FirstBarkThis place has been a gem! We had both our 3 year old Lab and golden at other training places, but this one has been the best! In 6 months they’ve become amazing dogs to handle. And our dogs love going to group training! Don’t just take our word for it, take your pup, you won’t be disappointed!
Fidelis K9 (Dog and Owner Training/Coaching)
Orangevale, California
About Fidelis K9 (Dog and Owner Training/Coaching)
Fidelis K9 is a veteran-led dog training company in Orangevale, California, serving families and professionals who want calmer, more confident dogs and more capable owners. We offer structured day training, puppy foundations, private lessons, group classes, behavior support, and Board & Train programs. Our approach combines clear communication, consistent structure, owner coaching, and genuine care for each dog. Built on Loyalty, Structure, and Excellence, Fidelis K9 helps clients create more peaceful homes through practical training, professional standards, and durable results.
Training & services
Training goals
- Canine Good Citizen preparation
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Offsite Urban CGC test + General rank certificate; optional AKC Urban CGC title recording is a separate $32 passthrough to AKC. · Listed price: [object Object]
- Obedience training
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Field Ops — Real-world obedience in outdoor environments: street crossings, ignoring food on the ground, stairs, vehicle loading, and urban distractions. 4th Sat of each mo. Min 6 / Max 15.
- Recall training
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Hold Position & Rally Point — Hold a down or sit-stay from where the dog is, with increasing duration, distance, and distraction (treats thrown nearby, other dogs moving, environmental sounds), then return to the handler on a reliable recall — on and off leash. The “stay put, then come when called” loop.
- Socialization
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Behavior support
- Fear and confidence
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How training happens
- Board and train
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- Day training
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- Group classes
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- Owner coaching
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- Pack walks
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Formation Walk — Structured group walk for socialization, dog confidence, and handler leadership. 2nd Sat of each month. Min 6 / Max 12.
- Private training
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Your pet will have a wonderful time here!
Dog age
- Puppies
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Graduation test at the end of a tracked 6-wk class (S.T.A.R. 6-Week Class row above, or a qualifying puppy program cohort); optional AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy registration ($15 passthrough to AKC); promotes pup onto the officer track (2nd Lt). AKC: test before 1st birthday; evaluator must have taught the class. · Listed price: [object Object]
Class options
- Flexible scheduling Customer-reported
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Dog sports
- Agility
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Obstacle Course — Confidence-building obstacle work: jumps, tunnels, weave poles, and platform exercises.
- Trick training
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Additional services
- Grooming
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Other listed services
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- Graduate Refresher/Enrichment Day
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- Build & Break Context
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Situational Readiness — Break routines and triggers that cause overexcitement or anxiety. Heavy distraction work: doorbell sounds, fireworks, sirens, traffic sounds, departure cues (keys, shoes, coat). Decouple triggers from outcomes.
- Advanced Skills
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Command & Control (Requires rank of Major or above) — Works on higher obedience, preparing some dogs for Colonel (CGC) and even General (UCGC) in the AKC certification programs. Combines all skills under realistic distractions (real-world obedience, reaction to other dogs and distractions, individualized coaching, etc).
- Open Block
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Open Order Drill — Trainer-led, fast-rotating hour covering a variety of obedience tasks, switching to a new drill every 5–10 minutes. Dog owners can call out special requests and the real-world challenges they’re working through for live, in-the-moment coaching.
- Drive & Control
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Intercept Drill — Impulse control and prey drive management using flirt poles, tug toys, and other high-energy tools. Builds focus, self-control, and a strong “off” switch.
- Life Skills
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Field Craft — Accepting a friendly stranger, sitting politely for petting, grooming tolerance, strangers carrying bags or objects, door manners, leave it, drop it. The manners and handling skills every dog needs.
- Tricks
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Shore Leave — Fun trick training: rollover, spin, shake, bow, and more. A different trick each class. Mental stimulation and bonding.
