Your dog stays with a trainer and learns while you are away. You learn how to keep it going at pickup.
Find a dog trainer
Find a dog trainer: board and train, 1-on-1 or virtual
Tell K9PN which kind of training you want and where you live, and we will connect you with a professional dog trainer who offers it. We are starting with the Tampa, Florida and Knoxville, Tennessee areas.
- Free to request, takes about two minutes
- Board and train, 1-on-1 sessions or virtual coaching
- A trainer calls you back
Tell us about your dogInclude your city or ZIP code and the kind of training you want.K9PN is a referral service and does not train dogs. By submitting a request you agree that K9PN and a participating trainer may contact you about it by phone, text or email. Message and data rates may apply. See our Privacy Policy.
Check your area
Is there a trainer near you?
Enter your ZIP code and we will tell you where we are matching dog owners right now.
Only the first part of your postcode is used, in your browser. Nothing is sent until you submit the request form.
Choose your training
Three ways to train your dog
Not sure which fits? Describe your dog in the request and the trainer will help you decide.
Private sessions where the trainer coaches you and your dog together, so you build the handling that makes it stick.
Live video coaching from home, with the trainer watching your dog and guiding you through each exercise.
By state
Dog training by state
Start with your state, then pick your metro area or town.
Board and train, 1-on-1 sessions and virtual coaching across Florida, starting in the Tampa Bay area. Virtual training is open to Florida residents statewide.
Board and train and private lessons across East Tennessee, starting in the Knoxville area.
By metro area
Dog training by metro area and town
Each page has local tips and the towns we serve.
Board and train, 1-on-1 sessions and virtual coaching with trainers across the Tampa Bay area.
Board and train and private lessons with a Knoxville-area trainer.
Hillsborough and Pasco County towns around Tampa.
Knox, Blount and Anderson County towns around Knoxville.
How it works
From request to trainer in three steps
K9PN is a referral service. We do not train dogs. Trainers set their own prices and programs.
Share your dog's age and breed, whether you want board and train, 1-on-1 sessions or virtual training (Florida only for now), and where you live. It takes about two minutes and costs nothing.
K9PN is a referral service. Based on what you need and where you live, we refer your request to a professional trainer who offers it.
The trainer calls you to talk through your goals, pricing and scheduling. You decide whether it is a fit.
Which format fits your dog?
The right choice depends on your dog, your schedule and how involved you want to be.
| Format | Best for | Your involvement |
|---|---|---|
| Board and train | Busy owners, stubborn habits, a head start on foundations | You learn the handling at pickup and keep it up at home |
| 1-on-1 sessions | Learning to handle your dog yourself, behavior problems, puppies | You attend every session and do the homework |
| Virtual training | Foundations and everyday manners from home, flexible schedules | You run each exercise on camera while the trainer coaches you |
Many owners combine formats, for example a board-and-train program followed by a few 1-on-1 sessions to make the transition home smooth.
How to pick a dog trainer
Dog training is not a licensed profession in most places, so experience and methods vary. Questions worth asking any trainer in your area:
- What methods and tools do you use, and why? Can I watch a session?
- What experience do you have with my dog's age, breed or problem?
- What does the program cost, what is included and how many sessions do I get? Please put it in writing.
- Are you insured, and what happens if my dog needs more help than planned?
- For board and train: can I see where my dog will stay, how often will I get updates and do I get lessons at pickup?
Be careful with anyone who guarantees results or will not let you see how they work.
How we match you with a trainer
K9PN is not a franchise and not a directory where anyone can pay to be listed. We refer dog owners to experienced, independent trainers, and we look at the things that decide whether training works in real life:
- Real experience. How long the trainer has worked with dogs, what kinds of dogs and problems, and whether the person who trains your dog is the experienced trainer or a junior hire.
- Where your dog actually lives. A dog that spends the program in a crowded kennel room or a stack of crates does not learn to settle in a normal home. We favor trainers who keep few dogs and train in realistic settings.
- Training in the real world. Walks, public places, visitors and house rules, not only drills in one room.
- You are part of it. Lessons at pickup and follow-up, so the results last once your dog is home.
Read more in our guide to the types of dog training and how to choose a trainer.
Common questions
How does K9PN work?
You fill out a short form about your dog, the kind of training you want and your location. K9PN passes the request to a trainer who offers it and serves your area, and the trainer contacts you to talk about your goals, pricing and scheduling.
Is K9PN a dog training company?
No. K9PN is a referral service and does not train dogs. We pass your request to a professional trainer we work with who offers the kind of training you asked for and serves your area. It costs you nothing to send a request, and you decide whether to work with the trainer who calls you.
Does it cost anything to send a request?
No. Sending a request is free. You pay the trainer you choose to work with, at the prices that trainer sets.
What if my city is not listed?
Send a request anyway and include your city or ZIP code. Virtual training is currently available to Florida residents only, and we will tell you if we cannot match you with an in-person trainer yet.
Related
For dog trainers
Are you a dog trainer in your area?
K9PN passes local dog-training requests like the ones on this page to professional trainers in the area so new-client inquiries reach you without you running ads. Book a call to ask about availability in your area.
Types of dog training
Compare the types of dog training
Each format has its own page explaining how it works, who it suits and what to ask a trainer.
Board and train dog training
Your dog stays with a trainer for an intensive program, then you learn to keep the results going at home.
Private (1-on-1) dog trainingOne-to-one sessions built around your dog and your goals, at home or at the trainer.
Virtual dog trainingLive video coaching with a trainer, from wherever you are. Currently available in Florida.
Types of dog training comparedBoard and train, 1-on-1, virtual, group and day training side by side, and how to choose a trainer.
Ready to find a trainer?
Fill out the request form and a trainer will call you back.
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