K9 Role Models
Service area: Serves New Hampshire and Massachusetts, including Manchester, NH, and surrounding areas. Offers in-home training within a 25-mile radius; board and train programs available for clients outside this range.
Service Overview
Types of Dog Training
- Family Dog
- Service Dog
- Behavior Modification
Specialty Focus Areas
- Puppy Training
- Leash Pulling
- Reactivity / Aggression
- Jumping on People
- Barking Excessively
- Separation Anxiety
- Biting / Nipping
- Potty Training
- Resource Guarding
- Fearfulness
- Recall
Training Formats Offered
- Private Lessons
- In-Home
- Board and Train
Program Formats
- One-Time Consultation
- Sessions Package
- Intensive Program
Types of Dogs
- Small
- Medium
- Large
- Giant
- Herding
- Sporting
- Working
- Hounds
- Terriers
- Doodles
- Brachycephalic
Age of Dogs Trained
- Puppy (<1 year)
- Adolescent (1-2 years)
- Adult (2-8 years)
Dog Training Methodology
Methods:
- ✓ Positive Reinforcement Only
- ✓ Positive with Some Corrections
- ✓ Balanced Training
Equipment:
- ✓ Clickers
- ✓ Food Rewards
- ✓ Harnesses
- ✓ Flat Collars
- ✓ Martingale Collars
- ✓ Pinch Collars
- ✓ E-Collars
- ✓ Obstacle Courses
Programs include in-home puppy training for 2–3.5-month-olds covering housebreaking, crate training, and basic manners. On-leash training teaches loose-leash walking, sit, down, place, and wait, while addressing jumping and reactivity. Off-leash training has three levels: basic home control, extended public control, and advanced precision. Board and train options include 1-week (on-leash focus) and 2-week (off-leash focus) intensive programs. Behavioral modification addresses separation anxiety, aggression, and other issues. Service and trick training are customized through consultation.
Pricing & Policies
Pricing Summary
Pricing varies by program and is not publicly listed. Board and train programs include 1-week and 2-week options with handling classes included. Off-leash training has three levels with pricing starting at Level 1. Trick and service training require a consultation for pricing and duration. No public rate cards are provided.
Policies
No cancellation or rescheduling policies are explicitly stated on the website.
Testimonials
“We receive compliments everywhere we go and my husband and I look at each other and say thank you Vanessa, and thank you K9 Role Models!”
– Lisa Rogers
“I was fortunate enough to have Vanessa do at home training. It was a wonderful experience… I’m now getting compliments from neighbors who’ve witnessed the transformation. I’m so very grateful and HIGHLY recommend K-9 Role models!”
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“We have a 1 year old labradoodle who is a great family dog but exhibited dog reactivity and disobedience… We worked with Vanessa towards these goals and it was amazing.”
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About the Trainer
K9 Role Models is a dog training business based in Manchester, New Hampshire, serving dog owners in New Hampshire, Massachusetts, and surrounding areas. Founded by Vannessa A. Denese, a professional trainer with over 5 years of experience working for top protection dog agencies in New England, the business offers personalized, in-home and public training programs designed to build trust, communication, and reliability between dogs and their owners. Services include on-leash and off-leash obedience, puppy imprinting, behavioral modification, and aggression rehabilitation. They also offer board and train programs for intensive results, as well as specialized training for service tasks and tricks. A key advantage is their ongoing phone and text support after program completion, ensuring long-term success. Their approach emphasizes understanding the “why” behind training methods, helping owners confidently manage their dogs in any environment.
They specialize in helping dogs with reactivity, fearfulness, resource guarding, jumping, barking, leash pulling, separation anxiety, and biting. Their training is tailored to each dog’s unique needs, whether they’re a puppy, adolescent, or adult, and they work with all sizes and breeds. Clients consistently report dramatic improvements in behavior, confidence, and control, with many able to walk their dogs off-leash in public places and enjoy stress-free outings.
In addition to training, they offer pet boarding through their board and train programs, but do not provide grooming, walking, daycare, or other pet services beyond training and boarding.
Accomplishments
Vannessa A. Denese has over 5 years of experience training protection and obedience dogs for top New England agencies and has trained thousands of dogs. K9 Role Models was officially established in 2019 and has helped numerous families transform their dogs into well-mannered companions.
How to Get Started!
Prospective clients are encouraged to get in touch via phone, email, or website chat to begin the process. A consultation is implied to assess needs before selecting a program, especially for behavioral or service training.
Contact Information
Availability
- Weekdays
- Weekends
- Morning
- Afternoon
- Evening
Hours
9am-6pm
Languages
- English
Other Services Offered
- Pet boarding service
Location
550 River Rd, Manchester, NH 03104Listing Tools for Trainers
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