Perspective K9 Training

Training begins with a consultation to assess the dog’s behavior, history, and owner goals. Sessions are then customized and delivered in-home or at Amanda’s facility. Foundations are built in familiar environments before progressing to public settings like parks and pet-friendly stores. Board & Train programs are intensive, immersive experiences lasting 2–8 weeks. Ongoing sessions are available for continued progress, with adjustments made based on the dog’s emotional state and response. Field trips and daycare are offered to training clients to reinforce skills in real-world settings.

Pricing Summary

Pricing is not publicly listed; clients contact Amanda directly for customized quotes based on service type, duration, and individual needs. Board & Train programs range from 2–8 weeks, with in-home training sessions tailored to client goals. Payment and scheduling are handled via Time to Pet client portal.

Policies

Services are booked through the Time to Pet client portal. Cancellation and rescheduling policies are managed via the portal, but specific details are not publicly listed. Boarding and daycare are restricted to training clients only.

Perspective K9 Training, founded by Amanda Jones in June 2024, is a dog training and pet care business serving Howard County and surrounding areas in Indiana. Amanda offers personalized in-home and on-site dog training tailored to each dog’s unique perception, emotions, and history, avoiding one-size-fits-all methods. She uses a balanced approach incorporating all four conditioning quadrants—positive reinforcement, negative reinforcement, positive punishment, and negative punishment—to address behaviors safely and effectively. In addition to private obedience training, she provides board and train programs (2–8 weeks), in-home pet sitting and boarding (for training clients only), walks and drop-in visits, field trips, pet transport, and basic grooming. Amanda’s home-based services create a comfortable, individualized environment, and she specializes in working with reactive, fearful, and high-energy dogs, including large and giant breeds. Her deep experience with dogs, horses, pigs, and exotic animals ensures compassionate, knowledgeable care. She also offers ongoing support and adjusts training plans based on progress and environmental factors.

Amanda holds a Bachelor’s degree in Animal Sciences from Purdue University and is a NePoPo® Silver and Gold graduate with an E-collar certification. She is currently training to become a PSA Trial Decoy and competes in PSA with her personal dogs. Her training philosophy emphasizes understanding canine emotions, respecting past experiences, and building trust to create lasting behavioral change.

Clients appreciate her patience, communication, and ability to work with challenging cases, including reactive mastiffs, rambunctious labs, and fearful puppies. All services are offered in the client’s home or at her facility, with flexible scheduling and a client portal for booking.

She is fully covered by PetCare Business Insurance and uses Time to Pet software for scheduling and invoicing.

Accomplishments

Amanda holds a Bachelor’s degree in Animal Sciences from Purdue University, is a NePoPo® Silver and Gold graduate, holds an E-collar certification, and is training to become a PSA Trial Decoy. She competes in PSA with her personal dogs, one of which holds a PDC title. She is certified in Dog/Cat CPR, TLAER (Technical Large Animal Emergency Rescue), and Covance Lab Animal Handling. She has over 15 years of hands-on experience working with dogs and other species.

How to Get Started!

Client engagement begins with a consultation, which can be scheduled at the client’s home or at Amanda’s facility. During the consultation, Amanda assesses the dog’s behavior, history, and goals to create a customized training plan. Clients are then set up with a profile in the Time to Pet portal to book ongoing services.