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- Samuel Butler
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WHAT WE DO
Pet Dog Training
We have multiple options available for pet dog training, be it once a week or once every two weeks.
NEED SOMETHING MORE??
Consider our Academy we offer both day training and a boarding school environment.
Call 515-462-4301 for details
Initial Dog Training Evaluation/Consultation
Our evaluation process is essential to us helping you, and therefore, we don’t charge for this service. In addition, it’s in your best interest to meet with us prior to dropping off your dog, to ensure that our training environment will be safe for your dog. The evaluation will last between 30 - 60 minutes as we assess your dog, and together determine what type of training would be most beneficial. If there is a behavioral problem, we’ll give a preliminary you our thoughts and a possible course of action.
The start date for The Academy is typically decided upon at the conclusion of the evaluation.
Day & Boarding Academy
First, we’ll set up an evaluation to learn how we can help you. Then, once we understand your dog training goals, we’ll customize a dog training regimen for you and your dog.
Boarding
Located on 20 acres of land just southwest of Winterset, Iowa the Kawa farms facilities are some of the best in the Midwest.
We offer a place where dogs can socialize, have fun, get plenty of exercise or just hang out with other dogs. We have a large indoor play area . We have multiple outdoor grass areas for outdoor playing
Working Dog Training
Pet Dog Training
Day & Boarding Academy
Boarding
Puppy Play
all our puppies at the Academy get playtime in a supervised setting with trainers on hand. Playing and learning other dog body language is very important to the development of a well rounded pup.
Service Dog in Training - Mr. Jimmy
Training travel trip to Dallas, TX. Jimmy is learning to wear and use his new shoes due to the temperature on the sidewalks and street in Dallas during the summer.
Training a loose Leash walk with one of our Boarding Academy Students.
Ms Ruby and Mr Jimmy Playing during a side by side dog training exercise.
Even during training dogs should be allowed play breaks to distress and retain what they just learned. When we are out and about, if the dogs can play together we allow them to do so.
Group Training
At the Academy we also do group training with dogs. The learn to be calm, sit, and lay down with other dogs present. They also very importantly learn that when we call YOUR name, even if you are playing come to the trainer.
More out and about training
This training trip was at Jordan Creek Mall to help the dogs get comfortable with mass amounts of people and to help them generalize their training knowledge.
Welcome to my house and My dogs. Even though they are mine they still help out with training new pups that come to visit for a while.
Boarding Academy Dogs learn that training doesn't just happen inside, but also outside where are the smells are.
Mr Max -
Max just got his 1st hair cut. We had to prep him to get him ready to go to the groomers.
This consisted of us, playing with all the grooming equipment in his presence without out actually doing anything other than touching him with our hands.
Search and Rescue Training
Handler working with their Cadaver dog during training at Crisis City, Kansas.
Zenzi Working on her down stays in the Kawa Farms Office
Service Dog Training - Training Trips
It is important that Service Dogs in Training travel on Training trips with the trainer. Anything that their future human might do with them you need to teach them.
These photos were taken at the Pet Professional Guild's 2nd Annual Summit in Florida.
PHOTOS
MEET THE TEAM
Our Staff and Trainers are here to serve you and your dog.
JENN
Pet and Working Dog Trainer
I was a traditional trainer for many years, until I understood the science behind the training. I love working with all types of dog, in all types of situations. I consider myself a holistic trainer concerned with mind, body, and soul of my canine clients and their humans.
TAYLOR
Private training, and In-Home Boarding trainer.
Taylor works with her clients and their humans to help create and foster a loving companion and pet dog that will have a home for their lifetime.
Kayla
Service and Pet Dog Trainer
I love working and making a difference with dogs, be it here at the Academy or in a public working with the Service Dogs
Courtnie
Kennel Admin
At Kawa Farms K-9 Training we feel that dog training is about building better communication skills between you and your dog. Everything is based on positive reinforcement and dog psychology. Our clients learn how to work with their dog through leadership, loyalty and love. Your companion will want to work with you because the training is fun and natural for your dog. We work with all breeds of dogs, all behavior types (aggressive or submissive) and with every family who wants a well mannered companion. All family members are welcome and encouraged to join in on the training!
Miles
Kennel Kennel Manager
Frank
Kennel Technician
Jeremy
Kennel Technician
Wade
Intern
At Kawa Farms K-9 Training we feel that dog training is about building better communication skills between you and your dog. Everything is based on positive reinforcement and dog psychology. Our clients learn how to work with their dog through leadership, loyalty and love. Your companion will want to work with you because the training is fun and natural for your dog. We work with all breeds of dogs, all behavior types (aggressive or submissive) and with every family who wants a well mannered companion. All family members are welcome and encouraged to join in on the training!
"Training should be about helping animals succeed in the world we've created for them, not boosting our egos.~ Dr. Grey Stafford
GET IN TOUCH
Give us a call, we can help you with all your training and boarding needs.
Kawa Farms K-9 Training
