Our Family of Services

Maggie - 4-month-old puppy, completed beginner's training alongside mom, Poppy 2 year 2-year-old puppy mill rescue

Cardinal Direction Group Classes

Chart Your Course to Training Success

Navigate the journey from confusion to clarity with our signature Cardinal Direction Group Classes. Drawing from over 30 years of professional K9 and handler training expertise, these structured group sessions provide you and your dog with the essential compass points needed to establish clear communication, reliable obedience, and lasting partnership.

Maggie - 4-month-old puppy, completed beginner's training alongside mom, Poppy 2 year 2-year-old puppy mill rescue

Daytime Expeditions (Daily Boarding)

Supervised Adventures and Structured Activities That Keep Your Dog Engaged and Socially Calibrated During Daylight Hours

Our Daytime Expeditions provide comprehensive daycare experiences that go far beyond basic supervision. We create structured environments where your dog can engage in appropriate socialization, mental stimulation, and physical activity while reinforcing the training foundation you've established together.

HOLIDAY PRICING!

$35 - HALF DAY (5 HR STAY)

$45 - FULL DAY (9 HR STAY)

Overnight Anchoring (Overnight Boarding)

While You Travel Globally, Let Your Dog Find Comfort and Security at Compass K9 Locally!

When life takes you away from your four-legged friend, our Private Den Accommodations provide a secure kennel where your dog can rest comfortably while maintaining their training compass bearings. We provide a home away from home that supports your dog's ongoing development and well-being.

HOLIDAY PRICING!

$55 PER CALENDAR DAY STAY

Precision Navigation (Private Training)

One-on-One Guidance for Precise Course Correction and Personalized

Directional Training

When your dog-handler team requires individualized attention and customized navigation strategies, our Precision Navigation private training sessions provide the focused guidance necessary for breakthrough results. We deliver personalized course corrections that address your specific challenges and accelerate your progress toward a reliable partnership.

HOLIDAY PRICING!

$100 PER SESSION HOUR

compass Course correction (board & Train program)

Train Local, Travel Global - Intensive Navigation Development While Your Dog Discovers Their True Direction

When daily training struggles are creating stress for both you and your dog, our Compass Course Immersion provides the intensive guidance needed to transform challenging behaviors into reliable partnership. We understand that some dogs need focused, consistent training to overcome obstacles that make family life difficult – and we know how important it is that your dog returns home as your loving companion, not someone else's.

HOLIDAY PRICING!

$125 PER SESSION HOUR

2 WEEK - 20 HRS ($2500)*

3 WEEK - 30 HRS ($3750)*

4 WEEK - 40 HRS ($5000)*

5 WEEK - 50 HRS ($6250)**

*Includes training tools such as Compass K9's E-Collar Technologies system, Compass K9 therapeutic place cot, training treats, etc.

**Dogs with aggression and a bite history are required to stay a minimum of 5 weeks to address behavioral challenges.

STAY & PLAY

Our Premium Boarding includes Stay & Play activities—daily training sessions tailored specifically to your dog. These intensive, consistent sessions maximize their time with us, combining professional guidance for rapid skill development with carefully supervised small-group socialization.

Whether you choose full-day or half-day Premium Day Boarding, your dog returns home having made real progress while the bond you share remains strong.

Stay & Play activities are exclusively available with Premium Boarding including Overnight accommodations (not included in Standard Boarding).

HOLIDAY PRICING!

$35 - HALF DAY (5 HR STAY)

$45 - FULL DAY (9 HR STAY)

$55 - OVERNIGHT

Professional Dog Transportation Services

When your dog needs to travel safely and stress-free from point A to point B, our professional navigation team provides reliable and caring transport services tailored to your dog's specific needs. Whether it's a quick local trip or a long-distance journey, we understand.

HOLIDAY PRICING!

$0.50 PER MILE

Professional Navigation

(Working Dog & Handler

Training)

ADVANCED OPERATIONS AND SPECIALIZED PROFESSIONAL K9 PERFORMANCE

When missions demand precision, reliability, and unwavering performance, our Professional Navigation Systems deliver elite canine operatives trained to the highest standards of professional excellence. Drawing from over 30 years of specialized K9 training expertise, these advanced programs produce working teams capable of handling the most demanding operational requirements across detection, protection, and service applications.

HOLIDAY PRICING!

