About Mckeels Kennels

What they do

Mckeels Kennels trades under the line "Advanced K9 Training" and runs a board-and-train model out of Scottsville. The published package structure is short and specific:

**Boarding / Training**

– **Three weeks – Basic Commands:** "sit down, heel, place, recall and intro to off-leash."

– **4-5 weeks – Advance training:** "complete off-leash, down heel, recall and place with duration." The site notes that for this class "you will need to purchase an E-collar or one can be included in this package for an extra fee."

**Private Lessons** are offered at an hourly rate of $100/hr.

The business logo, published on its own site, reads "K-9 TRACKING / TRAILING – MCKEELS KENNELS – OBEDIENCE TRAINING", placing tracking and trailing alongside the obedience work.

Method

The About page states the approach without softening it: "By using positive and negative reinforcement and positive punishment the dog learns commands, behavior, and how to read an owners cues." Ron McKeel frames the aim as confidence plus structure – "My key is building the dogs confidence while setting boundaries and rules that are easy for the pups to latch onto and the families to continue at home" – and says "My training is a positive experience for both the pups and their families."

The goal he sets out for clients is off-leash freedom: "We strive to give our clients the tools to communicate effectively with their pup. It's the freedom to enjoy hanging out with your best friend without the worries of a leash."

Who runs it

**Ron McKeel.** His own account of how he started is a complaint that became a career:

> "I got into training because I wanted to get my own pup trained and had a bad experience with the person I had hired. That set this journey in motion. I have been training professionally for 6 years."

Practical details

The kennel is at 1069 Trammel Boyce Rd, Scottsville, KY 42164. Opening hours are Monday to Friday 7 am-5 pm, Saturday by appointment only, closed Sunday. The site says "We offer services to fit any budget."