Advanced Canine Techniques

Training programs include: AKC Star Puppy (6-week puppy class), Puppy Manners II (6 months–1 year), Basic Manners (core obedience), Advanced Manners/Momentum (CGC prep), On-the-Go (real-world distractions), Tricks, Therapy Dog (includes CGC + medical equipment exposure), and Structured Socialization (for reactive dogs). Board and train programs are 2–4 weeks, with daily training, walks, field trips, and lifetime follow-up. All group classes require proof of Distemper and Rabies vaccinations; Bordatella recommended. Training uses treats, toys, and tools tailored to the dog’s needs.

Pricing Summary

Boarding: $75/night (increasing to $95 after June 1st). Group classes: $200 for 6 weeks (returning clients), $250 for new clients. Private in-home training: $150/hour, $75 for additional 30 minutes, plus $0.80/mile beyond 20 miles. Board and train: customized pricing based on program length (2–4 weeks), requires a 30-minute meet-and-greet. Pet First Aid: $60. Consultation: $200. Phone consultation: $75.

Policies

Boarding requires dogs to be crate-trained and sociable with other dogs. Group classes require current vaccination records (Distemper, Rabies; Bordatella recommended 10–14 days prior). Board and train programs require a mandatory 30-minute meet-and-greet before enrollment. Pricing for boarding increases to $95/night after June 1st, but existing reservations are honored at $75. No explicit cancellation or rescheduling policy provided.

Advanced Canine Techniques is a dog training and boarding business led by Bonnie Krupa, a certified professional trainer with over 20 years of experience since 2003. Bonnie offers a wide range of services including group classes, private in-home lessons, board-and-train programs, therapy dog testing, and pet first aid instruction. Her training philosophy is balanced, combining positive reinforcement with tools like clickers, treats, harnesses, and in some cases, prong collars or remote collars, tailored to each dog’s needs. She emphasizes communication, patience, and understanding canine behavior, while also encouraging holistic care including diet, acupuncture, and chiropractic support. Bonnie is an approved AKC Canine Good Citizen and Star Puppy evaluator, and offers specialized programs for puppies, reactive dogs, and dogs preparing for therapy or advanced obedience certifications. Her board-and-train program provides an intensive, customized 2–4 week experience at her home facility with daily training, walks, field trips, and lifetime follow-up support.

She serves dog owners across Delaware County, Indiana, including Muncie, Albany, Daleville, Yorktown, Gaston, Selma, and Eaton, and offers in-home consultations and training within a 20-mile radius. Bonnie also leads community-focused initiatives, including the CHANCE program that trained shelter dogs with inmates, and actively participates in events like Bark for Life and local cleanups.

Her training classes are structured by skill level—from Puppy Manners I and II to Basic Manners, Advanced Manners, Tricks, On-the-Go real-world training, and Therapy Dog preparation. She requires up-to-date vaccinations for group classes and recommends bringing high-value treats to sessions. Bonnie’s approach is hands-on, educational, and focused on building lifelong partnerships between dogs and their owners.

Accomplishments

Founded the CHANCE program at New Castle Correctional Facility (2005–2008), training and placing over 30 shelter dogs. Approved AKC evaluator for Canine Good Citizen and Star Puppy programs. Certified by IACP as CDT, CDTA, and PDTI. Certified Kennel Operator (CKO) through IBPSA. Certified Trick Dog Instructor (CDTI) from Kyra Sundance. Published in “Top Tips by Top Trainers.” Endorsed member of NADOI. Pet First Aid instructor through Pet Tech International.

How to Get Started!

Prospective clients should call (317) 281-6124 to schedule a consultation or meet-and-greet. For board and train services, a 30-minute in-person meet-and-greet is required to assess the dog and determine program length and pricing. For group classes, registration is completed via the website’s Registration page, and vaccination records must be brought to orientation.