Julie’s Kanine K-12 #12

Puppy Kindergarten is a six-week, one-hour per week class for $75, focusing on socialization, biting, jumping, barking, house training, proper restraint, and basic commands. Basic Obedience 1 is a four-week program for $85, addressing barking, biting, pulling, and jumping, while teaching basic commands like sit, lay down, come, heeling, and hand signals; it requires DHPP and rabies vaccines. Basic Obedience 2, also a four-week program for $85, builds on Level 1, teaching Sit Stays, Down Stays, advanced heeling, and left/right commands on walks, with the same vaccination prerequisites and requiring completion of Level 1.

The Canine Good Citizenship Class is a four-week course for $85, preparing dogs for the AKC Canine Good Citizenship test, including command practice and dog walking training; it requires completion of Basic Obedience 1 and 2, and uses praise or toys for reinforcement instead of treats. Private Training is available at $100 per hour, often in the client’s home, to address specific behavioral issues like anxiety, barking, counter surfing, or bolting from the home, aiming to create a calm household. The Outdoor Adventure Class costs $20 per session and involves group walks in the St. Cloud Area, practicing commands like sit, lay down, stays, come, greeting strangers, and leave it in real-world environments.

Pricing Summary

Puppy Kindergarten is $75 for a six-week course. Basic Obedience 1 and 2 are each $85 for a four-week program. The Canine Good Citizenship Class is also $85 for four weeks. Private Dog Training costs $100 per hour. The Outdoor Adventure Class is priced at $20 per session.

Julie’s Kanine K-12 is a dog training business located in St. Cloud, MN, offering “Pawsitive Training for the whole family.” The business is proudly owned by Julie (Kustermann) Weitz, a certified dog trainer and Canine Good Citizen Evaluator, with Jeff Stenberg also serving as a certified dog trainer.

They provide a variety of services including Puppy Kindergarten, Basic Obedience 1 & 2, Canine Good Citizenship Class, Private Dog Training, and an Outdoor Adventure Class. Their training philosophy emphasizes positive reinforcement, avoiding methods like “alpha” dominance or choke collars.

Julie’s Kanine K-12 aims to help dog owners build a strong bond with their pets, focusing on common behavioral issues such as biting, barking, jumping, leash pulling, house training, anxiety, counter surfing, and bolting from the home. They are committed to creating a fun and family-friendly atmosphere for both dogs and their owners.

Additionally, they offer resources by recommending local groomers, doggie daycares, dog boarding facilities (including services from their associate, Jeff’s JKS Pet Service), and veterinarians.

Accomplishments

Julie (Kustermann) Weitz is a graduate of St. Cloud State University with a Bachelor of Science in biomedical studies. She became a certified dog trainer through Animal Behavior College and a certified Canine Good Citizen Evaluator in 2003. Julie is also continuing her education through the Association of Pet Dog Trainers.

Jeff Stenberg graduated from St. Cloud State University in 2010 with a Bachelor of Science in psychology, with an emphasis on behavior analysis. He became a certified dog trainer through Animal Behavior College in 2017.

How to Get Started!

Clients can begin by booking services online through the “Book Online” link. For Private Training, clients can submit a “Request to Book” or contact the business directly for more information and availability. For the Outdoor Adventure Class, interested participants are asked to text or email Julie to confirm their attendance.