Educanine Training Services

Educanine offers two main in-home programs: Puppy Kindergarten for dogs 6 months and under, and Hound High School for dogs 6 months and older with no or minimal training. Both include a 90-minute initial consultation, multiple 60-minute home sessions, a customized training plan, homework materials, access to a private Facebook group, and lifetime phone/email support. Puppy Kindergarten includes equipment and focuses on socialization and problem prevention. Hound High School emphasizes essential manners and lifestyle-specific skills. Clients may re-enroll for advanced training at a discount.

Pricing Summary

Programs start at $700 for the Puppy Kindergarten package (90-minute consultation + five 60-minute home sessions), with $100 due at consultation and the remainder due at signing. Hound High School includes six sessions. Supplies (clicker, treat pouch, treats) are provided. A $1/mile fee applies for locations over 20 miles from zip code 18066.

Policies

Client must supply a sturdy 6-foot non-retractable leash, properly fitted flat collar and/or harness, and suitable treats for each session. No cancellation or rescheduling policy is explicitly stated in the content.

Educanine Training Services is a certified, in-home dog training business serving dog owners in the Lehigh Valley, PA. Founded by Kailly Muthard, KPA-CTP, CPDT-KA, the business specializes in positive reinforcement training tailored to each dog’s unique needs and the owner’s lifestyle. Services include private, in-home sessions for puppies and adult dogs, covering basic manners, leash walking, potty training, impulse control, and leash reactivity. Educanine offers structured programs like Puppy Kindergarten for dogs under 6 months and Hound High School for older dogs, both including home visits, customized plans, handouts, and lifetime support. The trainer emphasizes science-based, non-aversive methods and provides all necessary equipment like clickers and treat pouches. Clients appreciate Kailly’s patience, professionalism, and ability to address complex behavioral issues, including reactivity and anxiety.

Educanine serves communities across Lehigh, Northampton, Carbon, and Berks counties, with a mileage fee for locations beyond 20 miles of zip code 18066. The business does not offer group classes, boarding, grooming, or other pet services—focusing exclusively on private, in-home training.

Kailly is nationally certified and committed to ongoing education, making her one of the few credentialed trainers in the region. Her clients report significant improvements in their dogs’ behavior, stronger owner-dog communication, and lasting results through consistent, positive methods.

Accomplishments

Kailly Muthard is a Certified Professional Dog Trainer – Knowledge Assessed (CPDT-KA) and a Karen Pryor Academy Certified Training Partner (KPA-CTP), making her one of the few nationally certified trainers in the Lehigh Valley. She holds ongoing education credentials and is recognized for her expertise in positive reinforcement methods and behavior modification.

How to Get Started!

Interested clients can schedule an initial 90-minute consultation by calling 484-602-4054, emailing Kailly@educaninetrainingservices.com, or filling out the contact form on the website. A $100 deposit is required at the consultation, with the full program fee due at signing.