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Elite K9 Boarding & Training at The Ranch TX

Welcome to the last dog training program you’ll ever need.


Looking for elite K9 training and boarding in South Texas? The Ranch TX offers a premier destination for dog owners seeking professional-level care, obedience training, and behavior modification. Whether you're raising a personal protection dog, working on aggression issues, or simply want a well-mannered family companion, our facility provides world-class services tailored to your dog’s needs.


We specialize in large breeds, working dogs, and high-energy or aggression-prone dogs. With 300+ acres of structured training environments, a secure boarding facility, and experienced trainers, this isn’t your average doggie daycare. It's where purpose-driven dogs thrive.

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Boarding & Training Options:

What We Train:

• Basic to advanced obedience
• E-collar and off-leash control
• Behavior modification and reactivity
• Personal and family protection work
• Service dog preparation
• Socialization and confidence-building

Who We’re For:

• Owners of aggressive or misunderstood dogs

• Families with working breeds or high-drive dogs

• Large breed dog owners in San Antonio, Laredo, Austin, Corpus Christi, and across South Texas

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• Law enforcement, security, military, and personal protection dog owners

Advanced K9 Training for Working Dogs & Tactical Teams

Dog Training & Boarding Packages

3-Week Basic Boarding & Obedience Training

3-Week Basic Boarding & Obedience Training

3-Week Basic Boarding & Obedience Training

Estimated Price: $2,495–$3,000

Focus: Foundational Obedience

Includes:

  • Sit
  • Stay
  • Recall (Come Command)
  • Leash manners
  • Focus/Engagement exercises


Our 3-Week Basic Obedience Package is the perfect starting point for dogs new to training or in need of a behavioral reset. This structured board-and-train program teaches essential commands like sit, stay, and recall, while introducing leash manners and engagement exercises. 


Designed for puppies, adolescent dogs, or any dog lacking consistency, this package builds a solid foundation of obedience and communication between dog and owner. Dogs stay on-site and train daily with expert handlers in a secure, structured environment.

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4-Week Intermediate Boarding & Training

3-Week Basic Boarding & Obedience Training

3-Week Basic Boarding & Obedience Training

Estimated Price: $3,295–$4,000

Focus: Environmental Stability & Reactivity Reduction

Includes:

  • Socialization in high-distraction environments
  • Confidence-building activities
  • Desensitization to sounds, surfaces, and people
  • Behavior modification techniques
  • Reinforcement of basic obedience under stress


The 4-Week Intermediate Training Package is designed for dogs needing more than just basic obedience. This program focuses on environmental stability and managing reactivity by exposing your dog to real-world situations with controlled distractions. Our trainers work on building your dog’s confidence through desensitization techniques and behavior modification strategies.


Perfect for dogs that bark excessively, lunge, or display anxiety in public or social settings. Your dog will receive daily training and boarding, with structured routines that help them progress through stress-inducing environments calmly and confidently.

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6-Week Premium Boarding & Training

3-Week Basic Boarding & Obedience Training

6-Week Premium Boarding & Training

Estimated Price: $4,995–$6,000

Focus: Advanced Off-Leash Control using E-Collar

Includes:

  • Introduction to E-Collar training
  • Off-leash recall
  • Off-leash sit, down, and stay
  • Distraction-proof obedience
  • Final week public obedience test


The 6-Week Premium Off-Leash Package is our most comprehensive and advanced board-and-train option. Using safe and effective E-Collar techniques (bring your own Dogtra or Garmin), your dog will develop reliable, off-leash obedience in both controlled and high-distraction environments. This program includes off-leash recall, sit, down, stay, and a final public obedience test to ensure real-world reliability. 


Ideal for working dogs, service dog candidates, ranch or outdoor lifestyle dogs, or pet owners who want to unlock their dog’s full obedience potential. Dogs live and train daily with our experienced handlers at our elite training facility in Dilley, TX.

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Boarding (non-training): $35/day

6-Week Premium Boarding & Training

Need a safe, structured place for your dog to stay while you’re away? We offer daily boarding in our secure facility with attentive care provided by experienced handlers. 

Bring your dog’s food, collar, leash, and feeding schedule.


Training is not included, but your dog will benefit from a structured, caring environment.

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Add-On Training Weeks:

Extend your dog’s stay and continue building progress. Perfect for dogs needing extra time to reinforce commands, polish performance, or address specific behavior goals.

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Free Consultations Available

Not sure what your dog needs? We offer free consultations to evaluate your dog, discuss goals, and design a training plan. We’ll ask about your dog’s age, breed, behavior issues, home setup, and any specific goals or challenges. Pick-up and drop-off available for an additional fee.

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Additional Details

All training programs include daily structure, playtime, and obedience training customized to your dog’s needs. 


Upon pickup, owners receive a one-hour private session to ensure smooth at-home integration—and we’re always available for follow-up support.


• Additional training weeks available on request

• E-collar training available (bring your own—Dogtra or Garmin recommended)

• Pick-up & drop-off available (additional cost)

• Bulk pricing for 3+ dogs from the same household

• Dog Training Memberships available

• Se habla Español

• Payment plans available on request


Initial evaluation required to confirm your dog is a good fit for our program.

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Why Choose The Ranch TX for Dog Training & Boarding?