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True Tales of Dog Life

Maggie - 4-month-old puppy, completed beginner's training alongside mom, Poppy 2 year 2-year-old puppy mill rescue

Cardinal Direction Group Classes

Chart Your Course to Training Success

Navigate the journey from confusion to clarity with our signature Cardinal Direction Group Classes. Drawing from over 30 years of professional K9 and handler training expertise, these structured group sessions provide you and your dog with the essential compass points needed to establish clear communication, reliable obedience, and lasting partnership.

Maggie - 4-month-old puppy, completed beginner's training alongside mom, Poppy 2 year 2-year-old puppy mill rescue

working Line vs Show line

Working line vs. show line German Shepherds are genetically different. Learn how drive, nerve, and structure impact behavior and how to develop stable, reliable working-line partners through disciplined training.

the protection question

How to develop stable, obedient protection dogs through disciplined structure, ethical standards, and long-term leadership and if a protection dog is right for you.

Freedom Is Earned

Why Off-Leash freedom is about clarity in communication and begins with structure, consistency, and leadership.

The Calm Leader

Why Your dog doesn’t need a louder voice — just clearer communication. Learn how calm leadership and structured training create reliable obedience and lasting behavior change.

The Transition Problem

how Compass K9 partners with clients to address why most dogs regress after training and prevent it

The truth about Dog Daycare

Is dog daycare helping or harming your dog’s behavior? Learn how overcrowded group settings can create overstimulation and long-term issues.

The Missing Skill

Why won’t your dog relax at home? Discover why the “off switch” is a trained skill — and how structured guidance builds calm, stable behavior.

Why Your Dog Listens to the Trainer but Not You

Why does your dog listen to the trainer but not you? Learn how consistency, structure, and expert guidance build reliable obedience at home.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Answers To Frequently Asked Questions

What makes your training different from other programs?

Our training stands apart through several key differentiators. We emphasize real-world application, ensuring that training translates directly to everyday situations rather than just working in a training facility. Our structured progression uses a systematic approach that ensures solid foundations before advancing to more complex skills. Day training preserves your relationship while providing professional guidance, unlike board-and-train programs that can disrupt the human-dog bond. We provide customized programming adapted to individual learning styles and goals rather than one-size-fits-all approaches. Most importantly, our professional expertise is rooted in working dog training experience, drawing on proven methods from high-stakes environments to inform everyday pet training.

What types of dog training services do you offer?

Professional Navigation (Working Dog Training) - Elite training for detection, protection, and service dogs

Precision Navigation (Private Training) - One-on-one personalized training sessions

Cardinal Direction Group Classes - Structured group training with progressive levels

Daily Course Plotting (Day Training) - Professional daily training while dogs go home each night

Daytime Expeditions (Daycare) - Supervised daycare with structured activities

Professional Dog Transportation - Safe, reliable transport services

My dog knows basic commands but isn't reliable. Can you help?

Yes, this is exactly what our intermediate-level programs address. Our Charting the Course intermediate group class ($195 per class) focuses on reliability and consistency for dogs who know commands but struggle with consistent performance. For more intensive work, our Sextant Navigation private training package (6 sessions, $1,150) provides personalized attention to build precision timing and reliability. These programs emphasize distraction-proofing and real-world application to ensure your dog responds reliably regardless of the environment or situation.

What if my dog doesn't progress as expected?

Our experienced team will work with you to ensure success regardless of initial challenges. We'll assess and adjust training methods to better suit your dog's learning style and needs. Programs can be modified to match your dog's individual learning pace and preferences. We provide additional support and resources as needed, drawing from our extensive experience with diverse learning styles. Most importantly, we'll work closely with you to achieve your training goals, adjusting our approach until we find what works best for your specific situation.

How experienced is your training team?

We have over 30 years of professional K9 training expertise. Our team has experience training working dogs for law enforcement, security operations, and specialized service applications, as well as family pets of all levels.

Do you offer ongoing support after training?

Yes, we provide comprehensive ongoing support to ensure your long-term success. This includes ongoing consultation for training maintenance, helping you preserve and build upon the skills developed during your program. We offer problem-solving support to address challenges that may arise, guiding you to address new situations or behaviors. Advanced training opportunities are available to continue your dog's skill development as they progress. We also provide access to our training facilities for continued practice, allowing you to maintain skills in a professional environment.

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5796 Ferguson, Bartlett Tennessee 38134

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