In Latin, the gladio is the sword.  It was the sword that protected Caesar and defended Rome, and like the sword, the canine has also historically been by man's side not only as his companion but as his protector.  Our history with domesticated dogs dates back at least 14,000 years, and to this day dogs have become an integral part of our day to day lives throughout society.  Whether it is the family Shih Tzu curled up on our lap, the mixed breed rescue dog that goes on jogs with us, or the K9 unit German Shepherd sniffing out IEDs, our lives as we know them would be vastly different without man's best friend by our side.

Owner and trainer Gerald Famiglietti has had a love and passion for dogs his entire life.  After graduating with a bachelors degree in International Relations with an intense interest in security and foreign policy, he shifted his focus to one of the indispensable aspects of the day to day security that we take for granted- the role played by our four legged friends who protect our men and women in uniform and sniff out threats in the form of explosives, firearms, and narcotics.  After receiving the dog trainer's certification by Animal Behavior College, he spent additional time learning to train police K9s and personal protection dogs at Tarheel Canine in Sanford, North Carolina.  Gladio K9 is located at 987 Charles Street, North Providence, RI.

Obedience

Gladio K9 offers practical obedience training for dogs of any age.  The old saying, "you can't teach an old dog new tricks" no longer applies with respect to professional dog training.  Gladio offers private, in-home training sessions where your dog's full potetential can be revealed and you as the owner are taught how to strengthen and maintain those behaviors.  This allows you to establish a leadership role in the eyes of your dog so that you both may enjoy a healthy and balanced human-canine bond. 

Behavior Modification

Speaking strictly in dog language, there is no such thing as bad behavior.  What we as humans term as bad behavior is simply dogs acting like what they are-dogs!  Our definition of bad behavior is whatever we as humans feel is unacceptable in accordance with our human expectations.  So when it comes to behavior modification Gladio K9's approach is to teach and strengthen known acceptable behaviors which serve to replace those less desirable, unwanted behaviors.

Private Detection Services

If you fear there may be illicit narcotics present in your home, school, or place of business, Gladio K9 is there to answer the call. Gladio K9 is now proud to offer discreet and 100% confidential narcotics sweeps. Private K9 detection is a noninvasive and efficient way of determining whether or not a loved one may be abusing drugs in the home, keeping schools and work places drug free, and ensuring substance rehabilitation facilities remain clean and safe for all patients. In a time where 130 Americans are dying a day due to the opioid crisis, illicit drugs are pouring in over our southern border, increasingly powerful synthetic drugs such as fentanyl are becoming the norm, and the scourge violence associated with narcotics plagues so many of our cities, why wait until it’s too late? Gladio can service clients when the police cannot. Gladio’s own K9 Pharaoh is a fully certified dual purpose narcotics dog trained on marijuana, cocaine, heroin, and methamphetamine. Gladio K9 offers random or scheduled sweeps throughout Rhode Island, Southern Massachusetts, and Connecticut. Call today for more info.

Personal Protection

It takes a very special kind of dog with a well balanced personality, strong nerves, and the will to stand and fight to protect us, our loved ones, and our property, and yet be calm enough to give our kids kisses and lay at our feet while we watch TV.  History has proven for thousands of years that the dog has been our most ferocious protector and that remains true to this day.  There is nothing that intimidates an intruder more than a primal bark and there is nothing more convincing to one who would do us harm than 42 teeth and a 300 pound-per-square-inch bite.  In an increasingly unpredictable and dangerous world, personal protection dogs are becoming more and more popular as a means of home defense.  Gladio K9 can find you the right dog for your family and lifestyle and give that dog the tools that it needs to be your family's protector should the situation arise.

Private training Sessions

Basic obedience and minor behavioral issues:

$175 per session or package rates of $699 for 5 sessions ($175 savings) $1299 for 10 sessions ($450 savings) or $1799 for 15 sessions ($825 savings, best value!)

$250 per hour for severe behavioral issues such as aggression. Inquire about package rates.

In-home training sessions are occasionally offered however availability may be limited. Call or message to set up an appointment.

Personal Protection Dogs

Rates will vary due to the selection of the proper dog, nature of training, length of time, and skill sets desired. If you already have a dog that is trained in protection work or believe has the drive to do that type of work Gladio offers bite work sessions. Your dog must first be tested to ensure it has the nerve and skills associated with this type of training. Gladio K9 will not put pressure on a dog we do not believe is suited for it. Call or message for rates.

Private Narcotics detection services

Pricing will vary with regards to the size of the search area and frequency of searches performed. Call to set up an appointment.