Our Story
I have been a dog lover my entire life. Puppy in my Pocket was one of my all time favorite toys, and I only wanted Barbies if they came with a dog (the Barbie was set off to the side once the package was opened!) My training journey began with a Yorkshire Terrier named Bo. I joined 4-H with Bo and the rest is history! When I was 11 I got MY first dog, a heeler/border collie/lab mix I named Onyx. She was a challenging dog, but I learned so much from her. She went everywhere with me and got me hooked on agility. Fast forward to my college days. I knew I wanted to work with animals, and had been working at our local vet clinic (Carbon County Veterinary Hospital) since I was 16, so I decided my major would be Pre-Vet and I would be a vet one day. Our advisors encouraged us to have a “Plan B” since vet school is hard to get into. I found National K-9 School for Dog Trainers in Columbus, Ohio and knew that was what I was meant to do. I half heartedly applied to vet school that spring, but I was more anxious to get my (hopefully) acceptance letter from NK9. I got in and Riot and I were off to Ohio in August! We graduated that October and One of a Kind Canine was born. I started training dogs in my uncles garage during the day, and my business grew from there. I couldn’t wait to open my own facility and work with dogs everyday! 5 years later I was able to do just that! My journey has not been without ups and downs, but thanks to my family, friends, and clients I am able to have my dream job!
One of a Kind Canine's goal is to help every dog owner reach their goals with their dog. We understand that each dog is one of a kind and each family has different goals. Every training program is tailored to your needs and your dog's unique personality.
Obedience - On-leash or off-leash obedience for dogs 4 months and older. Your dog will learn a wide variety of obedience commands chosen to make your life easier! Residency training lasts 5, 10, or 15 days, depending on what you want your dog to learn and each program comes with included follow up lessons! Follow up lessons last 30-45 minutes and will end with some "homework" for you and your dog.
Specialty Training - a dog's ability to learn new tasks is limited only by our commitment to their training. Specialty training is designed for dogs that have completed basic and advanced obedience. It includes agility, scent detection, fun tricks and much more!! Please contact me for more information on specialty training.
E-Collar Training - e-collars offer more freedom and control for adventurous dogs and peace of mind for their owner! They can be used in everyday life or once in a while! Please contact me for more information about E-Collar training!!
If you are interested in any form of training please call me to set up your FREE evaluation!!
Want more information on the dogs that helped me realize and accomplish my dream? Check out the About page on our website! www.oneofakindcanine.com