FirstBarkI had a one hour session with Brad to deal with my dog's aggression towards other dogs while on walks. He gave me lots of practical advice and helped me figure out the best equipment. He brought two dogs along so I could practice the techniques he taught me. He was very knowledgeable and it was gratifying to see my dog respond to his methods.
Wilhelm K9 Services
Concord, California
About Wilhelm K9 Services
Wilhelm K-9 Services in Danville, CA, offers expert aggressive dog training and comprehensive canine obedience training to address various behavioral challenges. As experienced dog trainers, they provide both convenient in-home lessons and intensive board-and-train programs. Specializing in working with aggressive, fearful, and anxious dogs, they have a proven track record of helping thousands of owners achieve their training goals. Their dedicated team offers comfortable and reliable dog boarding services and provides essential puppy training to establish a strong foundation. Whether you're looking to address a specific behavioral issue or want to strengthen your bond with your pet, their team is here to support you every step of the way.
Training & services
Training goals
- Behavior consultation
- Obedience training
- Puppy training
Behavior support
- Aggression training
- Counter surfing
How training happens
- Board and train
Program details
Wilhelm K-9 Services in offers comprehensive dog boarding with integrated training programs, providing your dog with a comfortable stay while also addressing obedience and behavioral goals.
Wilhelm K-9 Services provides a concentrated 1-Week Board and Train program offering a quick and effective immersion into training for dogs with specific, focused behavioral or obedience goals.
Wilhelm K-9 Services offers a focused 2-Week Board and Train program providing an accelerated approach to address specific training goals and behavioral needs for dogs.
Wilhelm K-9 Services offers an effective 4-Week Board and Train program providing focused and immersive training for dogs to address specific obedience and behavioral goals in a shorter timeframe.
Wilhelm K-9 Services offers a comprehensive 6-Week Board and Train program providing intensive, immersive training for dogs to address specific behavioral challenges and achieve significant obedience progress.
Wilhelm K-9 Services in offers intensive Board and Train programs where dogs stay with their experienced trainers and receive focused, consistent training to address specific obedience and behavioral needs.
Wilhelm K-9 Services provides intensive Board and Train programs where dogs live with experienced trainers and receive focused, consistent training to achieve specific obedience and behavioral goals.
Wilhelm K-9 Services includes a valuable Board and Train follow-up session to ensure a smooth transition home and provide owners with the continued support needed to maintain their dog's training progress.
- In-home training
Dog age
- Puppies
Program details
Wilhelm K-9 Services offers guidance and support in puppy raising, helping new owners navigate the crucial early stages of development and establish a well-behaved companion.
Support between sessions
- Follow-up support
Assistance and working dogs
- Protection training
Program details
Wilhelm K-9 Services conducts specialized personal protection dog evaluations to assess a dog's suitability for protection work, considering temperament, drive, and trainability.
Dog sports
- Scent work
Your dog’s background
- Rescue dogs
Additional services
- Boarding
Program details
Wilhelm K-9 Services offers professional dog boarding, providing a safe, comfortable, and supervised environment for your canine companion while you are away.
Wilhelm K-9 Services provides a designated and efficient boarding drop-off process to ensure a smooth transition for your dog into their care.
Other listed services
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- 1 Hour Training Session
- Daily Training
- Dog Evaluation
Program details
Wilhelm K-9 Services offers thorough dog evaluations to understand your dog's specific temperament and behavioral needs, allowing them to create a tailored training or boarding plan.
- Dog Training
Program details
Wilhelm K-9 Services offers professional dog training services designed to improve obedience, address behavioral issues, and strengthen the bond between dogs and their owners.
- Free Phone Consult
Program details
Wilhelm K-9 Services offers a free phone consultation to discuss your dog's training or boarding needs and answer any questions you may have.
- Tailor Training
- Temperament Test
Program details
Wilhelm K-9 Services conducts temperament tests to carefully assess a dog's personality and behavior in different situations, providing valuable insights for training and care.
- Training Your Pet
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Questions & answers
From GoogleWhat people have asked about this business.
How long is board and train?
The average time for a full board and train is between 4-7 weeks. This is for what we call a "finished dog." In other words, your dog will be able to follow all basic commands, on top of any other specific behaviors you specify with our training team. Shorter board and trains are available and they range from 1-3 weeks. We can work on specific areas of concern, but the longer your pet is with us the more reliable the behaviors become.
Community answer · Wilhelm K9 Services · 2025-09-21
Where does my dog stay?
