Training Programs at Falcon K9 Protection

Training Built on Clarity, Structure, and Results

Every training program at Falcon K9 Protection is designed around a single principle: producing reliable, well-adjusted dogs through ethical methods and consistent structure. We don't believe in cookie-cutter plans. Before any dog enters a program, we evaluate its temperament, drive level, current training foundation, and the owner's goals — then build a plan that reflects all of that.

Whether you're starting with a puppy and want a strong obedience foundation, advancing a working dog toward IGP trial competition, or looking for a board and train solution while you travel — Falcon K9 has a program designed for your situation.

All programs include handler coaching and transition sessions so that the skills your dog builds in training transfer directly to life with you at home.

Schutzhund / IGP Training

Schutzhund — now known internationally as IGP — is widely regarded as the most comprehensive evaluation of a working dog's character. It tests three distinct phases: tracking, obedience, and protection. A dog that excels in all three is a dog with the right temperament, drive, and nerve to perform reliably under pressure.

At Falcon K9, our IGP program develops each phase methodically. Tracking work sharpens scent discrimination and focus. Obedience refines precision and handler responsiveness. Protection work — done only with dogs that have the appropriate drives and stability — builds controlled courage with clear off-switch commands.

This program is ideal for working dog enthusiasts, sport competitors, and owners who want a dog developed to its fullest potential. Trial preparation and handler coaching are included.

Private Training & Service Dog Programs

Private sessions are fully customized — one trainer, one dog, one handler. They're ideal for owners with specific behavioral goals, busy schedules that don't fit group formats, or those who want to actively participate in their dog's development. Sessions can be scheduled flexibly and are available for dogs at any level.

Our service dog program covers the full pathway: candidate evaluation, advanced obedience, task training specific to the handler's needs, and public access preparation leading to certification. We work with both dogs you already own and dogs placed through our network, and we guide you through every step of the process.