- Place Work
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Battle Stations — On a single cue, send the dog away to a designated spot (bed, cot, or mat) and have it settle there until released — holding position even as the handler moves around, steps out of sight, or leaves the room. Builds impulse control, calm independence, and out-of-sight duration.
- Leash Work
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Ground Patrol — Walking on a loose lead with turns, stops, and direction changes. Walking through a crowd. Ignoring food and treats on the ground while maintaining focus.
- Mid-Stay Vet Run
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Trainer transports a B&T dog to the vet mid-stay (booster due, routine visit): drive + wait + handling (~2 hrs total). Vet's invoice paid by owner directly or passed through at cost. Default policy: boosters must be CURRENT through the full stay at intake — this add-on is the fallback for unavoidable mid-stay shots (e.g., puppy DHPP series). · Listed price: [object Object]
- Fidelis Ranking System Test
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- After Action Review
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Customer reviews
Google listing5
51 Google reviews
Mentioned in reviews
- group classes 10
- knowledgeable trainers 5
- kind trainers 4
- socialization skills 4
- flexible schedule 3
- patient trainers 3
All 10 topics
- progress updates 3
- reactive dog training 3
- leash skills 2
- ridgeback 2
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Patrick and his team are amazing! My dog Toby has been attending the SOF for 5 days now and in such a short period of time he has opened up so much and learned so many new things. We are so grateful, he is extremely shy and timid dog who doesn’t like anyone and they have really opened him up. The group classes are great as well. I highly recommend taking your dog here!
Today I took my dog to the bank for the first time in a few months. I use to take her all the time, but she has triggers that we’re not sure where they come from and she can get quit intimidating…I put her in a sit, down/stay position while I was with the teller, who is very fam…Read full reviewClose full review
Today I took my dog to the bank for the first time in a few months. I use to take her all the time, but she has triggers that we’re not sure where they come from and she can get quit intimidating…I put her in a sit, down/stay position while I was with the teller, who is very familiar with Kansas, especially her tornado side 🤣. I told her she’s been in training for about the last 6 months. She laughed and said “she might be too chill now” hahaha she did really good! Her training with Patrick and Bradley are working wonders on her! And after staying in their home with them for a 2 week board and train, she fell in love with Patrick (and Shannon) and now gets so excited to see them!
My family is so appreciative of Fidelis. We rescued our dog pumpkin who came from an abusive home so she is a highly reactive dog. She would bark and lunge at unknown people and animals. She had even broken a fence board with her head to try and get to another dog and has gotten …Read full reviewClose full review
My family is so appreciative of Fidelis. We rescued our dog pumpkin who came from an abusive home so she is a highly reactive dog. She would bark and lunge at unknown people and animals. She had even broken a fence board with her head to try and get to another dog and has gotten into a dog fight before. We put her in the drop off all day classes for 11 days so far. When she first came to Fidelis she was in a muzzle and was barking and growling at everyone and everything. Now she is in a room full of other reactive dogs calmly sitting as they walk dogs by! I am blown away with her progress already and can’t wait to continue to work with them. (I also appreciate that they send update videos of her progress when she is attending the all day classes)
We started training at Fidelis with Patrick in March of 2024, we booked a 10-day board and train and signed up for the weekly training classes. We LOVE the results. Our Bull Terrier, Rowdy (6 years old), was super skittish and scared in public around other dogs and people. Coming…Read full reviewClose full review
We started training at Fidelis with Patrick in March of 2024, we booked a 10-day board and train and signed up for the weekly training classes. We LOVE the results. Our Bull Terrier, Rowdy (6 years old), was super skittish and scared in public around other dogs and people. Coming to weekly training classes around several different breeds/sizes of dogs and tons of different people has done wonders for his confidence. His 10-day board and train gave us a much more obedient dog and a love for Fidelis and Patrick/his family. We will always recommend Fidelis and their team!
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