FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQ)

We are located in Duanesburg, NY

I have been handling and training dogs on a professional level since 2010. On top of this I am also a Certified Dog Trainer who never stops continuing education and attendances of seminars and collaborations among peers. The Kinetic K9 is a limited liability company (LLC) & is fully insured and protected. Want to know more? Check out the Meet your Trainer page. 

Depending on the duration of your dog's stay, your program can consist of the following:

BASIC ON & OFF LEASH OBEDIENCE:

• Sit & Down-Stay
• Loose Leash/Heel
• Recall
• Place
• Duration/Distraction/Distance Proofing

HOUSEHOLD FUNDAMENTALS:

• Impulse/Threshold Control
• Crate Training 
• No Jumping/Nipping
• Hyperactive Behaviors 
• Downtime to decompress.

BEHAVIOR MODIFICATION:

• Dog-Dog Reactivity/Aggression
• Dog-Human Reactivity/Aggression
• Prey Drive
• Separation Anxiety 
• Fear/Phobias
• Food/Resource Guarding
• Same Household Dog-Dog Fighting (Mild)

DAILY EXERCISE:

• Treadmill
• Walks
• Structured Play (If Applicable)

PUBLIC OUTINGS:

• Stores
• Parks
• Hiking
• Pet Friendly Events/Areas

SUPPORT: 

• In depth Go-Home Lesson at pickup
• Follow Up Lessons 
• Client Exclusive video & PDF Resources
• Trainer call/text/email/video support.
• Access to Overnight Boarding  
• Participation in monthly K9 Tune-up Group Classes & access to the private Facebook Group.

TOOLS:

• Herm Sprenger Prong Collar (2.25mm)
• Herm Sprenger Quick Release Buckle
• Backup Safety Clip
• Educator E-Collar 
• Educator Remote Cover
• Biothane E-Collar Strap
• 100FT Long-Line for Recall
•  Elevated Pet Cot (30x40)
• Winged contact connection points (for thick haired dogs.)

A $400 deposit is required upon booking the start date of your program. 

Card payments have a 3% surcharge for processing, cash has no additional fees.

All major payment methods are accepted.

If needed, payments can be made up until the date of drop off. But must be paid in full before beginning the program. 

If you cannot afford up-front costs, we offer a buy now pay later option through our booking link that allows you to finance 0% interest through Affirm, AfterPay or Klarna. Some clients qualify for PayPal's Credit program - which allows for easy loans with zero interest if paid within the allotted time. 

Always remember at the end of the day it is an investment. 

What I can teach you & your dog (who remember, will be in your life for 10-15 years) can literally change your lives. 

Built into our pricing is the ability to fully serve you as a client by giving you and your dog enough time, resources, education, ability to truly follow up and reach out on your progress and deliver you the dog you’ve always wanted. 

Mandatory:

• DHPP/Parvo
• Rabies 
• Flea & Tick Preventative 

Encouraged:

• Bordatella
• Canine Influenza
• Heartworm Preventive 
• Recent Fecal Float

Please give 2-3 week grace period for vaccines before starting a board & train program.

Safety of your dog is our #1 priority. We set proactive things set in place such as -

• Dogs are crated in escape proof Impact Crates.
• Fi Collar Trackers, Apple Air Tags & Contact Tags are added onto our fitted martingale collars for GPS tracking.
• Potty area is fenced in with double barrier gates & a tie-out that reaches the length of the yard.
• Surveillance cameras are on the property & on your dog for easy access for when unsupervised/overnight. 
• Owner is CPR / First Aid Certified 
• Assistant Trainer is CPR / First Aid Certified 
• Pet First Aid & Trauma Kit accessible
• C02 & Fire Alarms in place
• Contact plans in place for unexpected emergencies.
• Secure muzzles of all sizes to ensure dog and handler safety. 

The number of weeks needed is determined by your training goals, expectations, & of course your dogs need depending on the severity of issues involved. We will help you pick a package or game plan that best suits you and your dog. If your dog needs longer each additional week can be purchased at $750/week

We are working hard to fundamentally make changes in your dog’s state of mind and behavior and a visit with you when your dog isn’t quite ready could set the training back. There is a reason board and train works so well: the dog is removed from their old environment and is able to start fresh.  However in some cases dogs who are doing extremely well can go home on certain weekends for some practice with you as the owners hands on to see where we need to clean some things up. Some owners can also participate in off property lessons during your dogs program as well. This is something that is a case by case basis 

Absolutely! This is what many people choose to do. There is no requirement for your dog to go home on the weekend. 

Unfortunately, we cannot offer multi-dog discounts on our training programs. Successful training for a multi-dog household is significantly more work than training for just one dog. Not only do we need to train them to work individually, but we also need to ensure they know how to work together as a unit adding a lot more steps to the process. 

On the bottom of this page we have both a video tour and plenty of photos! Since we operate this out of our home, we do not do traditional meet and greets or tours. We also have dogs in training at any given time with various issues from fear to aggression who may not be ready yet for strangers walking past them. When your dog gets dropped off for a program, you will be able to see the training yard and pop your head in to see where your dog is staying. Our indoor training space is a little more than 425 square feet; so what you see images really is all there is to it!