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About Varo K9
Our Story
Varo K9 was founded in 2024 with a mission to provide positive reinforcement, balanced dog training to pet owners in the local community. Our goal is to help dog owners form a healthy and strong bond with their best friend.
Our Trainers
Welcome to Varo K9, your trusted dog training partner in Rhode Island! We offer a 6-week Board & Train program focused on balanced training techniques to transform your dog’s behavior and strengthen the bond between you and your pet. Our expert trainers, Dan and Shanna Clow, are a husband-and-wife team with a passion for working with animals. With extensive training and experience, they use a combination of positive reinforcement and structured training to create lasting results. Ready to start your dog's journey? Contact us today to learn more!
Complete On Leash 4-week Board and Train Package
From Basic Manners to Complete Leashed Obedience—Training That Lasts! 🐾
What You’ll Get with Our Premium 4-Week Board & Train Program
✅ Comprehensive Training: Your dog will master essential obedience skills, leash manners, and reliable behavior around distractions.
✅ Personalized Attention: Every dog receives customized training based on their unique needs and temperament.
✅ All Tools Included: E-collar, prong collar, martingale collar, quick-release buckle, and place board—all go home with your dog!
Why Choose Varo K9?
💪 Expert Trainers: Years of experience with proven, results-driven methods.
🐕 Lifetime Training Support: We’re with you every step of the way—even after the program ends!
🛠️ Training That Lasts a Lifetime: Tools and techniques designed for real-world reliability.
🐾 4-Week Board & Train – $4000
We don’t just train your dog—we train you to have the confidence to maintain their training for life! Our goal is to empower you to share life with your dog to the fullest.
📌 Investment Breakdown:
🏡 Boarding: $1130
🎒 Training Tools: $500 (Includes e-collar, prong collar, martingale collar, quick-release buckle & place board)
🎓 Training: $2370 ($84.64/day for expert obedience & behavior training)
💰 Payment Plan:
🔹 10% Non-Refundable Deposit to hold your spot
🔹 45% Due at Drop-Off
🔹 45% Due at Week 3 of Training
📞 Lifetime Support—Because Training Never Stops
Your journey doesn’t end after 4 weeks! We’re here to assist with any issues that arise for the life of your dog.
🏡 Exclusive Boarding for Graduates
🐾 Only for Varo K9 Board & Train Alumni!
✔ Stay with familiar trainers in a structured environment
✔ Training tune-ups included
✔ Fees apply & subject to availability
🚀 How It Works: Our Simple 3-Step Process
1️⃣ Initial Consultation: Meet with our expert trainers to discuss your goals.
2️⃣ 4-Week Immersive Training: Your dog stays with us for intensive, personalized training.
📝 Owner Take-Home Session: At the end of the program, we provide an extensive hands-on session to ensure you feel confident maintaining your dog’s training.
3️⃣ Follow-Up & Lifetime Support: We’re always here to help, ensuring your dog’s success at home.
🐕 Ready to Transform Your Dog’s Behavior?
📩 Message us today to get started!
Premium 6-Week Board-and-Train Program
Transform Your Dog's Behavior in Just 6 Weeks!
From Basic Obedience to Off-Leash Freedom—Training That Lasts! 🐾
What You’ll Get with Our Premium Board & Train Program
✅ Comprehensive Training: From foundational obedience to advanced off-leash reliability.
✅ Personalized Attention: Every dog receives customized training based on their unique needs.
✅ All Tools Included: E-collar, prong collar, martingale collar, quick-release buckle, and place board—all go home with your dog!
Why Choose Varo K9?
💪 Expert Trainers: Years of experience with proven, results-driven methods.
🐕 Lifetime Training Support: We’re with you every step of the way—even after the program ends!
🛠️ Training That Lasts a Lifetime: Tools and techniques designed for real-world reliability.
🐾 6-Week Board & Train – $6000
We don’t just train your dog—we train you to have the confidence to maintain their training for life! Our goal is to empower you to share life with your dog to the fullest.
📌 Investment Breakdown:
🏡 Boarding: $1695
🎒 Training Tools: $500 (Includes e-collar, prong collar, martingale collar, quick-release buckle & place board)
🎓 Training: $3805 ($90.60/day for expert obedience & behavior training)
💰 Payment Plan:
🔹 10% Non-Refundable Deposit to hold your spot
🔹 45% Due at Drop-Off
🔹 45% Due at Week 4 of Training
📞 Lifetime Support—Because Training Never Stops
Your journey doesn’t end after 6 weeks! We're here to assist with any issues that arise for the life of your dog.
🏡 Exclusive Boarding for Graduates
🐾 Only for Varo K9 Board & Train Alumni!
✔ Stay with familiar trainers & environment
✔ Training tune-ups included
✔ Fees apply & subject to availability
🚀 How It Works: Our Simple 3-Step Process
1️⃣ Initial Consultation: Meet with our expert trainers to discuss your goals.
