common questions
Can I pay with cash or check?
No. We only accept credit and enrollments through our website. Be aware, If you pay a "TSK9U" trainer with cash or check or not through this site, they are NOT trainers with TSK9U.
No. We only accept credit and enrollments through our website. Be aware, If you pay a "TSK9U" trainer with cash or check or not through this site, they are NOT trainers with TSK9U.
Can I just show up or do I have to enroll and pay online?
You must pay and enroll online prior to the start date to confirm your enrollment. There are no other options to enroll. ALL dogs must be registered online, including retakes, and dog siblings who have been through the course before.
You must pay and enroll online prior to the start date to confirm your enrollment. There are no other options to enroll. ALL dogs must be registered online, including retakes, and dog siblings who have been through the course before.
Does the fee pay for all 5 weeks for the group classes?
Yes. All 5 weeks is included in the one time tuition fee.
Yes. All 5 weeks is included in the one time tuition fee.
Are there discounts for multiple dogs enrolled in a group class?
No. All fees are per dog.
No. All fees are per dog.
Can there be more than one owner attend the classes?
Yes! We encourage all in the home to be the pack leader and participate in training.
Yes! We encourage all in the home to be the pack leader and participate in training.
Can my child / children attend the classes with me?
Yes. We are family oriented. However, all children must behave and not engage with other dogs in the classes. And they must be with an adult at all times. They are not allowed to wander around the facility unsupervised.
Yes. We are family oriented. However, all children must behave and not engage with other dogs in the classes. And they must be with an adult at all times. They are not allowed to wander around the facility unsupervised.
Does TSK9U teach protection/aggression?
No. We help with unwanted aggression/behaviors.
No. We help with unwanted aggression/behaviors.
Do we work with unwanted aggression in dogs?
Yes! We help with ALL behaviors and ALL breeds. But you may want to contact us first to see what training option is best for your dogs behaviors. NO Group Classes unless approved by our Dog Behavior Experts first.
Yes! We help with ALL behaviors and ALL breeds. But you may want to contact us first to see what training option is best for your dogs behaviors. NO Group Classes unless approved by our Dog Behavior Experts first.
Do we offer "puppy classes" or "small dogs only" classes?
No. We do not separate adults from puppies or small dogs from large dogs. We do however promote safety, and all owners should keep their K9's by their sides unless otherwise instructed.
No. We do not separate adults from puppies or small dogs from large dogs. We do however promote safety, and all owners should keep their K9's by their sides unless otherwise instructed.
What style of training do we offer?
We use all methods and all training tools. We do not believe that every dog and every person learns or responds the same way. We help tailor a method that works best for you and your dog.
We use all methods and all training tools. We do not believe that every dog and every person learns or responds the same way. We help tailor a method that works best for you and your dog.
Does TSK9U offer Board and Train?
No. We are People Trainers. The owners are present at all times during our sessions.
No. We are People Trainers. The owners are present at all times during our sessions.
How far does TSK9U travel to for In-Home Visits? We service the Tri-State area. Note: Due to travel time and gas expense, If you live more than 30miles from TSK9U, there will be an additional $25 Gas/Travel Fee that you can add to cart at checkout.
I have had previous training in the past with my dog at another dog school. Do I need to begin in Freshman K9?
No, but it is highly encouraged. Yes, we teach basic commands in Freshman K9, but it's the dog psychology, the how's and why's, energy control, and unwanted behavior assistance, that you will only learn at TSK9U. We do not want you missing out on key information. You must have our TSK9U trainers approval to skip the Freshman K9 level and enroll into the upper levels.
No, but it is highly encouraged. Yes, we teach basic commands in Freshman K9, but it's the dog psychology, the how's and why's, energy control, and unwanted behavior assistance, that you will only learn at TSK9U. We do not want you missing out on key information. You must have our TSK9U trainers approval to skip the Freshman K9 level and enroll into the upper levels.
How do I know what Training Option is best for me and my dog?
We offer In-Home Visits, Private Lessons, Group Classes, and Behavior Workshops. Any aggression or reactivity to people/dogs must have an Individual Lesson. After exploring costs and schedules on this website, if you still are undecided, contact us. We will be happy to help!
We offer In-Home Visits, Private Lessons, Group Classes, and Behavior Workshops. Any aggression or reactivity to people/dogs must have an Individual Lesson. After exploring costs and schedules on this website, if you still are undecided, contact us. We will be happy to help!
My dog already knows basic commands. Do I need to begin in Freshman K9?
No, but it is highly encouraged. Yes, we teach basic commands in Freshman K9, but it's the dog psychology, the how's and why's, energy control, and unwanted behavior assistance, that you will only learn at TSK9U. We do not want you missing out on key information. You must have our TSK9U trainers approval to skip the Freshman K9 level and enroll into the upper levels.
No, but it is highly encouraged. Yes, we teach basic commands in Freshman K9, but it's the dog psychology, the how's and why's, energy control, and unwanted behavior assistance, that you will only learn at TSK9U. We do not want you missing out on key information. You must have our TSK9U trainers approval to skip the Freshman K9 level and enroll into the upper levels.
How many dogs are enrolled in each group class?
We usually allow around 8 dogs or less in each group class.
We usually allow around 8 dogs or less in each group class.