Professional dog training · Southwest FloridaEspañol (239) 233-5930
Enzo, a German Shepherd, running with focus during an outdoor training session

Cape Coral dog trainer · All breeds · All levels

Dog training for real life.
A stronger bond.

Real-world training for family companions and serious working-dog teams—built around the dog in front of us and the life you want together.

Real dogs · Real sessions

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English & SpanishBilingual services available
IGP3 ×3First Place · Gulf Coast 2026
Proven trainerBH · IGP · SAR · HRD
5-star resultsTrusted by Southwest Florida owners
Owner educationYou learn the system—not just the dog
Based in Cape CoralServing SWFL and surrounding areas

Dog training in Cape Coral, Florida

Local coaching for real homes, real walks, and real behavior.

Champion K9 Training is based in Cape Coral and serves Fort Myers and nearby Southwest Florida communities. Programs can address puppy foundations, leash pulling, recall, reactivity, behavior modification, public manners, and advanced working-dog goals.

Choose your path

Everyday reliability or advanced performance.

You do not need to know the program name. Start with the goal, and Jonathan will help you choose the right path.

Bandit focused on the handler during family dog obedience work
For everyday owners

Family Dog Training

For puppies, leash pulling, unreliable commands, reactivity, anxiety, and the daily behaviors that make life harder than it should be.

  • Calmer walks
  • Reliable recall
  • Better manners
  • Clear owner handling
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Jonathan Franco heeling Enzo during focused working dog training
For committed teams

Working Dog Training

For handlers pursuing competition obedience, tracking, scent work, BH/IGP preparation, and sound protection foundations.

  • BH & IGP preparation
  • Tracking and scent work
  • Drive with control
  • Protection foundations
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Proof before promises

Real dogs.
Real results.

Champion K9 combines competition-level precision with practical coaching that works in homes, neighborhoods, and public spaces.

IGP3 titles with Enzo
1stGulf Coast 2026
5.0Google rating
See Jonathan’s experience
Environmental preparationCalm around real-world distractions
Enzo with trophies and IGP3 achievement certificate
Jonathan Franco and Enzo during Search and Rescue work

Owners feel the difference at home and in public.

★★★★★
“Jonathan is a wonderful dog trainer and did amazing work with our new pup. He also provides skills for the owner to continue and keep up with the training. The best!”

Kendall NormanGoogle review

★★★★★
“Reasonable price. Excellent dog trainer. Many years of experience and uses proven training methods.”

Alexander ValledorGoogle review

A simple first step

From question to training plan.

  1. 01

    Quick inquiry

    Tell us your name, preferred contact, your dog’s name, and what help you need.

  2. 02

    Personal follow-up

    Jonathan reviews your request and contacts you to learn more—no automated sales pressure.

  3. 03

    Right-fit plan

    If it makes sense to proceed, you receive the intake, waiver, scheduling, and payment details privately.

Good questions

What owners ask first.

Not sure where your dog fits? That is exactly what the quick inquiry is for.

Do you work with all breeds?

Yes. Programs are adapted to the individual dog’s age, temperament, history, and the owner’s goals.

Do you work with reactive or aggressive dogs?

Yes, after an appropriate evaluation. Safety, honest expectations, and a plan the owner can follow come first.

What training methods and equipment do you use?

Training is individualized to each dog and family. Champion K9 combines motivation, structure, clear communication, and appropriately selected equipment. Any recommended tool is explained before use, with fairness, safety, and long-term reliability as the priorities.

Are prices listed publicly?

Program details and pricing are shared after the initial conversation so the recommendation matches the actual dog and goals.

Do you offer bilingual service?

Yes. Champion K9 works with clients in English and Spanish.

Ready when you are

Tell us what you want life with your dog to look like.

The quick form takes about a minute. Jonathan will review it personally and recommend the right next step.

Send a quick inquiry Call or text (239) 233-5930