PuppyK

PuppyK offers group classes, including the “Good Manners Class” for adult and young dogs over 5 months, focusing on polite lifelong habits and practical skills like not jumping, settling, recall, and loose leash walking. This class also covers position changes, stays, leave it, drop it, place, and some tricks, concluding with a field trip to the Mosaic District. They also provide “Canine Good Citizen Classes and Test” to prepare dogs for the CGC certification, which is a requirement for many therapy dog associations. Private Adult Dog Training is available for basic training or addressing problem behaviors, tailored to individual needs and dog personalities, and can be conducted in various locations. Additional programs include Puppy Training, Advanced Puppy, Tricks, and Agility.

Pricing Summary

The Good Manners group class costs $348. Private adult dog training has an initial session fee of $199, with discounted package deals available afterward. A $25 discount is offered on the initial private session if also signing up for the Good Manners group class.

Policies

For the Good Manners class, one missed class can be made up in the next session. The business notes that they are not specialists in aggression cases, specifically if an adult dog has bitten a person breaking skin, and recommend working with a specialist in such instances.

PuppyK is a dog training business founded in 2013 by Jutka Terris, a Certified Professional Dog Trainer, Knowledge Assessed (CPDT-KA). They offer a variety of training programs for puppies and adult dogs, focusing on positive, motivational, and science-based methods. Their approach is tailored to each dog’s personality and learning style, emphasizing empathy and humor.

PuppyK provides group classes like “Good Manners” for adult and young dogs, covering polite habits, obedience skills, and even fun tricks, with a special field trip class. They also offer private adult dog training sessions that can take place in the client’s home, at their training facility, or in real-life environments. Additionally, they offer Canine Good Citizen (CGC) classes and testing, and other programs like Puppy Training, Advanced Puppy, Tricks, and Agility.

Accomplishments

Jutka Terris is a Certified Professional Dog Trainer, Knowledge Assessed (CPDT-KA) by CCPDT, an organization that tests and certifies dog trainers using positive methods. She is an approved trainer for the AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy Program and a certified evaluator for multiple AKC tests including Canine Good Citizen, Community Canine, Urban CGC, and Trick Dog. Jutka also conducts temperament tests for Therapy Pets Unlimited and previously trained a Search-and-Rescue K9. Sherri Fries, another trainer, started teaching agility in 2004 and is also an AKC Canine Good Citizen Evaluator, with her dogs earning top agility awards including two Master Agility Championship titles.

How to Get Started!

To register for the Good Manners class, clients need to fill out a contact form, make payment via Square, and email their dog’s vaccination records. For private adult dog training, clients should email info@puppyk.com, including problem areas, training goals, and their home address to schedule the first session. For Canine Good Citizen classes, interested clients should email info@puppyk.com to express interest, and a class will start once enough dogs are enrolled.