The K9 Blueprint provides professional dog training in Spring Hill and throughout the Tampa Bay area. We specialize in board-and-train programs, on-leash and off-leash obedience, puppy foundations, behavior modification, and training for dogs struggling with reactivity, aggression, anxiety, and other challenging behaviors. Programs are customized around each dog’s temperament, history, and real-life needs. Board-and-train clients receive progress updates throughout the program, a private go-home lesson, owner education, and ongoing weekly lessons pertaining to the program completed.
Training & services
Training goals
Behavior consultationProgram details
Behavior-focused programs for anxiety, fear, resource guarding, reactivity, aggression, and other complex concerns.
House training
Leash training
Obedience trainingProgram details
Structured training for leash pulling, jumping, barking, play biting, impulse control, recall, stays, distance commands, and dependable on-leash behavior.
Puppy trainingProgram details
Foundational training for crate routines, leash skills, household manners, social development, structure, confidence, and basic obedience.
Recall training
Behavior support
Aggression trainingProgram details
Evaluation-based training for dogs displaying aggression toward people or animals. Program recommendations depend on behavior history, severity, safety, and realistic training goals.
Barking
Fear and confidence
Reactivity trainingProgram details
Customized training for barking, lunging, overexcitement, fear, or reactivity around people, dogs, and environmental triggers.
Resource guarding
Separation anxiety
How training happens
Board and trainProgram details
Personalized two-, three-, and four-week immersive dog-training programs focused on real-world obedience, household manners, communication, and owner education. Program placement is determined following an evaluation.
Owner coaching
Private trainingProgram details
One-on-one instruction for owners and dogs requiring focused help with obedience, communication, handling, or maintaining previous training.
Dog age
Adult dogs
Puppies
Senior dogs
Training level
Advanced obedience
Support between sessions
Follow-up support
Go-home lessons
Homework and practiceCustomer-reported
Progress reports
Your dog’s background
Rescue dogs
Additional services
BoardingProgram details
Structured boarding for eligible dogs in a supervised environment. Vaccination and temperament requirements apply.
Other listed services
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Off-Leash Dog TrainingProgram details
Advanced obedience focused on recall, distance control, commands around distractions, and progressive off-leash reliability in appropriate environments.
Lifetime Dog Training SupportProgram details
Ongoing weekly and as needed lessons for the remainder of the dog’s life, pertaining to the board-and-train program completed.
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Questions & answers
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What is a Board & Train program?
A Board & Train program is an immersive, hands-on dog training experience where your dog stays with professional trainers for several weeks. At The K9 Blueprint, our programs focus on real-world behavior, obedience, and confidence-building. Dogs learn calm, respectful manners, off-leash reliability, and structure, while owners receive a comprehensive plan to maintain training at home. Board & Train is ideal for busy owners, puppies, or dogs with behavior challenges who need intensive guidance.
Absolutely. Aggression rehab and behavior modification are specialties at The K9 Blueprint. We safely work with dogs showing fear-based, resource-based, or territorial aggression, as well as reactive behaviors like lunging or excessive barking. Every dog receives a customized program based on their triggers, temperament, and history. Our goal is to give you a dog that is confident, safe, and manageable in everyday life.
Yes! We offer Puppy Board & Train programs designed for puppies 8 weeks and older. Puppies learn potty training, crate training, bite inhibition, basic obedience, and socialization in a structured, fun environment. Early training helps prevent behavior issues and builds confidence and independence, giving you a well-adjusted, obedient companion.
Most programs at The K9 Blueprint range from 2 to 4 weeks, depending on your dog’s needs. The first week focuses on structure, obedience, and confidence building, while the following weeks reinforce training and introduce real-world scenarios. We also provide owner training sessions and a take-home plan to maintain results long-term.
