K9 Academy New England

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K9 Academy New England offers Dog Training, Private Lessons, Boarding and Other Services 

 

 

K9 Obedience Classes


Training Classes now available for both levels.

K9 Obedience Class Level 1 - Beginner/on leash and K9 Obedience Class Level 2 - Advanced/off leash.  

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Sport Tracking - For Dogs


Tracking is a sport whereby a dog follows a human scent trail and locates articles on the scent trail placed by that human. We cannot ‘teach’ a dog to track, they already know how. All dogs have the ability to find and follow scents, some better than others. We concentrate on the dog’s ability to follow the desired scent.

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Private Lessons

We offer customized private lessons for dogs up to 8 years old.  

By appointment only. 

Hourly Rate: $75.00 my place of business
$95.00 at your home

 

Consultation on Behavioral Problems


Are available. The consultation will take place within the 1 hour training classes that are offered.  (Monday @ 5:00pm or 6:00pm) (Saturday 10:00 am, 11:00 am or 12:00pm).  Your dog will be evaluated and allowed to socialize with other dogs & people in the class.  Consultations are not private.  Any questions on behavioral problems your dog is having will be covered.  (Consultations are separate from the training classes offered)  Price: $50.00

 

 

Boarding


In home boarding available for dogs up to 35 pounds.  Price: $25.00 per day & $35 overnight stay.

 

 

Areas of Service


K9 Academy New England offers dog training classes and private lessons north of Boston in Revere, Chelsea, Everett, Medford, Saugus, Melrose, Stoneham, Peabody, Lynnfield, Middleton and most North Shore surrounding cities.  

 

 

*Our service fees can be paid by cash
or check and are 
non-refundable.

 

 

K9 Academy New England’s Training and Techniques

 

Basic Training  


The five basic commands - Heel, Sit, Stay, Come and Down trained on and off leash. 

 

 

Positive Motivational Training


I use strictly positive re-enforcement as my technique. A dog learns quicker, gains confidence and respects the owner if they are encouraged to work for a reward rather than work to avoid a punishment. ALWAYS praise your dog for performing a command you give. That’s the key to positive re-enforcement! 

 

 

Clicker Training


Clicker training is an animal training method based on behavioral psychology that relies on marking desirable behavior and rewarding it. A desirable behavior is marked by using a "clicker," which is a small plastic hand held device that makes a short, distinct "click" sound that tells the dog exactly when they're doing the right thing. This clear form of communication, combined with positive reinforcement, is an effective, safe, and humane way to teach your dog any behavior that a dog is capable of doing.

K9 Academy New England

 

781-248-8850

 

Joe Ferraro

Certified Trainer & Proprietor
Linda Ferraro
Office Manager & Proprietor