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TRAINING
The ultimate training experience for your dog with fast results. In just one session, you will leave with a different dog. Dog's love our training, the proof is in the tail wag. Our lead trainer has a lifetime of experience showing and training dogs and can help you solve and prevent problem behaviors, train for pet obedience and manners, fix reactive and aggressive behaviors as well as train in a variety of competitive sports. We have an incredible trainer team that trains under the guidance of Kelly's training philosophy method and mentorship. Try a class today, you will love our programs and instructors.
With all that we offer, we are like an adventure amusement park for dogs! Dog sports are amazing! They create a fun environment for dogs to use their instincts and natural behaviors increasing communication and connection with you for the ultimate learning environment that is reward based! We use dog sports as brain teasers in our group classes to develop dog's confidence through their natural instinct and abilities for training success. We can also add sports to your dog's lodging and daycare experience for a true K9cation (vacation) experience. And if you find a sport you and your dog love, we can setup private sessions just for you to enjoy, and/or we'll help you prepare for competition.
At K9cation dogs are our passion, and all dogs deserve training to be their best. We believe that a learning environment should be supportive and gain results while increasing communication and understanding between you and your dog to increase your dog's quality of life. We recognize that sometimes we all need a little help as our dogs go through phases throughout their life. Whether it’s honing an existing skill or working on foundation training, Kelly can help you acquire the knowledge you’re looking for. Our teaching method allows for customizing our classes to fit all needs and skill levels. Browse our site to learn more, and get in touch with any questions. At K9cation, we're committed to providing excellent customer service and building a community of welcoming and understanding support while we help you achieve your goals.
Choose Your Training Style
AKC Accredited Training using Kelly Roll's Training Methodology, based on a lifetime of experience training and showing dogs using a balanced approach to achieving results in a fun environment filled with activities dogs love.
We customize training to your needs and lifestyle. We have a lifetime of experience with satisfied customers who have achieved results. We will work with you to develop a customized training plan that works for you and your dog and then will practice the training together with as much continued support and frequency of sessions as you want. We offer training equipment at all of our sessions for sale and will ensure that your training tools are the most effective for your dog and your training goals. Our training methodology utilizes primarily positive reinforcement, praise marking, and rewards, in a balanced training format. Kelly utilizes her proprietary training methods to help you and your dog achieve results in a fun training format that gets results fast.
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Connection, Focus, Listening
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Socialization
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Separation
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Walking on a Leash
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Coming When Called
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How to use dog training equipment properly
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Sit, Down, Stand, and Stay
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Off Leash Voice Control
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Place
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Manners in the Home
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Counter Surfing
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Confidence Building
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Jumping on People
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Digging
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Crate Training
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Potty Training
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Prep for Vet Exam, CGC
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Desensitizing
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Resource Guarding
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Door Bell Reactivity
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Dog Aggression
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Dog Reactivity
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Reactivity
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Getting in and out of Vehicles
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Traveling Safely With Your Dog
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Competition & Events/Sports
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Emotional Support Dogs
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Therapy Dogs
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Tricks
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Agility
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Barn Hunt
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Nose Work
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Tracking
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Puppy Manners
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Despook Your Dog
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& More
Common Training Requests
We offer a variety of customized to your needs board & train programs. Our learning style is fun and results driven with proven methods.
- 2,3,4,5 Week Family Dog Obedience & Manners
- Boot Camps
- Reactive Dog Training
-Public Ready/Emotional Support Dog
-Stock Dog Herding
-Puppy Foundation
-Agility
From $500-$4,999
Board & Train With Us
Work with us 1:1 in a customized session for your dog and work on your dog's training in a positive and supportive environment. Each session is customized to your training goals. Your dog's behavior will be analyzed and together you'll work on creating positive behaviors and results. Typically one session with your continued practice at home will fix common behaviors. Prices range from $50-$150 depending on the session.
What behaviors would you like to work on? We can help. Typically scheduling next day.
Private Lessons
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Our tried and true training method. If you've ever wanted a well socialized and well trained dog these classes will ensure you and your dog meet all of your training goals in a fun and friendly environment with a community of dog lovers that achieves results. Starting at just $35 per class, or save money by purchasing a package of 8.
