Gelert K-9

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$99

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Dog training type

Dog training package

Specific behaviors to address

Responds in about 1 min

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Introduction

Overwhelmed by unwanted behaviors from your dog? Gelert K-9 has answers and solutions to improve your relationship with your dog in your very first meeting. Other trainers offer free consultations but don’t offer any help during that brief encounter. A consultation with Gelert K-9 is an hour long visit in the comfort of your own home. We will talk about what your training goals are, you will get answers as to why you are seeing each behavior, a custom plan will be made to help you reach those goals, and we will begin training-all in the same day. Your session will end with you feeling confident that you can achieve your goals and have the great relationship with your dog you’ve always wanted. 🦴Leash pulling? 🦴Barking? 🦴Aggression? 🦴Resource guarding? 🦴Wanting to train for personal protection? 🦴Service animal training? Gelert K-9 can meet all of those needs and more-and we come to you. No leaving your dog with a stranger for weeks and then having to be taught how to handle them. You will learn how to communicate with and handle your dog during each training session. Watching an owner and dog grow their relationship together is one of the most rewarding parts of the job. Reach out! Call, text, send a message or email! Let’s get started on the path toward a better life for you and your dog. We have numerous packages and al la cart training options to fit your budget. Training really is for everyone!

Overview

Current Top Pro

Hired 85 times

2 similar jobs done near you

Background checked

1 employee

5 years in business

Business hours

Sun8:00 am - 7:00 pmMon8:00 am - 7:00 pm

Payment methods

This pro accepts payments via Apple Pay, Cash, Credit card, PayPal, Square cash app, Venmo, and Zelle.

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Specialties

Dog training type

Reviews

Customers rated this pro highly for work quality, professionalism, and responsiveness.

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52 reviews

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Nancy S.

Dec 1, 2023

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Hired on Thumbtack

Details: 2 - 10 years old • Extra large (70+ lbs) • Private lessons • General obedience training • Leash pulling • My home, venue, etc.

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Karla L.

Sep 17, 2023

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So far we've only had a consultation session, but I can already say that my dog Gus has changed significantly! He was able to help Gus calm down and stop barking in the first 30 minutes of him being here! It was the calmest he's been in almost two years around strangers. We're all very excited to keep working with Mr. Scott to correct Gus' nervous behavior!

Details: 1 - 2 years old • Small (16 - 25 lbs) • Private lessons • Aggressive behavior modification • Leash pulling • House training • Barking • Biting • Destructive behavior • My home, venue, etc.

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Helen C.

Aug 7, 2022

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We had an excellent experience working with this professional dog trainer. He is very knowledgeable and gave us great tools that worked well with our Golden Retriever. We are very appreciative for his insights and abilities to get our high energy dog to listen and behave!

Details: 6 - 12 months old • Large (41 - 70 lbs) • Private lessons • General obedience training • Barking • Digging • My home, venue, etc.

Gelert K-9's reply

Thanks so much for the opportunity to work with you guys and that high energy guy you got!

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Deborah w.

May 23, 2022

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I was surprised that the trainer was able to get my dog Angel {aka as the she devil) to sit and down in about 5 mins. He suggested training tools that I could use to help Angel in her training. Very happy with the results .

Details: 1 - 2 years old • Extra Small (1 - 15 lbs) • Private lessons • Puppy training • House training • Barking • My home, venue, etc.

Gelert K-9's reply

Deborah, thank you so much! I’m glad I was able to help you with Angel(she’s not the devil…😂). I look forward to seeing you both again soon.

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Leslie C.

Jun 22, 2021

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Amazing dog trainer ! major improvement with my dogs within the first session!!

Details: 2 - 10 years old • Large (41 - 70 lbs) • Private lessons • Aggressive behavior modification • Biting • My home, venue, etc. • At the pro’s location

Gelert K-9's reply

Thanks so much Leslie! Kole and Emmitt are good dogs that just needed a little structure snd guidance. You and the boys are doing great!

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Credentials

Background Check

Scott Stevens

FAQs

What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
I do offer a 10% discount on training for active or retired military(must present vid military ID) and first responders(law enforcement, fire, EMS).
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I am a student of Michael D’Abruzzo, founder of the Foundation Style Dog Training system, and owner of K9-1 Specialized Dog Training. I have studied the behavior of wolves in the wild, wolves in captivity, and domesticated dogs to better understand how dogs communicate and how to train them in a way that is easy for them because it doesn’t go against their instincts and behaviors but uses them to our advantage.
How did you get started doing this type of work?
I have been working around dogs my whole life. I came home from the hospital to two dogs. I’ve NEVER not had dogs. I’ve been training dogs as a serious hobby for years but never knew if I could do it professionally with a wife and six kids. Then, one day, I came across a quote from an inspirational speaker, Kevin Claiborne, who said “Ignoring your passion is slow suicide. Never ignore what your heart pumps for. Mold your career around your lifestyle nor your lifestyle around your career.” That inspired me to chase my dream.