About Kripple Kreek Kennels Rehabilitation, Training & Boarding Center

Kripple Kreek Kennels presents itself as a rehabilitation, training and boarding center rather than a kennel with a sideline in classes. Its own site puts four things on the menu: obedience training aimed at "a balanced, stress free dog with respect and control"; problem solving; recreational work run in woods, on trails, in fields and on the water, including kayak, canoe, hiking and camping outings; and bird-dog work covering pointing, flushing and retrieving, with refresher courses as well as full training courses.

Method

The site describes a soft, psychological and repetitious approach taught one to one, and says the trainer has worked with all breeds from puppy to adult for over 46 years. Owners are expected to take part in the dog's new routine rather than hand the leash over, and the site asks people to call before they get a dog and again as soon as they have one, then to come back for touch-ups for the life of the dog.

Setting

The center is at 247 Avenue of the Stars in North Blenheim, in the Schoharie County hills the site calls the Catskill Mountains of New York State. Boarding is offered with 24-hour care behind a security fence with cameras.