Training Programs
GuardianKin Training Packages
We offer structured, in-kennel training packages that allow your puppy to stay with us beyond the standard 8 weeks and receive professional training before coming home. Every package is built on a foundation of proper temperament development, socialization, and real-world readiness.
We are located in Brantley, Alabama. If you are interested in a training package, indicate your preference on your application so we can plan accordingly during the approval process.
Payment Requirement — Please Read
Your puppy's full purchase price must be paid in full on or before the go-home date before the puppy can enter any training program. The training deposit or fee is separate from — and in addition to — the puppy's purchase price. Training cannot begin until both payments are complete.
Puppy Kindergarten
4 Weeks of Foundation Training
Your puppy stays with us an additional 4 weeks to build a strong foundation. They'll leave with solid leash manners, be further along in crate training and housebreaking, know 'Sit', be fully vaccinated, and have their ears standing — all before coming home to you.
- Leash manners introduced
- Advanced crate training
- Housebreaking progress
- Knows 'Sit' command
- Fully vaccinated
- Ears standing before going home
Puppy Boot Camp
8 Weeks of Intensive Training
Eight weeks of structured, intensive training produces a truly well-rounded puppy. Your dog will be housebroken, know six core commands, be comfortable in public and with other animals, fully vaccinated, and ready to thrive in your home from day one.
- Full housebreaking
- Place, Sit, Stay, Lay, Come
- Walks well on leash
- Car travel acclimation
- Public socialization (pet-friendly stores)
- Socialized with cats, dogs, people & other animals
- Fully vaccinated
- Ears standing
- Basic manners polished
SDiT / Protection / Sport Dog Package
6 Months to 2 Years of Advanced Training
This premium package is built around your puppy's future role. Whether you need a Service Dog in Training, a protection prospect, or a sport/competition dog, we craft a fully custom program. Your puppy will be fully obedience trained on and off leash, task trained, and as far along in their specialty as the timeline allows. Price and duration are determined together based on your goals.
- Full obedience on & off leash
- Custom task training (service/therapy/sport)
- Bite work & protection foundation
- Sport dog preparation
- Tailored to owner's specific goals
- Regular progress updates
Service Dog Package
What Our Service Dog Training Includes
Full Public Access Training
The dog will be well-versed in traveling via public transport and entering crowded areas, stores, restaurants, and movie theaters. The dog will ignore distractions, not react to strangers or other animals, and will have basic on-leash and off-leash obedience.
Ten Trained Tasks
The dog is trained for ten tasks that assist with their matched partner. Tasks are tailored to the partner and can include:
Guide Dog Tasks — Not Offered
We cannot and do not currently train Dobermans for guide dog tasks. This is a very specialized form of training we feel is best left to those who wholly understand working with the blind. It is our opinion that this breed does not work well as a guide dog.
Important — Custom Training Quotes
For SDiT, Protection, and Sport Dog packages: after you submit your questionnaire and we send a quote, you will have 48 hours to accept or decline. Quotes that are not responded to within 48 hours will automatically expire. A 3% convenience fee applies to all card payments.
Ready to Get Started?
Select Your Package on Your Application
When you apply to our waiting list, simply indicate which training package interests you. This helps us plan ahead during the approval process. Packages are also available to select from your Client Portal once a puppy has been assigned to you.
Payment Methods
We accept a variety of convenient payment options for deposits, puppy balances, training, and transport.