Enjoy Life With Your Dog. Know What to Do Next.

Walks should be enjoyable. Guests should feel welcome. And training should make sense when you get home.

Whether you’re starting with a puppy or working through pulling, jumping, or reactivity, we help you focus on the skills that matter most to your family.

You’ll learn how to give clear cues, reward the right choices, and practice consistently between lessons.

That’s the purpose of the SK9 Method™.

We teach dogs and owners together, using clear communication, structure, and rewards to build useful skills for everyday life.

Clear Communication. Practical Skills. Everyday Progress.

Build foundations for better manners, work through behavior challenges, or develop advanced skills with coaching that fits your goals.

What You’ll Learn

Give cues your dog can understand.
Build leash skills for calmer walks.
Practice manners around people and distractions.
Reward progress and respond consistently.
Make training part of your daily routine.

Private lessons, group classes, and board and train offer different levels of support. We’ll help you understand which option fits your dog, goals, and schedule.

Start with a discovery call. Tell us what’s happening with your dog and what you’d like to change.

We’ll talk through your goals and the next step for training.

Book a Discovery Call

About Sergio – “The K9 Coach”

Teaching Humans. Training Dogs. Growing Together.

Meet Sergio Esquivel, founder of Harley & Sergio Dog Training and creator of the SK9 Method™. His goal is to help you understand your dog and feel confident putting training into practice.

A retired U.S. Marine and NePoPo® Silver School graduate, Sergio trained under Nate Schoemer. His work with Harley, his own service dog, shaped his commitment to clear communication and the partnership between dog and owner.

You’ll learn what to practice, how to communicate, and how to carry those skills into everyday life with your dog.

Harley

Harley Von Wolfram

Harley is Sergio’s service dog and the inspiration behind Harley & Sergio Dog Training. Calm, playful, and experienced, she also helps demonstrate training skills. She has earned her Fetch Novice and Trick Novice titles.

Teddy

Stuffed Bear Du Poilu

Teddy brings energy, enthusiasm, and a strong work ethic to the team. He has earned his French Ring Brevet, AKC Canine Good Citizen, Fetch Novice, and Trick Novice titles.

Fozzie

Unstuffed Bear Du Poilu

Fozzie is a playful, curious dog developing his confidence and skills as a demo dog. His training journey highlights the value of clear foundations, patient coaching, and consistent practice.

Maple

Maple is an outgoing Doodle with a friendly personality and plenty of enthusiasm. Her training focuses on building confidence, manners, and a strong foundation for life alongside people.

Training Services – Built Around You & Your Dog

Find the Right Starting Point for Your Dog

Start with the challenge you want to solve. From puppy foundations to advanced training, we’ll help you choose the support that fits your dog and your goals.

Real-World Obedience

Build calmer walks, better manners, and everyday listening skills.

Puppy Foundations

Start with socialization, confidence, routines, and basic manners.

Off-Leash Skills & Recall

Build recall and focus through structured, progressive practice.

Board & Train

More intensive training to build obedience and everyday manners.

Reactivity & Behavior Support

Work on fear, reactivity, and frustration with a structured training plan.

Hands-On Private Training

Hands-on coaching for your dog’s behavior and your handling skills.

Performance & Protection

Advanced obedience, sport preparation, and protection training.

Not sure which option fits? Book a discovery call to discuss your dog’s needs.

Online Courses & Products – Coming Soon

Want Early Access to SK9’s Training Library?

Step-by-step lessons on communication, leash skills, and recall are in development. Join the email waitlist to hear when the courses become available.

Planned Course Topics

Speak Dog - Communication, Markers & Leash Pressure | Focus

Build a clear communication system that your dog truly understands.

Walk This Way - Heeling & Loose Leash Mastery | Focus

Teach your dog to walk calmly by your side without pulling.

The Comeback - Reliable Recall Training | Focus

Build a fast, motivated recall under distractions.

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Real Dog Owners. Real Transformations. Real Results.

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“I’d give 6 stars if I could. One session and our leash-spaz lab turned into a walking companion. The tools Sergio gave us actually work — and they’re tailored to our life.”

— Matt Whatford

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“We thought our dog was untrainable. We were wrong. Sergio helped us transform the chaos, and now we finally feel confident and calm — so does our dog.

— Gerald Flores

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"We love Sergio and his training methods! Our dogs fell in love with him. We highly recommend hiring him for your dog’s training. Great investment for your fur baby’s future. Our dogs were already amazing but Sergio’s training definitely elevated their awesomeness!"

— Lorena Lara

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"I made a google account for the exact reason of writing this review. Sergio was professional with both my wife and I and was exceptional with our puppy. Within one session she went from a leash spaz lab to a disciplined walking companion. He also gave us the tools to continue the training without him. Thanks Sergio!"

— Jim Vinson

Ready for a Better Everyday Life With Your Dog?

Tell Us What You’d Like to Change

Call, text, or email us with your dog’s age, your main challenge, and your training goals. We’ll help you understand the options and choose your next step.