Canine Soul Connection

5 Stars,5 Reviews
1355 Pine Run Rd, Boone, NC 28607

Service area: Canine Soul Connection operates from two seasonal locations in North Carolina. From May 5 to October 25, services are provided in the NC High Country, including Boone, Blowing Rock, Banner Elk, Deep Gap, Fleetwood, Linville, Valle Crucis, Vilas, West Jefferson, Jefferson, N. Wilkesboro, Bethel, Sugar Grove, Todd, Zionville, Watauga county, and parts of Avery and Ashe counties.

From November 5 to April 25, services are available in the NC Crystal Coast, covering Morehead City, Atlantic Beach, Pine Knoll Shores, Emerald Isle, Newport, Beaufort, Cedar Point, Swansboro, and Hubert. Online services are available worldwide.

Service Overview

Types of Dog Training

  • Family Dog
  • Behavior Modification

Specialty Focus Areas

  • Leash Pulling
  • Reactivity / Aggression
  • Jumping on People
  • Barking Excessively
  • Separation Anxiety
  • Biting / Nipping
  • Fearfulness

Training Formats Offered

  • Private Lessons
  • Group Classes
  • In-Home
  • Video Calls

Program Formats

  • One-Time Consultation
  • Sessions Package

Age of Dogs Trained

  • Puppy (<1 year)
  • Adolescent (1-2 years)
  • Adult (2-8 years)

Dog Training Methodology

Methods: 

  • Positive Reinforcement Only

Training programs begin with an initial private 1:1 session, conducted either in the client’s home for in-person services or via Zoom for online sessions. During this meeting, the trainer gathers detailed information about the client’s lifestyle, needs, and observes the dog. The primary goal is to provide immediate relief for both the dog and owner.

Discussions cover canine behavior, stress, and needs, as well as the owner’s goals. Follow-up sessions or group confidence-building classes may be recommended for continued learning and support. Clients will learn how to help their dog relax, calm an over-excited dog, calm their dog in the moment, stop jumping and nipping, provide adequate exercise, read dog body language, and utilize holistic calming tools.

Pricing & Policies

Pricing Summary

In-person private 1:1 sessions cost $140.00 for an initial 60-90 minute session, and $85.00 for each 60-minute follow-up session. A package of 4 sessions, including the initial session and 3 months of email support, is available for $375.00, to be used within 2 months. Additional costs apply for travel times over 20 minutes.

Online private 1:1 sessions cost $100.00 for an initial 60-90 minute session, and $75.00 for each 60-minute follow-up session. A package of 4 online sessions, including the initial session and 3 months of email support, is $305.00, to be used within 2 months.

Testimonials

“Kelley’s enthusiasm convinced to me to try out her simple, effective recommendations with Milo and her input has helped to improve our relationship even before my new job has started. Kelley also provided training on how to make leash-walking more enjoyable for both dog and owner, and how to handle encounters with other dogs in a manner that is supportive to Milo, so that he is less inclined to be reactionary. Before meeting Kelley, I couldn’t fathom leaving Milo at home during a work day but her expert recommendations and ongoing support have enabled me to do so with much less anxiety because I know Milo’s quality of life won’t be compromised.”
– Natalie & Milo

About the Trainer

Canine Soul Connection, led by Kelley, is a dog training business dedicated to fostering harmonious and joyful relationships between dogs and their owners. Kelley empowers owners with the knowledge to help their dogs thrive and equips dogs with skills to navigate the human world. She employs only kind and force-free methods, grounded in deep respect for both humans and dogs.

The business’s philosophy centers on relationship, trust, cooperation, and partnership, believing that dogs are perceptive and intelligent and can learn without needing control. Kelley views unwanted behaviors as symptoms of underlying needs, addressing them by improving a dog’s physical, emotional, and mental well-being.

Canine Soul Connection specializes in training for anxious, excited, and reactive dogs, as well as dog walking training. Services are offered through private 1:1 sessions and group classes, available both in-person and online.

Accomplishments

Kelley is a Certified Tellington TTouch Practitioner for Companion Animals, a Certified Family Dog Mediator through the L.E.G.S Applied Ethology Family Dog Mediation Professional Course, and a Certified Applied Zoopharmacognosy Practitioner. She is also a Dog Trainer and Dog Behavior Specialist.

Her extensive coursework includes the Canine Principles Canine Behavior Professional Diploma Course (current), ACE freework and ACE for Reactivity, Kathy Kawalec Foundation Formula, Reactive Intensive, Brilliant Partners Academy Live and Online, WEBB4pets, leash walking and BAT 2.0 with Grisha Stewart, and Heart Connection Dogs Puppy Course. She has also studied Nutrition, Canine Flow, Absolute Dogs Training games, and various other holistic well-being modalities. Kelley is committed to force-free dog training.

How to Get Started!

To begin working with Canine Soul Connection, clients are encouraged to book a free discovery call. This complimentary chat allows for an initial discussion of needs and goals.

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  • 12+ Years Experience

  • Free Consultation

Certifications

  • Credentialed

Languages

  • English
  • onsite services
  • wheelchair accessible parking

Other Services Offered

  • Dog walker

Location

1355 Pine Run Rd, Boone, NC 28607

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