FirstBarkKing K9 was a great investment for my family. Our dog Joy is doing great with the skills we learned. This program has allowed us more freedom and a better quality of life now that she is better trained. Josh is extremely knowledgeable and teaches in a simple straight forward style today is easy to follow. I recommend this service for anyone with a dog.
King K9 Academy
Richmond, Maine
About King K9 Academy
King K9 Academy offers board and train programs on a 15-acre working farm in Richmond, Maine. Every dog is personally trained by Joshua Antell , one trainer, four dogs max, over 20 years of experience. Programs include The Puppy Head Start (1 week, ages 3–6 months), The Complete Program (3 weeks, off-leash obedience and behavior modification, 6 months+), and The Cornerstone Program (on-leash training). All programs include owner transfer lessons and ongoing telephone/email support. Serving Portland, Augusta, Brunswick, Freeport, Yarmouth, and Cape Elizabeth. Free consultation: (207) 248-7900.
Training & services
Training goals
- Behavior consultation
- Leash training
- Obedience training
Program details
This class builds the behavioral foundation that prevents the problems most owners hire a trainer to fix later. No e-collar. The approach is reward-driven, and focused on building a communication system between you and your dog. · Listed price: $699.00
This is the flagship class. Over five weekly sessions on the farm — plus one real-world field trip — you'll learn to train your dog in off-leash obedience using professional e-collar conditioning, the same methodology used in our board and train programs. · Listed price: $1,099.00
- Puppy training
- Recall training
Behavior support
- Reactivity training
How training happens
- Board and train
- Group classes Customer-reported
- Private training
Dog age
- Adult dogs
- Puppies
Program details
1-week board and train program for puppies 3–6 months old. Builds foundation cues, impulse control, and early behavior modification on a 15-acre working farm. Includes one owner transfer lesson, and support. · Listed price: $1,400.00
Training level
- Advanced obedience
- Advanced training
- Beginner training
Support between sessions
- Go-home lessons
- Personalized training plans
Assistance and working dogs
- Protection training
- Therapy dog training
Training approach
- E-collar training
Additional services
- Boarding
- Dog walking
Consultations
- Free consultation
Other listed services
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- Animal Learning
- Behavioral Assessment
- Leash Reactive
- Telephone Consultation
- Animal Training
- Behavior Change
- Behavioral Management
- Customized Training
- Dog Runs
- Dog Training & Learning
- Dog Training Programs
- Immersion Program
- Personal Training
- Public Training
- Specialized Training Programs
Program details
Customized programs for advanced obedience, custom trained behaviors, public access foundations, and complex behavioral cases. Duration and investment determined after consultation. Call (207) 248-7900
- Sport Dog Training
- Trained Behaviors
- Training Plan
- Tune Up
- The Complete Program
Program details
3-week board and train program for dogs 6 months and older. Full off-leash obedience, behavior modification, e-collar conditioning, and real-world proofing on a working farm with field trips. Includes 2 owner transfer lessons, and lifetime support. · Listed price: $3,500.00
- The Cornerstone Program
Program details
2-week board and train program for dogs 6 months and older. Reliable on-leash obedience, behavior modification, and real-world proofing on a working farm. No e-collar — all results achieved through leash communication and reward-based methods. Includes 1 owner transfer lesson and one year support. · Listed price: $2,500.00
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Customer reviews
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Mentioned in reviews
- Obedience 13
- Board and train program 8
- Reactivity training 8
- Training plan 8
- Recall training 7
- Loose leash walking 6
All 10 topics
- Private lessons 4
- Attention training 2
- Calm and clear approach 2
- Calm trainer 2
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Finding Joshua was the best thing that ever happened to Enzo (and us). When we started training, Enzo was a very reactive puppy, basically would lunge and bark to any stranger or kiddos and had A LOT of leash reactivity to other dogs. Fast forward to now, Enzo is a completely dif…Read full reviewClose full review
Finding Joshua was the best thing that ever happened to Enzo (and us). When we started training, Enzo was a very reactive puppy, basically would lunge and bark to any stranger or kiddos and had A LOT of leash reactivity to other dogs. Fast forward to now, Enzo is a completely different dog. Training along side Joshua taught my husband and I so much about Enzo’s personality and what he needed from us to feel safe and more confident. Enzo is now best friends with the kids in our neighborhood. He can interact with strangers with ease and is fantastic and so obedient on a leash. We will always be grateful to Joshua for helping us give Enzo a better life!
What a great experience! Josh transformed our Chocolate Lab from a loving but unresponsive girl to a model citizen. She is still very much fun loving but all the bad habits are gone. We can take her places and not have to worry. Josh is very patient and definitely knows what he is doing. Highly recommended!!!
What a game changer it was bringing my pup in for training! I was so discouraged and struggling to train my dog until I started lessons with Josh. Now my dog is fantastic and I have so much confidence bringing him with me anywhere! Highly recommend!!
Far exceeded expectations. Joshua is a gifted trainer with a real knack for understanding and adjusting both my own and my dog's behavior. Will return for any more training needs in the future.
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