About Dogzausted Llc

Positive training from Hermosa

Dogzausted LLC is a dog training and exercise business in Hermosa serving Rapid City and the surrounding area. Owner Kathy Sjomeling began Dogzausted in 2018 and has trained dogs professionally for over 7 years. She lists credentials as a Certified Professional Dog Trainer, a Certified Trick Dog Instructor through Do More With Your Dog, an AKC Canine Good Citizen Evaluator and an ISCP certificate in assistance dog training. Her training is positive and reward-based.

Classes and services

The Solid Foundation class for puppies 10-16 weeks runs four Saturday mornings and includes free access to puppy play groups. Good Dog Skills Levels 1 and 2 cover everyday manners, with Level 2 preparing for the AKC Canine Good Citizen test. Other four-week classes include Canine Explorer for shy dogs, Intro to Tricks, Advanced Tricks, Intro to Treibball and Treibball Skills & Drills. Reactive Rover Intensive pairs 1.5-hour sessions with weekly phone consults. Kathy also offers 1-on-1 training, dog walking and Saturday puppy play groups ($10 drop-in).

What owners say

One client wrote: "Her training style focuses first and foremost on compassion and your relationship with your dog, and her classes are a lot of fun!"