K9 Command located in Vale, North Carolina close to South Mountains State Park. We offer the most unique and advanced dog training programs in the area. Our training comes with a lifetime support that is second to none. Simply put, we offer a "one price for the life of the dog" package. We specialize in giving owners reliable control on or off the leash regardless of breed or age. Dog training has been our profession and our passion since 1994. Many trainers are great with dogs but lack the passion of also coaching owners.
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Changing the relationship between dog and owner has been the cornerstone of our success. K9 Command coaches owners how to become calm, assertive leaders through fair and effective methods of training. Creating confident and knowledgeable dog owners establishes a relationship between dog and owner that has long term stability and reliability.
Beginner Novices a 6 week "intensive" group class. Classes will be held one weeknight a week at 6:30pm and will run 60-90 minutes each week. During this course please expect to dedicate 30-45 minutes a day for 6 days a week for 6 weeks for your homework. In this course we will teach foundational skills all dogs should have.
Puppy Head Start is unlike most puppy classes offered anywhere in the area. Your pup will get off on the right start with things that we will be teaching that will greatly assist it for the rest of it's life. Oh. and just as important you will receive loads of knowledge from proven practices that we have used from almost 30 years raising pups.
On Your Mark is available for puppies to begin if in the age range of 16 weeks of age and up. In this program, we teach your puppy commands using marker training. In 5 short weeks, your dog will be taught the commands heel, sit, down, stay, come, and place. This program is for on-leash obedience only.
Reviews (10)
Erika Stamey
May 18, 2022
I just finished the beginner novice group class and I am amazed at the transformation not only from my dog but every single dog in my group. You do have to put in the work to see the changes in your dog but it is 100% worth it. I truly enjoy working with my dog now instead of constantly getting frustrated because of my lack of knowledge and not having the proper tools to train my dog effectively.
Mark was always professional and kept the class enjoyable. You can tell he's passionate about what he does, I believe he truly wants to see you and your dog be successful throughout the class. I highly recommend taking a class from K9 Command, it has tremendously improved my dog and my relationship with my dog which is invaluable.
Mark was always professional and kept the class enjoyable. You can tell he's passionate about what he does, I believe he truly wants to see you and your dog be successful throughout the class. I highly recommend taking a class from K9 Command, it has tremendously improved my dog and my relationship with my dog which is invaluable.
Kimberly Davis
Mar 20, 2022
Jessica Harkey
Mar 13, 2022
I enrolled my 7 month old European Basset Hound in this class thinking he wasn't going to learn anything or be able to do any of the exercises. I was just going to waste my time and money. After completing the course I am so glad I did it and plan to sign up for more courses. The amount of knowledge we both gained from this course is unbelievable. I have and will continue to refer people to Mark for Dog training.
Kathryn Harris
Dec 07, 2021
Stella and I completed the Novice Obedience private lessons with Mark and you should too! During those 10 weeks he kept me accountable for training her and documenting our progress, guided us through any behavior problems she had and taught us both so much! Stella is a former show dog who started out having no idea what commands were but now is a more confident, more obedient dog who is much more stable in a family and public setting. The training is hard work and commitment, but if you do the work you'll have so much fun and come out with great results!
Nina Lockman
Sep 25, 2021
Until you have the opportunity and pleasure of working with Mark and Amy, you will never know. Go ahead.go to their website, sign up and work your tail off to bond with your pup. I did.6 different times! My girl Mala and I are better for it! Puppy class, Gold program, 6 week Basic Obedience, 11 week Novice Obedience all this so we continually improve our skills and bond. K9 Command, specifically, Mark and Amy are professional, patient and so very knowledgeable.
They helped me be a better human to my dog. When we're out and about, we are praised daily with what a well mannered dog I have. My response is, go to K9 Command! This is not a cookie cutter training but a specific lifetime foundation that we can use over and over. Thank you for all that you have done over the years to support Mala and I.
They helped me be a better human to my dog. When we're out and about, we are praised daily with what a well mannered dog I have. My response is, go to K9 Command! This is not a cookie cutter training but a specific lifetime foundation that we can use over and over. Thank you for all that you have done over the years to support Mala and I.
Tracy Tessener
Sep 22, 2021
I followed K9 command on social media before we even got our GSD. I valued their morals even though I'd never been through any kind of training with a dog. Mark & Amy were recommended again through a co worker of my husband so I went in for a consult with Mark. We went through the Gold Program with Amy & I was all in. I didn't want to stop! We just finished up the Novice 10 week program & we won't be stopping here either. Mark & Amy give you all the tools you need and are very responsive to any help you need along the way! If you are willing to put in the work, you won't be disappointed.
Joy Cooke
Sep 20, 2021
Go to the dictionary and look up awesome. I'm pretty sure you'll find Mark and Amy listed with K9 Command. I took part in the 11 week Novice Group course taught in-person this summer, meeting each Saturday. Three weeks into the course I had my moneys worth when my dog, Jade, would walk out the front door with me on leash and stay with me. No chasing her through neighbors yards, no standing in my yard calling her like a maniac.
