The K9 Blueprint provides professional dog training in Spring Hill and throughout the Tampa Bay area. We specialize in board-and-train programs, on-leash and off-leash obedience, puppy foundations, behavior modification, and training for dogs struggling with reactivity, aggression, anxiety, and other challenging behaviors. Programs are customized around each dog’s temperament, history, and real-life needs. Board-and-train clients receive progress updates throughout the program, a private go-home lesson, owner education, and ongoing weekly lessons pertaining to the program completed.
Training & services
Training goals
Behavior consultationProgram details
Behavior-focused programs for anxiety, fear, resource guarding, reactivity, aggression, and other complex concerns.
House training
Leash training
Obedience trainingProgram details
Structured training for leash pulling, jumping, barking, play biting, impulse control, recall, stays, distance commands, and dependable on-leash behavior.
Puppy trainingProgram details
Foundational training for crate routines, leash skills, household manners, social development, structure, confidence, and basic obedience.
Recall training
Behavior support
Aggression trainingProgram details
Evaluation-based training for dogs displaying aggression toward people or animals. Program recommendations depend on behavior history, severity, safety, and realistic training goals.
Barking
Fear and confidence
Reactivity trainingProgram details
Customized training for barking, lunging, overexcitement, fear, or reactivity around people, dogs, and environmental triggers.
Resource guarding
Separation anxiety
How training happens
Board and trainProgram details
Personalized two-, three-, and four-week immersive dog-training programs focused on real-world obedience, household manners, communication, and owner education. Program placement is determined following an evaluation.
Owner coaching
Private trainingProgram details
One-on-one instruction for owners and dogs requiring focused help with obedience, communication, handling, or maintaining previous training.
Dog age
Adult dogs
Puppies
Senior dogs
Training level
Advanced obedience
Support between sessions
Follow-up support
Go-home lessons
Homework and practiceCustomer-reported
Progress reports
Your dog’s background
Rescue dogs
Additional services
BoardingProgram details
Structured boarding for eligible dogs in a supervised environment. Vaccination and temperament requirements apply.
Other listed services
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Off-Leash Dog TrainingProgram details
Advanced obedience focused on recall, distance control, commands around distractions, and progressive off-leash reliability in appropriate environments.
Lifetime Dog Training SupportProgram details
Ongoing weekly and as needed lessons for the remainder of the dog’s life, pertaining to the board-and-train program completed.
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Questions & answers
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What is a Board & Train program?
A Board & Train program is an immersive, hands-on dog training experience where your dog stays with professional trainers for several weeks. At The K9 Blueprint, our programs focus on real-world behavior, obedience, and confidence-building. Dogs learn calm, respectful manners, off-leash reliability, and structure, while owners receive a comprehensive plan to maintain training at home. Board & Train is ideal for busy owners, puppies, or dogs with behavior challenges who need intensive guidance.
Absolutely. Aggression rehab and behavior modification are specialties at The K9 Blueprint. We safely work with dogs showing fear-based, resource-based, or territorial aggression, as well as reactive behaviors like lunging or excessive barking. Every dog receives a customized program based on their triggers, temperament, and history. Our goal is to give you a dog that is confident, safe, and manageable in everyday life.
Yes! We offer Puppy Board & Train programs designed for puppies 8 weeks and older. Puppies learn potty training, crate training, bite inhibition, basic obedience, and socialization in a structured, fun environment. Early training helps prevent behavior issues and builds confidence and independence, giving you a well-adjusted, obedient companion.
Most programs at The K9 Blueprint range from 2 to 4 weeks, depending on your dog’s needs. The first week focuses on structure, obedience, and confidence building, while the following weeks reinforce training and introduce real-world scenarios. We also provide owner training sessions and a take-home plan to maintain results long-term.
Yes! Every program includes owner education and a custom action plan to ensure your dog’s new behaviors stick. We teach you how to communicate clearly, maintain consistency, and reinforce positive habits. Dogs trained at The K9 Blueprint return calm, confident, and reliable, and owners feel empowered to continue progress at home.
To stop excessive barking, start by identifying the cause, whether it's boredom, anxiety, or a response to external stimuli. Once you understand why your dog is barking, you can address the root cause. Here are some strategies:
- Exercise and Mental Stimulation: Ensure your dog gets enough physical exercise and mental stimulation through play, training, and puzzle toys.
- Training and Commands: Teach your dog the "quiet" command. When your dog starts barking, say "quiet" calmly and firmly. When they stop barking, reward them with a treat and praise.
- Desensitization: Gradually expose your dog to the stimulus that causes them to bark, in a controlled manner, and reward them for staying calm.
- Distraction and Redirection: Distract your dog with a toy or treat when they start barking and redirect their focus to something positive.
Potty training a puppy requires consistency, patience, and positive reinforcement. Follow these steps: establish a routine, choose a designated spot, use positive reinforcement, and clean accidents thoroughly.
5/5Hannah is the best! We used her to train our bossy German Shepherd. She helped with his aggression and following basic commands. She is the most dedicated and patient (so patient) animal trainer. Ares was with Hannah for 4 weeks and we were lucky to have found her. We will always…Read full reviewClose full review
Hannah is the best! We used her to train our bossy German Shepherd. She helped with his aggression and following basic commands. She is the most dedicated and patient (so patient) animal trainer. Ares was with Hannah for 4 weeks and we were lucky to have found her. We will always be grateful for the help she provided for Ares. And she continues to provide help. Training doesn’t stop when you leave. I will always recommend Hannah.
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Ashley Parker
5/5My dog got to a point that she did what she wanted and stopped listening to me completely. I wasn’t able to take her anywhere & avoided all dog interactions. I needed to get her trained and people aren’t as kind when you say you have an untrained pitbull, but Hannah made me feel …Read full reviewClose full review
My dog got to a point that she did what she wanted and stopped listening to me completely. I wasn’t able to take her anywhere & avoided all dog interactions. I needed to get her trained and people aren’t as kind when you say you have an untrained pitbull, but Hannah made me feel comfortable and she was extremely patient with my dog. She can now play with her friends and even my family’s dog. We still are learning but I’m so happy and would definitely recommend The Good K9.
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Thomas Maxcy
5/5
Hannah @ the Good K9 is an excellent trainer and a great person to work with. She has work with my puppy Momo thru all phases from basics to off leash training and is working with me so I can use what she has taught him.
Her abilities are outstanding and her patience is outstanding.
I am so happy that I selected her to do my training.
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Tom Kobrin
5/5
Anyone thinking about a dog trainer I highly recommend GoodK9 ,we are still in training but so far it amazes me to see such positive results!!! My Cooper graduated from his two training and Hanna is so patient and helpful ,it's been a rewarding adventure so far.
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Michelle McGee
5/5What a great experience! Our puppy had some bad habits including pulling on the leash, people and dog reactivity, and general munching of treasured belongings. I had seen a dog at a local bar who was hyper but very well-behaved. They recommended The Good K9 and I’m so glad they d…Read full reviewClose full review
What a great experience! Our puppy had some bad habits including pulling on the leash, people and dog reactivity, and general munching of treasured belongings. I had seen a dog at a local bar who was hyper but very well-behaved. They recommended The Good K9 and I’m so glad they did! She did an initial meeting to go over the different types of training and meet my Rosie. She was obviously very knowledgeable and we learned some tips even in the first meeting. We boarded Rosie for two weeks and the transformation was genuinely life changing. The post-boarding sessions were also incredibly helpful to learn how to continue teaching and training Rosie. Now I can enjoy my rascal instead of being overwhelmed by her behavior. Could not recommend this service more.
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