Puppy Imprinting (2 Weeks)
$1,350
Requirements: Dogs must be less than 5 months old on the day of drop off.
Duration: 2 weeks
Focus: Puppy training, Basic obedience
Includes: Owner handoff sessions
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Circle K9 — Dog Training in Magnolia, TX
Circle K9 is a dog training business in Magnolia, Texas offering board and train, working from a dedicated training facility. They publish pricing from $1,350 to $3,950 and have been in business for 15+ years.
Magnolia, TX • Training facility • 4.7 ★ (67 Google reviews)
Last reviewed: Oct 10, 2026
Transparency Score
56 / 100
Moderately transparent
How clearly this listing publishes the details owners need. See our methodology.
- Price transparency
- 57%
- Method transparency
- 35%
- Program clarity
- 79%
About Circle K9
Based on what the business publishes about itself
Circle K9 operates from a 3-acre property in Magnolia where owner and head trainer Lauren Cooper lives on-site, providing continuous supervision for dogs in their board-and-train programs. Cooper, who holds a certification in dog training, brings over a decade of experience across livestock, equine, and veterinary work, which she says informs her approach to animal behavior. The business was founded in 2011 by Dave Ketterer, a Tom Rose School certified professional trainer who graduated first in his class and holds certification as a Schutzhund USA helper.
The facility includes climate-controlled indoor training and boarding areas, with a UV light anti-bacterial HVAC system in the kennels. According to their site, dogs spend most of the day outdoors in individual runs or training fields rather than kenneled, coming inside only at night, during naps, or in bad weather.
Their programs span puppy imprinting (a 2-week foundation for dogs under 5 months) through tiered obedience training ranging from 4 to 8 weeks, building from on-leash basics to off-leash reliability. A 12-week lifestyle program incorporates public outings and training tailored to specific owner activities like jogging or hiking. They also offer boarding with training for dogs they've previously worked with and a 10-day treadmill training program, though they note not all dogs qualify for the latter. Circle K9 describes their method as "positive pressure," framing their work as building communication between dog and owner rather than simply teaching commands.
What dog training programs does Circle K9 offer?
Board-and-train programs range from a 2-week puppy imprinting course for dogs under 5 months to a 12-week Ultimate Companion Training for dogs 6 months and older. Circle K9 offers four priced tiers covering on-leash obedience, basic off-leash work, and advanced off-leash skills, all including handoff sessions. Additional options like boarding with training and treadmill training are available only to dogs previously trained here.
Adv. On-Leash Obedience (4 Weeks)
$2,550
Duration: 4 weeks
Focus: Basic obedience, Leash training
Includes: Owner handoff sessions
Basic Off-Leash Obedience (6 Weeks)
$3,150
Duration: 6 weeks
Focus: Basic obedience, Recall & off-leash, Leash training
Includes: Owner handoff sessions
Adv. Off-Leash Obedience (8 Weeks)
$3,950
Duration: 8 weeks
Focus: Advanced obedience, Recall & off-leash
Includes: Owner handoff sessions
Treadmill Training Program (10 Days)
Price not published.
A specialized ten-day program teaching dogs to use a treadmill, intended to provide a high-energy workout for dogs needing more exercise.
The dog is taught treadmill use at the facility over ten days.
Best for: Previously trained dogs needing extra exercise due to high energy or weight management.
Requirements: Only available to dogs who have been previously trained by CK9. Not all dogs will qualify for treadmill training.
Duration: 10 days
Focus: Advanced obedience
Ultimate Companion Training (12 Weeks)
Price not published.
This package is for owners who want full off-leash reliability both at the facility and in public settings like vets, parks, and PetSmart. Training is built around the owner's lifestyle, including activities like jogging, biking, or hiking, and covers obedience in the home, car, offices, and restaurants.
The dog boards and trains on-site, with field trips to public locations and training tailored to the owner's routine.
Best for: Owners wanting complete off-leash reliability and lifestyle-matched training for an adult dog.
Requirements: The minimum age is 6 months old.
Duration: 12 weeks
Focus: Advanced obedience, Recall & off-leash, Basic obedience
Includes: Owner handoff sessions
Boarding with Training
Price not published.
A maintenance program offering two or more daily training sessions while the dog is boarding, with a bath added for longer stays.
