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 has been working with my doodle Brody… what a difference in Brody he is so well behaved . He never wanted me to leave the house he would whimper and cry. After training, he knows when I’m getting ready to leave the house and he goes to his place and lets me leave with no i…Read full reviewClose full review
Hannah has been working with my doodle Brody… what a difference in Brody he is so well behaved . He never wanted me to leave the house he would whimper and cry. After training, he knows when I’m getting ready to leave the house and he goes to his place and lets me leave with no issues. That plus he heals sits stays on and off lease. Hannah is a great training that listens and provides training for YOU and the dog to improve Brody’s behavior.
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Lauren Johnson
5/5
Amazing trainer and great with the dogs. Can truly tell she has a passion to work with dogs and the knowledge.
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Shannon Sowell
5/5We sent our boy away for a month to get leashed trained and advanced to off leash with commands when needed and Miss Hannah did an absolutely phenomenal job! We still have 3 of our home lessons left yet it is night and day difference and I cannot wait to continue to watch goose …Read full reviewClose full review
We sent our boy away for a month to get leashed trained and advanced to off leash with commands when needed and Miss Hannah did an absolutely phenomenal job! We still have 3 of our home lessons left yet it is night and day difference and I cannot wait to continue to watch goose grow. We highly recommend Hannah with the good k9 to anyone! I’ve added 2 pictures, the one with Goose on his blue mat is a “place” command and he knows not to get off the mat, he stayed there during a while baseball game 🙌🏻💔
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Rachel Santiago
5/5Working with Hannah was such an enjoyable experience! We had some behavioral issues with our English Bulldog, Twiggy, where she would become aggressive with other dogs. Being that we were about to live with our family who has three other dogs, we needed immediate help. Hannah was…Read full reviewClose full review
Working with Hannah was such an enjoyable experience! We had some behavioral issues with our English Bulldog, Twiggy, where she would become aggressive with other dogs. Being that we were about to live with our family who has three other dogs, we needed immediate help. Hannah was up to the task, had us board Twiggy with her for three weeks, and returned Twiggy with numerous skills. Best of all, Twiggy has since shown no signs of aggressive behavior. We now understand how to make Twiggy feel safe and to also make her feel free to be herself. She gets along beautifully with all of the dogs in the household and we maintain proper boundaries to keep all dogs happy and healthy. My family and I can’t thank Hannah enough for her expertise and patience. Twiggy LOVES Hannah and that’s evident in each of our training sessions. We highly recommend Hannah for your furbaby needs. Thank you!!!
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Pamela Ciccocioppo
5/5We took our 5 month old German Shepherd, Gracie, to The Good K9 for a 2 week on leash training. This is our first time having a large breed and we were concerned about being able to control her as she grew bigger. When we dropped her off, she was pretty unruly and a little biter.…Read full reviewClose full review
We took our 5 month old German Shepherd, Gracie, to The Good K9 for a 2 week on leash training. This is our first time having a large breed and we were concerned about being able to control her as she grew bigger. When we dropped her off, she was pretty unruly and a little biter. 2 weeks later, we picked up our well behaved and well mannered pup! Such a huge difference in just 2 weeks! Gracie is now 8 months old and everyone that meets her always compliments her on how well behaved she is for a puppy. I can’t recommend The Good K9 enough! Truly grateful for Hannah! The best part of it all is that Hannah really cares for Gracie and gave her lots of affection, just like we wanted for our baby girl. Your dog will be in caring hands with The Good K9.
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