Executive K9 Development Program

World-Class German Shepherds. Unparalleled Training. Lifetime Support.

A Program Unlike Anything Else

South Garden Service Dogs is proud to introduce our Executive K9 Development Program, designed to provide you with the easiest path to welcoming a world-class German Shepherd into your family. This exclusive program includes a custom-tailored development plan for your dog, personally overseen by Kevin Lanouette, who brings over 35 years of expertise in training championship-level German Shepherds. From basic on-leash obedience to certified service dog training and comprehensive home protection, Kevin's proven methods produce exceptional canine companions. Discover how this unique program can transform your life below.

Program Overview

You first choose where you want to start: with a puppy or an adult German Shepherd. Then the fun begins!

Personal Evaluation: Comprehensive initial meeting to assess your lifestyle, expectations, and compatibility with a high-performance German Shepherd

Hands-On Transition: Minimum one-week intensive handler training for owners (at your home or our facility) to establish proper leadership and communication with your new companion

Lifetime Support:

    • Direct access to Kevin via text/email/video for immediate guidance on any behavioral questions

    • Priority scheduling for additional training services or boarding

    • Quarterly training refresher opportunities

    • Access to exclusive client workshops and German Shepherd community events

Puppy Acquisition

Premium Bloodline German Shepherds: 8-week-old puppies from championship lineage with proven pedigrees spanning generations of world-class competition winners

  • Pricing: Ranges from $6,500 to $10,000

  • Lifetime Development Program included with every puppy purchase:

    • Initial Training (8-16 weeks): Comprehensive housebreaking, crate training, and foundational commands including sit, stay, come, and proper leash etiquette

    • 5-Month Follow-Up: One month intensive professional on-leash obedience training at our facility where your puppy will develop reliable responses to commands in various environments and distractions

    • 11-Month Advanced Training: Four-week professional off-leash and e-collar training program ensuring seamless command response at distance and under distraction

    • Ongoing Support: Regular check-ins and a variety of training refreshers throughout your dog's life.

Young Adult/Adult Acquisition

Pre-Trained Dogs: Aged 1 and older with completed general obedience training and stable temperaments.

  • Pricing: Ranges from $10,000 to $50,000

  • Custom Training Add-Ons:

    • Advanced Off-Leash Obedience: Perfect for active families who want reliability in any environment

    • Service Dog Training and Certification: Specialized training for mobility assistance, PTSD support, or medical alert needs

    • Home Protection & Security Training: Controlled protection work with proper threat assessment and family-safe protocols