Brenda Kehoskie is an Animal Behavioral College Certified Dog Obedience Trainer located between Auburn and Skaneateles N.Y.
Looking for a dog obedience trainer or pet sitter in the Auburn, Skaneateles area? Kehoskie's K9 Care is located between Skaneateles and Auburn in the heart of the Fingerlakes of Central New York. Brenda is a graduate of Animal Behavioral College (ABC). ABC embraces the use of positive reinforcement training techniques. Brenda will show you that by ignoring unwanted behaviors your dog will learn that these behaviors are no longer rewarding, and that they will disappear. Equally as important is to remember to praise your dog for desired calm behavior so that he will learn that these behaviors get him what he desires.
Kehoskie's K9 Care Offers:
Puppy Kindergarten - Socialization is a MUST for puppies. This class will give your pup a chance to play with others and also learn some manners that will be critical to help him be successful in your home. Rate is $15 or $10 for any SPCA or rescue dog. Please call for details.
Basic Obedience - A great follow-up to puppy kindergarten. This basic obedience course covers look, sit, down, stay, come, leave it, take it, loose leash walking, heel, stop, and back. Also included are many tips and suggestions to help your four legged family member be a success in your home. Rate is $125 for 6 lessons at the training facility. Or..... 4 lessons (includes the same training as the 6 wk class)at $150 given in your home. Additional charges for home visits further than 10 miles. Full family participation is encouraged.
Private lessons - offered either at your home or at my training facility. This class will teach you how to get your dog to pay attention to you. Once you have your dogs attention the following commands are taught; sit, down, stand, stay, come, the loose leash walk, heel, find it, leave it, back, and stop. Rate is $125 for 6 lessons at the training facility. Or..... 4 lessons (includes the same training as the 6 wk class)at $150 given in your home. Additional charges for home visits further than 10 miles. Full family participation is encouraged.
Canine Good Citizen - A CGC dog is one that has passed 10 tests set by the AKC to prove that your dog is indeed a good citizen. The test include sit, down, come, stay, walking polietly on a loose leash, and greeting people and other dogs calmly. Is your dog ready to be tested?
Group Play Sessions - call to inquire about group play sessions. These are great for dogs who don't get to interact with other dogs or who don't get enough exercise. Many times puppies are adopted and taken away from their canine friends into the owners home and are isolated from other dogs. This can cause the dog to develop fear of other dogs, which can lead to dog to dog aggression. Please make sure that your four-legged friend is given time to interact with others of his own kind. Think about how you would feel if you didn't have any human contact, but were surrounded only by dogs.
Behavioral and training issues
House breaking (puppies and older dogs) Jumping
Barking
Chewing
Digging
Pet Sitting...Going away for a week-end or vacation and hate to leave the "kids" at the local kennel? I will come into your home as many times as arranged to walk, play with, and feed your animals. Also, I will check on the "kids" any day while you're away for an extended time and take them for a walk or play ball. Lack of exercise is the #1 reason that dogs develop behavioral problems such as digging, chewing, and barking. Remember that a tired dog is a good dog. I watch kitties also. In fact I have five cats and two dogs of my own. Rate is $13 per visit for clients within a 10 mile radius. Additional rate of $1 per mile. Overnight services available.
Dog Walking - Can't get out to walk the dog? I'll come and walk your pooch. I'll either walk your trail, or take the dog to a local park. One hour service is $20.
