Behavior State
Calm engagement comes before technical performance. We address the emotional state driving the behavior.
Trust built. Freedom earned.
Control that holds up in real life.
Structured, relationship-driven dog training for owners who want more than commands. We build a dog that can think, regulate and respond when the environment gets difficult.
The ArKane 9 standard
Training is more than performing commands.
Obedience matters—but reliable control starts with the dog’s state of mind. We develop regulation, clarity and accountability before asking for freedom.
Communication
Markers, leash guidance and fair accountability give the dog a predictable system it can understand.
Resilience
Purposeful challenges develop frustration tolerance, problem resolution and confidence under pressure.
Real-World Control
Skills are practiced around real dogs, real people and real distractions until they transfer beyond training.
Meet Miguel
Behavior work built on understanding.
Training since2014
Founder + Lead Trainer
Miguel Morales is the founder and lead trainer of ArKane 9 Dog Training. Training professionally since 2014, his background combines experience in applied behavior analysis with years spent working across positive-only training, traditional leash-and-collar systems and e-collar training.
Rather than treating any one method as universal, Miguel studied the strengths and limitations of each and blended their most effective elements into the ArKane 9 training system. The result combines motivation, clear communication, fair accountability and real-world application around the individual dog.
His work includes behavior modification, confidence development, social neutrality, aggression management and real-world obedience. The goal is not simply a dog that performs for the trainer, but a dog that can think, regulate and respond reliably alongside its owner.
AKC Approved CGC Evaluator
Authorized to administer Canine Good Citizen and related AKC evaluations.
Specialties
- Behavior modification
- Confidence building
- Social neutrality
- Aggression management
- Real-world control
- Off-leash control
Team ArKane 9
The dogs behind the system.
Dulce, Boy, Willow and Fluffy are more than companions. Each brings a different temperament, energy and perspective to the pack—and each plays a meaningful role in the ArKane 9 story.
Labrador Retriever
Dulce
A steady presence in public work and pack integration.
Toy Manchester Terrier
Boy
A compact helper dog with a clear voice and a big role in the pack.
French Bulldog
Willow
Adopted into the pack, Willow brings tenacity, experience and unmistakable character.
Shih Tzu–Bichon Mix
Fluffy
The pack’s social icebreaker.
Training programs
The right level of structure for the dog in front of us.
Every recommendation begins with an evaluation. We identify the behavior, the household demands and the amount of repetition required before choosing a program.
Private Lessons
In-home coaching that teaches both ends of the leash—from skill acquisition through real-world application.
- Investment
- 8 weeks$1,500
- 16 weeks$2,500
- 8- and 16-week pathways
- Obedience, household structure and impulse control
- Follow-up support and group class access
Board & Train
A concentrated training experience in a structured home environment with pack integration and real-world field work.
- Investment
- 2 weeks$3,000
- 3 weeks$4,000
- 4 weeks$5,000
- 2-, 3- and 4-week programs
- Daily repetition and progressive proofing
- Handler transfer and ongoing follow-up support
Accelerated Learning
Two consecutive weeks of intensive in-home work for owners who want the repetition of a daily program without overnight boarding.
- Investment
- 2 weeks$2,000
- Six trainer days plus one handler day weekly
- Training collar included
- Field trips and continued support
Puppy Foundations
Build the routines, communication and confidence that make formal training easier when your puppy is ready.
- Investment
- 3 sessions$350
- 5 sessions$500
- Crate, potty and household routines
- Body handling, name response and early leash skills
- Marker conditioning and impulse development
Verified client experiences
Real dogs. Measurable change.
4.9 on Yelp43 client reviews
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“Miguel has been amazing with me and my 3-year-old…”
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Training beyond the lesson
Real life is where the work matters.
Structured training creates dogs that can participate in more of life—from focused public work to the moments that make the journey memorable.
The ArKane 9 difference
Reliable control begins with the mindset behind the behavior.
Commands tell a dog what to do. The dog’s state of mind determines how prepared and capable they are of doing it.
ArKane 9 identifies how pack, prey and defense drives are influencing behavior, then channels those drives toward calm connection, purposeful outlets and dependable real-world control.
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Read the drive
Identify whether behavior is being led by connection, pursuit or self-protection.
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Influence the state
Use structure, communication and purposeful activity to guide the dog into a more productive state.
03
Maintain the connection
Develop sustained pack engagement so the dog stays oriented without constant correction or repeated cues.
Board & Train ecosystem
More than a stay. A complete transfer system.
The immersive program combines evaluation, structured daily living, skill development, social neutrality, field trips, handler coaching and continued support. The goal is not a dog that performs only for the trainer—it is a system the household can maintain.
They teach commands. We teach control.
Orange County, California
Training where life actually happens.
Private lessons are delivered in the environments where behavior matters. Group classes and field trips build neutrality, responsiveness and confidence outside the living room.
IrvineNewport BeachYorba LindaSan ClementeFashion IslandIrvine Spectrum
Start with clarity
Find the program your dog actually needs.
A complimentary evaluation gives us the information to recommend the right training path—not simply the longest or most expensive one.