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K9 Training Solutions is a dog training business in West Sacramento, California offering In-Home Training, Group Classes, and Private Lessons, with published programs from $945.
West Sacramento • CA • Training facility • 4.5 ★ (64 Google reviews)
Last verified: Sep 5, 2026
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What they say about themselves
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.
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.
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.
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.
Focus: Basic obedience, Aggression, Fear & anxiety
| Program | Price | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Private Obedience Sessions | 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
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.
Focus: Basic obedience, Socialization
Duration: 1 months
| Program | Price | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Day Training | Not published | — |
| Unlimited Monthly Package + 1 Weekly Field Trip | $945 per program | 1 months |
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.
Focus: Puppy training, Socialization, Basic obedience
Duration: 6 weeks
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.
Best for: Limited to 12 dogs/class
Focus: Basic obedience
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.
Focus: Advanced obedience, Recall & off-leash
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.
Focus: Advanced obedience, Recall & off-leash, Agility & dog sports
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.
Best for: Invite-only, likely for dogs who have progressed through other classes.
Focus: Socialization, Advanced obedience
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.
Best for: Drop-in class, held Sundays 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Focus: Basic obedience
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.
Focus: Leash reactivity, Leash training, Socialization
Focus: Advanced obedience, Basic obedience
| Program | Price | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Puppy Foundation & Fun Class | Not published | 6 weeks |
| Basic Obedience | Not published | — |
| Intermediate Obedience | Not published | — |
| Advanced / Competition Obedience | Not published | — |
| Companion Class | Not published | — |
| Trick Class | Not published | — |
| Trail Manners Course | Not published | — |
| Canine Good Citizen Class | Not published | — |
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.
Method: Balanced
Combines rewards with corrections, which may include tools such as prong collars or e-collars.
Certifications: Not specified on their website
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Training takes place at a dedicated facility on French Ave. The site doesn't mention certifications, insurance, or staffing details. Whether owners can observe sessions or receive video updates isn't addressed.
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: Book online
Price: K9 Training Solutions does not publish board & train pricing. Across West Sacramento, 8 programs publish prices from about $437 to $4,940.
Reviews: K9 Training Solutions shows 4.5★ from 64 Google reviews among 3 published West Sacramento programs.
Transparency: This listing scores 48 out of 100 (price 9%, program clarity 54%). Certification disclosure is still sparse in this city.
The facility sits at 3160 French Ave in West Sacramento. Parking availability and accessibility information aren't provided on the site.
3160 French Ave, West Sacramento, CA
Friday: 7AM-6:30PM
Monday: 7AM-6:30PM
Sunday: 10:30AM-5:30PM
Tuesday: 7AM-12AM
Saturday: 10AM-12AM
Thursday: 7AM-6:30PM
Wednesday: 7AM-6:30PM
Reach out directly or send a quote request through K9 Training Solutions.
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