Raising K9

Raising K9 offers customized dog training solutions for dogs of all ages. Their Puppy Training Kindergarten is a 3-week, 5-day-a-week program for puppies under 6 months, focusing on manners, leash walking, play biting, barking, socialization, crate training, and house training reinforcement, and includes puppy daycare.

The Boarding & Training Program is designed for owners who want a professional to initiate the training process, covering foundational behaviors such as walking nicely on a leash, auto sit, down, come, and introduction to place, with a focus on building duration and working under distractions. This program includes three owner follow-up sessions. Add-ons for behavioral modification are available, addressing issues like leash pulling, reactivity, excessive barking, play biting, shyness, fear, nervousness, growling, and nipping.

Private Dog Training Lessons are ideal for owners who prefer to train alongside their dog. These lessons are divided into basic on-leash training (loose leash walking, auto-sit, down, come, recall) and advanced on-leash training (leave it, return to heel, place, distractions). Behavioral modification add-ons are also offered for private lessons, covering similar challenges as the board and train program, such as leash pulling, reactivity, excessive barking, play biting, shyness, fear, nervousness, low confidence, growling, and snapping.

Pricing Summary

Training payments are accepted via cash or check made payable to Elisa J. Kamens.
Doggy Daycare is priced at $42 per day. Packages are available: 5 visits for $185 ($37/day), 10 visits for $350 ($35/day), and 20 visits for $660 ($33/day). These package prices are for cash/check payments. Dogs not picked up by 4pm will incur an automatic fee.

Policies

Training payments are accepted via cash or check, payable to Elisa J. Kamens. There are no refunds for training sessions for any reason. Appointments must be cancelled within 24 hours of the scheduled appointment, otherwise a fee of $130 will be charged. Raising K9 emphasizes that a dog’s behavior and conduct ultimately rest with the owner, as professional training cannot supersede what is taught in everyday life.

Raising K9 is a comprehensive dog training business located in Port St. Lucie, Florida, owned by Elisa Kamens, a certified professional dog trainer. Elisa brings nearly three decades of experience in canine care to her work, aiming to foster a deeper connection and love between owners and their dogs through tailored training programs.

The business offers a variety of services including Puppy Training Kindergarten, private dog training lessons, and a specialized boarding & training program. Additionally, Raising K9 provides dog daycare services, ensuring a safe and engaging environment for dogs to socialize and play while their owners are away.

Elisa is recognized for her passion for canine care and nutrition, her expertise in interpreting dog behavior, and her open and communicative approach with both dogs and their human companions. Their training methodology is customized to meet the unique needs of each client, utilizing a diverse range of training tools to address various dog behaviors.

Accomplishments

Elisa Kamens, CPT, owner of Raising K9, has been actively involved in canine care for nearly three decades. She is a certified professional dog trainer who completed the Veterinary Assistant program at Howard Community College.

Her training background includes the Bailey-Farhoody Operant Conditioning Chicken Workshop, and she is a graduate of National K-9 Certified through Ohio State in Columbus, OH. Elisa has also completed Volhard Instructor Training, attended Wendy Volhard’s Healthy Dog Conference, and studied at Martin Deely’s International School for Dog Training, focusing on Remote Electronic Training Collar techniques.

How to Get Started!

Every new dog at Raising K9 begins with a free evaluation day. This assessment allows the business to observe the dog’s group play style and how they interact with staff and other dogs. Upon successful completion of the evaluation, clients can then make reservations for boarding or future daycare visits.

To schedule the first appointment, clients are required to call. Necessary documentation includes a copy of the dog’s current health and vaccination records (Bordetella, Rabies, DHPP), proof of spay or neuter for dogs older than 7 months, and a current negative stool check. Clients must also review and complete the Training Intake Form and the Training Liability Waiver.