Expert Handlers with Real-World Experience

We are a Tier 1 training facility for dogs and professionals alike. Our K9 instructors have trained military K9s, police working dogs, personal protection animals, and family companions with behavior issues. Your dog will live, train, and thrive in a facility designed for world-class performance.

Safe, Clean, Structured, and Comfortable Boarding

Dogs stay in our secure, climate-controlled kennel runs or indoor handler housing (premium package). We clean daily, provide 24/7 oversight, and offer tailored enrichment—ensuring every dog stays happy, healthy, and secure while you’re away.

Massive Outdoor Play & Training Grounds

Unlike urban facilities, we give dogs the space to move, explore, and train. Our property features open fields, a fenced obedience yard, and 1.4-mile road courses. This allows for authentic behavioral exposure and off-leash confidence-building in real-world terrain.

Aggression-Friendly and Breed-Specific Training

Many facilities turn away strong or reactive breeds. We welcome them. Our team is equipped to safely train dogs others won’t—using proven methods to build trust, discipline, and focus.

Customizable Programs & Flexible Scheduling

We offer foundational obedience, behavior modification, protection training, and long-term boarding with enrichment. Programs are designed around your dog’s specific needs and your family’s lifestyle.

Additional Benefits:

• Se habla Español
• Group pricing for 3+ dogs
• Financing options available
• Secure, private, convenient location in Dilley, TX

Advanced K9 Training for Working Dogs & Tactical Teams

In addition to our core obedience programs, The Ranch TX offers advanced K9 training for working dogs and professional handlers. Our expert trainers have experience preparing dogs for a wide range of real-world applications, including:

  • Law Enforcement K9 Units
  • Military Working Dogs
  • Private Security Teams
  • Search and Rescue (SAR)
  • Personal Protection Dogs

We provide customized training solutions for high-drive working dogs, including:

  • Controlled aggression & bite work
  • Tactical obedience and handler protection
  • Scent detection (narcotics, explosives, human scent)
  • Tracking and trailing
  • Vehicle and building searches


Whether you’re preparing your K9 for duty or enhancing your team’s operational capabilities, our facility and staff are equipped to deliver professional-grade results.

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Meet the Ranch TX K9 Trainers

Fernando Lezama

Fernando Lezama

Fernando Lezama

 K9 Trainer | Obedience & Behavior Specialist


Fernando Lezama brings a disciplined, balanced approach to canine training, shaped by mentorship under retired U.S. Navy Kennel Master James Haney. With extensive experience handling high-drive working dogs, Fernando has become a standout trainer in reactivity management, confidence building, a

 K9 Trainer | Obedience & Behavior Specialist


Fernando Lezama brings a disciplined, balanced approach to canine training, shaped by mentorship under retired U.S. Navy Kennel Master James Haney. With extensive experience handling high-drive working dogs, Fernando has become a standout trainer in reactivity management, confidence building, and advanced e-collar obedience. Whether training elite working breeds or family companions, his focus is always clear communication, trust, and long-term results. Fernando’s passion, patience, and precision make him a cornerstone of the Ranch K9 Program.

Raymond Witham

Fernando Lezama

Fernando Lezama

 K9 Trainer | Obedience, Protection, and Service Dog Expert


With over a decade of K9 training experience and a background in competitive shooting and martial arts dating back to the 1990s, Raymond Witham offers deep expertise in obedience, behavior modification, service dog development, snake avoidance, and protection work. He began his pr

 K9 Trainer | Obedience, Protection, and Service Dog Expert


With over a decade of K9 training experience and a background in competitive shooting and martial arts dating back to the 1990s, Raymond Witham offers deep expertise in obedience, behavior modification, service dog development, snake avoidance, and protection work. He began his professional dog training career in 2012 at a renowned K9 school in Arizona, where he has since trained thousands of dogs. His balanced, proven methods help owners build stronger, more respectful relationships with their dogs.

Heather Hedge

Fernando Lezama

Heather Hedge

 K9 Trainer | Family Obedience & Lifestyle Integration


Heather Hedge specializes in helping dogs thrive within structured home environments. Her journey began with her first working Malinois, leading to an intensive professional apprenticeship and hundreds of hours training dogs in obedience. As an educator and trainer, Heather focuses on 

 K9 Trainer | Family Obedience & Lifestyle Integration


Heather Hedge specializes in helping dogs thrive within structured home environments. Her journey began with her first working Malinois, leading to an intensive professional apprenticeship and hundreds of hours training dogs in obedience. As an educator and trainer, Heather focuses on teaching families how to raise well-balanced dogs who understand boundaries and expectations in everyday life. Her calm, clear guidance empowers both dogs and their owners to succeed together.

Located in Dilley, TX—Just a Short Drive from San Antonio or Laredo

With on-site lodging and 300+ acres of purpose-built training space, The Ranch TX is your dog’s new home away from home.

Train. Board. Build a Better Dog.

Call or message us today to schedule your dog’s evaluation and boarding.

📍 The Ranch TX – 10700 S. IH 35, Dilley, TX

📲 Contact: (702) 682-3475

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    The Ranch, LLC.
    10700 S. IH 35, Dilley, TX 78017


    The Ranch TX is a 300-acre premier tactical training facility located just one hour south of San Antonio, Texas. We offer advanced tactical training and real-world scenario-based courses for military, law enforcement, private security teams, and advanced civilian students, supported by world-class instructors and purpose-built facilities.


    Email: Chad@RanchTX.org


    Call: Chad Timney – (702) 682-3475


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