Lacey Miehe

Amy Siracusa-Yahr

Amy Siracusa-Yahr started her dog training business in 2018 under the name Balanced K9s. In February 2022, she rebranded and changed the name to Yahr Complete K9s to allow for continual growth.

Training Philosophy

Amy Siracusa-Yahr is a certified dog trainer who uses force-free techniques and a unique approach backed by science. She believes in balance throughout all life and advocates for positive, force-free, and fear-free training to help pet owners achieve their goals. She emphasizes the importance of positive reinforcement to strengthen positive behaviors, replace unwanted behaviors, and be proactive in teaching both the pet owner and their pet.

Services

• Private Lessons:

  $125/Hour (Special Pricing Available for Packages)

• Behavior Consulting:

  $150/Hour (Special Pricing Available for Packages)

• One-to-One Courses:

  • The Foundation (Let’s Get Started!):

    $415

• Virtual Training:

  $125/Hour (Special Pricing Available for Packages)

• Puppy Day School:

  $330/Week (minimum 4 weeks)

• Day Training:

  $675/Week (minimum 3 weeks)

• Group Classes:

  • Puppy Start Right:

    $195.00

  • Field Trip Club:

    PRICING VARIES

  • 6 Plus Program:

    $187.50

  • Specialty Classes:

    PRICING VARIES

  • Advanced 6 Plus:

    $190.00

  • Pet Supplies Plus:

    PRICING VARIES

• Operation Socialization:

  $25.00 per puppy (puppies 8-20 weeks only)

• Specialty Group Classes:

  • Drink With Your Dog® Patio Manners:

    $170/ 4 weeks

  • Drink With Your Dog® Brewery Manners:

    $150 / 4 weeks

  • Field Trip Club:

    • Option 1: $40 / class
    • Option 2: $100 / month

  • AKC FIT Dog Puppy Fitness:

    $140 / 6 weeks

  • AKC FIT Dog (Level 1 Classes):

    $140 / 6 weeks

  • AKC FIT Dog Senior Dog Class:

    $140 / 6 weeks

• Pet Supplies Plus Dog Training:

  • Puppy Start Right:

    $195 / 6 weeks

  • Beginner Manners:

    $187.50 / 6 weeks

  • Intermediate Manners:

    $187.50 / 6 weeks

  • AKC Canine Good Citizen:

    $195 / 6 weeks

• Playtime:

  • Puppy Playtime:

    8 weeks to 6 months

Certifications

• Karen Pryor Academy Certified Training Partner
• Fear Free Certified Professional
• The Association of Professional Dog Trainers – Professional Member
• Red Cross Animal First Aid and CPR
• American Kennel Club Canine Good Citizen Evaluator
• Drink With Your Dog Certified Class Instructor & Evaluator

Specializations

• Puppy Training
• Obedience Training
• Behavior Modification
• Socialization
• Agility Training
• Trick Training
• Canine Fitness

Training Methods

• Positive Reinforcement
• Force-Free
• Fear-Free