2️⃣ 6-Week Immersive Training: Your dog stays with us for intensive, personalized training.
- Owner Training: Two in-depth sessions—one at 4 weeks and another at graduation.
- Best in the industry—we make sure you fully understand and feel confident maintaining your dog's training.
3️⃣ Follow-Up & Lifetime Support: We’re always here to help, ensuring your dog's success at home.
🐕 Ready to Transform Your Dog’s Behavior?
📩 Message us today to get started!
Puppy Raise and Train Program
🐾 12-Week Raise & Train – $12,000
From Puppy Stress to Peace of Mind 🏡✨
Bringing home a puppy should feel exciting, joyful, and special… but the reality can quickly become overwhelming.
The sleepless nights.
The potty accidents.
The crying in the crate.
The constant supervision.
The chewing, biting, and chaos.
The stress of wondering, “Am I doing this right?”
You love your puppy — but that doesn’t mean you have to struggle through the hardest stage alone.
Our 12-Week Raise & Train Program was created to take the most stressful parts of early puppyhood off your plate while giving your puppy the structure, confidence, and foundation they need to thrive.
🐶 What Is Raise & Train?
This is more than training — it’s professional puppy raising.
Your puppy lives with us for 12 weeks while we handle the demanding daily work of:
✅ Potty training foundation
✅ Crate training & crate comfort
✅ Daily routines and structure
✅ Puppy manners
✅ Confidence building
✅ Proper socialization and exposure
✅ Leash introduction
✅ Foundational obedience
✅ Calm behavior in the home
Instead of spending your days cleaning up accidents, losing sleep, and second-guessing every step, you get to welcome home a puppy who has already been guided through the habits that matter most.
💛 Designed for Owners Who Want to Do It Right
This program is perfect for owners who:
🐾 Want the best possible start for their puppy
🐾 Feel overwhelmed by potty training and crate training
🐾 Have busy schedules or demanding work hours
🐾 Want professional help during the hardest puppy stage
🐾 Want fewer bad habits before they start
🐾 Want a smoother transition into life at home
🐾 Want confidence knowing their puppy is being raised with structure and care
You still get the love, bond, and joy of having a puppy — without carrying the full weight of the most exhausting stage on your own.
🌙 We Handle the Hard Part
Puppyhood is beautiful, but it can also be exhausting.
That’s why we focus on the real-life struggles owners face every day:
✔ Late-night crate crying
✔ Potty accidents in the house
✔ Unclear routines
✔ Constant puppy biting and chewing
✔ Difficulty settling down
✔ Lack of structure
✔ Owner frustration and stress
We help your puppy build the right habits early, so when they come home, you are not starting from scratch.
🐾 What We Focus On
✔ Potty training foundation 🚽
✔ Crate training and crate confidence 💤
✔ Daily structure and routine 📅
✔ Confidence building ✨
✔ Proper socialization and exposure 🌎
✔ Bite inhibition and puppy manners 🦷
✔ Leash introduction 🦮
✔ Name recognition and engagement 👀
✔ Place command foundation 🛏️
✔ Recall foundation 📣
✔ Basic obedience foundation 🎓
✔ Calm behavior in the home 🏡
✔ Handling and grooming preparation 🛁
✔ Building independence 💪
✔ Reducing unwanted puppy habits before they become lifestyle problems 🚫
📌 Investment Breakdown
🏡 Boarding & Daily Care: $3,390
🎒 Training Tools: $500
🎓 Puppy Raising & Training: $8,110
Total Investment: $12,000
That’s $96.55/day for professional puppy raising, structure, training, care, and development during one of the most important stages of your dog’s life.
💰 Payment Plan
🔹 10% Non-Refundable Deposit to hold your spot: $1,200
🔹 45% Due at Drop-Off: $5,400
🔹 45% Due at Week 8 of Training: $5,400
🎯 The Goal
Our goal is simple:
To give your puppy the strongest start possible — and give you peace of mind.
When your puppy comes home, we’ll teach you how to continue their routine, maintain their training, and confidently move forward together.
You won’t be left guessing.
You won’t be starting from zero.
You won’t be doing it alone.
📞 Lifetime Support—Because Training Never Stops
Your journey doesn’t end after 12 weeks.
We’re here to assist with any issues that arise for the life of your dog, so you always have support as your puppy continues to grow, mature, and develop.
🏡 Exclusive Boarding for Graduates
🐾 Only for Varo K9 Program Alumni!
✔ Stay with familiar trainers & environment
✔ Training tune-ups included
✔ Fees apply & subject to availability
🐕 Ready to Skip the Stress and Enjoy Your Puppy?
Let us help you through the hardest stage of puppyhood — so you can enjoy the dog your puppy is becoming.
📩 Message us today to get started!
Contact Us
Better yet, see us in person!
We would love to meet you and your best friend.
Varo K9
