About Apex K9 Academy
Core Principles
Apex K9 Academy specializes in permission-based training without treats or lures. We focus on leadership, respect, and instinctual understanding to create reliable dogs.
Core Principles:
1. Permission-Based Training – Dogs seek permission before acting, building impulse control.
2. No Treats or Lures – Engagement comes from leadership and touch, ensuring real obedience.
3. Hand Praise & Touch – Strengthens bond and reinforces training.
4. Clear Communication – Consistent body language, verbal markers, and touch eliminate confusion.
5. Training Tools for Leadership – Enhance communication and guide behavior.
6. Balanced Bond – Trust, clarity, and respect create well-mannered dogs
Our Story
Apex K9 Academy is a premier dog training facility built on over 20 years of professional experience in breeding, showing, training, and developing top-tier dogs. We offer comprehensive programs that cover all levels of obedience, from foundational puppy training to advanced work with show dogs, working dogs, and protection dogs.
Our expertise extends to behavior modification, addressing even the most challenging cases. We also provide group training sessions tailored to meet the needs of dogs and handlers at every stage.
At Apex K9 Academy, we take a distinctive approach to dog training. We specialize in permission-based training, utilizing real-world techniques without the use of treats, bait, or lures. Our methods focus on clear communication, leadership, and respect, ensuring dogs respond reliably in any environment.
Our family-operated business is driven by a passion for excellence, and we are proud to be recognized as an award-winning and certified judge in the dog training and showing community. Our results speak for themselves, with a legacy of success in developing confident, reliable, and well-balanced dogs.
Our Expertise Includes but is not limited to:
- Puppy Training & All Levels of Obedience
- Behavior Modification
- Show Dogs
- Working Dogs
- Protection Dogs
- Group Training Programs
- Professional Breeding
Why Choose Apex K9 Academy?
- Dog Trainer of 20+ Years of Proven Experience
- Certified Judge & Award-Winning Professional
- Specialists in Real-World, Permission-Based dog obedience Training
- Family-Owned and Operated with a Commitment to Excellence
At Apex K9 Academy, we are not just trainers, we are partners in helping you and your dog achieve success. Whether your goal is a well-mannered companion or a working champion, our proven methods and professional expertise will guide you every step of the way.
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