About Pawfessional K-9 Training

Holistic training in Colchester

Pawfessional K-9 Training in Colchester is owned and operated by Sean Shoemaker, who has spent his life around dogs, including working with Search Dogs on a FEMA USAR Task Force searching for victims at the World Trade Center. He completed the Animal Behavior College dog trainer certification program, is a member of the Association of Professional Dog Trainers and the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants, and is an AKC Canine Good Citizen Evaluator who regularly conducts S.T.A.R. Puppy and Canine Good Citizen evaluations. Sean and his dog Luna are a therapy dog team for Colchester Fire & EMS.

Approach

The business describes a holistic approach, using its knowledge of breeds and characteristics to build the program best suited to each dog, and says dogs of every size and age, seniors included, can learn. Its trainers complete an academic and practical program, including pet CPR and first aid, before teaching classes.

Programs and prices

In-Home Basic Obedience runs five weeks for $350 plus tax and covers attention games, sit, down, stay, come, leave it and loose leash walking, plus dog body language for owners. One-hour in-home single sessions for problem solving are $75 plus tax. A six-week group Basic Obedience class, with groups of 10 or fewer and a first class without dogs, is $160 plus tax, and rescue dogs get 10% off the group class.

What to ask

Ask whether your home is within the travel area and about upcoming class dates.