The work was hard. It was six days of 30-45 minutes or more training sessions at home, new places, with new people, whatever it took. The work isn't for the faint at heart for sure. But if you value your dog and want a bonding relationship with them that will last their lifetime, go to K9 Command. They are amazing, quick to respond, answer any questions, and they genuinely care!
That's a rare quality these days. Thank you Mark and Amy for being awesome at what you do and making this experience far above what I could have imagined. I can't wait to do another in-person with Raven! Joy Greene and my obedient dog, Jade
The work was hard. It was six days of 30-45 minutes or more training sessions at home, new places, with new people, whatever it took. The work isn't for the faint at heart for sure. But if you value your dog and want a bonding relationship with them that will last their lifetime, go to K9 Command. They are amazing, quick to respond, answer any questions, and they genuinely care!
That's a rare quality these days. Thank you Mark and Amy for being awesome at what you do and making this experience far above what I could have imagined. I can't wait to do another in-person with Raven! Joy Greene and my obedient dog, Jade
Steve McClure
Sep 16, 2021
Mark and Amy are simply awesome. We just finished the 10 week Novice Obedience class with our 1 year old Siberian Husky, and the results we achieved were so much more than we could have hoped for. Sit stays, down stays, stand stays, recalls, heeling, and more, all on leash and off leash. It's definitely a commitment, but Mark and Amy give you all the tools and techniques needed to transform your dog into the animal you want it to be. Highly recommend!
Steven Garner
Aug 11, 2021
We brought our German Sheperd puppy, Allie for training with Amy and Mark. We had a great experience! Amy was an excellent teacher for both us and Allie. Our friends are always complimenting us on Allie's obedience to our commands and her overall behavior/demeanor. We would recommend them to anyone looking for a great training experience and especially anyone with a German shepherd. It was well worth the time and money!
Tracy D.
May 23, 2018
K9 Command in Lincolnton, NC! Please check out their webpage and their face book page! You will be amazed how well trained your dog can be. I did extensive research on dog trainers and their techniques to come to a educated decision on where I would take my dog Maisy to be trained. With each trainer and facility I also emailed and asked many pointed questions. Education, background, philosophy, their approach to training good dogs vs bad dogs.
Do they specialize in retraining bad behavior to good and obedient behavior. Do they have a set and followed guidelines they always follow or is their approach organic and tailored to each dog that they train. What grabbed my attention first and foremost with K9 Command, was how Mark emailed me and answered all my questions. He had not referred to my dog as a noun nor pronoun.
He explained his packages and suggested which he believed would benefit my needs with Maisy. He invited me to come by and see for myself K9 Command in action! Mark and his wife, Amy are very dedicated to training dogs and educating their owners to form a much stronger bond. This is very important to build trust. Mark and Amy have healthy and high quality dog foods, treats and supplies available at their training facility.
Sound body and sound mind. They not only talk the talk- they walk the walk. Recently Mark attended a conference in Durham for Dog Training, Making sure they are current on anything new. Listed on their website are their college degrees. Please, do not hesitate a moment longer, call them today to make an appointment for your dog to be evaluated and join this wonderful facility to not only train your dog, but to polish and make them shine like the precious gem they can be.
I cannot say enough about K9 Command. As you may notice the less than wonderful review listed, it is from Colorado. I am surprised by this. K9 Command is here in Lincolnton, NC. I would give K9 Command 10 stars if i could! This is No Cookie Cutter Dog Training Facility! You will be thrilled with your choice choosing them for your dog's training.
Do they specialize in retraining bad behavior to good and obedient behavior. Do they have a set and followed guidelines they always follow or is their approach organic and tailored to each dog that they train. What grabbed my attention first and foremost with K9 Command, was how Mark emailed me and answered all my questions. He had not referred to my dog as a noun nor pronoun.
He explained his packages and suggested which he believed would benefit my needs with Maisy. He invited me to come by and see for myself K9 Command in action! Mark and his wife, Amy are very dedicated to training dogs and educating their owners to form a much stronger bond. This is very important to build trust. Mark and Amy have healthy and high quality dog foods, treats and supplies available at their training facility.
Sound body and sound mind. They not only talk the talk- they walk the walk. Recently Mark attended a conference in Durham for Dog Training, Making sure they are current on anything new. Listed on their website are their college degrees. Please, do not hesitate a moment longer, call them today to make an appointment for your dog to be evaluated and join this wonderful facility to not only train your dog, but to polish and make them shine like the precious gem they can be.
I cannot say enough about K9 Command. As you may notice the less than wonderful review listed, it is from Colorado. I am surprised by this. K9 Command is here in Lincolnton, NC. I would give K9 Command 10 stars if i could! This is No Cookie Cutter Dog Training Facility! You will be thrilled with your choice choosing them for your dog's training.
