H.K. Dog Training

What H.K. Dog Training does

H.K. Dog Training is a privately held, founder-owned professional dog training service based in Fort Myers, Florida, founded in January 2020 by Hunter Kearns. The company delivers three core service lines: residential Board and Train programs (off-leash at $4,000 over 5-6 weeks; on-leash at $3,000 over 3-4 weeks), one-time Puppy Training for dogs under six months at $1,500, and daily dog boarding at $35-$45 per day with 24/7 on-site supervision. All training uses a balanced methodology combining positive reinforcement with strategic correction, grounded in Kearns' eight-plus years of experience as a law enforcement K9 handler and pet dog trainer.

The business serves individual pet dog owners across Southwest Florida, including Fort Myers, Cape Coral, Port Charlotte, Punta Gorda, Sanibel, Captiva, Naples, Bonita, Estero, LaBelle, and Marco Island. Customer acquisition runs through a free-consultation funnel supported by phone, website contact form, and direct visits; top-of-funnel demand generation is driven by an educational blog, Facebook and Instagram profiles, and a 5-star Google Business Profile. Pricing is largely transactional with payment plans available on training programs; the company markets a lifetime guarantee on training results.

Operationally, H.K. Dog Training is a micro-business with 1-10 employees and two known trainers (Hunter Kearns as Head Trainer and Owner, and Livia Crews as Assistant Trainer). The company is bootstrapped with no external funding, no parent company, no subsidiaries, no patents, no partnerships, and no M&A activity. There is no disclosed technology platform, no mobile app, no API, and no AI/ML components; the value proposition is delivered entirely through in-person human trainers at the company's Fort Myers facility.

Name

H.K. Dog Training

Legal name

H.K. Dog Training

Website

https://hkdogtraining.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

2020

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

H.K. Dog Training is a privately held, founder-owned dog training service in Fort Myers, Florida, offering board-and-train programs, puppy training, and boarding to individual pet owners across Southwest Florida using balanced positive-reinforcement methods delivered in person by certified trainers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Pet Training Services

NAICS

Pet Care (except Veterinary) Services (81291)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Training-Integrated Dog Daycare (Day Training) (HSANAFAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Dog Daycare with Boarding Add-On (Daycare + Overnight) (HSANAFAM), Overnight Kennel Boarding (Dogs) (HSANADAA)

Keywords

• Dog obedience training
• Board and train
• Puppy training
• Dog boarding services
• Behavior modification

Headquarters

HQ city

Fort Myers

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Board and Train Programs: Intensive residential training programs where dogs stay at the facility. Off-leash program priced at $4,000 for 5-6 weeks average duration; On-leash program at $3,000 for 3-4 weeks. Both include boarding, training, equipment fees, and daily private training sessions.
2. Puppy Training: One-time training program for puppies under 6 months, priced at $1,500. Focuses on socialization, manners, potty training, leash manners, chewing and biting issues.
3. Boarding Services: Daily boarding at $45/day (reduced to $35/day for late drop-off or early pick-up). Includes 24/7 on-site care, safe environment, ample outdoor time.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

H.K. Dog Training delivers professional dog training and boarding services from its Fort Myers, FL facility. Core offerings include residential Board and Train programs (off-leash at $4,000 for 5-6 weeks; on-leash at $3,000 for 3-4 weeks), Puppy Training for dogs under 6 months ($1,500), and Dog Boarding at $35-$45 per day with 24/7 on-site supervision. Training uses a balanced methodology combining positive reinforcement with strategic correction, with an in-home approach designed to generalize learned behaviors to the owner's environment.

Product overview

H.K. Dog Training is a professional dog training service offering three interconnected core programs: Board and Train (comprehensive residential training programs at $3,000-$4,000 for on-leash and off-leash training respectively), Puppy Training ($1,500 for puppies under 6 months covering socialization and behavioral foundations), and Dog Boarding ($45/day with 24/7 supervision). The company utilizes balanced training methods combining positive reinforcement with appropriate corrections, emphasizing in-home training principles where dogs learn rules and standards that transfer to daily family life. Additional offerings include private lessons and group classes for flexible training options.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Board and Train Program A comprehensive residential training program where dogs stay with professional trainers for an extended period, receiving personalized obedience training, behavior modification, and manners instruction tailored to individual needs. Includes off-leash ($4,000, 5-6 weeks) and on-leash ($3,000, 3-4 weeks) options, with boarding, equipment, and daily private sessions included.
• Puppy Training Program One-time training program for puppies under 6 months priced at $1,500, focused on socialization, manners, potty training, leash manners, chewing, and biting issues during the critical early development stage.
• Dog Boarding Services Overnight dog boarding with 24/7 on-site supervision, safe and comfortable accommodations, and ample outdoor time at $45/day ($35/day for after-5pm drop-off or before-noon pickup).

Quantifiable outcome

• Dogs show significant improvement within 2-3 weeks in board and train programs
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Broad incumbents

• PetSmart: Large national pet retailer offering in-store dog training classes and PetsHotel boarding; competes with H.K. on training and boarding but as part of a broader pet retail portfolio rather than a specialized local service.
• Petco: National pet retailer and services operator offering dog training and Petco Lodge boarding; provides overlapping capabilities with H.K. but at lower price points and as part of a much wider retail and services portfolio.

Direct peers

• Dog Training Elite: Franchise network offering board-and-train, obedience, and puppy training programs very similar in structure and pricing to H.K.'s three core services. Targets comparable local dog-owner segment.
• Bark Busters Home Dog Training: Global in-home dog training franchise offering obedience and behavior modification programs similar to H.K.'s board-and-train services. Directly comparable service model targeting the same dog-owner customer base with professional trainers.
• Camp Bow Wow: Dog daycare and boarding franchise with overnight accommodations; comparable to H.K.'s boarding service line in customer base, facility model, and per-day pricing structure.
• Zoom Room Dog Training: Dog training franchise offering obedience, agility, and puppy classes with private lessons, comparable to H.K.'s obedience and puppy training programs at the small-group/private level.
• Dogtopia: Dog daycare franchise with boarding add-ons and basic training partnerships; comparable to H.K.'s daycare-plus-boarding service mix and operating model.
• Off-Leash K9 Training: National dog training franchise with a strong focus on off-leash obedience and board-and-train services, directly overlapping H.K.'s core program offering and pricing tier.
• Sit Means Sit Dog Training: Dog training franchise specializing in off-leash obedience and board-and-train programs, closely mirroring H.K.'s flagship off-leash offering. Targets the same mid-to-premium price tier with similar residential training delivery.
• The Dog Wizard: Dog training franchise providing board-and-train and obedience programs; closely aligned with H.K.'s core service portfolio and franchise-style growth approach.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/h.k.dogtraining
• Instagraminstagram.com/H.k.dogtraining

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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