K9 Foundations
35 Riverside Dr, Binghamton, NY 13905, USA
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35 Riverside Dr, Binghamton, NY 13905, USA
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Stephanie Bostic, PhD CPCFT provides remote and in-person dog training. Stephanie began training dogs in middle school, and then was told it was a terrible career during a school assignment of interviewing people about careers.
She's decided that advice was wrong.
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1 customer review
Lisa Ferguson
Dog Training
I liked her style and presentation. She followed up with the document that I could refer to and we seem to be making progress.
What do you love most about your job?
I enjoy working with each dog's personality. Three clients might bring me the same breed, age, and concern but the approach for each household will be different. The puzzle of how to create a happy household is always intriguing.
Most satisfying-- seeing the improvement in the dog's skills. I'm always delighted to see a skittish dog dive into a noisy task or an overexuberant greeter sit calmly while greeting a neighbor.
What inspired you to start your own business?
People love their dogs. And yet, we all have some experiences with dogs that are challenging at some point. Improving life for dogs and the people who love them is my mission.
My work allows me to support dogs in different ways:
1) physically, through canine fitness
2) socially, through improved dog-human bonds
3) emotionally, through developing confidence
My work allows me to support families in different was:
1) socially, through improved dog-human bonds
2) financially, through preventing expensive behavior problems
3) emotionally, through reducing worry or frustration about specific problems like house training, barking, or a frail beloved dog.
Why should our clients choose you?
Because you and your dog are my focus, I support you in creating a long-term successful dynamic. When we work together, you set the goals (because it is your life with your dog) and I help you achieve them.
As a CPCFT, I offer personalized support using a variety of techniques, including:
-shaping, luring, or using targeting to develop specific movements
-game based skills development
-generalization of skills
-dog-human communication skills
-positive reinforcement of captured behaviors
-management plans.
Much of my focus is on training you to train your dog.
Finally, it is important for me to refer people to a colleagues because sometimes I am not qualified. For example, I do not accept complex behavior cases or aggression. My referral policy means you will get the care you need-- not just what I provide. I may refer after an initial call or early in our first appointment.
Can you provide your services online or remotely? If so, please add details.
Yes, via phone or video chat (Zoom). Materials and written directions are shared through a shared document where you can ask questions.
What changes have you made to keep your customers safe from Covid-19?
The dog trainer is vaccinated and wears masks per local health department guidelines. Clients are asked to also follow local health department guidelines. Remote services are available for those who prefer them.
Intensive Program ($1399)
Get the support you need to keep you accountable. Because committment to consistent training is half the work.
Four sessions per month for six months (24 sessions).
New Client Package ($169)
Bring in your puppy project. Let’s talk about what you need to make your lives better.
Three sessions (One 60-minute session and two 45-minute sessions)
Telephone Intro
Just want to get a sense of whether we are a good fit? Schedule a brief free call.
FREE
Canine Fitness Package ($299)
Canine fitness is appropriate for:
-older dogs
-reactive dogs
-busy families
-pre/post whelping dogs
-sport and working dogs.
Ten 30-minute sessions (used within six months).