Your pet stays in our training facility or at a trainer's house and is taken outside 4-8 times a day for training and potty. Beds are provided.
Community answer · Wilhelm K9 Services · 2025-09-21
How is my dog socialized? Will my pet socialize with other dogs?
We only let your pet interact with our(the trainers') personal dogs. We will never leave your dog unsupervised with any other dogs.
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How is my pet loved and cared for?
The goal of the training is to educate your dog as quickly as possible so we can get it home to you. It is a boot camp where your pet goes through some stress in order to change behavior. We do counteract that stress through affection and treats, or in extreme cases, taking the dog out of the kennel situation and to a trainer's house. That being said, your pet will bond with us and we will become like "aunt and uncle" to your dog. The kennel staff, in conjunction with the trainers, will be responsibe for the overall care of your dog. The kennel staff will feed your dog and administer medication if needed. Kennel staff is also responsible for potty breaks and water breaks. The trainers provide structure and affection and evaluate how your dog responds. More reserved dogs need more drive-building through food and lots of affection. Other dogs need more restrictions and small amounts of affection and food.
Community answer · Wilhelm K9 Services · 2025-09-21
Why is the board and train so long!?
There is no fastrack to education. In order for your dog to graduate, he or she needs to take the appropriate courses and study for an appropriate amount of time. Many training companies will try to entice you into shorter board and train programs, and we can assure you that shorter programs are less effective than longer programs. The first week is typically spent building a relationship with your dog and getting it used to its new environment. Once the dog is comfortable enough with us, then we can start asking him or her to do things for us. By week 3 or 4, obedience is complete and the bond between dog and trainer is strong. We then introduce the dog to new environments and focus on social manners and anything specific to your lifestyle. By week 6 or 8, you have a dog with a college education and the only thing left to do is reinforce the obedience and social manners at home.
Community answer · Wilhelm K9 Services · 2025-09-21
How does the free follow up work?
For every week your dog is in training, you get 1 free follow up session. For example, if your dog is in training for 4 weeks, you get 4 follow ups. In order to accommodate everyone, the limit is 1 session per week.
Community answer · Wilhelm K9 Services · 2025-09-21
What if my dog gets sick?
You will be notified immediately and we will take your dog to a 24 hour vet. From there, it will be your decision for next steps.
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Can you customize commands?
Of course! All you have to do is specify the words you'd like to use when giving your dog commands. If you do not, we will use the following commands: Sit Down Stay Recall(Come) Place Your dog will also learn social manners with strangers and strange dogs, as well as any lifestyle commands you ask us to implement.
Community answer · Wilhelm K9 Services · 2025-09-21
Can I visit my pet while he or she is at board and train?
Visitation is discouraged, but limited to 2 visits. We always send plenty of videos to dog parents so you will be updated regularly on your pet's progress.
Community answer · Wilhelm K9 Services · 2025-09-21
What does my dog do all day?
Our schedule for board and trains goes like this: 7am: Breakfast and potty 10am-7pm: Training 7pm-10pm: Dinner/Potty 10pm-7am: Lights out
Community answer · Wilhelm K9 Services · 2025-09-21
Is the $500 deposit for board and train refundable?
Is the $500 deposit for board and train refundable? No, by putting down a deposit you are reserving your dog's spot and therefore preventing another client from booking a board and train for that time frame. If you decide you do not want to do a board and train with us after putting down a deposit we are not required to give you your money back.
Community answer · Wilhelm K9 Services · 2025-09-21
How will the training transfer?
Training is repetition. 7x/week. When your pet is returned to you, simple handling instructions will be given to you. In addition, we offer one on one follow up visits at no additional charge to guarantee you the knowledge and skill to communicate with your pet
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Customer reviews
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Mentioned in reviews
- Confidence building 6
- Board and train 5
- Rottweiler training 4
- Knowledge of dog behavior 3
- Aggression to other dogs 2
- Behavior changes 2
All 10 topics
- Clear instruction 2
- Kind staff 2
- Leash training 2
- Value for money 2
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Brad and company are very knowledgeable and very helpful. They are kind and respectful when explaining things. Within the hour, my pup was well on his way to some good behavior changes. Thank you so much.
Picked up my handsome boy Vince and he was very happy to see me, which means he enjoyed his stay at Wilhelm K9 Services. The staff do a terrific job!
Brad and his team are great, we've used there service for 2 pups now and the transformations are amazing highly recommend them for any K9 services. try them out you wont regret it
Naboo definitely benefited from Brad’s one on one services. We look forward to future trainings with Brad.
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