Yes! Every program includes owner education and a custom action plan to ensure your dog’s new behaviors stick. We teach you how to communicate clearly, maintain consistency, and reinforce positive habits. Dogs trained at The K9 Blueprint return calm, confident, and reliable, and owners feel empowered to continue progress at home.
To stop excessive barking, start by identifying the cause, whether it's boredom, anxiety, or a response to external stimuli. Once you understand why your dog is barking, you can address the root cause. Here are some strategies:
- Exercise and Mental Stimulation: Ensure your dog gets enough physical exercise and mental stimulation through play, training, and puzzle toys.
- Training and Commands: Teach your dog the "quiet" command. When your dog starts barking, say "quiet" calmly and firmly. When they stop barking, reward them with a treat and praise.
- Desensitization: Gradually expose your dog to the stimulus that causes them to bark, in a controlled manner, and reward them for staying calm.
- Distraction and Redirection: Distract your dog with a toy or treat when they start barking and redirect their focus to something positive.
Potty training a puppy requires consistency, patience, and positive reinforcement. Follow these steps: establish a routine, choose a designated spot, use positive reinforcement, and clean accidents thoroughly.
5/5Hannah is AMAZING! As soon as we met for our interview to see if this program was going to be a fit for our family my heart said yes. She’s so welcoming and her home is perfectly set up. Once our girl finished her 2 weeks program she showed so much positive change. Hannah is stil…Read full reviewClose full review
Hannah is AMAZING! As soon as we met for our interview to see if this program was going to be a fit for our family my heart said yes. She’s so welcoming and her home is perfectly set up. Once our girl finished her 2 weeks program she showed so much positive change. Hannah is still in our life helping us with puppy stages and tips to show more improvement. We love Hannah and her family!
Hannah is just a text away and she’s so quick to respond ❤️
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Jules Jenkins
5/5
Hannah is so awesome! She trained my golden retriever, Luna, to be a service dog for me and she is amazing! Hannah is a very kind and patient person to work with and did such a great job with my dog. I would recommend her to everyone. Thank you Hannah!
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SCOTT ALTHAUS
5/5We had a large Caucasian Shepard that was managed & trained by Hannah. I did some extensive research on finding a good dog trainer. My end pick was K9 & we were very fortunate to have Hannah do the job. She was very detailed and explained everything that was going to transpire …Read full reviewClose full review
We had a large Caucasian Shepard that was managed & trained by Hannah. I did some extensive research on finding a good dog trainer. My end pick was K9 & we were very fortunate to have Hannah do the job. She was very detailed and explained everything that was going to transpire in the next weeks ahead in training. She communicated with us through text, phone calls, or emails periodically on Kodaks training & how he was doing. We would recommend her highly for training of you dog. Also, she was very pleasant to work with. She has a genuine smile that tells you that she will do a great job with your dog. 😊
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Eva Peirano
5/5Hannah has been an amazing trainer for our girl Winnie. We adopted our young greyhound who was severely ill, had separation anxiety and had zero potty training skills or manners and overall needed a confidence boost. After months of at home training by myself, we did not see a si…Read full reviewClose full review
Hannah has been an amazing trainer for our girl Winnie. We adopted our young greyhound who was severely ill, had separation anxiety and had zero potty training skills or manners and overall needed a confidence boost. After months of at home training by myself, we did not see a significance change in her behavior. Especially because I am a trainer myself, I knew she needed much more help! That’s when I reached out to Hannah:) After completing the 4 week training program where Winnie stayed with Hannah the entire time, Winnie came back a NEW DOG. Kennel trained, learned basic behaviors and house manners, and even some off leash training! We still keep in touch for sporadic homework training sessions too:) Best thing we could’ve ever done for our girl!
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Mark Thomas
5/5
Hannah is terrific; great attention to detail, patient/kind, and she has a unique ability to be strict with animals and yet they love her for it. We are experienced pet owners but our newest pup is the most stubborn we’ve ever had. Hannah has worked miracles with him and we could not be more pleased and grateful for her hard work.
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