Harmony Dog Training offers puppy socials, family obedience, and rally classes. Private training sessions are also available at your home.
In addition, they provide show coaching, owner-handler breed handling classes, and private show handling. The head trainer is certified in Positive Reinforcement Training methods and believes in a training philosophy where people learn from their dogs and vice versa.
They view the partnership between human and canine as a means of life enrichment. Harmony Dog Training serves Niagara County in New York State, as well as New York State and Connecticut.
The head trainer, Karen, has been involved in dog showing since the age of 12 and has shown numerous dogs to their championship. She has also taught handling skills to adults and juniors.
With a career spanning many years, Karen has trained and competed in agility, helping her own dog achieve an Agility Excellent title. Her Golden Retrievers have also competed in agility, and her Pointer, Parker, achieved a 3rd ranking in the US in 2008-2009, completely owner-handled.
Karen’s experience includes working at the Paws ‘N Effect Canine Training Center in Hamden, CT, where she managed the Paws for Play Canine Day Program and instructed Breed Handling and Family Basics Obedience classes from 2005-2011.
In 2011, she established Harmony Dog Training in Western NY, offering classes and private instruction in family obedience, dog showing, rally, foundation agility, Barn hunting, and Therapy Dog training.
Under Karen’s guidance, many of her students (both human and canine) have achieved titles, certifications, and championships. Some accomplishments include gaining International titles, completing Canine Good Citizen certification, and finishing championships.
Karen emphasizes that all her students have had enjoyable experiences as human and canine partners. Karen has studied dog training and handling with various professionals in the field and is a member of several reputable dog clubs and associations. Her dedication to continued learning and her passion for dog training and handling are evident in her work.
