Madden’s K9 Assessment
Understand Your Dog. Identify the Problem. Build the Right Training Plan.
Start With Understanding Your Dog
Every dog is different. The same behavior can have different causes, and randomly trying different training techniques can leave owners frustrated and unsure of what to do next.
The Madden’s K9 Assessment is designed to give you a clearer starting point.
During this 90-minute one-on-one assessment, we’ll look at your dog’s current training, everyday behavior, routines, environment, challenges, and your goals as an owner.
What We’ll Evaluate
- Current obedience and foundational skills
- Leash behavior and walking habits
- Recall and responsiveness
- Impulse control
- Household manners
- Jumping, barking, pulling, and other common challenges
- Crate and home routines
- Your dog’s daily environment
- Training history and what you’ve already tried
- Your goals and priorities
What You’ll Leave With
The goal isn't simply to point out what's wrong.
You'll leave with a clearer understanding of your dog's current training needs and a practical direction for what to work on next.
Based on the assessment, we can identify the skills that should be prioritized, what you can begin practicing at home, and whether private training or one of Madden’s K9 training programs is appropriate for your goals.
Who Is This For?
The K9 Assessment is a great starting point for owners who:
- Aren't sure where to begin with training
- Feel like they've tried multiple things without consistency
- Have a dog that listens at home but struggles elsewhere
- Want help prioritizing multiple training problems
- Recently brought home a new dog
- Want a structured training plan instead of guessing
Important
Dog training requires consistency and owner participation. Results vary based on the dog, environment, training history, and the owner's ability to consistently implement the training plan.
This assessment is not a substitute for veterinary care or veterinary behavioral evaluation when a medical or serious behavioral concern may be involved.
Training Dogs. Teaching Owners. Building Better Teams.
Training isn't just about getting a dog to perform a command.
It's about teaching owners how to communicate clearly, create structure, recognize patterns, and help their dogs succeed in everyday situations.
At Madden’s K9 Services, we focus on building practical skills that can be carried from the training session into real life.
The assessment gives us the opportunity to understand where your dog is today and determine what should come next.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does scheduling work?
After purchasing the K9 Assessment, you'll complete the K9 Assessment Intake Form. Once the form is submitted, you'll be directed to Calendly to choose your 90-minute assessment appointment.
Do I need to complete the intake form?
Yes. The intake gives Madden’s K9 Services important information about your dog, training history, behavior, environment, and goals before the assessment.
What happens during the assessment?
We'll discuss your concerns, evaluate your dog's current skills and behavior, observe how your dog responds to you and the environment, and identify the training priorities that should be addressed.
Is the assessment required before purchasing a training package?
No. The assessment is recommended when you aren't sure what type of training your dog needs or you have multiple concerns you'd like to prioritize.
Will the assessment guarantee that my dog's behavior will change?
No. The assessment is designed to identify training priorities and provide direction. Training results depend on factors including consistency, owner participation, the dog's history, environment, and the complexity of the behavior.
Can every dog be accepted for training?
Madden’s K9 Services may decline cases that present safety concerns or fall outside the services currently offered. Owners should disclose any history of bites, attempted bites, serious aggression, or other significant safety concerns during the intake process.