including protection training work.
Method: Method unclear
Their website describes their approach in general terms without specifying which methods or tools they use.
How do we verify Elite K9 Group?
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
A dedicated training facility serves as the base of operations. Details about overnight staffing, owner visit policies, and video updates during board and train stays aren't addressed. Certifications and insurance information don't appear on the site.
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 Elite K9 Group compare in Sherman Oaks?
Price: Elite K9 Group does not publish board & train pricing. Across Sherman Oaks, 0 programs publish prices.
Reviews: Elite K9 Group shows 5.0★ from 25 Google reviews among 3 published Sherman Oaks programs.
Transparency: This listing scores 24 out of 100 (price 0%, program clarity 54%). Certification disclosure is still sparse in this city.
What to ask Elite K9 Group
- They don't publish pricing — ask what a three-week board and train costs and exactly what's included.
- 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.
Location & hours
The Riverside Drive address in Sherman Oaks sits in a commercial corridor. Parking and facility access details aren't listed.
13238 Riverside Dr, Sherman Oaks, CA
Friday: 9AM-5PM
Monday: 9AM-5PM
Sunday: 9AM-4PM
Tuesday: 9AM-5PM
Saturday: 9AM-4PM
Thursday: 9AM-5PM
Wednesday: 9AM-5PM
Contact / request a quote
Reach out directly or send a quote request through Elite K9 Group.
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