Eshod Farm and Kennel
Service area: Searsmont, Maine; serves clients in Maine and surrounding regions, with training and boarding conducted on-site at Eshod Farm.
Service Overview
Types of Dog Training
- Competition / Agility
- Working Dog
- Family Dog
- Behavior Modification
Specialty Focus Areas
- Puppy Training
- Basic Obedience
- Recall
- Leash Pulling
- Reactivity / Aggression
- Separation Anxiety
- Barking Excessively
- Potty Training
- Biting / Nipping
Training Formats Offered
- Private Lessons
- Board and Train
- Day Training
Program Formats
- One-Time Consultation
- Sessions Package
- Ongoing Weekly
- Intensive Program
Types of Dogs
- Sporting
Age of Dogs Trained
- Puppy (<1 year)
- Adolescent (1-2 years)
- Adult (2-8 years)
Dog Training Methodology
Methods:
- ✓ Positive Reinforcement Only
Equipment:
- ✓ Clickers
- ✓ Food Rewards
- ✓ Harnesses
- ✓ Flat Collars
- ✓ Obstacle Courses
Training programs include private lessons focused on field trialing and obedience, with an emphasis on sporting breeds. Programs are tailored to puppies and adult dogs, combining basic obedience with advanced field skills. Ongoing support is provided to owners after puppy placement, and intensive training is available for competition preparation.
Pricing & Policies
Pricing Summary
Pricing details are not publicly listed; private lessons with Kim are offered by appointment, with packages likely structured around field training and puppy development. Contact for individualized pricing.
Testimonials
Two English Cocker Spaniels from Eshod are apart of our family. It’s one of the best decisions that we’ve ever made. Kim breeds superb puppies, they are the total package of looks, temperament, and ability. If you go on the AKC website and look up what an English Cocker Spaniel is supposed to be, that’s what you will get with an Eshod puppy. Energetic in the field but merry at home! Our next step is an Eshod Irish Setter!
– Client
I’ve just recently gotten a puppy from Kim and he is everything I could have ever wanted! Even after purchasing him I still keep in touch with Kim and ask her question about him
– Client
About the Trainer
Eshod Farm and Kennel is a dog training business operated by Kim Trafton, specializing in training English Cocker Spaniels, German Shorthair Pointers, and Irish Setters. Kim offers private lessons focused on field trialing and obedience, with an emphasis on breeding and training dogs for performance and temperament. Her training approach is rooted in the natural abilities of sporting breeds, and she works closely with owners to maintain ongoing communication after puppy placement. The business also breeds high-quality sporting dogs with proven lineage and field success, ensuring puppies are well-socialized and trained from an early age.
Kim’s clients often praise the balance of energy and temperament in her dogs, noting that Eshod puppies excel both in the field and at home. Training services are tailored to owners seeking competition-ready dogs or well-behaved family companions, with a strong focus on recall, obedience, and field skills. The facility supports both training and boarding for sporting breeds, with a history of producing award-winning field trial champions.
Accomplishments
Kim Trafton has bred and trained multiple champions, including NSDC NGDC-RU 2X CH FC Ike’s Eshod Delight “Dee,” a top-performing field trial dog. Her kennel has produced numerous past winners in field trials and conformation events.
How to Get Started!
Prospective clients can contact Kim directly to schedule a private lesson or consultation. Training begins with an evaluation of the dog’s background and goals, followed by a customized plan for obedience or field training.
Free Consultation
Contact Information
Availability
- Weekdays
- Weekends
- Morning
- Afternoon
- Evening
Associations
- AKC
Languages
- English
Misc Features
- wheelchair accessible parking
Other Services Offered
- Dog breeder
- Kennel
- Pet boarding service
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