About K-9 Behavior Boarding & Training Facility

Training and boarding in La Vernia

K-9 Behavior Boarding & Training Facility is a dog training and boarding center at 2652 County Road 319 in La Vernia. Carolyn Keiser, who owns and operates Brentaryl German Shepherd Kennel, has been training dogs for over 30 years; she bred, trained and exhibited over 35 champion German Shepherds and many obedience-titled and service dogs. Her training focuses on positive reinforcement and on making training fun for dogs and owners.

Classes and services

Group classes run for 8 weeks, one hour per week. Puppy kindergarten serves puppies 8 weeks to 5 months and covers potty training, socialization, sit, down and stay, come when called, heel, and leave it and wait. Basic obedience is for dogs over 5 months with an emphasis on behavior concerns, and an advanced class works on longer out-of-sight stays and off-lead heeling. The facility also offers private in-home training, behavioral consultations, AKC Canine Good Citizen evaluations and playdays. Boarding is $30 per day per dog, with three daily trips to a 50' x 100' play yard and air-conditioned indoor runs with doggie doors to private outdoor runs.

What to ask

Ask when the next 8-week group class starts and which level suits your dog.