Muddy River K-9 Academy
Service Overview
Types of Dog Training
- Working Dog
- Behavior Modification
- Competition / Agility
Specialty Focus Areas
- prey-drive
- Reactivity / Aggression
- Recall
- Leash Pulling
- Barking Excessively
- Biting / Nipping
- Separation Anxiety
- Resource Guarding
- Fearfulness
Training Formats Offered
- Private Lessons
- Private Facility
Program Formats
- Sessions Package
- Intensive Program
Types of Dogs
- Large
- Herding
- Working
- Hounds
Age of Dogs Trained
- Puppy (<1 year)
- Adolescent (1-2 years)
- Adult (2-8 years)
Dog Training Methodology
Methods:
- ✓ Balanced Training
Equipment:
- ✓ Clickers
- ✓ Food Rewards
- ✓ Harnesses
- ✓ Flat Collars
- ✓ Martingale Collars
- ✓ Pinch Collars
- ✓ E-Collars
- ✓ Obstacle Courses
Training is delivered through private, hands-on sessions focused on behavior modification and advanced obedience for working and high-drive dogs. Sessions include tracking, obedience, and protection training, with an emphasis on teaching owners how to continue training at home. Programs are tailored to individual dogs and may be completed in a few sessions, as seen with Basset Hound Fred and the German Shepherd with prey drive.
Testimonials
The best! Our working line Shepherd had a high prey drive and liked to chase deer. Muddy River trained her right and now she doesn’t even think about leaving our property. Best money we ever spent!
– Client
1st visit with our 6 mo old GSD. So far it has been a great learning experience for us and our puppy. Cannot wait for his next session.
– Client
Carol and Tim helped me out with my basset Hound Fred. Fred had some behavioral issues. That with just 2 sessions we were able to resolve. Fred is a much happier and pleasant dog especially when people come over. They are the best trainers out there in my opinion. I would have gone back for more training but shortly after our 2 sessions I ended up moving back to Florida.
– Client
Best money I’ve ever spent! Carol and Tim were so helpful and helped me understand how to appropriately work with my dog. Came in with a dog-reactive boy, left with the tools to train a well mannered dog who can now remain cool, calm, and collected in the presence of other reactive dogs. I can’t say “thank you” enough!
– Client
I spent the day Training my working line German Shepherd with Tim Karchnak expert handler, trainer, competitor and helper in all 3 phases of Schutzhund, IPO or the sports current name IGP. I learned so much about Tracking my dog. We worked his Obedience and Protection. Tim helped me a lot. It was an awesome day despite the rain.
– Client
About the Trainer
Muddy River K-9 Academy is a dog training business run by Carol and Tim, who specialize in behavior modification and working dog training. They help dog owners resolve issues like prey drive, reactivity, leash pulling, and aggression, with proven results in just a few sessions. Their training includes obedience, protection, and tracking for working line German Shepherds and other high-drive breeds, using hands-on, expert-led sessions. Tim Karchnak is highlighted as an expert handler, competitor, and trainer in Schutzhund/IGP, offering advanced training in all three phases. Clients praise their ability to teach owners how to effectively work with their dogs, leading to calm, well-mannered behavior in challenging situations.
They provide training for puppies, adolescents, and adult dogs, with a focus on working, behavior, and competition needs. Their clients include owners of German Shepherds, Basset Hounds, and other herding and working breeds.
The business operates from a private facility and offers private training sessions, with no mention of group classes, in-home visits, or board-and-train services.
Accomplishments
Tim Karchnak is an expert handler, trainer, and competitor in Schutzhund/IPO/IGP, with expertise in all three phases: tracking, obedience, and protection. He has trained working line German Shepherds and helped clients achieve advanced levels of performance and behavior control.
Contact Information
Availability
- Weekdays
- Weekends
- Morning
- Afternoon
- Evening
Hours
Monday: 10am-6pm
Tuesday: 10am-6pm
Wednesday: 10am-6pm
Thursday: 10am-6pm
Friday: Closed
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
Languages
- English
Other Services Offered
- Pet trainer
Location
1703 Cold Storage Rd, New Bloomfield, PA 17068Listing Tools for Trainers
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