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Helpful Information for Dog Owners
FAQ About MLK9 Myrtle Beach
Find answers about our dog training programs, enrollment requirements, pricing, boarding services, group classes, and owner support. If you still have questions, contact our Myrtle Beach team for help choosing the right service for your dog.
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Board and Train FAQs
MLK9 Myrtle Beach offers three, four, and six-week Board and Train programs. Available options range from foundational on-leash obedience to advanced off-leash training.
Adult Board and Train programs are available for dogs four months and older. Younger puppies may qualify for Puppy University.
Training may include heel, sit, down, place, recall, leash manners, impulse control, and improved responses around distractions. The skills taught depend on the program selected and your dog’s needs.
The six-week program includes advanced off-leash obedience. The four-week program introduces off-leash foundations, while the three-week program focuses primarily on on-leash obedience.
An e-collar is included with the four-week Board and Train program. Equipment details for other programs will be explained during your consultation.
The three-week program costs $2,500, the four-week program costs $3,800, and the six-week program costs $4,800. Contact MLK9 Myrtle Beach to confirm availability and enrollment requirements.
Puppy Training FAQs
MLK9 Myrtle Beach offers a two-week Puppy University program that introduces young puppies to obedience, structure, confidence-building, socialization, and new environments.
Puppy University is designed for puppies four months and younger. Puppies that have reached four months may also be evaluated for an adult training program.
Puppies receive an introduction to heel, sit, down, and place. Training also focuses on structure, engagement, confidence, and appropriate behavior around everyday distractions.
Yes. Puppies receive controlled exposure to different people, sounds, surfaces, environments, and distractions when appropriate for their age and development.
Puppy University builds an early foundation, but training must continue as your puppy grows. Owners receive guidance for reinforcing skills and developing better habits at home.
The two-week Puppy University program costs $1,800. Contact the Myrtle Beach team to discuss availability and confirm whether the program is appropriate for your puppy.
Behavior Modification FAQs
The Behavior Modification program may help dogs displaying aggression, reactivity, unsafe behavior, poor impulse control, or serious obedience and handling concerns.
The Aggression Control Rehabilitation program lasts six weeks. The required training plan may depend on your dog’s behavior history, triggers, and safety needs.
Yes. An evaluation helps the trainer understand your dog’s behavior, previous incidents, triggers, training history, and the level of management required.
No responsible training program can guarantee that aggression will disappear completely. Training focuses on better obedience, communication, management, impulse control, and safer handling.
Yes. Owners receive a detailed go-home lesson covering commands, communication, management, safety practices, and expectations for continuing the training.
The six-week Aggression Control Rehabilitation program starts at $5,000. Final pricing may vary according to the severity of the behavior and the training plan required.
Dog Boarding FAQs
Overnight boarding costs $55 per night for the first dog. A second dog from the same household costs $40 per night.
Boarding includes a climate-controlled indoor kennel, a raised cot, individual potty breaks, daily exercise, feeding according to your dog’s schedule, and routine cleaning.
Yes. A $10 per-night holiday surcharge may apply during designated holiday periods.
Stays of 8 to 14 nights receive 5% off the total. Stays of 15 nights or longer receive 10% off the total.
Dogs must have current Rabies, DHPP, and Bordetella vaccinations. Owners should provide vaccination records before the scheduled stay.
Owners must provide their dog’s regular food. Any feeding instructions, medications, and care information should be supplied to the Myrtle Beach team before drop-off.
Go-Home Lesson FAQs
The go-home lesson is a complete owner-training session provided at the end of your dog’s training program. It teaches you how to use and maintain the skills your dog learned.
There is no set time limit. The lesson continues until you understand the commands, communication system, handling methods, and expectations for training at home.
You will learn your dog’s commands, motivations, rewards, corrections, communication system, and daily structure. The trainer will also explain how to respond to unwanted behavior.
Yes. Owners practice giving commands, reinforcing desired behavior, correcting unwanted behavior, and maintaining control under the trainer’s guidance.
Your dog’s progress depends on consistent expectations after returning home. The go-home lesson prepares you to continue the same communication and structure used during training.
Yes. Every MLK9 Myrtle Beach training program concludes with a full go-home lesson for the owner.
Group Training FAQs
Yes. MLK9 Myrtle Beach offers group training for owners who want to practice obedience and handling skills in a structured class environment.
Classes may cover leash handling, sit, down, place, heel, recall, impulse control, and focus around other dogs and people. Skills can vary by class level.
Suitability depends on the puppy’s age, vaccination status, behavior, and previous training. Contact the Myrtle Beach team to learn which class is appropriate for your puppy.
Dogs displaying aggression or significant reactivity may require an individual evaluation before entering a group environment. A private or behavior-focused program may be recommended first.
Yes. Group training is designed to improve both the dog’s skills and the owner’s handling. Owners should be prepared to participate and practice between classes.
Class dates, availability, requirements, and pricing may change. Contact MLK9 Myrtle Beach for the current schedule and enrollment information.
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