Hansen’s K9 Kennels

Hansen’s K9 Kennels offers a variety of personalized and effective dog training programs designed to enhance skills and address behavioral challenges. These include Basic On-Leash Obedience, Advanced Off-Leash Obedience, Private Dog Training Sessions, and a 6-Week Board & Train program. They also provide specialized training such as Puppy Obedience classes and Narcotics Detection for beginners.

Their training approach emphasizes positive reinforcement, using praise, treats, or play to reward desired behaviors. Programs focus on teaching essential commands, improving public manners, and reducing common problem behaviors like chewing, biting, jumping, and excessive barking. They also offer potty training techniques to eliminate indoor accidents.

Pricing Summary

Boarding rates start as low as $55.00 per night, with a 6×10 suite costing $70 per day. Training services include Basic On-Leash Obedience for $150, Advanced Off-Leash Obedience (8 weeks) for $175, Private Dog Training Sessions for $75 per hour, and Narcotics Detection – Beginner for $250. The business claims to offer services at half the cost and half the time compared to other facilities that charge thousands of dollars.

Hansen’s K9 Kennels is a family-owned and operated business located in Scandia, MN, offering comprehensive dog training services, comfortable pet boarding, and breeding of working line German Shepherds. Denise Hansen is the primary trainer and breeder, known for her expertise in canine behavior and ability to tailor training programs.

The facility provides a unique environment with climate-controlled indoor accommodations and over 15 acres of safe, secure grassy outdoor play areas and walking trails. They pride themselves on being a small kennel, accepting only 2 or 3 dogs at a time for boarding, ensuring personalized attention and care. Hansen’s K9 Kennels aims to provide high-quality services at a competitive price, claiming to offer similar results to other facilities at half the cost and time.

Accomplishments

Denise Hansen possesses extensive knowledge of behavior modification techniques, a strong understanding of canine behavior, and excellent ability to reduce undesirable behaviors. She is skilled at working with dog owners for consistency and communicating effectively. Her accomplishments include developing and implementing dog training programs, assessing dogs to determine training needs, and training dogs in obedience and good public manners.

How to Get Started!

To begin, clients can call Denise at (651) 207-3449 to schedule a free dog training evaluation. This evaluation takes place at their facility, where clients and their dogs can meet with Denise to discuss current situations, challenges, and how Hansen’s K9 Kennels can help make positive improvements. Evaluation appointments are available on weekday afternoons, evenings, and Saturday mornings.