Yahr Complete K9s – Animal Training and Behavior

Yahr Complete K9s offers a diverse range of training programs tailored to different needs and ages. Their Day Training program involves trainers working with dogs at the client’s home or studio three days a week, followed by a weekly coaching session with the owner. Puppy Day School provides twice-weekly training and socialization for puppies aged 8 weeks to 6 months, including transfer sessions with owners.

Private Lessons and Coaching offer one-on-one customized sessions for behavior issues or manners, available in-home. Behavior Modification specifically addresses issues like reactivity, fear, and separation anxiety through personalized plans. They also provide One-to-One Courses such as “The Foundation” for basic skills, “Great Outdoors” for intermediate outdoor training, “Basic Manners” for foundational obedience, and “Life Skills” for advanced fluency, all available in-home, at their studio, or virtually.

Group classes are offered seven days a week at their studio or Pet Supplies Plus in Neenah, including “Puppy Start Right,” “Drop In Manners,” “Weekly Manners,” “Advanced Manners,” “Operation Socialization,” and “Specialty Classes” like those at breweries or for fitness. Virtual training and self-paced online courses are also available for flexibility.

Pricing Summary

Day Training is $675 per week with a minimum of 3 weeks. Puppy Day School is $330 per week with a minimum of 4 weeks. Behavior Modification sessions are $150 per hour, with special pricing available for packages. Private Lessons and Coaching Sessions are $125 per hour, also with special pricing for packages. Consultations and Live Online Training are $125 per hour, with packages available.

One-to-One Courses have fixed prices: The Foundation is $415 for 4 weeks, Great Outdoors is $600 for 6 weeks, Basic Manners is $600 for 6 weeks, and Life Skills is $625 for 6 weeks. Group classes vary: Puppy Start Right is $195, 6 Plus Program is $187.50, Advanced 6 Plus is $190. Field Trip Club and Weekly Manners/Specialty Classes have varying prices. All services and prices are subject to change without notice.

Policies

All services and prices are subject to change without notice. For Puppy Day School, clients must schedule for 4 or 6 consecutive weeks, and must attend each transfer session during their dog’s enrollment; missed transfer sessions will not be rescheduled.

Yahr Complete K9s – Animal Training and Behavior is a dog training business based in Neenah, WI, led by owner and head trainer Amy Yahr. They provide comprehensive, force-free training services for pets of all ages, emphasizing positive reinforcement and science-backed methods. Their mission is to help create a harmonious living environment for families and their furry friends, nurturing the unique bond between them.

The business is committed to continuing education to ensure up-to-date training experiences and works collaboratively with clients and their veterinarians for behavior modification. They offer a wide range of services including private lessons, day training, puppy day school, and various group classes, all designed to be customized to individual pet needs and owner lifestyles.

Accomplishments

The owner and head trainer, Amy Yahr, is a Karen Pryor Academy Certified Training Partner (KPA-CTP) and a Fear Free Certified Professional (FFCP). She is also a professional member of The Association of Professional Dog Trainers (APDT), an American Kennel Club Canine Good Citizen Evaluator, and certified in Animal First Aid and CPR. Amy is also a Drink With Your Dog Certified Class Instructor & Evaluator, Click to Calm Instructor, Puppy Start Right Instructor, and a Pets for Vets – Satellite Trainer.

Other staff members hold certifications including Karen Pryor Academy Certified Training Partner (KPA-CTP), Certification Counsel for Professional Dog Trainers (CPDT-KA), Fear Free Certified Professional (FFCP), and are members of the Pet Professional Guild (PPG). They also have Certified Veterinary Technician credentials, Animal First Aid and CPR, American Kennel Club Canine Good Citizen Evaluator, and Drink With Your Dog Certified Class Instructor & Evaluator certifications.

How to Get Started!

To begin Behavior Modification Programs, Coaching Sessions, or Online Lessons, clients must first book a 60-minute consultation. For Puppy Day School, upon signing up, the business will contact the client to schedule the puppy and arrange a complimentary online session for goal setting and customizing the training plan.