About Kellen’s K9s

Mobile, in-home training in Greater Grand Rapids

Kellen Dewey introduces the business as "a positive dog training business located in Grand Rapids, Michigan," built on "mobile, customizable dog training." The model is explicit: "Kellen's K9s specializes in in-home dog training sessions for each client, tailored to their goals. I come to you and we focus on what you and your dog need instead of group classes or generic lesson plans."

Method

"I am a true believer in the power of positivity… In agreement with the AVSAB (American Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior), I believe that reward-based methods are best for the learning and treatment of all animals. Tools or methods that are intended to cause an animal pain, discomfort, or negative feelings are not used during training sessions with Kellen's K9s."

Credentials

"I am a Certified Dog Trainer (VSA-CDT) through the Victoria Stilwell Academy for Dog Trainers and a certified service dog trainer through an Assistance Dogs International accredited organization." The site adds: "You can also see me in the heartfelt documentary, 'To Be of Service,' as a featured service dog trainer."

Services and published prices

Initial phone consultation: "FREE | 15min." In-home consultation: "$75 | Approx. 60min.", required before training. Individual session: "$125." Package of 5: "$550 ($110/session)." Package of 10: "$1,000 ($100/session)." Enrichment walks and visits: "$35 for 30min. | $60 for 1hr." Short-stay in-home dog sitting: "$80/day | 1-3 Days." Service and therapy dog training is offered with "Limited spots available each year," currently for "Psychiatric, Mobility Assistance, Medical Alert and Response," and the site notes it "does not provide fully-trained service dogs, but helps qualified individuals self-train their own dogs to completion."

Two things worth knowing before calling

First: "Kellen's K9s does NOT charge extra or hidden fees for sessions pertaining to reactivity, aggression, anxiety, or other serious behavioral concerns." Second, a travel fee applies: "A driving fee of $10 is added to each session if location exceeds a distance of 15 miles from Eastown, Grand Rapids."

Current status

The site carries a notice: "Sorry, Kellen's K9s is not currently accepting new clients at this time."