Currently Offering:
All Level Obedience & Manners
AKC Rally-O, Positive Play, Puppy Manners, Barn Hunt, Nose Work, Catch The Flag, Despook Your Dog, Agility For Fun, Agility Foundations, Kids & Dogs, Dog Fitness, Stock Dog Herding, & More
Group Classes
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We love participating in community events. We bring out our trick dogs, and love to put on a show. We have participated in numerous parades with moving shows of costumed dog agility. We also enjoy supporting local trade shows and a variety of fun events. If you'd like to have us at one of your events or for a demonstration, message us for a customized program.
Community Events
Meet one to one with one of our trainers. We will send you a Google Meet to develop a customized training plan for your dog virtually where you and our trainer work together to improve your dog's behaviors in your own home.
Typically scheduling next day for all your training needs. We'll go over the behavior, the solutions and then practice together for results. Online sessions start at just $50 for one on one help with an instructor in your home.
Meet With Us Online
We offer a variety of training space options that are great for training on your own or with your friends. Starting at just $35. Base price includes 1 dog, plus $5 each additional dog for your rental.
-Barn Hunt Regulation Ring With Up to 10 rats
-Regulation Dock Diving Pool
-Regulation Outdoor Agility Field - Turfed
-Indoor Arena 130'x85' - Sand Footing
-Indoor Agility Course 50x70
-Climate Controlled Matted Room
-Meeting Room with kitchen
-Plus an additional 40 acres of fields
Rent Our Space
Train and play with us. Join us for trick dog classes. If you want to earn titles and ribbons, we'll test your dog for their chosen tricks. AKC Registration is not required to learn tricks!
Do you and your dog love being the life of the party by showing off your arsenal of tricks together? Then earning an AKC Trick Dog title virtually may be the perfect activity to partake in from home. Training towards an AKC Trick Dog title isn’t just for laughs, it’s a great way to spend quality time with your dog and helps forge a human-canine bond that leads to a more satisfying life together.
For those wanting their titles, during our classes we can test, we can meet in person, virtually, or send a video to us. Earn your AKC Trick titles Novice through Performer. * Large Rosette
AKC Trick Dog
All Levels
Our Foundation Obedience Class and Advanced Obedience classes will have you ready for your titles in no time, we guarantee it. We can test your dog, and help you submit virtually for your title, or just train for fun.
AKC Family Dog is a comprehensive good manners program for all dogs, whether purebred or mixed breed. While participating in enjoyable activities that are fun for both dogs and people, dogs become well-socialized and develop a lifelong bond with their owners.
Within the AKC Family Dog organizational umbrella are programs that teach family members how to best communicate with their dogs. The CGC programs (AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy, Canine Good Citizen, and AKC Community Canine and Urban CGC) begin with teaching basic skills such as sit, down, and come and they build on these skills as dogs move from one activity to the next. The result is a dog that any owner can be proud to take into the community.
Train with us to earn your AKC Family Dog Titles STAR Puppy, Advanced CGC, Urban CGC, CGC. *Large Rosette
AKC Companion Family Dog (CGC) All Levels
Train with us, we can help your dog have good manners and be helpful on farm/ranch property settings. Train with us to have a farm dog that helps you on your property and isn't a nuisance to you livestock., so that you have a confident, happy helpful dog. AKC Registration not required to train and practice with us. If you would like to earn a title, join us to practice for your AKC Title. We are also certified to test for AKC Farm Dog Titles. Be ready for our upcoming sanctioned events to earn your title. Large Rosette
Open to all breeds of dogs, this test involves your dog performing a series of 12 exercises that are typical for a farm environment such as being in close proximity to livestock (who are always penned to avoid any altercations); jumping and staying on hay/straw bales; walking on unusual terrain; and jumping over logs. There is no herding involved. Instead, the goal is to assess his aptitude as a working farm dog by exhibiting self-control, confidence and trust with you or his handler.
AKC Farm Dog
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Lets get fit together.
AKC Fitness Title Categories:
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AKC FIT DOG Course
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Runs (community runs such as a Turkey Trot, Spring Scurry, etc.)
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Walks and hikes (Independent or Group)
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Unique to You and Your Dog (e.g., swimming, Parkour)
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AKC title that is fitness related (e.g., FAST CAT, agility)
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AKC Parent Club Performance Titles (e.g., pack dog, sledding)
For each of the 3 levels of titles, a minimum number of points must be earned in at least 2 categories for the title to be awarded.
