K9 Training Solutions — Dog Training in West Sacramento, CA
K9 Training Solutions is a dog training business in West Sacramento, California offering private lessons, in-home training, and group classes, working from a dedicated training facility. They describe their approach as balanced training (rewards and corrections), take aggression cases by assessment, and publish pricing from $945 per month.
West Sacramento, CA • Training facility • 4.5 ★ (64 Google reviews)
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Price transparency
9%
Method transparency
100%
Program clarity
54%
About K9 Training Solutions
Based on what the business publishes about itself
K9 Training Solutions is led by Charles, a head trainer whose approach developed through work alongside various canine professionals and handling hundreds of behavior cases over the years. According to their site, the training team claims a combined 50 years of experience spanning everything from basic obedience to law enforcement K9 work.
Their West Sacramento facility serves as the base for evaluations, private sessions, and day training programs. They describe their philosophy as blending dog psychology and behavior science, using both positive reinforcement and correction-based methods. The stated goal extends beyond the dog itself, they emphasize educating owners to build what they call a balanced, harmonious relationship.
The program range is notably broad. Sunday group classes run from puppy foundation through advanced and competition levels, each capped at 12 dogs. Day training combines socialization, one-on-one obedience work, and exercise like treadmill sessions. They also offer board-and-train options averaging around $3,500 monthly, a Canine Good Citizen class with optional certification testing, and specialty offerings including a companion class focused on urban socialization and an invite-only trail manners course. Their site references protection training experience as well, though details on that side of the business are limited.
What dog training programs does K9 Training Solutions offer?
Group classes span the full progression from puppy foundation through competition-level obedience, with most capped at 12 dogs. K9 Training Solutions also offers private sessions (evaluation required), day training, and specialty options like Canine Good Citizen prep and a drop-in trick class on Sundays. Some courses, including the Trail Manners and Companion classes, are invite-only.
Private Obedience Sessions
Price not published.
One-on-one private sessions address behavioral modification tailored to the individual dog, conducted at their facility free from distractions initially, then gradually reintroduced.
Sessions are held at the facility one-on-one with a trainer, available as single 1-hour sessions or in packages of 8 or 12.
Best for: Dogs with behavior modification needs, recommended for maximum one-on-one training time.
Requirements: An evaluation is required.
Focus: Basic obedience, Aggression, Fear & anxiety
Unlimited Monthly Package + 1 Weekly Field Trip
$945 per month
This is an unlimited monthly day training package that also includes one weekly field trip outing.
The dog is dropped off and picked up daily within scheduled windows, with one field trip included each week.
Duration: 1 month
Focus: Basic obedience, Socialization
Day Training
Price not published.
This daytime program includes group socialization with other dogs followed by one-on-one training covering basic obedience, focus work, platform work, and loose leash walking. It also includes a physical exercise session such as ball play or treadmill work, balanced with rest periods.
Dogs are dropped off in the morning and picked up in the afternoon or evening for a full or half day of structured activity.
Focus: Basic obedience, Socialization, Leash training
Puppy Foundation & Fun Class
Price not published.
This six-week puppy class covers socialization, desensitization, basic obedience, and playtime activities in a group setting.
Puppies attend one one-hour class per week for six weeks.
Best for: Puppies who are up to date on their vaccinations.
Requirements: Puppies must be up to date on shots to attend class.
This monthly group class builds a foundation in obedience, with dogs advancing together as a group through progressively more challenging skills rather than isolated commands.
Dogs attend a one-hour class each Sunday, billed monthly, in a group of up to 12.
Requirements: Limited to 12 dogs/class
Focus: Basic obedience
Intermediate Obedience
Price not published.
This class incorporates off-leash obedience, focus work, and real-life scenario training, refining techniques from the beginner class and progressing to more advanced behaviors.
Dogs attend a one-hour class each week, billed monthly, in a group of up to 12.
Best for: Dogs that have graduated the beginner obedience class or are at an equivalent level.
Requirements: For those who have graduated the beginner class or are at equal level of obedience. Limited to 12 dogs per class.
Focus: Advanced obedience, Recall & off-leash
Advanced / Competition Obedience
Price not published.
This class refines off-leash training, tolerance, focus, and tricks, working toward competition obedience patterns and trial preparation.
Dogs attend a one-hour class each week, billed monthly, in a group of up to 12.
Best for: Dogs that have graduated the intermediate obedience class or are at an equivalent level.
Requirements: For those who have graduated the intermediate program or are at equal level. Limited to 12 dogs per class.
