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Bomb City K9 Training — Dog Training in Amarillo, TX

Bomb City K9 Training is a dog training business in Amarillo, Texas offering board and train, private lessons, and in-home training, 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 $185 per session to $3,600.

Amarillo, TX • Training facility • 4.6 ★ (68 Google reviews)

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Last reviewed: Oct 10, 2026

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Price transparency: 100%
Method transparency: 100%
Program clarity: 94%

About Bomb City K9 Training

Based on what the business publishes about itself

Trey Bates started training dogs in 2018 and opened Bomb City K9 Training the following year as a family operation. His wife Shanda joined full-time in 2021 after initially balancing another job, and the team now includes trainers Richard Herrian and Emma Bates, who have both been with the company since its early days. The Amarillo facility has been running for six years and, according to the business, has won local community choice awards for dog training in 2023, 2024, and 2025.

Their main offerings are board and train programs lasting one to four weeks, covering obedience commands, crate and potty training, and what they describe as real-world exposure to crowds, varied surfaces, and public settings. A separate program targets dogs with aggression or anxiety issues, though their site notes they no longer take cases involving dogs that have bitten people. For that track, a paid evaluation comes first. They also run a three-week puppy class for dogs eight to twelve weeks old, plus weekly in-home sessions and hourly private lessons for owners who prefer to keep their dog at home.

The company states that most board and train packages come with lifetime follow-up support. They offer discounts to military members, veterans, first responders, healthcare workers, teachers, and students. Their site describes e-collar conditioning as part of certain programs, particularly for owners working on ranches or in outdoor settings.

What dog training programs does Bomb City K9 Training offer?

Board and train options range from 1 week ($1,200) to 4 weeks ($3,600), with most programs requiring dogs to be at least 5 months old. Bomb City K9 Training also offers in-home training and private sessions for owners in the Amarillo or Lubbock areas. A 3-week puppy program accepts dogs 8 to 12 weeks old, while most board and train packages include lifetime support and handoff sessions.

One Week Board and Train

$1,200

The dog boards for one week learning basic commands such as sit, down, stay, come, heel, place, leave it, door manners, and food manners. Success depends heavily on the owner continuing the training at home afterward.

The dog stays at the facility for one week, and the owner attends a handlers course at pickup.

Best for: Dogs 5 months and older seeking foundational obedience training.

Requirements: 5 months and older; does not include lifetime support

Duration: 1 week

Focus: Basic obedience

Includes: Owner handoff sessions

Multi Dog 2-Week Board and Train

$1,935

Two or more dogs from the same household board together for two weeks, receiving the same obedience and socialization training as the standard two-week program while learning to work together.

Dogs board at the facility together for two weeks, with owners attending a handlers course at pickup.

Best for: Owners with multiple dogs, 5 months and older, who want to train them simultaneously.

Requirements: 5 months and older; for multiple dogs from same household

Duration: 2 weeks

Focus: Basic obedience, Socialization

Includes: Lifetime support, Owner handoff sessions

2-Week Board and Train

$2,150

The dog boards at the facility for two weeks learning commands like sit, down, stay, come, heel, and place, plus manners around doors, food, and crates. Trainers also take dogs into public settings with loud noises, crowds, and varied textures to build comfort in real-world situations.

The dog stays at the BCK9 facility for two weeks, and owners attend a handlers course at pickup to learn the commands.

Best for: Dogs 5 months and older without severe anxiety or aggression issues.

Requirements: 5 months and older; does not apply to dogs with severe anxiety or aggression

Duration: 2 weeks

Focus: Basic obedience, Socialization

Includes: Lifetime support, Owner handoff sessions

E-Collar Training

$2,650

This program includes the full two-week board and train curriculum plus e-collar introduction using low-level stimulation from E-Collar Technologies equipment, aimed at giving dogs more off-leash reliability. The e-collar itself is included in the price.

The dog boards at the facility for two weeks and is trained with an e-collar in addition to standard obedience work.

Best for: Dogs 5 months and older whose owners want off-leash communication, such as those used by oil field workers or ranchers.

Requirements: 5 months and older

Duration: 2 weeks

Focus: Basic obedience, Recall & off-leash

Includes: Lifetime support, Owner handoff sessions

4 Week Extended Obedience Board and Train

$3,600

The dog spends four weeks at the facility, with the first two weeks devoted to intensive basic obedience and the latter two to socialization in public settings with noise, crowds, and other animals. It targets dogs needing more extensive training, including those with emotional support animal roles.

The dog boards at the facility for four weeks, with owners attending a handlers course and written command breakdown at pickup.

Best for: Dogs 5 months and older, including emotional support animals needing more extensive training.

Requirements: 5 months and older; does not apply to dogs with severe anxiety or aggression

Duration: 4 weeks

Focus: Basic obedience, Socialization, Advanced obedience

Includes: Lifetime support, Owner handoff sessions

Private Sessions

$185 per session

A trainer travels to the client's home or a local park for one-on-one session, working through specific commands or behavior situations the owner requests. Sessions can run up to three hours within a 24-hour period, and multiple sessions can be booked as needed.

The trainer comes to the home or a park for scheduled hourly sessions, with tips given for continued practice at home.

Best for: Dogs 8 weeks and older, local to Amarillo or Lubbock.

