Kim Kurland transitioned from a successful executive career in Entertainment Publicity to a career that paired her expert canine and human communication skills with her passion for dogs, how they learn and how to help people understand their dogs better.
Training Philosophy
Kim trains with the understanding that each dog is an individual who has a choice in behavior, and appreciates that dogs shouldn’t be expected to come into our lives instinctively knowing how to live in our households – but by utilizing positive, force-free, reward-based methods, and training with consistency, repetition and patience, they can become treasured family members.
Services
- Private Training Sessions
- Day-Training Sessions
- AKC CGC Training
- Individualized training and help provided for many issues including:
- Polite manners
- Leash walking skills
- Barking/lunging on walks
- Jumping/greeting behaviors
- Puppy nipping, chewing, digging
- Potty training issues
- Recall/come when called
- First-time puppy/dog parent
- Recently adopted rescue pup
- Family/kids concerns
- And more!
Certifications
- Certified Professional Dog Trainer (CPDT-KA) from the Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers
- Certified Dog Trainer from CATCH Canine Trainers Academy
- Fear-Free Certified Training Professional
- Licensed Family Paws Parent Educator
- AKC Canine Good Citizen Evaluator
Specializations
Puppy training, adult dog training, behavior modification, AKC CGC training, family dog training, rescue dog training
Training Methods
Science-based training – reward-based, force-free, fear-free methods (no choke, prong, pinch or e-collars)
Customer Reviews
My pup and I had such an incredible experience with Kim! I have a 7-month-old pitbull who loves to jump on people to greet them. She gave me such wonderful tools to teach him to stop jumping. She helped me with everything from cues to have him wait or lay down, to proper leash walking in our neighborhood. She is such a pleasure to work with, and my dog absolutely loves her! I love that her method is focused on positive reinforcement, and she has such a kind yet firm approach to training. We have learned so much from her and she has made our daily lives so much easier and more enjoyable. She has always been available over the phone for support if I have additional questions or need specific recommendations. She came highly recommended by our vet, and I feel incredibly lucky that we found her!
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