Kelly Marie Ernewein-Stilson
History
Kelly Stilson, owner and trainer at Waggin’ Trains, became interested in dog training after taking a class at the store nine years ago. She was inspired by the former owner to pursue dog sports and teaching classes.
Training Philosophy
Kelly Stilson focuses on positive reinforcement training methods, emphasizing fun and rewarding experiences for dogs. She believes in building a strong bond between owners and their dogs through clear communication and fair expectations.
Services
Waggin’ Trains offers a variety of dog training classes, including:
- Puppy Kindergarten: Socialization and basic obedience for puppies.
- Life Skills: Develops essential skills for a well-mannered companion.
- Barn Hunt: A fun and engaging sport based on the traditional role of dogs in ridding farms of vermin.
- Hounds About Town: Builds upon Life Skills and Manners in Action by working with dogs in different locations.
- Rally: An introduction to rally obedience, focusing on skills like heeling, turns, and fronts.
- Manners in Action: Builds on Life Skills, addressing door manners, walking with distractions, and recall.
- Urban Agility / Parkour: A creative sport where dogs learn to navigate obstacles in the environment.
- Agility: A fast-paced sport where dogs race against the clock on an obstacle course.
- AKC Canine Good Citizen Community Canine: A ten-skill training program that focuses on good manners and obedience.
Certifications
Kelly Stilson holds the following certifications:
- CPDT-KA (Certified Professional Dog Trainer - Knowledge Assessed)
- CTDI (Certified Trick Dog Instructor)
- AKC CGC Evaluator (American Kennel Club Canine Good Citizen Evaluator)
Specializations
Kelly Stilson specializes in:
- Puppy training
- Basic obedience
- Behavior modification
- Canine Good Citizen training
- Agility training
- Urban Agility / Parkour
- Barn Hunt
Training Methods
Kelly Stilson uses positive reinforcement training methods, focusing on rewarding desired behaviors and building a strong bond between owners and their dogs.
Customer Reviews
Here are some customer reviews from the Waggin’ Trains website:
- Destiny Dawn: "I went here to get a cage and the owner is so nice and respectful. Definitely shop here over petco and pet smart any day! Let's help our local small business."
- Shannon Covert: "Was just there to get my three dogs birthday treats. The lady there was super nice and super helpful. Will definitely be back again. The dogs LOVE their treats."
- Tava Sue Jury: "If you are in need of some training for your pooch, this is the place to go! We just finished Life Skills and class was fun, informative, and effective! Kelly is a great teacher - super knowledgeable and patient! We're looking forward to taking more classes! The store carries a great selection of necessities and goodies for our furry family! So, if you're in need of anything for your pet, you can't go wrong by going to Waggin' Trains!"
- Jennifer Brown: "We highly recommend Waggin\' Trains for pet training! They go above and beyond to meet your expectations! We have a very large & active dog, with Kelly's training Ryker is extremely well behaved as well as finding new ways to keep him actively challenged! Thank you Kelly & Dan!"
- Madison Moore: "The owners are super nice and extremely knowledgeable and helpful! I've also heard great things about their training programs!"
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Social Media Links
Waggin’ Trains has a Facebook page and can also be found on Instagram.
Media Appearances
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