Requirements: Must be local to Amarillo or Lubbock; 8 weeks and older, 1 hour minimum

Duration: 1 session

Focus: Basic obedience

3 Week Puppy Classes

$350

A trainer visits the puppy owner's home once a week for three one-hour sessions, covering nutrition, puppy proofing, basic commands, jump prevention, chew prevention, potty training, and leash behavior. Success relies heavily on the owner continuing the work between visits.

The trainer comes to the owner's home weekly for three weeks, and the owner practices the taught skills between sessions.

Best for: Puppies between 8 and 12 weeks old, local to Amarillo or Lubbock.

Requirements: Must be local to Amarillo or Lubbock; puppies between 8-12 weeks old

Duration: 3 weeks

Focus: Puppy training, Socialization, Basic obedience

5 Week In-Home

$850

A trainer visits the owner's home once a week for five one-hour sessions, imprinting commands and assigning practice work for the owner to continue between visits. Progress depends on consistent owner follow-through during the week.

The trainer comes to the home weekly for five weeks, and the owner practices assignments daily between sessions.

Best for: Dogs 5 months or older, local to Amarillo or Lubbock, whose owners want to be actively involved in training.

Requirements: Must be local to Amarillo or Lubbock; 5 months or older

Duration: 5 weeks

Focus: Basic obedience

How much does Bomb City K9 Training cost?

Private sessions run $185 each, and board and train pricing spans $1,200 for one week up to $3,600 for four weeks. Multi-dog households get a discount on the 2-week program at $1,935 per dog. In-home options include a 3-week puppy class at $350 and a 5-week program at $850.

Board and Train pricing

Board and Train pricing at Bomb City K9 Training in Amarillo, TX
Program	Price	Length
One Week Board and Train	$1,200	1 week
Multi Dog 2-Week Board and Train	$1,935	2 weeks
2-Week Board and Train	$2,150	2 weeks
E-Collar Training	$2,650	2 weeks
4 Week Extended Obedience Board and Train	$3,600	4 weeks

Private Lessons pricing

Private Lessons pricing at Bomb City K9 Training in Amarillo, TX
Program	Price	Length
Private Sessions	$185 per session	1 session

In-Home Training pricing

In-Home Training pricing at Bomb City K9 Training in Amarillo, TX
Program	Price	Length
3 Week Puppy Classes	$350	3 weeks
5 Week In-Home	$850	5 weeks

What training methods does Bomb City K9 Training use?

They describe their approach as balanced training and offer a dedicated e-collar program for recall and off-leash work. Dogs with severe anxiety or aggression are excluded from most board and train options, though some cases may be considered individually.

Their public materials mention e-collars. Barklen has not verified how or when they are used, so ask the trainer directly.

Who runs Bomb City K9 Training?

As described in the business's own materials

Trey Bates, Owner / Trainer

According to their site, started training dogs in 2018 and opened Bomb City K9 in 2019. Has worked with difficult behavioral cases and oversees the training team.

Shanda Bates, Owner / Trainer

According to their site, helped open the business and worked another job while assisting part-time, then became full-time in September 2021 handling training and daily operations.

Richard Herrian, Trainer

According to their site, joined the team in July 2019 when the business began. Grew up on a ranch and developed a passion for dog training.

Emma Bates, Junior Trainer

According to their site, began learning to train at the company since its 2019 opening and now assists on weekends and days off.

Bridget Rodriguez, Lubbock Trainer

According to their site, joined the company in June 2021 and, after the Lubbock facility closed in 2023, moved to be near family and continues providing in-home training for Lubbock clients.

Where does Bomb City K9 Training offer dog training?

Bomb City K9 Training operates from a dedicated training facility in Amarillo, TX, offering board and train stays at their facility, private lessons, and in-home training at the client's home.

Their site says they dog owners in Amarillo, Lubbock, and surrounding areas, including families, pet owners seeking obedience or behavior help, and dogs qualifying as emotional support animals; discounts offered to military, veterans, law enforcement, first responders, healthcare workers, teachers, and students.

Based at a facility in Amarillo, Texas, with board and train services; previously also operated a facility in Lubbock until May 2023, after which Lubbock service continued via in-home training.

The Burlington Road facility sits outside central Amarillo. Parking and accessibility details aren't published on the site.

What should you ask Bomb City K9 Training before booking?

Generated from what their public materials leave open

Ask which certifications their trainers hold and who issued them.
Ask for proof of liability insurance.
Ask whether you can visit your dog during a board and train stay.
Ask if anyone is on-site overnight.
Ask how often you will get photo or video updates.
Ask how many dogs each trainer handles at once.

Location and hours

12185 Burlington Rd, Amarillo, TX

Hours are not published in the materials Barklen reviewed. Confirm before visiting.

How Barklen reviewed this listing

Barklen reviewed Bomb City K9 Training against the business's public materials and published this listing. That is not a check of licenses, insurance, or certifications. See our methodology for what a verified listing does and does not mean.

Details the public materials do not address (owner visits during programs, progress updates, overnight staffing, insurance, certifications, and dogs per trainer) are turned into the questions above rather than filled in.

Last reviewed by Barklen: Oct 10, 2026

What Barklen could verify

Programs listed: 8 programs (board and train, private lessons, in-home training)
Published pricing: Published for every program
Training method: Balanced
Aggression and reactivity cases: Aggression cases by assessment
Facility: Training facility
Guarantee: No guarantee offered
Years in business: 6+ years
Booking: Phone only
Waitlist: Mentions a waitlist