Mo’s Dog Training

Group classes focus on basic obedience progressing to off-leash training and real-world socialization with outdoor field trips. Private classes are customized to the owner’s schedule and address specific behavior issues. Agility/rally obedience classes combine fun challenges for dogs 6 months and older with basic obedience. Therapy dog training is currently paused due to external restrictions. All programs emphasize positive reinforcement, hands-on practice, and owner education.

Pricing Summary

Pricing details are not publicly listed on the website. Clients are encouraged to contact directly for information on private and group class rates, packages, and policies.

Policies

Dogs must be up-to-date on vaccines (Parvo, Distemper, Rabies) and on flea/tick prevention. Pit bull breeds and dogs aggressive to people or other dogs are prohibited on the property. No prong, choke, shock, e-collars, or flexi-leads are allowed in class. Male dogs must wear belly bands indoors if they mark. Classes are held outdoors when weather permits, with indoor space available for rainy days.

Mo’s Dog Training, run by Karen Molnar Kinkead, is a professional dog training business based in Ridgway, PA, offering science-based, positive reinforcement training for dogs of all ages. Karen specializes in building trust-based relationships between dogs and their owners through gentle, reward-based methods, avoiding all aversive tools like shock collars, prong collars, and choke chains. Services include private one-on-one sessions and group obedience and socialization classes held outdoors and on field trips to real-world environments. Programs cover basic to advanced obedience, off-leash training, agility, rally obedience, and therapy dog preparation. Karen emphasizes patience, education, and hands-on learning, helping dogs overcome behaviors like leash pulling, jumping, and reactivity while fostering calm, confident companionship. Her facility includes a fenced backyard and a large indoor training area in the basement for all-weather sessions.

All dogs must be up-to-date on vaccines (Parvo, Distemper, Rabies) and on flea/tick prevention. Pit bull breeds and dogs aggressive toward people or other dogs are not permitted on the property due to zoning restrictions. Karen is deeply committed to humane training and educates clients on why aversive methods are harmful and outdated.

Clients praise her for transforming chaotic, out-of-control dogs into well-mannered, happy companions, often noting dramatic improvements after just one session. She is highly recommended across the tri-county area and is known for her ongoing support and availability to clients after training ends.

Accomplishments

Karen Molnar Kinkead is a Professional Certified Dog and Puppy Trainer/Instructor with years of experience training dogs and showing horses. She is affiliated with the Association of Professional Dog Trainers (APDT), the American Kennel Club (AKC), Love on a Leash (LOAL), and Therapy Pets Unlimited (TPU). She is recognized in her community as a trusted, top-recommended trainer with numerous testimonials highlighting her transformative results.

How to Get Started!

Prospective clients should contact Karen via phone or email to discuss their dog’s needs and schedule a private or group class. Proof of vaccinations and flea/tick prevention is required before starting. There is no online booking system; initial contact is made directly to arrange training.