K954 Dog Training

K954 Dog Training offers a variety of programs tailored to different needs. Puppy Preschool is for puppies up to 16 weeks, focusing on foundational skills like potty training, obedience introduction, socialization, and addressing common puppy behaviors. Basic Obedience teaches essential lifestyle skills through positive reinforcement, covering commands, socialization, and loose leash walking.

Advanced Obedience builds upon basic skills, integrating more complex commands and behaviors in diverse environments, including impulse control and engagement training. Behavior Modification addresses underlying causes of challenging behaviors such as reactivity, anxiety, or aggression, utilizing assessments and techniques like counterconditioning and desensitization.

Service Dog Training is designed for individuals with disabilities, focusing on task training, public access, and mastery of obedience commands, with dogs eligible for AKC CGC, CGCA, and CGCU certifications. Board & Train programs offer immersive training in various bootcamps (Puppy, Obedience, Off Leash, Service Dog) with customized plans, daily updates, and a complimentary pickup session to ensure owner confidence.

Pricing Summary

A 10% non-refundable deposit is required for Board & Train programs. Free consultations are offered.

Policies

A 10% non-refundable deposit is required to reserve a spot for Board & Train programs. All dogs must have up-to-date vaccination records (DHPP, Bordetella within six months, and Rabies for Board & Train) and a clear fecal exam within the past six months prior to using services. Puppies enrolling in Board & Train need their first two rounds of vaccinations and a clear fecal exam.

Puppies under 16 weeks are eligible for socialization skills classes without prior sessions. Enrollment in Behavior Modification requires prior approval and an in-depth behavior assessment, which may include a recommendation for a veterinary visit to rule out health concerns. For Service Dog Training, dogs with any history of aggression are not admitted, and acceptance is based solely on temperament and ability to perform tasks for the handler. The business reserves the right to decline dogs or owners not deemed a good fit for the program. Service dog recertification is annual, requiring handlers and dogs to demonstrate maintained training.

K954 Dog Training is dedicated to empowering dog owners by providing them with the necessary skills to positively influence their dog’s feelings and interactions with the world. The business emphasizes relationship-based dog training, aiming to foster a deeper understanding and trust between dogs and their owners.

The trainer, Niketa, is a Certified Professional Dog Trainer Knowledge Assessed (CPDT-KA) and a former vet tech. She is passionate about behavior modification and committed to helping dogs regardless of the intensity of their behavioral challenges.

K954 Dog Training employs tactics based on both classical and operant conditioning, with a significant focus on the dog’s emotional state. The training philosophy is fear-free, compassionate, and adheres to a L.I.M.A. (Least Invasive, Minimally Aversive) methodology, always following the humane hierarchy.

The business offers flexible in-home training and board and train services for convenience, along with personalized programs designed to achieve optimal results for each dog and owner. They provide remote support and prioritize transparency, ensuring clients are fully informed about methods and expectations. The training is structured to deliver lasting results, helping dogs maintain positive habits long after program completion.

Accomplishments

The trainer is a Certified Professional Dog Trainer Knowledge Assessed (CPDT-KA) and a former vet tech. They are an active professional member of the Association of Professional Dog Trainers (APDT), the International Association of Canine Professionals (IACP), and the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants (IAABC). The trainer is also involved with the American Kennel Club (AKC) Canine Good Citizen program. Their training style is influenced by industry leaders such as Dr. Patricia McConnell, Karen Pryor, Denise Fenzi, Amy Cook, Grisha Stewart, and Hannah Brannigan.

How to Get Started!

To begin, clients can schedule a free consultation. For Behavior Modification, an in-depth behavior assessment of the dog is completed during the consultation, followed by recommendations for the training plan. All dogs require up-to-date vaccination records before using any services. For Board & Train programs, a 10% non-refundable deposit is required to reserve a spot, and a checklist of items to pack for the dog’s stay will be provided. Puppies enrolling in Puppy Preschool must be dewormed and have their first round of vaccinations.