# Riedel K9

> Family-owned dog training in Middletown, Delaware, serving Delmarva and surrounding states. Board & train, group obedience classes, private lessons, day camp and service dogs, led by Training Director Nelson Miller, a graduate of Highland Canine School for Dog Trainers’ Police and SAR program, in a climate-controlled indoor facility.

Riedel K9 is a family-owned dog training business in Middletown, Delaware (New Castle County), led by Training Director Nelson Miller, a graduate of Highland Canine School for Dog Trainers’ Police and SAR program, with his wife and partner Amy Miller. Rated 4.8/5 from 50 Google reviews. BBB rating A+.

## Key facts
- Address: 955 Vance Neck Rd, Middletown, DE 19709
- Phone: (302) 378-7943 (office)
- Email: riedelk9@outlook.com
- Hours: Monday – Friday 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM; Saturday 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM; Sunday Closed
- Facility: large climate-controlled indoor training facility, kennels, fenced outdoor training areas; wheelchair-accessible entrance and parking
- Serves: Middletown, Odessa, Townsend, Smyrna, Bear, Glasgow, Newark, New Castle, Wilmington, Delaware City, Clayton, Dover (DE) and Elkton, MD, Chesapeake City, MD, North East, MD, Cecil County, MD, Southern Chester County, PA, Salem County, NJ
- Training Director credentials: Police K9 & SAR Graduate; ESWDA Mid-Atlantic Coordinator; AKC Evaluator; Service Dog Trainer

## Programs (call (302) 378-7943 for current tuition; Day Camp is $60 per day)
- [Board & Train](https://www.riedelk9.com/board-and-train/): Your dog lives and trains daily with the Riedel K9 team, in our facility and out in the real world, and you come weekly for a private session so you can keep it going at home. Call for current tuition.
- [Group Obedience Classes](https://www.riedelk9.com/group-classes/): Five-week, hands-on classes that take you and your dog from the basics to rock-solid obedience around real-world distractions. Call for current tuition.
- [Private Lessons](https://www.riedelk9.com/private-lessons/): Focused, customized sessions built around your dog’s specific issues and your goals, at your pace. Call for current tuition.
- [Day Camp](https://www.riedelk9.com/day-camp/): A full day of supervised exercise plus a customized training session, so your dog comes home tired and better behaved. Price: $60 per day · save 10% with a 10-day package.
- [Behavior Modification](https://www.riedelk9.com/behavior-modification/): Leash reactivity, dog aggression, resource guarding, nervousness: the cases other trainers turn away are what we do every week. Evaluation required.
- [Service Dogs](https://www.riedelk9.com/service-dogs/): Service dogs for PTSD, TBI and mobility, trained to ADA requirements and to the handler’s individual needs, with the handler brought in every step of the way. Consultation required.
- [German Shepherds & Golden Retrievers](https://www.riedelk9.com/german-shepherds/): health-tested, working-line German Shepherd puppies, plus occasional health-tested Golden Retrievers; contact the office for available dogs and planned litters.

## Group class levels (5 weeks each; call, email or check Facebook for the current schedule and tuition)
- Level 1, Beginner Obedience (Indoors at our facility): Place, Sit, Down, Stay, Heel, Recall. Prerequisite: None. Puppies and adults welcome.
- Level 2, Intermediate Obedience (Indoors & outdoors): Distraction proofing, Impulse control, Proper behavior, Longer stays. Prerequisite: Dog knows sit, down, stay, heel & recall.
- Level 3, Advanced Obedience (Public locations & our facility): High distractions, Public manners, Off-leash work, Sharp obedience. Prerequisite: Completion of Level 2 (or evaluation).

## Veterans program
- [C.A.S.H. (Canines Assisting Service Heroes)](https://www.riedelk9.com/veterans/): Vietnam Veterans of America Kent County Chapter 850 program placing fully trained service dogs with Delaware veterans living with PTSD/TBI. Riedel K9 trains the dogs (~18 months per dog). Contacts: Ray Harris (302) 632-8510, Joe Startt (302) 242-8708.

## Pages
- [Home](https://www.riedelk9.com/)
- [All training programs & comparison](https://www.riedelk9.com/training/)
- [About Nelson & Amy Miller](https://www.riedelk9.com/about/)
- [Reviews](https://www.riedelk9.com/reviews/)
- [FAQ](https://www.riedelk9.com/faq/)
- [Service areas](https://www.riedelk9.com/service-areas/)
- [Contact / book an evaluation](https://www.riedelk9.com/contact/)
- [Full text for LLMs](https://www.riedelk9.com/llms-full.txt)

## Profiles
- [Google Business Profile](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=2537098547881614764)
- [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/riedelk9)
- [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/riedelk9/)
- [Yelp](https://www.yelp.com/biz/riedel-k9-middletown)
- [BBB](https://www.bbb.org/us/de/middletown/profile/dog-training/riedel-k9-0251-92010768)

## Frequently asked questions
- Q: How much does dog training cost at Riedel K9?
  A: Day Camp is $60 per day, or save 10% with a 10-day package. For current tuition on board & train, group obedience classes, private lessons and our other programs, please call (302) 378-7943.
- Q: Where is Riedel K9 located?
  A: Riedel K9 is at 955 Vance Neck Rd, Middletown, DE 19709 in southern New Castle County, Delaware. We have a large climate-controlled indoor training facility, kennels and fenced outdoor training areas.
- Q: What is a board and train program?
  A: In a board & train, your dog lives at our facility and trains daily with the Riedel K9 team, both at the facility and out in public places like stores, parks and trails. You come in weekly for a private training session with your dog, so you know how to keep the results going at home.
- Q: How long does board and train take?
  A: We offer basic and full custom board & train programs. Duration depends on the package.
- Q: Do you train reactive or aggressive dogs?
  A: Yes. Leash reactivity, dog aggression, resource guarding and fear-based behavior are a big part of what we do, through board & train, behavior modification and private lessons. For safety, dog-aggressive or people-aggressive dogs can’t attend group classes, but we’re happy to work with them privately.
- Q: What will my dog learn in Level 1 group class?
  A: Level 1 covers place, sit, down, stay, heel and recall at the beginner level. Level 2 adds distractions, impulse control and proper behavior. Level 3 is advanced obedience with high distractions at public locations, off-leash where permitted.
- Q: What vaccinations are required for group classes?
  A: Puppies must be up to date on age-appropriate vaccinations. Adult dogs must be vaccinated for rabies, distemper and kennel cough (Bordetella).
- Q: Do you train all breeds?
  A: Yes. We train all breeds and sizes, from Dachshunds and Doodles to Great Danes, Dobermans, Huskies, Labs, Rottweilers and working-line German Shepherds.