FirstBarkRob and Katlin are dedicated to giving you the tools you need to build confidence in becoming a better dog owner. I’ve worked with other trainers but their training challenges you and your dog in ways that will astonish anyone. It’s the most fun I’ve had spending time with my dog!!!!
The K9 Encounter
Jacksonville, Florida
About The K9 Encounter
The K9 Encounter is a full service dog training business. We offer privat training lessons, group training classes, board and train, and boarding. We specialize in Obedience, S.A.R Tracking, Stress Agility, and Protection Training. Our training program will help you set clear boundaries and facilitate clear communication between you and your dog. Our proven training methods will strengthen the bond between handler and K9 and give you an obedient companion for life! In addition to our training programs we also offer top tier puppies and elite trained dogs for sale.
Training & services
Training goals
- Behavior consultation
- Crate training
- House training
- Leash training
- Obedience training
- Recall training
Behavior support
- Reactivity training Customer-reported
How training happens
- Board and train
- Group classes
- In-home training
- Private training
Dog age
- Puppies
Training level
- Advanced obedience
- Advanced training
- Beginner training
Assistance and working dogs
- Protection training
Dog sports
- Agility
Additional services
- Boarding
- Daycare
Other listed services
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- Balanced Dog Training
- Breeding Dogs
- Dog Learn
- Dog Rescues
- Health Consultations
- Initial Training
- Personalized Services
- Single Class
- Single Lesson
- Tracking Training
- Training Contact
- Training Workshops
- Us Training
- Weekly Training
- Working Dogs
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Customer reviews
Google listing4.9
69 Google reviews
Mentioned in reviews
- Group classes 16
- Knowledgeable trainers 16
- Leash pulling 9
- Obedience training 8
- Patient trainers 8
- Reactivity issues 8
All 10 topics
- Expert guidance 6
- Reactivity training 5
- Obedient dogs 4
- Passionate care for dogs 4
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When we got our 7 month old Macy, we knew we knew we wanted a well behaved dog that we could take to restaurants, parks, and the beach. We found Rob and Kaitlyn and we knew we made the right decision. Macy is now a pleasure to walk and take out. Both Rob and Kaitlyn are very rec…Read full reviewClose full review
When we got our 7 month old Macy, we knew we knew we wanted a well behaved dog that we could take to restaurants, parks, and the beach. We found Rob and Kaitlyn and we knew we made the right decision. Macy is now a pleasure to walk and take out. Both Rob and Kaitlyn are very receptive with any issues we may encounter. They not only show us how to train Macy but they also clearly explain why each technique works. The group sessions are held in public places, helping Macy become more comfortable and confident in different environments. Their guidance has made a noticeable difference in both Macy’s behavior and our confidence as owners.
Buying an energetic dog like a German Shorthaired Pointer, I was worried about managing his behavior and preventing destructiveness. After working with this training program, not only do I now have a well-trained dog, but I also have the tools and confidence to continue reinforci…Read full reviewClose full review
Buying an energetic dog like a German Shorthaired Pointer, I was worried about managing his behavior and preventing destructiveness. After working with this training program, not only do I now have a well-trained dog, but I also have the tools and confidence to continue reinforcing his training long-term. The trainers are responsive, patient, and clearly knowledgeable. I highly recommend their services to anyone wanting control and a loving dog!
Met with Rob today for the first time. What a great guy. He made it very simple and had my puppy German Shepherd walking perfectly and not jumping within 30 minutes. Great guy and Apollo (his dog) was able to help us with the training of my dog and it's amazing. Can't wait to see where it goes. Very impressed.
I came to The K9 Encounter as a first-time dog owner at 50, with a rescue pup named Cosmo who is somewhere between 3 and 5 years old. I had no idea what to expect — from the training or from myself. What I found was nothing short of transformative. We saw results within the very…Read full reviewClose full review
I came to The K9 Encounter as a first-time dog owner at 50, with a rescue pup named Cosmo who is somewhere between 3 and 5 years old. I had no idea what to expect — from the training or from myself. What I found was nothing short of transformative. We saw results within the very first hour — I was blown away. Every week Cosmo improved and genuinely looked forward to training. In less than 8 weeks, this rescue dog with an unknown history now follows commands like a pro. Rob and Katlin, the owners, are patient, attentive, and truly passionate. They've built more than a training program — it's a community of dog lovers committed to their animals. Training takes place in public settings, so your dog learns to behave where it actually matters. They didn't just give me a well-behaved dog — they gave me the confidence to be a dog owner. If you're on the fence, get off it. Book the training and join the pack. Cosmo and I are loyal fans!
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