Private Training
Clear foundations for calm, reliable everyday behavior.
Obedience builds
a better life
True Line K9 Academy
Real training. Real dogs. Real life.
Building better dogs, stronger relationships, and a calmer, more balanced life through proven training and real world experience.
Text for Training916-992-3014 Lincoln, CAIn-home | Local Parks | Board & Train
About
Meet Your Trainer
I'm Greg DeFazio, the trainer behind True Line K9 Academy. Working with dogs has been my passion since a young age. I help owners develop calm, reliable dogs through clear communication and consistent structure. It's about more than commands, it's about building a bond and a relationship with your dog that lasts.
I share my home with my wife Taylor, our son, and our Australian Labradoodle Rico, my full-time training partner.
Puppy Training
Build a strong foundation early with young puppies.
Behavioral Training
Practical guidance for better choices and communication.
Off-Leash Training
Build recall, control, and confidence around distractions.
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Training Programs
In-Home Training
One-on-one coaching in your home and neighborhood. Best for everyday manners, leash skills, and getting the whole family on the same page.
Real-World Sessions
Training in real-world settings, around everyday distractions. Best for dogs that listen at home but fall apart everywhere else.
Board & Train
Your dog lives and trains with me, then I hand everything off to you. Best for a full reset or a head start weekly sessions can't give you.
Service area
Dog Training in Lincoln & Surrounding Communities
True Line K9 Academy is based in Lincoln and trains where your dog actually lives: in your home, around your neighborhood, and at local parks. Looking for a dog trainer near you? I work with owners in Lincoln, Rocklin, Roseville, Loomis, Penryn, Folsom, Granite Bay, El Dorado Hills, and Newcastle.
Learn more about private dog training, puppy training, and board & train.
See all service areasThe approach
Obedience that holds up in the real world.
My approach was shaped by years around working dogs, including police K9 programs. What those dogs taught me is simple: clear communication and steady structure produce a dog you can trust anywhere. That is the standard every program I run is built to.
I specialize in obedience that holds up in everyday life: clearer communication, stronger engagement, and reliable manners. Every program is individualized around the dog and handler in front of me, focused on the skills that matter outside the training session: leash work, recall, place, sit, down, stay, and calm behavior around real distractions. Whether you are starting with a young puppy or working through everyday challenges, the goal stays the same: a more confident, balanced dog and a stronger relationship between the two of you.
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Communication
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Structure
Lasting
Reliability
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to common questions about training with True Line K9 Academy.
Contact
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Serving Lincoln, Rocklin, Roseville, Loomis, Penryn, Folsom, Granite Bay, El Dorado Hills, and Newcastle
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