About New Horizon Kennel

<h2>A rural boarding and training facility at Port Byron</h2>

<p>New Horizon Kennel operates from 3415 207th Street North, Port Byron, Illinois 61275, with a phone number of (309) 523-3200 and posted office hours of Monday to Saturday 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday 4 to 6 p.m. Its Who We Are page names Tim and Sarah Hornbuckle as the owners and credits them with "over three decades of experience" alongside organizations it lists as the American Kennel Club, the United Kennel Club, IBPSA, PACCC and NAVHDA. The Training page credits Tim Hornbuckle, the head trainer, with "over 25 years of experience," and describes Sarah Hornbuckle as "currently the only Certified Professional Animal Care Operator (CPACO) in the state of Illinois."</p>

<h3>Training, and a caveat on what is offered</h3>

<p>The Training page splits the work into behavioral training, described as tailored strategies for specific problem behaviors, and obedience training for everyday manners. Tim Hornbuckle's stated philosophy is "building a bond of trust and respect using calm assertive methods for a calm submissive result. We believe no two dogs are alike, so we create a plan and work with each dog on its own development. There is no such thing as cookie-cutter training." Note that the two service summaries do not match each other: the homepage lists training as "obedience training, puppy socialization and behavior modification," while the Services page lists "obedience training, puppy socialization and field and water work." Worth confirming which applies before booking.</p>

<h3>The wider operation</h3>

<p>Training sits inside a larger facility that also offers dog and cat lodging, enrichment day groups in what it calls multi-acre play yards, full grooming, and a Classic Wellness track for senior dogs built around gentle exercise and rest. The site describes the building as purpose-built, listing geothermal in-floor radiant heat and air conditioning, four fresh air purification systems, reverse osmosis water, synthetic grass areas and an on-site owner. It reports being named in Locals Love Us at #1 in Lodging, #3 in Grooming and #6 in Pet Supplies. Training packages are described as customized to the individual case, so ask about prices.</p>