K9 Parent Training

Our Mission Statement

Everything we do is done so with the intention of being a catalyst for families to live progressively with their loved ones. We are dedicated to seeing breakthroughs in family learning.  Utilizing dog training, lifestyle conversation, and related services to enhance the human/dog relationship, K9PT aims to be a platform for finding fulfillment in life with your dog. Serving the Palm Springs and surrounding area, we desire to build relationships with people that are coachable, courageous, and committed to accomplishing more with their dog(s).  K9PT envisions the growth of a community of K9 Parents who are a network of extended family to share success stories and learning experiences with. A support group for navigating life with your dog. K9PT strives to be a resource for families not just for K9 education, but for living enhanced lives with their dog(s).

Why, How, What

K9 Parent Training has a vested interest in real families getting real results.  We’ve seen first hand the experiences dogs have in animal shelters and care deeply about ensuring we are an influence in keeping them in loving homes. K9PT hopes every family realizes the full potential of what is possible when dogs and humans who live together, very clearly understand each other. We   want families to succeed in improving life with their pets because we believe that every family deserves harmony at home.

Through many years of experience in teaching people, K9PT excels in engaging people and uniquely emphasizes K9 Parents being the priority for learning in dog training. We know that in order to change habits in dogs, human habits must change first. With so many dog training options out there today focusing on training the dogs, K9PT specializes in focusing specifically on quality coaching and instruction for the human in the relationship, and we can train your dog too!

K9PT provides educational services for families who live with dog family members. We use a variety of training tools and techniques while not adhering to any particular training style or approach. Decisions on how to best move forward with each dog are made together with family input and our guidance. K9 Parents can dramatically improve their lives with their fury companions by participating in both in-home training and onsite programs at our dog training center, Place by K9PT, located in Palm Springs. K9PT offers private sessions, board and trains, day training for dogs, and a range of workshops. Are you ready to begin training so you can accomplish more in life with your dog?

MEet manny

Before entering the world of dog training, Manny spent nearly two decades working in the role of Coach/Instructor in various athletic and performance art platforms. He has many years of experience working with  kids, parents, families of all kinds, and teaching in group and individual settings.

Specializing in troubleshooting common household behavior problems and modifying reactive behaviors, he brings to the table extensive experience in training dogs from his years of service with the Palm Springs Animal Shelter and position as the PSAS Training and Behavioral Specialist. There he headed the Training and Enrichment Department and oversaw staff and volunteer dog team programs. His work with teaching people and training dogs has taken him to Georgia, Oklahoma, Indiana, West Virginia, Texas, Colorado, Mexico, and more. He travels periodically to North Central Florida to train dogs at an Advanced Behavioral Training Center, DPFL’s Canine Center Florida, operated by Dogs Playing For Life.

In line with the Palm Springs Animal Shelter’s mission to build a community for responsible pet stewardship, he is now shifting focus from his years of service in the shelter world, to being out in the community in order to better serve families in need of straight forward and practical dog training services.  Manny's application of Balanced Dog Training is clear, fun, and engaging. Your furry family member will be happier than ever when you have the right coaching, practice, patience, and consistency as your dog's handler and leader!