Expert Dog Training Services in the San Francisco Bay Area
K9 Training Concepts offers expert dog training solutions, including immersive Board and Train programs alongside personalized private and group lessons, all meticulously designed to help your dog thrive in every setting.
Customized Training Solutions for Every Need
Dog Boarding Services
Upon successful completion of our training program, boarding is available for your dog. Our 12-acre ranch provides a safe environment with supervised off-leash group play during the day, and separate sleeping and dining areas at night. For added convenience, we offer a shuttle service for pick-up and drop-off directly from your home to our facility.
We offer private and group training sessions both at our campus and in your home, along with board and train programs. Our board and train options deliver focused, immersive training while your dog stays with us, complemented by weekly follow-up sessions at your residence to ensure lasting behavioral improvements.
Puppies!
Trained Service Dogs and Fully Trained Pet dogs.


We provide carefully bred Labradors known for their excellent temperament and health, ideal for those seeking a loyal and well-bred companion. Each dog undergoes comprehensive health testing. Selected for our Service Dog program, these Labradors exemplify the highest standards in breeding, emphasizing both temperament and overall well-being.
In collaboration with Monkey Tail Ranch, we expertly train Service Dogs to support individuals with special needs, enhancing their independence and quality of life. Additionally, our InstaDog program delivers fully trained family dogs, providing reliable and well-mannered companions tailored for households.

Professional Dog Trainers

Our highly skilled team, with extensive expertise spanning diverse sporting, obedience, and working dog disciplines, provides thorough training programs designed to ensure consistent, dependable, and exceptional results.
Elise Lalor
Kaylee Jeske
Owner and Trainer
Trainer
Elise Lalor is the Owner and Lead Trainer of K9 Training Concepts, bringing over 20 years of expertise in training both pet and specialized working dogs. Her extensive background includes more than a decade as a K9 Search Specialist with FEMA CA Task Forces 3 and 4, Yosemite Search and Rescue, and the Sheriff office Search and Rescue. She is now the executive director of the Monkey Tail Ranch non profit providing Service and Therapy dogs to programs and individuals. .
Kaylee has dedicated her life to working with dogs, bringing over ten years of practical experience in training and behavior. She has effectively trained dogs across a wide range of breeds, ages, and temperaments, building extensive expertise in canine learning techniques and behavior analysis.
Kaitlyn and Christina
Kate Cross
Kennel Tech
Trainer, Manager, and RVT
Kaitlyn and Christina, our dedicated kennel technicians with extensive experience in grooming and doggy daycare business. They ensure our play yards remain safe and our kennels impeccably clean.
Kate is a highly experienced professional in the canine industry, combining over a decade of expertise as a Registered Veterinary Technician specializing in Emergency Medicine with her skills in dog training.

Get in Touch

At K9 Training Concepts, we dedicate ourselves to providing exceptional dog training and boarding services. Our expertise includes individual and group training sessions, boarding options, and breeder quality labradors. Partnering with Monkey Tail Ranch, we also train service dogs and offer fully trained dogs through our InstaDog program.
408-250-1206
Elise@k9trainingconcepts.com