Train your k9 with Purpose. Lead with Confidence.

in-home and private dog training for Rapid City and the Black Hills.

Rapid K9 Solutions Training Packages

  • 1 Lesson — $130
    3 Lessons — $375
    5 Lessons — $625
    10 Lessons — $1,200

    Overview:
    Private Lessons are ideal for owners who want to be hands-on and actively involved in their dog’s progress. Each session takes place in your home or a familiar environment, where behaviors naturally occur, allowing us to correct issues in real time and build confidence right where it matters most.

  • Pricing:
    2 Day Trains + 2 Lessons — $550
    3 Day Trains + 3 Lessons — $825
    5 Day Trains + 5 Lessons — $1,375
    10 Day Trains + 10 Lessons — $2,650

    Overview:
    Day Trains combine convenience and results. Jacob picks up your dog and trains them for approximately 4 hours, focusing on key obedience, structure, and mindset work. Then, follow-up private lessons ensure you understand how to maintain those results at home.

    What’s Included:

    • Personalized pick-up and drop-off in the Rapid City area

    • Focused hands-on training sessions (≈4 hours each)

    • Reinforcement of commands, leash work, and calm state of mind

    • Follow-up private lessons to transfer skills directly to you

  • $2,000

    For Puppies 12 Weeks to 6 Months Old

    Overview:
    This two-week foundational program is designed to give your puppy the best possible start. Puppies stay with Jacob in a calm, structured environment where they learn confidence, boundaries, and the basics that set them up for long-term success.

    What’s Included:

    • Name recognition and leash introduction

    • Socialization and exposure to new environments

    • Calm behavior building (no jumping, biting, barking)

    • Confidence around people and other dogs

    • 1 go-home lesson + 2 follow-up sessions

    • Daily enrichment, structure, and rest

    Who It’s For:
    Perfect for new puppy owners who want to establish healthy habits early and avoid future behavior problems.

  • $2,250

    Because we domesticated wolves and now expect them to behave in Target.

    • This program is for your lovable cave dog or teenage wolf who missed the class on modern manners.
      Welcome to the University of Rapid K9 Solutions, where your dog earns their Big Dog Degree in good behavior, confidence, and calm composure

      🦴 What’s Included

      Leash Manners 101: Walking without turning it into a CrossFit event.

    • Climb Command: Teaching your dog “Place” — their calm zone when life gets loud.

    • Public Adventures: Home Depot, parks, and patios — real training in real chaos.

    • Confidence Building: From nervous to neutral in every environment.

    • Owner Education: Because great dogs deserve great drivers behind the leash.

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Why Choose Rapid K9 SOlutions?

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One Trainer. One Mission. Your Dog

When you work with Rapid K9 Solutions, you work directly with Jacob Lind not a rotating team. Every session is personal, consistent, and focused on achieving measurable progress.

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In-Home, Real-Life Training

Training in your home means lasting results. We address issues right where they happen, at your door, in your yard, or on your walks, so your dog learns to behave in the real world, not just in a training room.

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Experience with the Toughest Cases

Many trainers avoid aggression and reactivity. We specialize in it. From leash reactivity to severe behavioral issues, Jacob brings the experience, composure, and patience needed to rebuild trust.

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If your lovable cave dog or teenage wolf has gone full parkour again, you’re in the right place.

Tell us what’s happening and we’ll help bring balance back to the pack.

Clear Communication

You’ll learn how to read your dog’s behavior and communicate effectively so training becomes teamwork, not a battle of wills.

Calm Confidence

Your dog will learn how to stay composed under pressure, and you’ll gain the confidence to handle any situation with clarity and control.

Real-World Obedience

Training happens where life happens. Both you and your dog practice commands that hold up at home, on walks, and around distractions.

Structured Leadership

We help you become the calm, consistent leader your dog needs. Structure creates balance, and balance builds lasting trust.

Independence & Place Work

Your dog learns Climb or Place, a command that teaches self-control and calm separation, giving them a safe space to reset and relax.

Long-Term Results

Every program ends with you having the tools and understanding to maintain progress long after training is complete. This is not a quick fix, it’s a lifestyle shift.

 FAQs

  • All training sessions happen in your home or a familiar real-world environment. This approach ensures your dog learns to behave where it matters most — not just in a controlled facility.

  • Yes. Aggression and reactivity is one of our specialties. We focus on understanding the cause of the behavior, then rebuilding structure and confidence through calm, clear communication.

  • Most owners notice improvement after the very first session. Lasting change depends on consistency at home, so we teach you exactly how to reinforce the progress between visits.

  • We only offer board and train programs for puppies (12 weeks to 12 months old). This early foundation training builds confidence, manners, and structure from day one.

  • We handle everything from basic obedience and leash pulling to severe aggression, anxiety, reactivity, resource guarding, and overall behavior problems. If it’s happening at home or on walks — we can help.

  • Every training plan begins with a consultation to understand your dog’s behavior, your home environment, and your goals. From there, we create a customized plan designed around you — not a cookie-cutter formula.
    Each session focuses on building communication, trust, and calm leadership between you and your dog.