Get The Dog You Always Wanted. It Starts With A Free In-Home Evaluation.
Kurtis, the owner, comes to your home, meets your dog, and builds a plan for exactly what you're dealing with: pulling, jumping, reactivity, puppy chaos or off-leash goals. Not a franchise. No rotating trainers.
- We come to your home, where the problems actually happen
- One-on-one with Kurtis for 30–60 minutes
- 100% free. No card, no obligation
You love your dog. You don't love this.
It's not your dog's personality. It's communication, and that's fixable.
Three simple steps
Book your free evaluation
Answer a few quick questions about your dog and pick a time. Kurtis comes to you.
Kurtis meets your dog
He learns your dog's history, what you've tried and your goals, and shows you what's really going on.
Get your plan
A clear program built for your dog and your goals. No pressure, no hard sell.
Whatever your dog needs
Puppy Foundations
Under 6 months. Potty and crate training, biting, socialization and the first commands, done right from day one.
Basic Obedience
6 months and up. Loose-leash walking, recall, place, door manners and calm around distractions.
Off-Leash Freedom
Reliable recall and heel off leash, so your dog can come to the beach, the trail and the park.
Reactive & Behavioral
Barking, lunging, fear or aggression. A calm, structured plan to get your walks and your life back.
The owner trains every dog. Period.
One trainer, start to finish
Big franchises send whoever's free that day. With Roman's K9, it's Kurtis: every evaluation, every lesson, every dog.
Trained where it matters
Your door, your street, your distractions. Not a training floor your dog will never see again.
Real-world reliability
Commands that hold up around people, dogs and distractions, with a path all the way to off-leash.
Calm, fair, clear
Mostly reward-based. When it helps, gentle low-level e-collar communication, always explained and introduced slowly.
Google reviews from local families, and counting. Search "Roman's K9" on Google to read what they say.
Hi, I'm Kurtis.
I founded Roman's K9 to give North Shore families the kind of training that actually holds up in real life. My approach is shaped by the Shield K9 system and years in dog sports and protection work alongside some of the best trainers in the country.
But you don't need a working dog to get working-dog results. You need clear communication, structure, and someone who shows up for every lesson. That's me. (That's Roman, my German Shepherd. He's my best advertisement.)
Book With Kurtis →Book your free evaluation
Tell us about your dog, then pick a time that works for you.
Good to know
Is the evaluation really free?
Yes. Nothing to pay, no card on file, and no obligation to sign up for anything.
What happens during the evaluation?
Kurtis comes to your home and spends 30–60 minutes with you and your dog. He'll ask about your dog's history, what you've tried and what you want, see how your dog responds, and recommend the program that fits. No pressure.
What tools do you use?
Training is mostly reward-based. When it helps, Kurtis may introduce low-level e-collar communication, always explained first and introduced gently, never used out of frustration.
My dog is reactive or has bitten. Can you help?
Yes. Pick "barking/reacting" or "aggression" on the form so Kurtis comes prepared and can give you a safe, honest plan.
What does training cost after the evaluation?
Private in-home programs start at $650. Kurtis will recommend the right one for your dog at the evaluation, and payment plans are available.
What areas do you serve?
Wilmington and surrounding towns across Middlesex & Essex County, including Woburn, Reading, Burlington, Tewksbury, Andover, Billerica and Winchester.
Your better-behaved dog starts with one visit.
Kurtis does every evaluation himself, so spots each week are limited.
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