FirstBarkCindy and her trainers work well with the dogs and their owners. Very knowledgeable and will work with you. Great recommendations on handling training issues. *To get a good turn out on your training, you MUST practice at home each day.
Hi Joy Hills K9
Morgantown, West Virginia
About Hi Joy Hills K9
We believe every dog can be taught to be a good citizen. There are no “bad” or “stubborn” dogs, only dogs who have had the misfortune of a bad experience or who do not understand what their owner is trying to teach them. We work with owners to learn how to instill confidence and trust in their companions. We do this using positive reinforcement training theory. We recognize every dog is an individual and we do not use “cookie cutter” techniques, but use techniques that will be most effective for the dog in front of us. We encourage enrichment activities that include play and games.
Training & services
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- Canine Good Citizen preparation
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- Obedience training
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LEVEL 1 OBEDIENCE CLASSES PUPPY PLAYSCHOOL "OPTIONAL: AKC S.T.A.R. PROGRAM"Obedience training should be fun for both the handler and the dog. By understanding how a dog learns and applying positive principles to the learning process, relationship grows between the dog and his owner. Whether you just want your dog to. One when called, or want him to be a therapy dog, or want to compete with him in obedience or rally, we can help you laugh and smile your way to success. We believe in a strong foundation of basic behaviors. It is easy to build more complex commands once the basics are fully understood by the dog. The time spent on the basics will give the dog self confidence and trust in you as a handler. · Listed price: [object Object]
- Puppy training
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How training happens
- Group classes
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- Private training
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Dog age
- Puppies
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Training level
- Advanced training
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Assistance and working dogs
- Therapy dog training
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Dog sports
- Agility
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- Rally obedience
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- Scent work
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K9 Nosework®️ is a relatively new sport that was started in 2006 in California. The sport is based on canine training employed in narcotics and detection work. Pet dogs are taught to identify and alert on essential oils – birch, anise, and clove. The same training techniques used to teach the working canines are used to train the pet dog’s nose, for fun and for sport! If your dog loves food and toys, this is a sport for him!K9 Nosework®️ is a great way to let your dog be a dog and excel in an activity that he is naturally good at (sniffing, hunting, and exploring). At the same time, you will learn more about your companion’s behavior and body language and learn to admire his scenting skills. You and your dog will build a strong relationship built on mutual trust and communication, by enjoying a fun and “no pressure” activity together. · Listed price: [object Object]
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- Positive reinforcement
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Other listed services
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- Dog Register
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- Dog Therapy
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- Therapy Prep
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- Therapy certification
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Customer reviews
Google listing4.6
8 Google reviews
I joined their beginner obedience class with my adult dog but I will definitely be taking more classes through them. They are very positive and want the handler and dog to both be happy. They embraced the things I love about my dog while also encouraging her to be more polite and…Read full reviewClose full review
I joined their beginner obedience class with my adult dog but I will definitely be taking more classes through them. They are very positive and want the handler and dog to both be happy. They embraced the things I love about my dog while also encouraging her to be more polite and reduce her anxiety. They give suggestions on how to practice everything at home in a fun way. They also help with enrichment ideas for home.
I brought my puppy here and I did not enjoy the instruction. The instructors were impatient with her, rude to me, and ignored some of my questions. Since taking my dog to a behavioralist, I've learned that many of the tips I was given in the classes would have been harmful to my …Read full reviewClose full review
I brought my puppy here and I did not enjoy the instruction. The instructors were impatient with her, rude to me, and ignored some of my questions. Since taking my dog to a behavioralist, I've learned that many of the tips I was given in the classes would have been harmful to my anxious puppy. Also, the puppies were given little time to interact with each other. This is extremely important for socialization. If you want to teach your dog to sit and lay down (and haven't already utilized YouTube on how to do so...) then spend your money here.
We currently are using this facility for nose work with our lab. The dog loves the training and we do too! The owner is extremely knowledgeable and is very friendly with her instruction.
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