Training

Dedicated to Providing Proper Training for Every Dog

Training Philosophy

Trisha Kolegar's career with dogs began when she was just five years old and was entered in her first dog mushing event. She has been caring for and training dogs ever since. Her philosophy for dog training and behavior modification is a no-nonsense, common-sense approach with a foundation based on 35 years of experience and a clear understanding of the way dogs think and learn. Hers is a proven training program with a balance of motivation and correction with the fluidity to move one way or the other depending on the training moment or point in time. In her training program, she strives to teach owners how to have a meaningful relationship with their dog that is built on mutual trust, communication, and control.

Personal Lessons

Personal lessons are a great way to work on specific problems or behavior concerns you are having with your dog. Lessons can be done in a controlled environment at the kennel, at the owner's home, or out in the community where the problems often occur. Usually, after a phone consultation, we can determine the best location and course of action to be taken. Personal Lessons starts at $100.

A black dog sitting on top of a tree.

Our Happy Clients

Simply the best. The only place I will take my dogs (and me) for training. Trish has an incredible understanding of K9 behavior and knows how to get the dogs to perform to their optimum ability. Two bonuses to Trish's training; she trains the handler (you) as well, and our dogs are wonderful house pets too. Even if you weren't going to compete or hunt with your lab, the dog you get back is much more fun to be around and will make a wonderful companion. As an aside, my dogs love going to her kennel when we are out of town. They look forward to going and get excited whether figure out we are headed for Howl A Day Inn. Happy, healthy dogs that love to pick up ducks. What more could you ask for?

- Don Vieira

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Two dogs sitting on a bed in a room.
Two dogs are laying in their beds on the floor.
A dog sitting on top of a platform.
Two dogs sitting on a bed and one dog is laying down
A dog is laying in the dirt near some trees
Two dogs are laying in the grass.
A black dog standing in the middle of a field.
Two dogs, one holding a bowl in its mouth, sitting on a bed.
A dog standing in the grass near some trees
A happy dog lying in the grass with a yellow ball.
A black dog with snow on its fur sitting in a snowy landscape.
Three dogs in the snow with a vibrant sunset in the background.
A black and white dog lying on a blue and white blanket inside a metal crate.
A black dog trots along a forest path lined with autumn foliage.
A dog with black fur and tan markings sitting among colorful autumn foliage.
A small dog wrapped in a teal blanket resting on an elevated dog bed.
Two dogs surrounded by the remnants of a shredded item, appearing guilty.
A dog standing on snow under artificial light at night.
A Siberian husky dog curled up on a cushion with chewed up toys scattered around.
A dog on a leash sitting in a grassy field with trees and cloudy skies in the background.
A dog lying on a themed blanket with paw prints and the word "woof".
Fluffy dog with snow on its fur looking at the camera.
Three dogs enjoying playtime in the snow-covered landscape.
A black and white dog standing on a wooden structure outdoors, with a snow-covered landscape and trees in the background.
A fluffy white dog resting on a plaid dog bed inside a room with paw prints on the dog wall.
A brown dog wrapped in a blue towel sitting on a raised dog bed against a cinder block wall.
A dog holding a red frisbee in its mouth in a field with autumn trees and a mountain in the background.
A black and white border collie dog lying in a field with a stick.
A tan dog sitting comfortably on a patterned armchair in a room.
Dog carrying a stick in a snowy environment.
A brown color dog sitting at a ground
A brown poodle dog sits attentively on a black platform amidst green grass.
Dog with snowflakes on its face.
A brown dog with a tag standing in a kennel with paw prints on the wall.
A tan chihuahua dog with a harness sitting on a tile floor.
A dog disappearing into its burrow with only its tail visible.
A dog sniffing the ground in a field of white flowers.
A Siberian husky dog lying on snow-covered ground.
A black dog with a white chest sitting on a wooden fence with a snowy landscape in the background.
Two dogs on a concrete surface with a fenced grassy area in the background.
Two dogs standing behind a wooden fence with a fenced yard and dog trees in the background.
Three dogs on a forest trail during the daytime.
A dog standing in a blooming meadow with dandelions, with trees and cloudy skies in the background.
A dog running through a grassy field with a stick in its mouth.
Two dogs playing in the snow.
A team of sled dogs racing across a snowy landscape at dusk.
A fluffy brown and white dog sitting by a wooden structure and chain-link fence, its gaze directed towards the camera.
Two dogs with distinctive black and white markings sitting on a cushion with a dog-shaped rug in front.
Two dogs lying on a patterned rug indoors.
A brown and white dog resting in a cushioned pet bed with paw prints on the wall and a colorful toy nearby.
A dog sitting upright on its hind legs on a mat, looking attentively to the side.
Two brown dogs curled up together on a dog bed against a cinder block wall.
Dog with a bandana peering over a wooden fence.
A black and white dog resting on a patterned armchair.
Three dogs of different breeds playing in a fenced area with dry grass.
Fluffy dog with a black and tan face lying on a gravel surface.
A small tan dog sitting on top of a quilt-covered crate.
A dog lying down in the snow, looking forward.
A person mushing with a team of sled dogs on a snowy trail.
A musher with a dog team on a snowy trail, with a backdrop of mountains.
A dog sitting on the floor of a store aisle, looking at a pink toy in the foreground.
A large dog lounging on an elevated pet bed in a room with a bowl of dog food nearby.
A musher and a dog team traversing a snowy landscape.
A person mushing with a team of sled dogs on a dog-covered trail.
A dog, a brindle boxer, sitting patiently in front of a display of various hanging dog toys in a pet store.
A dog with snow on its face standing on a snowy path.
Two dogs relaxing on separate elevated beds inside a room with cinder block walls.
A blurry image of a dog in motion, casting a shadow on the snowy ground.
A black dog wearing a red jacket sits on a cushioned pet bed with a bit of snow on its face.
Small white dog with a plaid scarf sitting on a tiled floor and looking upwards.
German Shepherd dog lying on a small dog bed, looking at the camera.
A dog lying down on a patterned carpet with a relaxed expression.