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AKC Fit Dog
Train with us private lessons, group classes, rentals. We can test your dog, and help you submit virtually for your title, or just train for fun.
The AKC Rally® Virtual Program is a fun family sport for you and your dog! The sport requires dog and handler teams to perform training skills such as sit, down, stay, etc. as they move through a course of 10-20 different signs that designate what skill to display. Virtual Rally courses can be set up in your backyard or local park. Rally is about working happily together as a team with unlimited communication from you to your dog. It’s a perfect starting point for those who are new to canine sports!
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AKC Virtual Rally O
Join us to train and practice for your AKC Title. Group classes, private lessons, and more. We can test your dog, and help you submit virtually for your title, or just train for fun.
Think your dog is an A+ student? Are your friends and family jealous of how well you’ve trained your dog? Then you should consider participating in Virtual Obedience! Obedience training is the foundation for having a great companion and for all the fun activities you can do with your dog. The Virtual Obedience Test provides an opportunity for handlers to train their dogs, evaluate their skills and teamwork, and get started earning titles in the sport of Virtual Obedience all from the comfort of home!
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AKC Virtual Obedience
Train with us, group classes, private lessons, to practice for your AKC Title. We can test your dog, and help you submit virtually for your title, or just train for fun.
Virtual Home Manners is the answer for when you want to continue your dog’s training from the comfort of your home. The program assesses for the 10 necessary skills that well-mannered dogs need at home. Each VHM skill focuses on gaining basic control of your dog, building a stronger relationship between you and your dog, and helping your dog become a well-behaved canine. VHM offers two official AKC titles, one for puppies and one for adult dogs.
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AKC Virtual Home Manners
Meet with Kelly to practice for your AKC Title. We can test your dog, and help you submit virtually for your title, or just train for fun. Be ready for our upcoming sanctioned events to earn your title.
The Virtual Water Test is a convenient option for owners to demonstrate their dog’s ability to retrieve over water. The owner or handler submits a video of a dog performing the water test. The dog’s performance is evaluated by two field trials or hunting test judges. The owner will receive an e-certificate proving their dog passed the test.
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AKC Water Test
Train and play with us, to practice for your AKC Title or just have fun with us and spend time with your dog. We can test your dog, and help you submit virtually for your title, or just train for fun.Be ready for our upcoming sanctioned events to earn your title.
Welcome to AKC Fetch! When dog owners are asked about activities they like to do with their dogs, the most common responses are to take their dog for a walk, and to play ball (fetch) with the dog.
AKC Fetch titles were created as another activity in which owners could have fun with their dogs in the AKC Family Dog program. Earning AKC Fetch titles provides opportunities for both physical and mental exercise. While some dogs are natural retrievers, AKC Fetch, especially at the advanced levels, will involve teaching new skills such as retrieving.
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AKC Virtual Rerieving
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Train with us, group classes, private lessons, and more practice for your AKC Title. We can test your dog, and help you submit virtually for your title, or just train for fun.
The Virtual Scent Work Test (VSWT) provides dogs and owners an activity that utilizes their dog’s natural ability to detect search items from the comfort of home! Teams can work at their own pace to find everyday items hidden in various locations, all while developing skills and confidence along the way! The VSWT is the perfect way for owners to bond with their dogs and get started in the sport of AKC Scent Work.
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AKC Virtual Nosework
Join us for private lessons, group classes, rentals to practice for your AKC Title. We can test your dog, and help you submit virtually for your title, or just train for fun.
The Agility Course Test (ACT) is an entry-level event designed to introduce and welcome dogs and their handlers to the AKC sport of Agility and is perfect for dogs that are working agility equipment at a beginner level. Those looking to participate can get started from anywhere, whether that be their backyard or local agility training facility.
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AKC Virtual Agility ACT
Earn Your AKC Titles With Kelly, AKC Certified Evaluator
Schedule an appointment with Kelly to evaluate your dog for their official AKC titles or practice with us for fun, proof your dogs skills one to one to see if you're ready for the test. We will work together on any problem areas and ensure your dog is proficient in all exam requirements. Kelly is certified by AKC for temperament testing and develops all of her training classes to achieve your AKC titles. AKC REGISTRATION IS NOT REQUIRED TO PARTICIPATE. YOU CAN PARTICIPATE FO FUN, and increase your dog's skills and joy.