Executive K9 Development Program
World-Class German Shepherds. Unparalleled Training. Lifetime Support.
A Program Unlike Anything Else
A Program Unlike Anything Else. At South Garden Service Dogs, the Executive K9 Development Program is not simply a training program — it is a transformative journey. We bring a world-class German Shepherd into your life as more than a companion. They become a partner in healing, purpose, and growth.
Personally overseen by Master Trainer Kevin Lanouette, with over 35 years of expertise developing elite, championship-level German Shepherds, this program goes far beyond traditional training. Kevin's methodology blends elite K9 development with a deep commitment to emotional healing, nature, and the kind of genuine connection that changes lives.
The South Garden Promise: We don't just train dogs. We forge unbreakable bonds. Through the Executive K9 Development Program, your German Shepherd will bring peace, grounding, and lasting transformation into your home — because I train dogs to heal people, the same way they healed me.
Program Overview
Program Overview The Executive K9 Development Program
There are dogs. And then there are South Garden German Shepherds.
The Executive K9 Development Program is the highest expression of our craft — a bespoke journey that places an extraordinary, world-class German Shepherd into your life. Not just trained. Not just obedient. Deeply bonded, purposefully developed, and seamlessly woven into the fabric of your family and lifestyle.
Personally Crafted. Lifetime Supported.
Every program is designed and directly supervised by Master Trainer Kevin Lanouette — 35 plus years of championship-level expertise, and a lifelong devotion to the transformative power of dogs and the people they heal. No two families are the same. No two dogs are the same. Your program reflects that.
Your lifetime partnership includes:
Direct Access to Kevin — Text, email, or video. Immediate guidance whenever you need it. You are never on this journey alone.
Priority Scheduling and Refresher Sessions — Priority access to training, boarding, and quarterly refresher sessions to keep your dog at their absolute peak.
Exclusive Community Access — Private client workshops and curated South Garden community events, reserved exclusively for Executive Program members.
This is not just a training program. It is a lifelong commitment to excellence, healing, and the unbreakable bond that only a South Garden German Shepherd can bring into your home.
Puppy Acquisition
Puppy Acquisition Premium Bloodline German Shepherds
At South Garden Service Dogs, we proudly present our 8-week-old German Shepherd puppies from an impeccable championship lineage — each carrying a pedigree of world-class bloodlines and raised with purpose from day one. This is the pinnacle of our breeding philosophy: unmatched genetics paired with a training approach unlike anything else.
Option One: Complete Lifetime Development Program Investment: $11,000. Each elite companion includes a comprehensive, personalized lifetime development program.
Lifetime Development Program
Every South Garden puppy begins their journey with a tailored development plan that grows with them:
8 Weeks — Foundation Training — Housebreaking, crate training, and foundational commands including sit, stay, come, and leash etiquette. A strong start builds a remarkable dog.
6 Months — Intensive Obedience — A one-month on-leash obedience program at our facility, building reliable command response in any environment.
12 Months — Advanced Off-Leash Training — A four-week off-leash and e-collar program ensuring flawless command execution at distance and under distraction.
Lifetime Support — Regular check-ins and refresher sessions throughout your dog's life, because our commitment to you never ends.
Option Two: Premium Puppy Without Development Program Puppies are also available without the full lifetime development program at a lower cost. Call 434-426-1988 for pricing.
Every South Garden puppy is more than a dog. They are a lifelong partner — developed, refined, and devoted to your family for life.
Young Adult/Adult Acquisition
Pre-Trained Elite German Shepherds
At South Garden Service Dogs, our pre-trained German Shepherds are not simply trained dogs — they are devoted healing companions, ready to transform your life from day one. Each dog, aged one year and older, has undergone comprehensive obedience training and embodies the calm, balanced temperament that only world-class breeding and expert development can produce. They arrive ready to integrate seamlessly into your home, bringing security, grounding, and emotional well-being with them.
Investment: Starting at $15,000 — up to $50,000 Each placement reflects not just the dog's advanced training, but their profound capacity to foster healing, harmony, and an unbreakable bond in your home.
Custom Healing-Focused Add-Ons
We offer specialized training modules designed to deepen the connection between you and your canine partner:
Advanced Off-Leash Obedience — For active families who demand freedom and reliability in every environment. A grounded, trustworthy companion wherever life takes you.
Service Dog Training and Certification — Tailored for those who need specialized support — mobility assistance, PTSD relief, or medical alert. Our dogs are trained to offer unwavering, compassionate assistance, building a bond of trust and healing that lasts a lifetime.
Home Protection and Security Training — True protection goes beyond physical safety. Our dogs are trained to assess threats with precision while blending seamlessly into family life — offering emotional security, peace of mind, and a protective presence you can trust completely.
Our pre-trained German Shepherds are more than protectors. They are compassionate partners in healing — devoted to fostering a home built on trust, security, and transformation.
