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 🏆 VOTED SOUTH FLORIDA’S FAVORITE DOG TRAINER 2026 by The Sun Sentinel 🏆

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Overview

The Puppy Starter Program builds structure, engagement, and foundational obedience during your dog’s most critical developmental stage. Early training establishes clear expectations and prevents common behavioral issues before they become long-term problems.

We focus on proper socialization, engagement with the handler, impulse control, leash introduction, and basic obedience commands. Just as importantly, we coach owners on how to lead confidently and consistently from the beginning. Each program is customized to your puppy’s temperament, energy level, and your household routine to create a stable and structured start.

Puppy Starter Program

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Testimonials

I can’t say enough good things about K9 Solutions and working with Chris! From the minute our intake appointment was over, I knew I made the right choice. Chris was incredible — super knowledgeable, patient, and really took the time to explain why we were doing certain things, which helped me trust the process and feel way more confident as a young dog owner. When we started, my sweet puppy Hazel couldn’t even go on a walk. She was scared of almost everything, pulled like crazy on the leash, and definitely needed MAJOR help with socialization. Fast forward to now — after a mix of in-home sessions, out-and-about training, and even some group classes — Hazel and I are going on long walks, grabbing coffee, and even sitting down at restaurants together. Oh — and my 7-pound Chihuahua now knows exactly who’s in charge! 😂 Working with Chris was honestly the best decision - 100% worth the time and investment. Highly recommend K9 Solutions to anyone looking for real results!
katty newsome
Chris is an incredible trainer! I can’t believe the transformation in my dog. My 4-year-old Pomsky used to be the one in charge—stubborn, full of energy, and refusing to listen. Now, he walks off-leash with confidence and has even earned his certification for international travel. I couldn’t be more grateful for Chris’s expertise and patience. Thank you!
heather waddell
My dogs breed is an English Shepard, if your reading my review it's almost a certainty that you have never met one before let alone you've probably never heard of the breed either. These dogs and my dog specifically have been bred as working dogs to actually work day in and day out on small rural farms all across America. They are amazing dogs, but they are driven to work, herd and enforce the rules. My puppy Rooster had all the challenges of every Golden Retriever or Pit Mix puppy I've ever had in my life, but he also had the neuroticism of a working herding dog. Rooster was lunging at cars, and his obedience in general wasn't much better and none of the generic advice was working. That is why I originally reached out to Chris and started working with him. Like all the reviews say, Chris is a phenomenon trainer and he transformed Rooster into the Dog I always dreamed of. We learned through the process that Rooster wasn't the problem, but it was me that needed the guidance. I was ashamed to take my dog on walks because he would lunge and bark at cars. Now, I can take him off leash anywhere anytime, and I get compliments everywhere we go. I recently took Rooster for a herding lesson with real sheep with a world renowned trainer. During Roosters initial session, when we completed the lesson, I recalled Rooster off the sheep and he instantly came to my side. The trainer was blown away that I was able to recall a dog with such instinct and drive off of working cattle, which was a testament to Chris methodology. On top of the obvious, Chris is a great human that works his ass off to provide for his family, while also making the collective dog community a better place. Nothing but love and respect, thanks again for everything.
jordan cooper
I need to start by saying that if I could give 10 stars, I would!! There is no doubt that Chris was a dog in his former life. From their first meeting, there was an instant sense of calm and understanding and a mutual respect that I had not seen before from my newly rescued, very stubborn 3 month old bully mix. Its, literally, like he was speaking her language. She respected him and allowed him to lead her. Chris is LEGIT, a miracle worker. It was definitely me that needed the most training and he was able to do that too. He explains things so that they make sense so that WE are better!! Its only then that our dogs can also be better. I cant thank you enough, Chris!! for MY training and for Ellie's too!! 6 months later, I'M still a work in progress but WE'RE better because of you!!
Alissa Hauser
K9 Solutions provides the absolute best training experience we have ever had. We have had three different trainers for our dog and this is by far the most effective and helpful style of training we have ever been a part of. Our dog was very reactive and anxious around dogs and strangers when we started. By the end of our 12 sessions he is confident and composed in new environments. We absolutely recommend Chris at K9 solutions to anyone who is looking to improve their dog’s behavior.
Benny LoBracco
Cannot say enough great things about Chris and the work he did with not only one, but both of our dogs. Really helped us to understand how to modify the dogs’ behavior.
Ashley Hotz Sedrick
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Why K9 Solutions

More than 5,000 dogs trained

Voted South Florida’s Favorite Dog Trainer 2026

Structured balanced training approach

Serving Palm Beach, Broward, and Miami-Dade County

Start Your Puppy Off Right

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