Future K9 Care

Future K9 Care offers a variety of training programs. Their Board & Train package, with a 2-week minimum, includes two training sessions per day, structured socialization, off-site field trips, basic obedience, behavior modification, and reliable off-leash recall, along with a follow-up lesson and all training equipment. The training plan is determined during a behavioral consult, and a detailed go-home lesson is provided to owners.

Private Lessons are 1-hour sessions focusing on basic obedience or behavioral issues, with a strong emphasis on owner diligence. Lessons in public are available only for dogs who have completed the Board & Train program. Group Lessons cover various classes such as Puppy class, Canine Good Citizens, and Rally Obedience.

Specialized services include Service Dog training, where Keysha trains dogs for tasks to mitigate various disabilities, including Mobility, Medical Alert (Diabetic, Migraine, Narcolepsy, Seizure, Allergy), Psychiatric, and Multipurpose service dogs. Rally Obedience focuses on advanced obedience, heeling, compliance, and engagement. Puppy Cultivation is a program for young puppies, laying a solid foundation in engagement, relationship, obedience, socialization, crate manners, and dog-to-dog interactions.

Pricing Summary

Single dog boarding is $55 per night. Multiple dog boarding is $50 per dog in separate spaces, $45 per dog in the same space, and $40 per dog for 3 or more. Board & Train costs $1,100 per week with a 2-week minimum. Private lessons are $150 per hour, or $175 for lessons in public, with a pack of 4 days costing $510. Group lessons are $200 for 6 lessons. Daily daycare is $50, or a 7-day package for $300. Day & Train is $180 per day or $612 for a 4-day package.

Future K9 Care is a dog training business dedicated to fostering lasting and loving relationships between owners and their dogs through compassionate, experienced animal care. They provide balanced training, focusing on establishing leadership roles and consistent communication, and have been working in the animal care industry for over 10 years.

The business operates from a new, larger facility located on 40 private acres in Walworth, NY, featuring huge play yards, multiple hiking trails, and four very large fenced-in play areas. This expansive environment allows for ample space for dogs to run, play, and receive high-quality care.

Beyond training, Future K9 Care offers comprehensive services including comfortable boarding accommodations with daily exercise and playtime, structured daycare for trained dogs, and professional dog grooming services provided by Nicole Vanzo of Greater Rochester Grooming. They are always prepared for pets’ needs, ensuring happiness and top-tier care.

Their approach includes customized training programs tailored to each dog’s specific needs, developed by experienced trainers who are passionate about helping dogs reach their full potential. They strive to provide a service they would want their own pets to receive.

Accomplishments

Josette Montebella Metelenis, the founder, graduated from SUNY Delhi in 2009 with an AAS in Veterinary Technology and practiced as an LVT. She began her dog training career under a master trainer in Long Island, NY, helping rescue/shelter dogs. Future K9 Care was established in 2014, and since then, Josette has been teaching and competing in Dog Obedience, continuously learning new methods through networking and seminars.

Tom, co-owner and founder, also met Josette during the veterinary program at SUNY Delhi, bringing shared invaluable knowledge in animal biology and behavior. Senior Trainer Hannah Sage has been with Future K9 Care since 2021, working with fearful and aggressive dogs, and participates in dog sports like scent and dock diving. Keysha Lozada, Client Service Representative and Behaviorist, has over 13 years of experience training and placing service dogs in the States and Canada, and has been with Future K9 Care since 2019. Nicole Vanzo, who provides dog grooming services, has 6.5 years of grooming experience, studied animal science at Penn State, and has worked with dogs for over 15 years.

How to Get Started!

To get started, interested clients can contact Future K9 Care by text or call to schedule an appointment or boarding stay. For training, a behavioral consult will be conducted to determine the dog’s training plan.