About Berk & Kai’s House

Who runs it

Berk & Kai's House is a family-run Huntington facility offering daycare, boarding, walking, and training. Its training is taught by David Rodes: the site introduces "Owner and professional trainer, David Rodes of Ruff Rodes Dog Training," who "has been training dogs since 2016", and states that "In 2020, David passed his examination to become a certified professional dog trainer through the Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers." The business is named for his own two dogs, Berkley and Hezekiah. That certification is claimed on the business's own site and has not been checked against a registry here.

How the training is described

The group-class listing commits to "Positive, science-based methods" aimed at building "a lasting, loving relationship". A client review published on the site describes the same approach from the outside: "He always said we shouldn't use pain, fear, or training devices that cause them in order to get compliance."

Programs and prices published

Group classes are $150 for six weekly one-hour sessions and run at two levels for two age groups. Puppy Level 1 and 2 cover foundational obedience, common puppy challenges, and "Safe and positive socialization". Adult Level 1 and 2 are for dogs "New to training or need a refresher", addressing "common behavioral concerns" and building reliability. Day training is $50 and includes a full day of daycare with training sessions through the day, with an introduction day required first. Private lessons are $80 an hour, or $150 in the home, with packages available; an evaluation at $65 is required before booking them. Board and train starts at $920 for one week, with two- and four-week options at a discount.

Practical details

The facility is at 1772 US-60, Huntington, West Virginia 25705, open by appointment Monday to Friday 7:00 am to 6:00 pm, with shorter Saturday and Sunday windows. Note that this is the same street address as Ruff-Rodes Dog Training and the same trainer; the two are presented as separate businesses on their own sites, and both are listed here.