Many German Shepherd Owners Wait Until There's a Problem...
This Program Starts Before One Develops.
The Silver Annual Membership gives German Shepherd puppy owners — from 10 weeks through 12 months — unlimited group classes, 5 private lessons, and four quarterly coaching calls, all in one structured year-long program.
The first year with a German Shepherd sets the tone for everything that follows. The Silver Membership gives you the structure, the support, and the expertise to get that year right.
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The First Year With a German Shepherd Is Full of Decisions That Matter
You brought home a German Shepherd puppy because you wanted a dog with intelligence, loyalty, and drive. What nobody warned you about is that those same qualities — if not shaped early — are exactly what makes the first year so difficult.
🐾 Biting and mouthing that isn't slowing down
Sharp puppy teeth on hands, ankles, and clothing — and nothing you've tried has made a dent.
🐾 Jumping on everyone who walks through the door
Cute at 10 weeks. A real problem at 6 months when they're already half your size.
🐾 Pulling on the leash from the first walk
German Shepherds are built to move. Without early leash work, walks become a battle before they've even started.
🐾 No reliable recall — even in the backyard
They look at you, decide something else is more interesting, and take off. Every time.
🐾 Conflicting advice from every direction
One trainer says one thing, the internet says another, and your neighbour has a third opinion. You're not sure who to trust.
🐾 Puppy classes that end right when the hard part begins
Most puppy programs wrap up around 16 weeks. The real challenges — and the real training window — are just getting started.
THE SILVER ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP
A Full Year of Training Built Around the Most Important Window in Your GSD's Life
The Silver Membership isn't a class you drop into and hope for the best. It's a structured, year-long program designed specifically for German Shepherd owners who want to get the first year right — before bad habits form, before the mischievous phase takes hold, and before the adolescent push makes everything harder.
We work with the dog in front of us. That means understanding your GSD's individual temperament, what motivates them, and what they need at each stage of development. Every session builds on the last.
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Initial Assessment & First Private Lesson
Your first private lesson is a combined assessment and hands-on session. We evaluate your puppy's temperament, drives, and current behaviours, then give you a clear starting point and a training plan built around your specific dog.
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Unlimited Group Classes
Full access to our group obedience classes for the entire year. Real-world distractions, other dogs, new environments — this is where reliability gets built. No per-class fees, no drop-in limits.
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4 Additional Private Lessons
Four more 1-hour private lessons to use at any point during the year. Use them to work through a specific challenge, sharpen a skill, or get focused one-on-one time whenever you need it most.
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4 Quarterly Coaching Calls
Four times a year, you get direct one-on-one time with Jason or Kimberly to review progress, address specific questions, and adjust your training plan as your puppy grows through each developmental stage.
What a Year of Consistent Work Looks Like
By the end of your Silver Membership year, most of our GSD owners describe the same thing: a dog they can actually take places. A dog that walks nicely on a loose leash, holds a stay with distractions present, greets guests without launching at them, and comes when called.
That's not luck. That's what happens when training starts early, stays consistent, and is built around how German Shepherds actually learn — with a handler who understands what they're doing and why.
Starting your GSD right also means you're actively preventing the problems that develop when the first year is left to chance — including the reactivity and anxiety that often show up in dogs who didn't get proper early structure and socialisation.
CLIENT RESULTS
What GSD Owners Say After Training at Audax
" Audax K9 Academy is the most wonderful, compassionate, knowledgeable place you could ever want for your 4 legged best friend! ... I truly cannot thank you both enough for helping us and giving us the tools we need to help our girl now and be better dog parents for the rest of our lives. It is because of you that we got to keep our girl and know she is happy with us! Thank you from the bottom of our hearts!
Cathy DeMartin
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" My wife and I have been taking training classes for our German Shepherd for about 2 years, off-and-on, from puppy basics through intermediate obedience. We've also attended seminars on nose work and e-collars. Kim and Jason are strong trainers and good people. They have helped us to understand basic and intermediate training concepts as well as to better understand our dog. I'd recommend Audax K9 Academy to dog owners in Snohomish County, especially those with GSDs.
Jon Rumsey
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" Our lives were changed the day we started at Audax (though it took us two months to realize it). Our first dog—adopted in March 2020–was incredibly difficult, and no COVID virtual training was going to help her. After finding Audax later that year, and attending their group classes, as well as private lessons with our very difficult girl…we now have a dog who can go to any winery/brewery, can ride in the car, can play with others, and is the best foster sibling to the German shepherds we help rescue.
From the bottom of our hearts, thank you Audax for helping us with not only Kayda, but also our boy Veli two years later. You have changed our lives.
Rachel Peden
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"First off, Jason and Kim are awesome. Their knowledge, passion and dedication for dogs is incredible. I can't express how much they've helped Alicia progress and mature on their amazing training grounds. Can't recommend them enough and wouldn't trust anyone else with Alicia.
