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About
Balanced Board and Train Service - Specialize in obedience training and behavior modification.
SPECTER K9 have years of dog training experience prior to opening the business
Mission
Our mission is to help owners better understand their dogs in order to build strong healthy relationships and to always treat dogs with the utmost respect.
We enjoy helping owners better understand their dogs and watching them become better leaders to their dogs
Overview
Hired 19 times
Serves Catskill, NY
Background checked
1 employee
16 years in business
Business hours
This pro hasn't listed their business hours.
Payment methods
This pro accepts payments via Cash, Check, Credit card, PayPal, and Zelle.
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2023
Services offered
Dog training package
Dog size
Extra Small (1 - 15 lbs)
Small (16 - 25 lbs)
Medium (26 - 40 lbs)
Large (41 - 70 lbs)
Dog training type
Private lessons
Board and train
Projects and media
Projects and media
Reviews
Customers rated this pro highly for professionalism, responsiveness, and work quality.
Very good 4.5
15 reviews
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Char F.
Jul 27, 2018
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Hired on Thumbtack
We had our first training today. Very pleased and excited to learn from these professionals. Hope to do 4 more sessions or so depending on my dog’s progress. Thank you!
Details: 1 dog • 2 - 10 years old • Extra large (70+ lbs) • Private dog training lessons • General obedience training • Leash pulling • The dog trainer travels to me
Dog Training
Barbie R.
May 17, 2023
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Hired on Thumbtack
Specter K9i is the most incredible dogtraining facility anywhere around, and I interviewed a lot of them prior to finding him. Jerry is very professional and knowledgeable about dog behavior. What his team has done with my dog is simply amazing. He has turned my crazy psycho dog into a calm well behaved Animal that I could take anywhere. She was extremely leash reactive with other dogs, and now she is so calm around them. I give him 5 stars, but he really deserves 10. I recommend specter K9 to anyone who really wants the best for their pet and their family. It is the best investment I could have ever made.
Details: 1 - 2 years old • Medium (26 - 40 lbs) • Board and train at a facility • Aggressive behavior modification • Leash pulling • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc.
Dog Training
Tina f.
Apr 21, 2023
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Hired on Thumbtack
jerry is excellent as far as explaining everything he really knows what he is doing and i am so glad we found him ive had experience with other dogtrainers but he is the BEST ive seen and i would highly recommend him!!!
Details: 0 - 6 months old • Small (16 - 25 lbs) • Private lessons • Puppy training • Biting • Chewing • My home, venue, etc.
Dog Training
Ruth H.
Jun 18, 2018
Danyelle and Jerry are the pros. My dog had behavioral issues and I was starting to lose hope but now she is so obedient and easy to work with. I am very happy with the work that Specter K-9 has accomplished.
Tomas r.
Jun 20, 2018
My Victorian Bulldog Khaleesi just got back from her 4 week training at Specter K-9. She kicked butt and took names! She is so calm and attentive. She is a dream to walk and play with.strongly recommend this guys!.
Credentials
Background Check
Wanderson Acevedo
FAQs
What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
That all payments are to be made at drop off. For board and train prices please contact us, for they are tailored to each dog that we work with. We also do private lessons, and the pricing for the lessons are also tailored to the dog + travel fees. For boarding, the fee is $40 a day and day care services are $35 for the day. If you would like basic grooming services like a bath, cleaning ears, and cutting nails, that is an additional $10. We take dogs of all ages and sizes, but puppies will receive a higher rate due to the higher level of care they require (Like upkeeping the housebreaking). Discounts are only given to multi-dog clients and dogs that are with a rescue (this means the dog does not have an owner and is with a foster).
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
When we work with a new customer, the initial talk is over the phone to receive as much information about the dog as possible and then it is typically followed by a consult/evaluation in the home (if possible) to meet with the dog and see the behaviors in person if the dog requires behavioral modification.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
SPECTER K9 have years of dog training experience under their belt and have worked with a wide variety of dogs. They follow Foundation Style Training methods that were developed by Michael D'Abruzzo.
