I was impressed at our first session. My almost 2 year old Dogo Argentino is not the easiest to get going in protection work, but Connor helps bring it out in him. Can't wait to see my guy grow and become more confident in this work.

K-9 Defense
Phoenix, Arizona
About K-9 Defense
At K-9 Defense, we maintain a progressive mindset in our approach to dog training. Our goal is to be at the forefront of training methods by utilizing techniques with scientific backing and practical application. Dog training is constantly evolving, and so are we!
Training & services
Training goals
- Behavior consultation
- Crate training
- House training
- Leash training
- Obedience training
- Recall training
Behavior support
- Reactivity training
How training happens
- Board and train
- In-home training
- Owner coaching Customer-reported
Dog age
- Puppies
Training level
- Advanced obedience
- Advanced training
- Beginner training
Assistance and working dogs
- Detection dog training
- Police K9 training
- Protection training
Training approach
- Positive reinforcement
Additional services
- Boarding
Other listed services
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- Bite Work
- Biting Dogs
- Canine Enrichment
- Dog Showing
- Dogs Pet Training
- E- Collar Training
- Executive Protection
- Handler Training
- Helping Dogs
- Personalized Training
- Private Security
- Sport Dogs
- Training Consultant
- Working Canine
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Questions & answers
From GoogleWhat people have asked about this business.
I don't wanna surrender my dog to the pound. She's 1 and a half. Black lab / Dane mix Does anyone know of no kill shelter in Phx and how much it cost.
We are not associated with any facilities. I would use google to find something in your area. Saving Paws may be able to provide you more resources. We wish you the best outcome for your situation!
Community answer · K-9 Defense · 2023-09-21
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Customer reviews
Google listingMentioned in reviews
- Knowledgeable team 33
- Belgian malinois training 11
- Board and train program 11
- Knowledgeable trainers 11
- Reactivity issues 11
- Evaluation process 10
All 10 topics
- Reactive dog training 10
- K9 handling skills 4
- Refresher training 3
- Family dog training 2
Google review topics, not confirmed services.
Amazing group of trainers! Very knowledgeable and encouraging! I love seeing the progress I’m having with each and every session! I will highly recommend K9 Defense!
K-9 Defense worked alongside Foothills Canine Academy for a 5 week course on engagement. Connor and Wes were so informative and we have noticed huge improvements with our 2 year old lab mix. She is more focused on us vs the external environment which was a huge trigger for her!
These guys are fantastic to work with! As with most dog sports - word of mouth rules all...and that's how I was referred! I am a performance sport handler (not a PSA groupie)...so I wasn't aware of this company before I was told by a friend. I was looking for Rufflands that wer…Read full reviewClose full review
These guys are fantastic to work with! As with most dog sports - word of mouth rules all...and that's how I was referred! I am a performance sport handler (not a PSA groupie)...so I wasn't aware of this company before I was told by a friend. I was looking for Rufflands that were the right size and configs for my dogs/car. They not only texted me back promptly and helped me out when there is a lack of supply everywhere, but they also let me try my dogs in different sizes AND put crates in my car to make sure the fit was right. These guys go above and beyond! I don't leave Google reviews, but this one was worth the time and warranted!
What a wonderful group of professionals at K9 Defense!! We started working with K9 Defense to help us train our Belgian Malinois to be more focused/engaged with us and less concerned with “distractions”. We have appreciated the personal attention from trainers George, Wes, and Ma…Read full reviewClose full review
What a wonderful group of professionals at K9 Defense!! We started working with K9 Defense to help us train our Belgian Malinois to be more focused/engaged with us and less concerned with “distractions”. We have appreciated the personal attention from trainers George, Wes, and Mallory, and all are dedicated to guiding us in how to best handle and understand our dog. We learn something new at every lesson, and what a positive difference we have seen in just a few weeks. We are so happy with the work K9 Defense does and plan to keep working with them indefinitely. Highly, highly recommend this team!
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