Focus: Advanced obedience, Recall & off-leash, Agility & dog sports
Companion Class
Price not published.
This class focuses on trust building, environmental awareness, and urban socialization, with desensitization exercises done in public settings, working toward a CGC Urban Canine Title.
Classmates practice environmental desensitization together in public settings.
Requirements: Invite Only
Focus: Socialization, Advanced obedience
Trick Class
Price not published.
This weekly drop-in class teaches dogs fun tricks while building relationship and communication between dog and owner.
Owners can drop in weekly on Sundays without prior commitment.
Requirements: Drop-in class, held Sundays 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Focus: Basic obedience
Trail Manners Course
Price not published.
This course helps dogs behave appropriately on hikes and trails, teaching trail manners and neutrality around other dogs.
Best for: Dogs struggling with behavior on hikes and trails.
Only one program lists pricing publicly: the unlimited monthly day training package with a weekly field trip runs $945 per month. Group class and private session rates aren't published on the site.
Private Lessons pricing
Private Lessons pricing at K9 Training Solutions in West Sacramento, CA
Program
Price
Length
Private Obedience Sessions
Not published
Not stated
In-Home Training pricing
In-Home Training pricing at K9 Training Solutions in West Sacramento, CA
Program
Price
Length
Unlimited Monthly Package + 1 Weekly Field Trip
$945 per month
1 month
Day Training
Not published
Not stated
Group Classes pricing
Group Classes pricing at K9 Training Solutions in West Sacramento, CA
Program
Price
Length
Puppy Foundation & Fun Class
Not published
6 weeks
Basic Obedience
Not published
Not stated
Intermediate Obedience
Not published
Not stated
Advanced / Competition Obedience
Not published
Not stated
Companion Class
Not published
Not stated
Trick Class
Not published
Not stated
Trail Manners Course
Not published
Not stated
Canine Good Citizen Class
Not published
Not stated
What training methods does K9 Training Solutions use?
They describe their approach as balanced training. Aggression and reactivity cases are considered on a case-by-case basis, with private lessons requiring an evaluation first.
Public materials reviewed by Barklen do not specify which training tools are used.
Who runs K9 Training Solutions?
As described in the business's own materials
Charles, Head Trainer
According to their site, trained alongside numerous dog experts across different areas of dog training, worked with canine professionals, and has handled hundreds of canine behavior cases over the years, which shaped his own training style.
Where does K9 Training Solutions offer dog training?
K9 Training Solutions operates from a dedicated training facility in West Sacramento, CA, offering private lessons, group classes, and in-home training at the client's home.
Their site says they dog owners needing basic obedience, behavioral modification, or competition-level training, as well as law enforcement seeking canine training support.
Training facility located in West Sacramento, California; used for evaluations, private sessions, and day training. A separate location in Gold River, CA is referenced for a monthly day-training package.
The facility sits at 3160 French Ave in West Sacramento. Parking availability and accessibility information aren't provided on the site.
How does K9 Training Solutions compare with other West Sacramento dog trainers?
Barklen analysis
Barklen analysis based on 3 published West Sacramento listings (8 with published pricing). These comparisons are computed by Barklen, not claims made by K9 Training Solutions.
Price: too few West Sacramento programs publish pricing in the same categories for a like-for-like comparison yet.
Reviews: 4.5★ from 64 Google reviews, among 3 published West Sacramento programs.
Transparency: 48 out of 100 (limited information), with 9% price transparency and 54% program clarity. Certification disclosure is still sparse across West Sacramento listings.
What should you ask K9 Training Solutions before booking?
Generated from what their public materials leave open
Ask for current pricing on Day Training, Puppy Foundation & Fun Class, and Basic Obedience, which are not published online.
Ask which certifications their trainers hold and who issued them.
Ask for proof of liability insurance.
Ask which training tools, if any, they use and when.
Ask how many dogs each trainer handles at once.
Ask about current availability and whether there is a waitlist.
Location and hours
3160 French Ave, West Sacramento, CA
Monday
7:00 AM – 6:30 PM
Tuesday
7:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Wednesday – Friday
7:00 AM – 6:30 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Sunday
10:30 AM – 5:30 PM
How Barklen reviewed this listing
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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 5, 2026
What Barklen could verify
Programs listed
11 programs (private lessons, in-home training, group classes)
Published pricing
Published for 1 of 11 programs
Training method
Balanced
Aggression and reactivity cases
Aggression cases by assessment
Facility
Training facility
Booking
Book online
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