Karen Barlow’s Dog Training

Karen Barlow’s Dog Training offers several programs. Day Training involves the trainer coming to the client’s home to train the dog, with the owner participating in the final session. Drop Ins provide in-home care like potty breaks and walks. The Puppy Expedition Program is a hybrid online and in-person program for new puppies, focusing on comprehensive training. Private Training offers one-on-one, in-home sessions. The Solid Foundations Program is a 6-month hybrid program for basic manners and reliability, including online modules, monthly live group sessions at the trainer’s yard, a private Facebook group, and optional private coaching. AKC CGC Certification is also available.

Pricing Summary

Pricing is package-based for Day Training (6, 8, or 10 sessions) and session-based for Drop Ins (30, 45, or 60 minutes). The kb’s k9 playground is available for hourly rental. The Solid Foundations program offers three enrollment levels (Fundamental, Intermediate, Elite) with varying levels of support and components. Specific pricing details require direct contact.

Policies

Clients must sign a Playground Waiver for kb’s k9 playground, and booking may be cancelled if not signed. Private training requires a Private Training Agreement, and a Health & Social Distancing Agreement is also required.

Karen Barlow’s Dog Training offers a variety of services for dog owners, focusing on scientifically proven, force-free training methods. Karen, the owner, provides in-home day training where she trains the dog directly, with the owner present for the final session to learn the skills. She also offers “Drop Ins” for dog care, including potty breaks, walks, or enrichment sessions when owners are away.

The business provides hybrid training, combining online and in-person sessions, and specific programs like “The Puppy Expedition Program” for new puppies and “Solid Foundations Program” for basic manners and reliability in rescued dogs or those needing polite behavior. Private, one-on-one in-home training is available, along with AKC Canine Good Citizen certification. Karen Barlow’s Dog Training also operates “kb’s k9 playground,” a private, fenced, and lighted 1+ acre space available for hourly rental, allowing dogs to run off-leash safely, dig, or engage in agility.

Accomplishments

Karen Barlow graduated with honors from the Animal Behavior College. She is a member of the Professional Pet Guild and the Association of Professional Dog Trainers. She is also an American Kennel Club Canine Good Citizen evaluator and volunteers at Greenmore Farm Animal Rescue.

How to Get Started!

To get started, prospective clients are encouraged to contact Karen Barlow’s Dog Training via email or the website’s contact form for more information on specific programs. For the Solid Foundations program, private coaching sessions are pre-scheduled upon registration.