Dog Lovers Training
not yet ranked in Bennington and not yet ranked in Vermont
Service area: Services are provided in Bennington, VT, including at their facility, in clients’ homes, and in public places. They also work with Second Chance Animal Center, which may send the trainer to homes for difficult adjustments.
Service Overview
Types of Dog Training
- Family Dog
- Therapy Dog
- Competition / Agility
- Behavior Modification
Specialty Focus Areas
- Basic Obedience
- Puppy Training
- Leash Pulling
- Reactivity / Aggression
- Jumping on People
- Barking Excessively
- Separation Anxiety
- Resource Guarding
- Fearfulness
- Stealing Food
- Recall
Training Formats Offered
- Private Lessons
- Group Classes
- In-Home
- Private Facility
Program Formats
- Sessions Package
Age of Dogs Trained
- Puppy (<1 year)
- Adult (2-8 years)
Dog Training Methodology
Methods:
- ✓ Positive Reinforcement Only
Dog Lovers Training offers group classes for puppy socialization and general obedience, emphasizing small class sizes for individual attention. Private lessons are customized to specific needs and can take place at the client’s home, the facility in Bennington, or various public locations to ensure dogs generalize learned behaviors.
Behavior modification addresses issues like food guarding, separation anxiety, destructive behavior, barking, reactivity, stealing, and fearfulness, with a focus on recognizing triggers and managing behaviors. The business also provides preparation for the AKC Canine Good Citizen (CGC) title and therapy dog certification, including advanced skill workshops for Nosework and Agility.
Pricing & Policies
Pricing Summary
Packages of lessons are offered at a discounted rate. A fee structure is available via a linked document, but specific rates are not detailed in the provided text.
Testimonials
“I don’t know how long you’ve been doing this but Dr Dowd was very pleased last time Rikki was in with her. Sounds like your….. Great reputations precede you ”
– LM
“Katie and her training methods far exceeded our expectationsWe met Katie when our Rudy, our pup was about Nine weeks old. What a godsend to be able to know how to handle a puppy that early on and lay the foundationWe Continued on with Katie building on our training and correcting issues that arose So that we could enjoy our pup and so could othersKatie is incredibly accessible, knowledgeable, kind and lovingshe really knows how to train owners to be consistent and concise with their dogsWe adore Katie”
– D & C
“Katie is an outstanding trainer…she helped us with Jackson…he use to be scared of his own shadow at the campground…within a matter of 20 minutes she had him walking around like he owned the place…highly recommend her!!!”
– JF
About the Trainer
Dog Lovers Training, owned and operated by Katie McKenzie (CPDT-KA, CCBC), offers dog training services focused on improving communication between dogs and their owners to ensure dogs stay in their loving homes by addressing behavioral issues. Katie uses positive reinforcement methods and has over 12 years of experience in training and solving behavior problems.
They provide a variety of services including group classes for puppy socialization and general obedience, private lessons tailored to specific needs, and specialized programs for behavior modification, Canine Good Citizen (CGC) preparation, and therapy dog training. Katie also offers workshops for advanced skills like Nosework and Agility.
Katie is highly qualified with a Bachelor’s degree in Animal Behavior and certifications from the Council for the Certification of Professional Dog Trainers (CPDT-KA) and as a Certified Canine Behavior Consultant (CCBC). She is an active evaluator for the AKC Canine Good Citizen Title and works extensively with Second Chance Animal Center, performing temperament tests and designing training programs for shelter dogs. Her personal dogs are also involved in therapy work, regularly visiting facilities to provide comfort to patients.
Accomplishments
Katie McKenzie holds a Bachelor’s degree in Animal Behavior and is certified as a Professional Dog Trainer – Knowledge Assessed (CPDT-KA) and a Certified Canine Behavior Consultant (CCBC). She also holds certifications from PetSmart and Petco.
Katie is an active evaluator for the American Kennel Club’s Canine Good Citizen Title and has over 12 years of experience in dog training and behavior problem-solving. She conducts temperament testing and designs training programs for Second Chance Animal Center. Her personal dogs are trained for therapy work and regularly visit a drug rehabilitation facility.
How to Get Started!
Clients can get in touch via email or phone to ask for details or discuss their needs. For behavior modification, an evaluation is recommended, especially if considering giving up on a dog.
Contact Information
Certifications
- CPDT-KA
- CCBC
- Credentialed
Associations
- AKC
- Accredited
Languages
- English
Misc Features
- wheelchair accessible parking