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The K9 Encounter

Jacksonville, Florida

4.9/5· 69 Google reviews

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

View 15 additional details
  • 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 listing
4.9
out of 569 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

Google review topics, not confirmed services.

69 collected reviews

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fran lyons
5/5

If I would recommend a great dog trainer it would be Ron Martin. He is better than the dog whisperer, He had my dog totally under control within the first 10 minutes after meeting him. He is strict with them but in a very nice, humane way. If you have a problem with dog, he can fix it

john hoffman
5/5

I have done the group training classes and we also did a week of training camp/boarding for our two South African Boerboel puppies that Rob has trained with amazing results. We are so happy and highly recommend him. We will continue to use him for continuity of training,

Karen Hoffman
5/5

Amazing results! Rob is a very knowledgeable, professional and effective dog instructor/trainer. 100% recommended!!

Kayla Hurley
5/5
We recently got a rescue GSD who had poor manners. Comet jumped, pulled on the leash, pestered us at dinnertime, barked at other dogs, and mouthed us. After watching a few videos from the K9 Encounter, we decided to spring for the 2-Week Board and Train. Rob was communicative and…Read full reviewClose full review

We recently got a rescue GSD who had poor manners. Comet jumped, pulled on the leash, pestered us at dinnertime, barked at other dogs, and mouthed us. After watching a few videos from the K9 Encounter, we decided to spring for the 2-Week Board and Train. Rob was communicative and shared pictures and videos while he had him for 2-weeks. Comet just came home today and he's a new dog. I already feel completely confident taking him out in public places and we still have more training sessions left. He now "stays" on his bed while we eat dinner, walks politely next to us while our family goes on walks, and no longer reacts when he sees other dogs. I would absolutely recommend Rob for anyone looking for a kind, communicative, and smart trainer who knows what he's doing. Looking forwarded to continued training with Rob and his team!

Lisa Ball
5/5
Our dog Ren is a loving guy but had some behavioral issues. He was quite dog reactive, pulled on his leash, took commands only when he wanted and barked a lot. He spent one weekend with Rob and it is like we got a new dog! Rob trained him to ignore other dogs, heel, sit, down and…Read full reviewClose full review

Our dog Ren is a loving guy but had some behavioral issues. He was quite dog reactive, pulled on his leash, took commands only when he wanted and barked a lot. He spent one weekend with Rob and it is like we got a new dog! Rob trained him to ignore other dogs, heel, sit, down and stay in two days! Two days!! We are now going to continue his training with Rob to make him the best dog we can. Rob is communicative and patient. Thank you Rob! We can now enjoy our guy again!

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