K-9 Academy of Western Mass (formerly Long Island K-9 Academy)

      Whether you are looking to start your new puppy off right or have an older dog who needs to learn some new manners, I offer private sessions in your own home. My private classes include the following:

•        Come when called

•        Sit

•        Down

       I will also address common issues like jumping up on people, house training, unwanted barking, chewing, and counter surfing, just to name a few.

     Training lessons available in my home at a reduced rate, however behavioral issues are best addressed at first in the owners home.

Behavior Consultations

     Because so many behavior problems occur home, this is the best place to work with you and your dog. Typically, my initial step will be to conduct an evaluation at your home. I will evaluate your dog’s behavior and we will discuss any specific behavior problems, prior training, as well as your daily routine. We will establish new goals to change the unwanted behavior(s) and add a new approach to train more appropriate skills. You will be given a plan and training exercises to do on your own which will result in solving your dog's problem behaviors. 

Board and train

Although I recommend owner participation in the training process, I also understand that sometimes that's just not possible. Board and Train is a one to two week program. I only offer this program for basic commands, however, since the training takes place in a home environment I can also address house training issues and some behaviors as well.

Additional Training 

I offer Rally obedience and novice obedience  instruction for competition, as individual lessons or semi private lessons.

Drafting/Carting Training 

For fun or competiton, either way draftng requires training which it always beneficial for you and your dog. 

Conformation Training

     “Conformation” is the official name for “dog shows.” The purpose of conformation showing is to evaluate breeding stock. The dog’s conformation, appearance and structure is an indication of the dog’s ability to produce quality purebred puppies.  

We offer handling classes to teach owners how to present their purebred dog to a judge at a dog show. Individual and group lessons. 

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