Our Training Services

  • Private dog training offers a fully personalized approach designed to adapt to your individual goals, your dog’s temperament, and your lifestyle. With dedicated one-on-one sessions, you receive focused instruction that not only builds your dog’s skills but also helps you, as the owner, learn how to clearly and confidently communicate with your dog. Each lesson provides real-time feedback, hands-on coaching, and practical guidance so you understand the “why” behind the training—not just the “how.” Through collaborative planning, we create a customized roadmap that supports steady progress, and with consistent follow-up support, you’re never left wondering what to do next. The result is a stronger partnership built on clarity, trust, and teamwork.

    $125.00 per hour

    Save Money with Our Private Training Packages

    • 5 one hour sessions for $550.00

    • 10 one hour sessions for $1,000.00


  • Behavior modification training is designed to address the root causes of aggression, reactivity, anxiety, and other unwanted negative behaviors in a clear, structured, and compassionate way. Rather than simply correcting the behavior, this approach focuses on understanding why it is happening and creating a thoughtful plan to change your dog’s emotional response and decision-making. Through consistent guidance, clear communication, and fair boundaries, you’ll learn how to confidently handle challenging situations while helping your dog feel more secure and understood. The goal is not just improved behavior, but a stronger, more trusting relationship built on clarity, safety, and mutual respect.


    Rates vary based upon length of training and individual needs.

  • Our board and train programs are designed to be focused, structured, and immersive, giving your dog consistent daily training in a professional environment. Our board and train programs cover everything from foundational obedience to more advanced training, creating reliable behaviors while strengthening the communication and partnership between you and your dog.

    • Four Week Basic Obedience plus Climb Training $3500.00

    • Eight Week Advanced Obedience (e-collar and off leash) Training $6500.00

  • Our group training classes provide a structured and supportive environment for dogs working from basic to advanced obedience. These classes are designed to build strong foundational skills such as sit, down, leash manners, and recall, while progressively advancing to more complex behaviors and real-world reliability. Training in a group setting adds valuable distractions that help dogs learn focus, impulse control, and consistency around other dogs and people. At the same time, owners receive hands-on coaching, clear instruction, and practical feedback to ensure they are confidently guiding their dogs. Whether you’re just getting started or looking to refine advanced skills, our group classes strengthen obedience, build confidence, and enhance the partnership between you and your dog.


    $45.00 per class

  • We offer comprehensive dog sport training designed to develop confident, driven, and focused competitors from foundation skills all the way to podium-level performance. Whether your goals include swimming and dock diving, detection, tracking, or protection work, our programs build strong fundamentals first—engagement, clarity, control, and relationship—before advancing to sport-specific precision and power. Each dog is developed according to their natural strengths, with thoughtful progression that strengthens both performance and mindset. From introducing a young prospect to shaping a seasoned competitor, our training is structured to produce dogs that not only participate, but truly excel in their sport.

    Prices Vary

  • Ongoing owner coaching and support are essential to maintaining the progress and skills your dog has worked hard to achieve. Training does not end after a program or class—it requires consistency, clarity, and continued practice to ensure behaviors remain reliable in real-world situations. Through regular check-ins, refresher sessions, and personalized guidance, we help you stay confident in your handling skills and address any new challenges as they arise. This continued partnership reinforces communication, strengthens your leadership, and protects the investment you’ve made in your dog’s training, ensuring long-term success and a lasting, well-balanced relationship.

    Included with all of our training services

Our Reviews Don’t Lie

“Veteran-owned business! Worth every penny! My wife and I adopted an adorable pit bull mix out of a high kill shelter in Georgia - the dog was amazing for the first few weeks until she developed a habit of stealing our food off the counter and getting into the trash can when we were gone - and even when we were home! We tried several different methods like the jar of pennies, spanking, and treats only but Lulu only got worse with stealing food! We tried a force free trainer but they quit after two sessions 😣. Nick was convenient and he recommended we board and train the dog for 6 weeks. This includes 2 private lessons which helped us learn to handle our Lulu at home too. My wife is not very big and she struggled with Lulu's leash sometimes and Nick's training helped us to get better with Lulu. Now she doesn't counter surf and try to grab food out of our plates anymore! Really great business, and worth every penny!” —————-Nathan Landry

My experience with Klaus K-9 has been amazing. I brought my 8 month old German Shepard, Hank, to Nick due to his disobedience and boundary issues. Within the first private session, Hanks obedience increased significantly and has only gotten better since then. Hank is a completely different dog and we are able to bring him out in public with no issues. I could not recommend Klaus K-9 more. Nick is amazing with Hank and has not only taught him, but has also taught my husband and I so much. Not only is Hank a better dog, but we feel like better dog owners because of our well behaved pup! Thank you Nick! —Sarah Catalanotto

Our family couldn't ask for a better trainer. Our dog has real working drive, and is completely trustworthy around kids and others. He is a truly balanced dog, and is considered a unicorn Mal among our groups with other high drive dog owners and trainers. Thank you, Nick! ———-Shawn Ramsey

We can't say enough good things about Nick and the work he's done with our dog. We got him as a puppy from Nick and it was clear from day one that he came from excellent lines, having sound temperament, drive, and a natural intelligence that has made training such a joy. Daily, our dog has improved and remained sharp, curious, and motivated to WORK and LEARN. We are partial because our dog is our baby, but truly there are so many important things when it comes to his genetics that shine through with these dogs as they grow up. He's confident, sharp, and driven when he needs to be, but completely calm and trustworthy around our kids and others when it’s time to switch that off and rest. We trust Nick's judgment completely and are so grateful for everything he's taught both us and our dog. Highly recommend him to anyone serious about working dogs. —————- Katie Owens

Our dog just finished 6 week training in service dog obedience. Nick taught our dog obedience with an electric wheel chair. The training is the start for service training which Nick will be working with us on for the next year or so. Nick has been wonderful in not only training our dog but training us and taking the time and patience. We highly recommend Nick for any of the training needs. You pay for what you get and training has been worth over dime and time we have put into it. We know that this is just the beginning as training never ends.
Thank you Nick as we can not say enough of what you have accomplished. —————————P & M Shamp

My wife and I were looking for a belgian malinois for months after deciding it was the right time for our family to get one. We researched countless breeders and just didnt connect with them enough to proceed. We came across Nick and connected immediately as hes a fellow veteran as well. He is extremely knowledgeable and he wasnt about just making money. He genuinely cares about his animals and ensures that the people who are interested in his puppies are serious, responsible people to make sure the puppy and family are right for one another. He hit everything on the money. Anika has been an incredible and healthy puppy. Ive had tons of questions since bringing anika home in terms of training and hes answered every one of our questions. We would definitely recommend anyone in the market for a malinois or someone in the ocala area that is looking for a trainer, to contact Nick immediately.——-Christopher Panilaitis

Nick is a wonderful and knowledgeable trainer who knows what he's talking about. I would give this guy a 10/10 all day everyday if you need someone to train your dog or even help with your dog Look no further. Nick thanks for all help you have given us here. ————- Jerry & Abby Bond

Get In Touch

If you’re interested in learning more about our dog training packages and how they can benefit you and your dog, we’d love to hear from you. Please reach out to us with any questions or to discuss your training goals. We strive to respond to all inquiries within 48 hours and look forward to helping you and your dog succeed together.