Dog Training With Rhonda York

Rhonda York offers private in-home sessions, group classes, and specialized Kids & Dogs programs. Private sessions are one hour long and cover obedience cues, problem behaviors, and temperament issues, with options for owner coaching or trainer-led sessions. These include a phone consultation before starting.

Group classes include Puppy classes for ages 10 weeks to 5 months, covering basic obedience, playtime, and AKC STAR Puppy preparation in 6-week sessions. Beginner classes for dogs 6 months and older focus on standard obedience and self-control over 6 weeks. Upper Level classes are for experienced dogs, focusing on different skills like Urban Canine at various locations. The AKC Canine Good Citizen class is a 5-week preparation and evaluation for public behavior.

The Kids & Dogs program, based on Family Paws, offers “Dogs & Storks” to prepare dogs for a new baby’s arrival and “Dogs & Toddlers” to adapt training for mobile children, ensuring safe interactions. Dogs with fear or reactivity issues are advised to take private lessons instead of group classes.

Pricing Summary

Private in-home sessions are priced at $80 for one session, with discounts for packages: $150 for two, $210 for three, $260 for four, $310 for five, and $360 for six sessions. A mileage fee of $2 per mile applies for travel over 20 miles from the trainer’s home address.

Group classes require a $30 non-refundable deposit. Puppy and Beginner classes cost $130 for a 6-week session. Upper Level classes are $25 per class. The AKC Canine Good Citizen class is $90 for a 5-week session, plus a $20 testing fee.

For Kids & Dogs programs, a one-hour consultation is $75. Session packages are available: $150 for two, $210 for three, $260 for four, $310 for five, $360 for six, $400 for seven, and $440 for eight sessions. Payment methods accepted include Venmo, Cash App, Zelle, Cash, or Check.

Policies

For private in-home sessions, full payment for the lesson package is due by the first session. No refunds are provided. Sessions can be rescheduled with 24-hour notice, except in emergencies, and no-shows will not be rescheduled. Owners must provide proof of current vaccinations.

For group classes, a $30 non-refundable deposit is required to hold a spot, with the remaining payment due by the first class. Deposits are not refunded or applied to other classes if cancelled. No refunds are given for group classes.

Vaccination requirements include at least two series of distemper/parvo and Bordetella for puppies (10 weeks to 5 months), with rabies not required if under 4 months. Adult dogs must be vaccinated for rabies, distemper/parvo, and Bordetella. Proof of vaccinations is mandatory for class participation. Dogs that are offensively aggressive towards other dogs or humans, or females in heat, are not permitted in group settings and are advised to take private lessons.

Dog Training with Rhonda York is a dog training business led by Rhonda York, who has been helping families and their dogs since 2018. She has assisted over 800 families in Leavenworth County and surrounding areas with various dog behaviors and training needs.

Rhonda specializes in addressing issues such as fearfulness, reactivity to other dogs or people, and hyper or unmanageable behavior. She also prepares dogs for the Canine Good Citizen certificate and therapy dog work.

A unique offering is her “Kids and Dogs” program, which includes “Dogs & Storks” for families preparing for a new baby and “Dogs & Toddlers” for adapting training as children become mobile. Rhonda employs positive training methods, using rewards to reinforce good behavior, aiming to help humans connect with their dogs and integrate them as well-behaved family members.

Her background includes certification training through Animal Behavior College, membership in the Association of Professional Dog Trainers, and serving as an AKC Canine Good Citizen evaluator. She is also a licensed educator for Family Paws, specializing in dog training for families with new human arrivals.

Accomplishments

Rhonda York has helped over 800 families with their dogs since 2018. She completed her certification training through Animal Behavior College and is a member of the Association of Professional Dog Trainers (APDT).

Rhonda is an AKC Canine Good Citizen evaluator and a licensed educator for Family Paws. She is also a member of the Human Animal Bond and the Leavenworth County Humane Society. Her own dog, Angel, earned her Canine Good Citizen certificate and served as a Human Animal Bond therapy dog.

How to Get Started!

To begin training, clients can call Rhonda York directly at 913-702-7284 or submit an email through the contact page on her website. For private training sessions, a phone consultation is included prior to the start of the sessions to discuss needs and scheduling.