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K9 Development is a dog training business in Tracy, California offering Group Classes, Private Lessons, and Board and Train, with published programs from $50.
Tracy • CA • Training facility • 4.9 ★ (83 Google reviews)
Last verified: Sep 5, 2026
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What they say about themselves
K9 Development in Tracy, California is run by owners Jack and Amy, who according to their website lead a staff with a combined 50+ years of hands-on training experience. The business describes itself as a "balanced" training facility, meaning they tailor methods to individual dogs rather than following a single rigid approach. They've been operating for what they describe as "decades," though no specific founding year is provided.
What stands out about this facility is its willingness to work with dogs that other programs might decline. According to their site, they accept all breeds and sizes without restriction, including intact dogs and those with aggression or fear issues. Their daycare and boarding programs are staffed entirely by trainers rather than general kennel workers, which they say allows for continued behavior work during stays. Dogs are grouped into maintenance tiers—low, medium, or high—based on their behavioral needs, with pricing adjusted accordingly.
The facility itself includes climate-controlled indoor rest areas with cots and bedding, plus outdoor enrichment features like agility obstacles and kiddie pools. Unusually, they also keep a goat and a pig on site, which they incorporate into socialization work. Training options span puppy programs starting at 8 weeks through adult obedience, board-and-train, group classes, and specialized tracks for sport and working dogs.
Consultations and evaluations before you commit to a program.
A short assessment of the dog's temperament, manners, and social skills used to determine the appropriate daycare rate and program.
Best for: New dogs that the facility has not previously handled.
Duration: 30 sessions
Focus: Basic obedience
Daycare options span three maintenance tiers, from basic socialization at $50/day up to $145/day for dogs requiring specialized handling due to aggression or reactivity. K9 Development also offers board and train for puppies 16 weeks and older, private lessons starting at 8 weeks, and group puppy classes. The full-day training program with one-on-one sessions runs $145 and is limited to low and medium maintenance dogs.
Daycare rates are published clearly: $50/day for low maintenance dogs, $75 for medium, and $145 for high maintenance cases requiring trainer-only handling. Private training bundled with daycare also runs $145/day. Puppy programs, boarding, and board-and-train pricing aren't listed on the site.
The puppy stays on-site at the facility, working through options ranging from basic foundational skills to more advanced training.
The puppy boards with the trainers similar to a boarding school setting.
Best for: Puppies 16 weeks and older.
Focus: Puppy training, Basic obedience, Advanced obedience
Board and Train in Tracy typically runs $2,710–$4,070 across 3 programs that do publish pricing. Ask this trainer for a written quote before comparing.
Boarding that continues the puppy's training and social skills development while the owner is away.
The puppy stays at the facility while training and safety are prioritized.
Best for: Puppies 16 weeks and older.
Focus: Puppy training, Basic obedience, Socialization
Board and Train in Tracy typically runs $2,710–$4,070 across 3 programs that do publish pricing. Ask this trainer for a written quote before comparing.
| Program | Price | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Board N' Train Puppy | Not published | — |
| Puppy Boarding | Not published | — |
A customized one-on-one program working at the puppy's own pace to reach specific owner goals, similar to homeschooling.
The trainer works directly with the owner, family, and puppy together.
Best for: Puppies 8 weeks and older and their families.
Focus: Puppy training, Basic obedience
Private Lessons in Tracy typically runs $294–$973 across 5 programs that do publish pricing. Ask this trainer for a written quote before comparing.
Combines a full day of daycare with a private training lesson customized to the owner's specified goals while the dog stays with them.
The dog attends daycare and also receives a one-on-one custom lesson from a trainer during the visit.
Best for: Dogs classified as low or medium maintenance.
Focus: Basic obedience
Duration: 1 days
| Program | Price | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Private Puppy Lessons | Not published | — |
| Full Day + One-on-one Training | $145 per program | 1 days |
This is a group setting with 10 to 15 owners and dogs working together toward shared training goals.
Owners and puppies attend together in a class format similar to a public school setting.
Best for: Puppies 16 weeks and older.
Focus: Puppy training, Socialization, Basic obedience
Group Classes in Tracy typically runs $60–$590 across 5 programs that do publish pricing. Ask this trainer for a written quote before comparing.
A daycare program run only by trainers, designed to build or maintain social skills, confidence, and manners.
Puppies attend daycare where trainers oversee social interactions and reinforce manners.
Best for: Puppies 16 weeks and older.
Focus: Puppy training, Socialization, Basic obedience
Group Classes in Tracy typically runs $60–$590 across 5 programs that do publish pricing. Ask this trainer for a written quote before comparing.
A full day of daycare with group play activities and ongoing training time to reinforce basic commands, manners, and social skills.
Dogs participate in group playgroups and nap in a private space with trainer supervision.
Best for: Dogs with good manners and social skills that do not require special handling.
Focus: Basic obedience, Socialization
Duration: 1 days
Full day daycare plus additional trainer time working on social skills, manners, and basic commands for new or higher-need dogs.
Dogs attend daycare with added one-on-one trainer attention; rate is often temporary based on progress.
Best for: New dogs or dogs requiring extra training time.
Focus: Basic obedience, Socialization
Duration: 1 days
Full day daycare with dedicated trainer work on building social skills and confidence, appropriate manners, and basic commands for dogs needing specialized handling.
Dogs work one-on-one with specialized trainers throughout the day; rate is often temporary based on progress.
Best for: Strong, aggressive, or potentially dangerous dogs requiring specialist handling.
Focus: Aggression, Socialization, Basic obedience
Duration: 1 days
| Program | Price | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Group Puppy Classes | Not published | — |
| Puppy Daycare | Not published | — |
| Low Maint. Daycare | $50 per program | 1 days |
| Medium Maint. Daycare | $75 per program | 1 days |
| High Maint. Daycare | $145 per program | 1 days |
The site doesn't specify which training tools or techniques are used. They do accept dogs with aggression or reactivity issues, categorizing them as "high maintenance" and assigning them to trainers who specialize in handling strong or potentially dangerous dogs.
Method: Method unclear
Their website describes their approach in general terms without specifying which methods or tools they use.
Certifications: Not specified on their website
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Training takes place at a dedicated facility on Hansen Road. Details about overnight staffing, owner visits during board and train, and video updates aren't mentioned. Insurance, certifications, and guarantee terms also 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: not specified on their website.
Price: K9 Development does not publish board & train pricing. Across Tracy, 13 programs publish prices from about $89 to $3,190.
Reviews: K9 Development shows 4.9★ from 83 Google reviews among 2 published Tracy programs.
Transparency: This listing scores 47 out of 100 (price 44%, program clarity 66%). Certification disclosure is still sparse in this city.
The facility sits on Hansen Road in Tracy. Parking availability, accessibility features, and surrounding property details aren't described on the site.
26666 Hansen Rd, Tracy, CA
Friday: 8:30AM-7PM
Monday: 10-11AM,5-6PM
Sunday: 10-11AM,5-6PM
Tuesday: 8:30AM-7PM
Saturday: 8:30AM-7PM
Thursday: 8:30AM-7PM
Wednesday: 8:30AM-7PM
Reach out directly or send a quote request through K9 Development.
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