Michiel Pruijssers
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"Great experience. Just finished Basic Obedience today and have signed up for Intermediate and Play Drive Development. Kim and Jason are very knowledgeable and perceptive, and have taken my 8 month old Czech GSD a long way toward our goals. I'm very glad to have found their program and highly recommend them to anyone looking for basic to advanced training, protection, bite work, play drive development and seeming anything in between. Thanks!
Matthew McCrae
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" We are just about to finish up our second course with Kim and Jason, and we will definitely be back for the third... Jason and Kim really understand these dogs (especially GSD / working breeds) in a way I haven’t felt from other instructors. As a GSD owner, it is nice to have a teacher that specializes and TRULY understands my dog’s specific behavior / triggers, without criticism. It’s easy to misunderstand a dog’s behavior, and Kim and Jason always put it into a perspective that I can understand / work with.
Kimberly Briner
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HOW WE'RE DIFFERENT
The Audax Approach vs. Standard Puppy Training
Most puppy training programs are designed to get you through the basics and send you on your way. German Shepherds need more than that — and so do their owners.
Standard Puppy Training Programs
✗ 6–8 week courses that end before the hard phase begins
✗ Generic curriculum not designed for working breeds
✗ Trainer works with the dog — handler is an afterthought
✗ No follow-up once the course ends
✗ Skills trained in one environment, rarely transfer to real life
✗ One-size-fits-all approach regardless of the dog's temperament
THE AUDAX SILVER MEMBERSHIP
✓ Full 12-month program covering the entire first year
✓ Curriculum built around GSD temperament, drive, and development
✓ Handler development is built into every session
✓ 5 private lessons + 4 quarterly coaching calls throughout the year
✓ Real-world distractions trained into every group class
✓ Science-based methodology adapted to your specific dog
HOW TO ENROLL
TWO WAYS TO GET STARTED
Whether you prefer to pay in full or spread the cost across the year, both options give you everything included in the Silver Annual Membership — unlimited group classes, 5 private lessons, 4 quarterly coaching calls, and a full year of structured support.
Monthly Payments
$225
per month · 12-month commitment
Equivalent to $2,700/year · requires a quick setup call
✓ Unlimited group obedience classes
✓ 4 quarterly coaching calls
✓ Handler training every session
✓ 5 private lessons (1 hour each)
✓ Initial assessment included
✓ GSD-specific puppy curriculum
READY TO START?
The First Year Defines the Dog You'll Have for the Next Decade.
German Shepherd puppies between 10 weeks and 12 months are in the most formative window of their development. The habits, the reliability, the relationship you build right now will carry through everything that follows. The Silver Membership gives you the structure, the support, and the expertise to make that year count.
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Reach Out
Contact us by phone, email, or through our website. We'll talk through your puppy's situation and confirm the membership is the right fit.
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Get Started
We'll get you enrolled, walk you through the class schedule, and book your initial assessment and first private lesson. No waiting list, no lengthy intake process.
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Show Up & Do the Work
Attend classes consistently, use your private lessons and coaching calls, and practice between sessions. That's the whole formula. It works when you work it.
Questions? Call 425-239-0175 or email Kim@AudaxK9.com
THE DIFFERENCE A YEAR MAKES
Life With a Well-Trained GSD vs. Life Without One
WITHOUT THE SILVER MEMBERSHIP
✗ Dreading walks because your puppy pulls the entire way
✗ Apologising to guests after your GSD jumps all over them
✗ Googling the same problems every few weeks and getting different answers
✗ Watching bad habits solidify while you wait to find the right help
✗ Finishing a puppy class and having no idea what to do next
✗ Feeling like you're letting your dog down even though you're trying
THE AUDAX SILVER MEMBERSHIP
✓ Walking your GSD on a loose leash from early on
✓ Guests can come over without a crate-and-pray strategy
✓ A clear plan for every stage of your puppy's first year
✓ A trainer you can call when something new comes up
✓ A dog building the foundation that prevents problems later
✓ Feeling confident in what you're doing and why it's working
BY THE NUMBERS
What We've Built at Audax K9
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PRIVATE LESSONS
One-hour sessions included in every Silver Membership — starting with your initial assessment
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COACHING CALLS
Quarterly one-on-one time with Jason or Kimberly — built into every Silver Membership
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WEEKS OF ACCESS
Unlimited group classes for a full calendar year — no per-class fees, no drop-in limits
Ready to Get Your GSD's First Year Right?
The Silver Annual Membership gives you everything you need to build a well-mannered, well-trained German Shepherd from the ground up — unlimited group classes, 5 private lessons, quarterly coaching calls, and consistent expert support for a full year. $2,400, billed annually.
Questions? Call 425-239-0175 or email Kim@AudaxK9.com