Fur Keepers Pet Services & Training

Fur Keepers offers tailored dog training services focused on obedience and problematic behaviors. Training can be conducted during pet sitting (board and train style) or as in-home/private sessions, allowing pet parents to be involved and strengthen their bond with their dog. The curriculum includes basic commands such as Kennel/Crate training, Place, Loose Leash Walk, Vehicle Load, Focus/Look, Sit/Down, Heel, and Recall/Come. They also address minor problematic behaviors, fears, aggression, excessive urinating, not listening, pulling on leash, and reactivity. Training sessions typically last between 45 minutes to 1 hour, depending on the needs and complexity of training goals. They offer individual private training sessions, day trains, and board and trains. The training approach utilizes positive reinforcement.

Pricing Summary

Pet Sitting train services cost an additional $55 per night or $250 for 5 nights, with a minimum stay of 3-5 nights depending on the training goal. This includes one free follow-up lesson. In-home/Private Dog Training is priced at $60 for basic obedience and $150 for behavior modification. Standard pet sitting visits are approximately 20 minutes for dogs and 15 minutes for cats, with daily/overnight (12-24 hours) options available. A $5 fee applies for key returns, or keys can be kept on file. Holiday services incur an extra fee of $5 per visit, $25 for daily/overnight, and $20 for training. After-hours services (9 pm-7:30 am) have an additional $2 per visit. Pet waste removal starts at $40 for the first 30 minutes for a 1/4 acre yard, with an additional $10 per 15 minutes thereafter ($40 minimum). Pricing for waste removal varies based on frequency (1x/week, 2x/week, every other week) and number of dogs; clients should call for details. All service prices can be discussed during a phone assessment for training or a complimentary meet and greet for pet sitting. Payments can be made through the scheduling software (PetPocketBook), cash, check, or Venmo.

Fur Keepers Pet Services & Training is a family-owned business founded in August 2018 by Michelle Mowery, also known as Shelly. Michelle is a certified Master Dog Trainer, having completed a 6-month program at Highland Canine in June 2023, which included 960 hours of education. She is confident in her ability to address both obedience needs and problematic behaviors in dogs.

The business offers tailored dog training services, including in-home/private sessions and training during pet sitting. Their curriculum covers essential skills such as kennel/crate training, place, loose leash walking, vehicle loading, focus, sit/down, heel, and recall. They also specialize in addressing minor problematic behaviors like fears, aggression, excessive urinating, not listening, pulling on leash, and reactivity. Special requests and tricks are also welcomed.

In addition to dog training, Fur Keepers provides comprehensive pet services, including in-home pet sitting and pet waste removal. They emphasize providing personalized care in the pet’s familiar environment to reduce anxiety. The team, which includes Michelle’s husband Kerry, daughter Hayley, Jacob Reno, and Alex Sharp, is bonded and insured for the protection of your home and animal.

Accomplishments

Michelle Mowery, the owner and founder of Fur Keepers, graduated from Highland Canine “The Leader in Global Canine Training” from the Master Dog Training program on June 15, 2023. This comprehensive program involved 412 classroom hours and 548 hands-on/lab hours, totaling 960 hours of education, leading to her certification as a Master Dog Trainer. Michelle opened Fur Keepers in August 2018.

How to Get Started!

To schedule a pet training session or pet sitting appointment, clients can contact Fur Keepers via email at mmowery83@gmail.com, or by texting or calling 336-341-8558, with texting often resulting in a quicker response. Existing clients can request appointments through their online scheduling software at https://www.petpocketbook.com/users/login. For training services, a phone assessment is conducted, and for pet sitting services, a complimentary meet and greet is offered.