Corsetti K9 uses a balanced training approach built around clear communication, structure, consistency, reinforcement, and fair consequences.

I use positive reinforcement heavily when teaching and motivating dogs, while also using tools such as leash pressure, prong collars, long lines, and e-collars when appropriate for the individual dog and training goal.

My training follows a Teach, Train, Proof process. Dogs are first taught what a behavior means, then given repetition to build understanding and reliability, and finally challenged around greater distractions, distance, and duration in real-world environments.

No two dogs are trained exactly the same. The tools and techniques may change, but the goal stays the same: a dog who clearly understands what is expected and an owner who knows how to communicate and maintain the training.

Your dog stays in my home with me and my family, not in a traditional boarding kennel or large training facility.

Board & Train dogs become part of the daily household routine, which allows training to happen throughout real life: meals, walks, downtime, thresholds, visitors, neighborhood outings, and everyday distractions.

I intentionally limit Board & Train to just three dogs at a time so each dog receives individual attention, structure, training, and appropriate rest throughout the program.

Dogs are crated when appropriate for safety, structure, and downtime, but the program is designed around living and training in a real home environment.

That is one of the biggest concerns people have with Board & Train, and it is something I take very seriously.

A major part of my background was not just training dogs, but teaching military members how to become effective Military Working Dog handlers. I served as a Basic Handler Course Instructor at Lackland Air Force Base, where teaching people how to correctly handle, communicate with, and work alongside their dogs was a core part of the job.

I bring that same mindset into every Corsetti K9 Board & Train.

Throughout the program, you receive training photos and videos where I not only show you what your dog is doing, but explain the training so you can begin learning remotely while your dog is with me. You also receive private owner training sessions where we work hands on together, plus continued support after the program ends.

Your dog will still need consistency and follow through from you, but the goal is never to create a dog that only listens to me.

My job is to train the dog, teach the handler, and build a stronger Dog Team between the two.

You do not need to figure that out on your own. Every dog, family, and training goal is different, which is why I start with a free consultation.

We’ll talk through your dog’s age, behavior, training history, daily routine, and the goals you want to accomplish. From there, I’ll recommend whether Private Training, a standard Board & Train, Puppy Board & Train, or a longer Behavior Modification program makes the most sense.

My goal is not to sell you the biggest program. It is to put you and your dog in the training option that gives you the best chance of making meaningful, lasting progress.

Yes. I work with dogs displaying reactivity, aggressive behavior, resource guarding, fear-based behavior, and other more complex behavioral concerns.

These cases are evaluated individually because the cause, severity, history, and risk can vary significantly from dog to dog. Some dogs may be appropriate for Private Training, while others may need a longer Behavior Modification Board & Train program.

I do not use a one-size-fits-all approach or promise that every dog will become social with every person or dog. The goal is to improve communication, build safer and more reliable behavior, reduce unnecessary reactions, and give you a realistic plan for managing your dog successfully in everyday life.

In more serious cases, I may also recommend working alongside your veterinarian or a veterinary behaviorist when appropriate.

Dogs entering Board & Train must be in good overall health and free from contagious illness at the time of intake.

I require current Bordetella, DHPP, and Rabies vaccinations before your dog begins training. I may also request veterinary records confirming vaccination history, medications, allergies, injuries, or existing medical conditions.

Puppies may still be working through their vaccination schedule, so requirements can vary based on age and veterinary guidance. If your dog has a medical condition, is recovering from an illness or procedure, or has specific restrictions from your veterinarian, please let me know before training begins so we can determine whether Board & Train is appropriate and plan accordingly.

If you are unsure whether your dog is ready for intake, we can review everything together before the scheduled start date.

Yes, when it is safe, appropriate, and beneficial for the dogs involved.

Safety is always paramount at Corsetti K9. Dog to dog interactions are never random or forced. Introductions are slow, structured, and based on each dog’s behavior, communication, training progress, and ability to be appropriately managed around other dogs.

Throughout the day, dogs also learn to coexist without constantly interacting. One dog may be actively training while another holds Place and another exercises on the treadmill. Dogs may remain on Place during meals, rest separately, or work around one another without direct contact.

We also train extensively in public, which gives dogs opportunities to practice calm, neutral behavior around unfamiliar dogs in parks, stores, trails, patios, neighborhoods, and other everyday environments.

As training progresses, appropriate dogs may earn supervised breaks, outdoor time, or play together.

The goal is not constant socialization. It is teaching your dog how to remain calm, neutral, and appropriate around other dogs while keeping interactions structured and safe.

Yes, but exposure to my family and children is always intentional, supervised, and based on the individual dog.

Because Board & Train dogs stay in my home, they naturally experience real household life. That can include normal family movement, children playing, meals, doors opening and closing, visitors, downtime, and the everyday activity your dog will eventually need to handle at home.

That does not mean every dog is immediately given unrestricted access to my family. Dogs with fear, reactivity, guarding, or aggression concerns are introduced slowly and only when it is appropriate and safe.

The goal is controlled exposure, calm behavior, and good decision making around real family life, not simply putting dogs and children together and hoping for the best.

No. I do not guarantee specific behavioral outcomes because dogs are living animals and long-term results depend on temperament, history, environment, the behaviors being addressed, and owner follow-through.

What I can guarantee is that your dog will receive professional training, structure, repetition, and an individualized plan based on the dog in front of me. I will also be honest with you about progress, limitations, and what I believe is realistically achievable.

Long-term results depend on several factors, including your dog’s temperament, history, environment, the behaviors being addressed, and most importantly, the consistency and follow-through that happen after training.

That is why owner education, private training sessions, and continued support are such an important part of Corsetti K9.

I do not promise perfection. I focus on meaningful progress, clear communication, and giving you the tools to maintain what we build together.

Yes. Corsetti K9 is a registered LLC, carries business insurance, and operates as a PACFA licensed pet care facility in Colorado.

I take the business side of dog training just as seriously as the training itself. That means maintaining the appropriate business structure, insurance coverage, and state-required licensing and compliance for the services I provide.

You are not handing your dog over to an informal side business. Corsetti K9 is a professionally operated, insured, and state-regulated dog training business.

Yes. Corsetti K9 offers discounts for educators, students, first responders, and veterans. Discounts may vary, so feel free to ask what is currently available during your consultation.

No. Corsetti K9 does not offer protection or guard dog training.

My background with Military Working Dogs gave me a clear understanding of the genetics, temperament, training, management, control, and responsibility required for legitimate protection work.

Corsetti K9 focuses instead on building dependable family Dog Teams through reliable obedience, confidence, neutrality, clear boundaries, and strong communication between dog and owner.

Because I wanted the business to feel personal, accountable, and directly tied to the standard of work I provide, not hidden behind a generic company name.

In the Marine Corps, your surname becomes part of your identity. Your name is your reputation. It follows you from unit to unit and, sometimes, arrives at a new duty station before you do. That stayed with me when I started Corsetti K9.

I could have created a name that sounded bigger, more corporate, or more marketable, but that never felt right. I am passionate about what I do, confident in the quality of training I provide, and willing to put my own name behind that work.

When you hire Corsetti K9, you are hiring me. My experience, my training philosophy, my standards, and my reputation are directly tied to the way I work with you and your dog. I never wanted this business to feel like a large facility where you speak with one person, hand your dog to someone else, and hope the same standard carries through.

Corsetti K9 has my name on it because I am willing to put my name on the work. What you see is what you get.

Corsetti K9 is my name, my reputation, and the standard I expect this business to represent every time I work with a Dog Team.