The dog boards at the facility and receives multiple daily training sessions to reinforce prior learning.
Best for: Dogs who have already completed training with Circle K9.
Requirements: Only available to dogs who have been previously trained by CK9.
Focus: Basic obedience
Includes: Boarding included
How much does Circle K9 cost?
Priced programs run from $1,350 for 2-week puppy imprinting to $3,950 for 8-week advanced off-leash obedience. The 4-week on-leash program is $2,550, and the 6-week basic off-leash is $3,150. Pricing for the 12-week Ultimate Companion, treadmill training, and boarding with training is not published.
Board and Train pricing
| Program | Price | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Puppy Imprinting (2 Weeks) | $1,350 | 2 weeks |
| Adv. On-Leash Obedience (4 Weeks) | $2,550 | 4 weeks |
| Basic Off-Leash Obedience (6 Weeks) | $3,150 | 6 weeks |
| Adv. Off-Leash Obedience (8 Weeks) | $3,950 | 8 weeks |
| Treadmill Training Program (10 Days) | Not published | 10 days |
| Ultimate Companion Training (12 Weeks) | Not published | 12 weeks |
| Boarding with Training | Not published | Not stated |
What training methods does Circle K9 use?
Public materials reviewed by Barklen do not specify which training tools are used. The site uses general language about training approach without naming particular methods or equipment. Whether they accept dogs with aggression or bite history isn't addressed.
Public materials reviewed by Barklen do not specify which training tools are used.
Who runs Circle K9?
As described in the business's own materials
Dave Ketterer, Founder & Partner
According to their site, a Wharton Business School graduate who spent his career building small businesses while also training and titling dogs in AKC and Schutzhund competition. He trained at the Tom Rose School and graduated first in his class.
Credentials listed on their site: Tom Rose School Certified Professional Trainer and Certified Schutzhund USA Helper. Barklen has not independently verified these.
Lauren Cooper, Owner & Head Trainer
According to their site, lauren has over a decade of experience across livestock, equine, and veterinary work, which she says informs her approach to animal behavior and pressure-and-release handling. She lives on-site to provide continuous supervision of boarded dogs and works with dogs ranging from family pets to high-drive working dogs.
Credentials listed on their site: Certified dog trainer. Barklen has not independently verified these.
Where does Circle K9 offer dog training?
Circle K9 operates from a dedicated training facility in Magnolia, TX, offering board and train stays at their facility.
Their site says they the business serves dog owners in the greater Houston area, including Magnolia, The Woodlands, and Conroe, working with dogs of all breeds, ages, and temperaments from family pets to high-drive working dogs.
Located on a 3-acre property in Magnolia, Texas, the facility includes a climate-controlled training and boarding area plus large outdoor spaces. Dogs spend most of the day outside in runs or training fields and are only kenneled indoors at night, during naps, or in bad weather.
The Horseshoe Trail address in Magnolia sits in a rural area of Montgomery County. Parking and accessibility details aren't published on the site.
What should you ask Circle K9 before booking?
Generated from what their public materials leave open
- Ask for current pricing on Ultimate Companion Training (12 Weeks), Boarding with Training, and Treadmill Training Program (10 Days), which are not published online.
- Ask which certifications their trainers hold and who issued them.
- Ask for proof of liability insurance.
- Their site describes their approach in general terms. Ask which specific methods and tools they use.
- Ask whether you can visit your dog during a board and train stay.
- Ask how often you will get photo or video updates.
- Ask how many dogs each trainer handles at once.
- Ask about current availability and whether there is a waitlist.
Location and hours
18525 Horseshoe Trail, Magnolia, TX
- Monday – Friday
- 8:30 AM – 6:00 PM
- Saturday
- 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
- Sunday
- 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
How Barklen reviewed this listing
Barklen reviewed Circle K9 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 (aggression and reactivity cases, owner visits during programs, progress updates, insurance, guarantee, certifications, and others) are turned into the questions above rather than filled in.
Last reviewed by Barklen: Oct 10, 2026
What Barklen could verify
- Programs listed
- 7 programs (board and train)
- Published pricing
- Published for 4 of 7 programs
- Training method
- Method unclear
- Facility
- Training facility
- Overnight staffing
- Staffed overnight
- Years in business
- 15+ years
- Booking
- Phone only
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