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The K-9 Handler® LLC, All Breed Professional Dog Training
The K-9 Handler, Dog Training in Henderson
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Professional Dog Training Services

Obedience, behavior, puppies and working dogs

Find help with everyday manners, puppy foundations, public settings, service dog task training or preparation for therapy visits.

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English Lab Lucas at an obedience training session with The K-9 Handler

Obedience Training

Help with loose-leash walking, recall and everyday manners. Personal instruction for you and your dog, at home and in public.

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Duke, a 9-week-old German Shepherd Husky puppy, resting after his first basic training lesson

Puppy Training

Start your puppy right with personal instruction in communication, socialization, manners and the AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy program. Gentle, praise-based training that builds a foundation for life.

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Roxy, a 10-month German Shepherd Lab mix, sitting calmly on a loose leash during a training session

Behavior Modification

Jumping, pulling, growling at guests, chewing and bolting: behavior problems addressed by speaking the dog’s language and teaching you to communicate with your dog. Honest assessment, no shock collars.

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Group training for public access and certifications at the Galleria Mall in Henderson

Socialization

Socialization only helps a dog who enjoys it. We teach appropriate behavior around people, dogs and public places through Saturday group gatherings at Bark Park, real-world outings, and AKC Canine Good Citizen preparation.

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Charli and Piper during a service dog Public Access Certification Test at a library

Service Dog Training

Obedience, public manners and disability-related task training, with instruction for the handler and assessment throughout the program.

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Cairo, an 18-month German Shepherd, in therapy dog training

Therapy Dog Training

Prepare you and your dog for Alliance of Therapy Dogs® national registration. Ira is an ATD national tester/observer and arranges the membership testing and required visits when your team is ready.

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GiGi, a 6-year-old Shih Tzu, during training with The K-9 Handler

Emotional Support Animals

Help your emotional support dog build calmer manners at home and in pet-friendly settings. Ask Ira about obedience and socialization training.

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Saturday group training gathering with The K-9 Handler in Henderson, 2023

Group Training

Practice around other dogs and people at Bark Park in Henderson. Saturday sessions run seasonally, October–April, with AKC program preparation.

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Service dog certification

The three-phase training program, assessment and official guidance on public access.

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A word on certifications

Service dog training, therapy visits and emotional support each have different purposes. A certificate alone does not establish access or housing rights. Read the program explanation and official resources before choosing a training goal.

How It Works

From first call to a trained dog

  1. 1

    Call or send the form

    Tell Ira about your dog: age, breed, what’s going well and what isn’t. You’ll get straight answers, not a sales pitch.

  2. 2

    Evaluation & first lesson

    A 2–3 hour service call at your home ($199, included in every package). Training starts on the spot, and you have a plan to practice at home.

  3. 3

    Personal sessions + Saturday groups

    One-on-one instruction for you and your dog, in your home and in public with seasonal group gatherings included in Fundamentals and Advanced, or available as an add-on to Basics.

  4. 4

    Practice toward your goals

    AKC Canine Good Citizen titles, therapy dog registration or service dog certification as goals and a system you keep using for every dog you’ll ever have.

Ready for calmer walks and better manners?

Tell Ira what you’d like to change. The in-home evaluation and first lesson take 2–3 hours and cost $199, included in every package.

Request an EvaluationCall 702-882-3694

Questions? Email Ira