Serving St. Johns County & Surrounding Cities
Gravitas K9 Training
Training Families and Dogs to Thrive Together
Calm Confidence. Real Results. Family Care.
Finding the right dog trainer means finding someone you can trust with your best friend.
You need more than empty promises and cookie-cutter methods. You need a trainer who understands dogs at the deepest level, who will treat your dog like family, and who delivers the lasting results your household deserves.
At Gravitas K9 Training, your dog doesn't just get trained, they get transformed. With nearly two decades of professional canine handling experience and a home-based approach that prioritizes individual attention, we create calm, confident dogs through honest communication, proven methods, and genuine care.
what makes gravitas k9 different
Real-World
Socialization
We emphasize socialization and environmental exposure throughout training. By taking dogs into various real-world settings, we prepare them to be confident and well-behaved anywhere you go.
Personalized, Not Production-Line
As a small family business, we get to know each dog individually. With only two dogs in training at once, we can tailor our approach to your dog's unique personality, learning style, and needs.
Daily Exercise
& Adventure
Physical fitness is central to our training philosophy. Your dog will enjoy multiple walks each day, plus exciting field trips to local parks, schools, and businesses to keep them engaged and happy.
Family-Run Training
in Our Home
Unlike large commercial facilities, your dog lives inside our house with our family. We only train two dogs at a time, ensuring the personalized attention and home environment your dog deserves.
Choose your starting point
Whether you have a young puppy ready to build good habits, an adult dog needing everyday manners, or a dog ready for off-leash freedom, we have a program designed for their success.
3-Week Puppy Foundation
Build a rock-solid foundation during the critical puppy months. Socialization, potty training, and basic obedience to set your pup up for life.
4-Week On-Leash Obedience
Master everyday manners and reliable leash skills. Perfect for dogs 1+ years who need structure, confidence, and calm behavior.
6-Week Off-Leash Freedom
Our most comprehensive program. Advanced obedience and off-leash reliability so your dog can be trusted anywhere.
Two Dogs at a Time.
One Hundred Percent of Our Attention.
While other facilities shuffle dozens of dogs through kennels, we train just two dogs at once in our family home. Your dog gets personalized care, real-world experiences, and the focus they deserve.
What our clients are saying
Meet Dexter
“Our Bernese Mountain Dog is very much a ‘puppy’ and close to 100 lbs. We were having some issues with behaviors and reactivity with our dog towards strangers. We reached out to Gravitas K9 and had a great discussion about our current struggles and goals. We knew they were the right fit for our situation. Scott has years of experience training dogs. Dexter was in training for a little over a month and grew leaps and bounds. We still need to be very consistent with his training (multiple times a day!), as it is something that takes time. We are thankful to Scott and Reenie for taking on Dexter, the training they did with him, and giving us strategies, videos, and an action plan to ensure the best possible outcome. Thank you!!”
~ Amy, Owner
Meet Pepper
“Working with Gravitas K9 Training was an incredible experience from start to finish. From our first consultation to the day they dropped off our pup, Scott and Reenie were honest, patient, and completely transparent every step of the way. Our Frenchie puppy, Pepper, came in as a blank slate. To be honest, she didn’t even know her name and was struggling with potty training, crate training, and the most basic of commands. We’d raised a Great Dane/German Shepherd mix before, but this was an entirely different challenge. Scott and Reenie took the time to really educate us not just on training techniques, but on understanding why certain things were happening (like how tiny Pepper’s bladder actually is!).
They gave us the tools we didn’t even know were missing. What really stood out was the level of personalized attention Pepper received. Gravitas only takes a small number of dogs at a time, and it shows. The progress she made was nothing short of amazing. By the time she came home, she was a calmer and more confident puppy. The training videos they sent us have also been very helpful and we’ve been able to keep everything consistent.
We can’t recommend Gravitas K9 Training highly enough. If you’re looking for thoughtful, effective, and truly personalized dog training, this is the place.
~ Karina, Owner
meet Elvis
“Our family is so grateful for Gravitas K9 Training! We sent our boxer puppy to them at 6 months old, and we were so impressed with his skills when he came home! Since training any dog is a continued commitment, I love that Scott and Reenie continue to work with us and are always available when I have questions or need suggestions! Our Elvis also loves seeing their family every chance he gets, so there’s clearly lots of love along with their program. I highly recommend trusting them with all of your training needs!”
~ Victoria, Owner
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