Kennelwood Pet Resorts offers in-home behavioral counseling services, including assistance with housebreaking, aggression, separation anxiety, multi-pet and children-pet issues. They also provide group classes and obedience training.
The trainer primarily uses buckle collars, clicker or marker words, food, petting, front fastening harnesses, and head halters as training equipment. Aversive techniques such as squirt bottles or collar corrections are employed as a last resort.
With professional experience dating back to 1989, the trainer’s fundamental philosophy is to treat both pets and owners with respect and kindness, aiming to improve communication and positively impact the lives of dogs and cats. The service area includes St. Louis and surrounding areas, including Illinois.
Having served as the In-Home Trainer/Behavior Counselor for Kennelwood Pet Resorts since 1989, this trainer now works with second and third generations of clients’ dogs. Referrals often come from satisfied clients and veterinarians.
Specializing in aggression and separation anxiety cases, the trainer also addresses common issues like front door manners, chewing, digging, jumping, barking, and nipping. Additionally, they have helped train dogs for specific purposes, such as participating as ring bearers in weddings or learning to swim and find pool steps.
Encouraging whole families, including children, to participate in the training process is a key aspect of their approach.
