Novice Level - Private Lessons

Companion Dog (AKC Novice)  is a 10 week private lesson course under the instruction of Mark Connolly. There is very limited availability for this option. This course will teach you and the dog essential obedience skills. This is a "homework intensive" course. During this course please expect to dedicate 60 minutes a day 6 days a week for 10 weeks to your homework. In this course we will teach foundational skills all dogs should have. All dogs need to be 6 months or older unless approved by the instructor.

This is not the best training option unless you have attention to detail, and are truly willing to work many hours to learn the more artful side of training a dog. This is also a best option for anyone that is interested in competitive obedience.

Please do not enroll in this course unless you are committed to doing the work AND are open to learning yourself.
Please do not enroll in this course if you have mobility issues. Contact the instructor if unsure about any of the above.

This course will include practical instruction both in person as well as in an online format only available to you. All homework will be submitted by videos you can create with any phone. Homework is required and will be submitted to a closed Facebook group for critique by the trainer.

Your dog will learn sit, automatic-sit, sit-stay, down, down-stay, stand, stand-stay, recall, and of course heeling on and off leash without the use of remote collars.
We also cover physical handling drills and much more.

Should you desire this course will prepare you for the Novice level Companion Dog (CD) test by the American Kennel Club.

Cost will be $1200 and will include all necessary equipment and access to online coaching and coursework.

Private lesson slots with Mark Connolly are only available on Wed-Friday during normal daytime work hours.
The 10 scheduled private sessions must be completed by no more than 12 weeks barring a major medical emergency.
*Repeated class cancellations that run you past 12 weeks from the time you started may result in forfeiture of the remaining lessons without a refund.

Online Registration is now open!** Please visit https://k9command.propetware.com/

870 NC 18 Vale, NC 28168

K9 Command has clients from all over the southeast and beyond. Our local area consists of Lincolnton, Shelby, Hickory, Morganton, Gastonia, and Charlotte.
We are located in Lincoln County and surrounded by Gaston, Cleveland, Burke, and Catawba counties. We receive board and train clients and from all over the nation and online students from across the globe.

What Our Clients Are Saying

I am absolutely thrilled and amazed with my dog, Diesel, and his progress with K9 Command. Diesel and I went with the Gold Unleashed Potential program and now that we are finished I am excited with how well my dog behaves. I can literally take my dog anywhere and he is well mannered and behaves.

Amy and Mark are wonderful, they truly have a passion and put their all into what they do. I have learned if you listen to what they tell you and put in a little effort you can train your dog to do anything with ease!

K9 Command also offers a wide variety of healthy dog foods and treats. Diesel loves Acana and it is so much better for him!

I am truly satisfied with our success with K9 Command and I truly recommend it to anyone considering training for their dog from basic obedience all the way to advanced skills and more they are the place to go!