Unleash your dog's potential!
Welcome to Black Anchor K9, where we provide expert dog training services in San Antonio, TX, Windham, NH, and surrounding areas. With 17 years of specialized K9 military experience, we apply the same precision and discipline in our programs to ensure your dog becomes not only obedient but also confident and well-behaved in any situation.
What Makes Us Different
Our training programs are tailored to your dog's unique needs, ensuring a personalized and effective experience. We emphasize consistency which is key to setting your dog up for long-term success. Our disciplined yet enjoyable approach makes the training process rewarding for both you and your dog.
Our Training Philosophy
Our use of the NePoPo technique allows us to tap into your dog’s innate drive and motivation, helping them to perform reliably even amidst distractions. The NePoPo® system is a system where correction of a dog does not lead to submission. The negative reinforcement followed by positive reinforcement creates a behavior. We focus on creating a structured environment that promotes learning, ensuring your dog thrives both at home and in public settings. Learn more about NePoPo.
We understand that choosing a training program is a big decision. That’s why we offer a FREE consultation to discuss your dog’s specific needs and goals. Together, we’ll design a training plan that fits your lifestyle and your dog’s unique personality.
Join the Black Anchor K9 Family
With our veteran-owned business, you can trust that your dog is in capable hands. Let us help you and your dog embark on a journey of growth, learning, and fun. Contact us today to schedule your free consultation and take the first step towards a better-behaved dog.
Training Plans & Pricing
Individual Lessons
Lesson rates as low as $125 with package discounts available.
Ideal for owners seeking a hands-on approach and who can commit to regular appointments, these lessons are perfect for tackling specific issues or reinforcing basic skills. While they offer great flexibility and personal interaction, achieving the same level of consistency and progress as our Board & Train program may take more time.
Each session is 60-80 minutes, these lessons are completely tailored to your needs and goals, whether you're looking to teach your dog basic commands like sit, down, and stay, or you need help addressing specific behavioral issues such as chewing, jumping, or biting.
We work closely with you to ensure the training focuses on what matters most to you and your dog, providing hands-on guidance to solve problems and reinforce positive behaviors.
Pricing begins at $2,800. Inquire for full details and recommendations based on your dog’s needs.
Our Board & Train program is the most efficient and dependable way to achieve a well-behaved dog, ideal for busy families and individuals. During this program, your dog will stay with our experienced trainer and participate in multiple daily training sessions across different environments, ensuring consistent learning and quicker progress. This immersive, full-time approach allows us to address a wide range of behavioral issues, including anxiety, fear, and aggression, providing a smoother transition back into your home.
Each program is fully customized to meet the unique needs of your dog and your household, offering lasting results that often surpass the progress achieved through traditional individual lessons. Whether you're looking for basic obedience or help with more complex behavioral challenges, we tailor the training to ensure your dog thrives.
Program length: 2-5 weeks
Little Anchors: Puppy Course
6 Lessons $800
Start your puppy off on the right paw with our one-on-one training program designed to cover all the essential behaviors every puppy needs to learn. Over the course of six weeks, we'll help your puppy master key skills such as:
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Coming when called
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House training
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Proper leash walking
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Learning not to jump on people
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Avoiding destructive chewing
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And of course the basics: Sit, Down, and more
We’ll also focus on building your puppy’s confidence and socialization, ensuring they grow into a well-behaved pup. At the end of the program, your puppy will be eligible to earn a certificate for completing the AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy Program, a nationally recognized achievement that shows your puppy is on their way to becoming a well-mannered adult dog.
Enroll today to give your puppy the foundation they need for a happy, well-trained future!
Canine Good Citizen (CGC)
$100 CGC Test prep / $40 Test
The Canine Good Citizen is a 10-skill test that teaches good manners to dogs and responsible
dog ownership to their owners. The CGC title is a prerequisite for many therapy dog certifications, as well as a great introduction to more advanced dog sports and activities.
Service and Therapy Training
Plans starting at $3,000. Initial consult $200.
Service dogs are unique and highly trained to perform specific tasks to help their handlers function independently in their homes and public. They are held to a high standard of obedience and temperament. Not all dogs can become service dogs.
Our service dog training and certification is selective in both handlers and dogs. If accepted as a service dog training client, we recommend letting our trainers select a dog. We will consider dogs already owned by the client under certain circumstances.
Types of service dogs trained at Black Anchor K9:
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Direct Pressure Therapy (DPT)
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Anxiety Disorder*
How It Works
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Schedule a free phone consultation with a trainer on our website. During the call we will discuss the best training options for you and your dog, available training dates, and answer any questions you may have. It's quick and easy!
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We send you a link to sign our contract along with options to pay. There is a payment plan option available if needed.
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Once paid in full we can get started training!
Our Success Stories
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"Absolutely phenomenal! I cannot praise Black Anchor K9 enough for their outstanding dog training expertise. From day one, it was evident that they possess an unparalleled understanding of canine behavior and training methods. Their patience, dedication, and genuine passion for dogs shone through in every session. Our furry friend's transformation under their guidance was nothing short of remarkable. With their tailored approach and effective techniques, our once unruly pup is now a well-behaved, obedient companion. If you're seeking a dog trainer who goes above and beyond to achieve incredible results, look no further than Black Anchor K9. Highly recommended!"
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Brad Failor l Facebook Review
"Eric was absolutely awesome with our two Berniedoodle pups. If you want a real no BS dog trainer that gets results, I highly recommend sending them to their Boot Camp. At first I thought it was expensive, but after getting them back from the two week camp I was blown away. It was so cool to see them finally responding to me after I continued using the methods he instilled in them over the training. You definitely get what you pay for!!!"
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"I have been home with my six month old puppy for about a week after returning home from board and train.
I am very happy to see results with my puppy’s behavior, and response to commands.
I communicated with Eric what was most important for me to see prioritized with my puppy’s training and he made sure to provide the results, not only with training my puppy, but also teaching me how to use the commands responses and rewards.
Eric‘s passion for dogs and training led me to choose him over other options, and I am happy I used Black Anchor K9 for this first round of training.
I would recommend and plan to continue with additional Black Anchor K9 training options in the future."
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Michelle Bigley l Facebook Review
"Eric's communication skills are exceptional, making the training sessions not only effective but also enjoyable. With years of experience, his expertise shines through, and his genuine love for animals creates a nurturing environment for learning. Highly recommend!"
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Chris Vanders l Facebook Review
"I wouldn't trust my dog with another trainer. Eric is the best, without question."
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Aaron Alexander l Facebook Review
"I couldn’t be happier with not only the care Eric has for what he does and the dogs but the amount of knowledge he has! My pup is leaps and bounds ahead of where he was before going to black anchor and I left allot more knowledgeable. 10 out of 10 recommend working with him!"
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David Moore l Facebook Review
"Working with Eric at Black Anchor k9 was the best decision I could’ve made! His knowledge, professionalism and customer service is top quality. I definitely recommend his services, very worth it!"
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"Eric was all the above when it came to training Sadie for Deep Pressure Therapy. He was very responsive to what I had requested and delivered the end result. Our Sadie girl knows how to respond properly when we say pressure and delivered in a timely manner. I only had 3 options to chose but he was all of them. I would recommend Black Anchor K9 services to everyone who is looking for just basic training or even the more complicated training. Eric knows his stuff!"
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