Christine C. Kelly
is a dog trainer who specializes in training service dogs, emotional support dogs, and therapy dogs. She has a personal understanding of the challenges of living with disabilities, having struggled with severe lifelong debilitating depression and anxiety. Her own service dog, Ginger, helped her to get out of the house and cope with her mental health challenges. She has also been involved in therapy dog work for decades.
Training Philosophy
Christine C. Kelly uses science-based, reward-based dog training techniques to create a ‘thinking dog’ that helps its owner. She believes in personalized training plans that are customized to the needs of each individual dog and owner.
Services
Christine C. Kelly offers a variety of dog training services, including:
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Service Dog Training:
She helps individuals with disabilities train their dogs to perform tasks that assist them in their daily lives. She works in conjunction with other positive reinforcement trainers to teach dogs tasks through zoom sessions and public work.
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Emotional Support Dog Training:
She helps individuals train their dogs to provide emotional support and companionship.
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Therapy Dog Training:
She helps individuals train their dogs to provide comfort and support to others in need. She runs the K9to5 Therapy Dog Agency, which enrolls therapy dogs and their owners.
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General Training:
She offers foundation work dog training for all dogs, including puppy training, obedience training, and behavior modification. She offers small class sizes with personalized training and custom notes generated for each session.
Customer Reviews
Marguerite G. – 11/30/2018:
‘Best trainer to develop a positive friendship with your dog. The team at K9to5 saved me time and helped me solve every situation that came up with ease. They empowered me to train my service dog in a way that has improved both of our lives. I would recommend them to anyone who wants to have a fulfilling and healthy relationship with their dog.’
Heidi F – 11/8/2019:
‘She is super knowledgeable and patient. I would highly recommend K9to5 to anyone looking for dog training.’
Aimee F – 6/3/2021:
‘We’ve been doing SD training with Christine & have had a wonderful experience. I would highly recommend her to anyone that is seeking a knowledgeable, friendly, down to earth trainer.’
