Certified , Experienced, Professional, Dog Trainer
Helping you train your dog one paw at a time!
Recommend By All Local Veterinaries
Tri-States Most Award Winning Dog Trainer
Marsha Durfee Owner/Instructor
Certified Master Trainer
Marsha Durfee ,
is a Certified Professional Master Dog Trainer and Instructor for over 16 years. Marsha is also an American Kennel Club Canine Good Citizen, and AKC Puppy Star Evaluator. Fit Dog Instructor, AKC Temperament Test Evaluator, As Well As Certified With Do More With You Dog as a Trick Dog Instructor, Do More With Your Dog Certified Canine Conditioning Fitness Coach, Do More With You Dog Stunt Dog Judge. In Nov 2021 Marsha Became a Animal Actor Certified Evaluator. Marsha is Certified with Pet Tech Pet CPR .
In February 2014 I was the first scholarship recipients to attend a Week long training class with Cesar Millan at his Dog Psychology Center in California.
Marsha also started the Arkansas Paws in Prison Program in North Central Arkansas where she worked with male inmates for over four and half years instructing them on skills from obedience to service dogs and courtroom dogs.
In my programs I believe that each dog and owner deserves the best training we have to offer, that's why we use methods that are safe and humane. We also work with each family member this includes kids to the grandparents everyone should be part of the dogs training program.
Marsha loves working with her own dogs on a daily basis from physical exercises to using mental stimulation to keep the dogs thinking and using their own senses such as their sense of smell for nose work, SAR Tracking .
Marsha has a passion for helping Veterans train PTSD Service Dogs, by teaching the veterans how to train His/Her own PTSD/TBI Service Dog, These Highly Trained Dogs are individual Tasked Trained Tasks include Turning Lights On, Waking From Nightmare's, Getting Help, Finding the Phone & More.
Marsha Believes each dog is an induvial and learns at his/her own pace, Marsha will not classified all breeds in the same category, as there are different lines such as show, working, pet and you can not put them all into the same category.
Marsha Has attended online workshops due to the covid, to keep her skills sharp and has pass these on to her clients." gaining more knowledge and more skills building helps build a stronger bond with the dog and owner " Marsha Said. as well as my skill set a trainer, A trainer should never stop learning as methods change all the time.
In the Summer of 2021 Marsha, Developed a new type of certification for dog trainers and presented it to the board at ASCTI where in Jan 2022 they approved it for not only trainers in the united states but the other countries they certified in this certification is to help teach puppies - Sr Dogs how to swim be safe in and around the pool and bodies of water. ( Aquatic Development Conditioning Trainer) .
Marsha and Randy are always Working on new classes to bring to their clients to help the community and the tri-state area, this is very important to them. The more classes, workshops they can offer the more dogs they can help keep from going from the shelters. They also love to bring in other Trainers who specialize in other areas to expand training in the area.
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Trainer / Handler
Randy Durfee Sr.
Randy Durfee Sr.
is a Certified AKC Safe Handler,
AKC CGC Evaluator, Pet Tech CPR Certified
Randy's main focus is teaching kids how to handle dogs in a safe humane manner.
he also loves to educate the public on wolf hybrids Such as their behavior what it takes to own them as pets.
Randy also assists in all training .
Volunteer Veteran's K9 Administer
Joel Smiley
Joel & his family have been part of the K9 Paws Family for over two years, he started out as a client with his service dog Luna.
Joel is our Volunteer Veteran's K9 Administer. Joel will help new Veterans with bonding with their dog, help with VA questions.
Joel is an Air Force Security Force Veteran
( Military Police)
Karma Certified Service Dog
Karma, Is a Certified Service Dog with ASCT. She is Task Trained to help With Daily Disability. Some of her Tasks are Counter Balance, Closing Doors, Picking Up Dropped Items. She is Truly never fully Trained she is always training and learning/working on new tasks behaviors.
Luna Certified Therapy Dog
Luna, Is a Certified Therapy Dog with ASCT, She is Available for visits for Hospitals, Schools, First Responder's and much more, she has been Certified since 2020 she loves getting pets from people.
Snap Dual Purpose Trained
Snap, Is a Dual Purpose trained Dog, He has earned multiple trick titles, AKC CGC Title, he has also Earned his ASCT Certification of Obedience title, as well as a PPD Dog.
Luna PTSD Service Dog
Luna Is a Task Trained PTSD Service Dog. She is also used for Demoing when new veterans come out to train and work with us to show what she a PTSD Dog is trained to do. ( Note not all PTSD Dogs Have the same training) training is based on the induvial needs.
Specialty workshops
Rattlesnake Avoidance Training For Dogs
We offer Rattlesnake Avoidance Training for Dogs, with a fellow trainer who brings up two live rattlesnakes, He will conduct this class and handles each dog in a safe humane way. Date of Class to be Announced on our Facebook page Please follow us for more info
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SAR Classes & Certification
These Classes are taught by Certified Trainer Marsha,
Mohave County's Only Certified Trainer ,She will also Evaluate & Certified Dog and Handler Teams.
Date to be Announced on our Facebook page. follow us for more info
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Nose work/ Scent Games
This Class is offered by Marsha Who loves working with all breeds of dogs, she enjoys teaching this Class, it teaches the pup/dog to use their nose and it builds a strong bond with the owner/handler. This Class, is a great start to become a SAR member or to compete in Nose work. Date to be Announced on our Facebook page follow us for more info.
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Certification of Obedience Title
This Workshop is to help you and your dog earn their, Certification of Obedience of Title . ( Is earned though ASCT for an extra fee ). Dogs do not need to be AKC Reregistered . This Workshop helps build a strong bond with you and your dog, it is taught by Marsha who is a Master Trainer.
Date to be Announced on our Facebook page. Follow us
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Certification of Canine Fitness Title
This workshop is to help you and your dog earn their, Certification of Canine Fitness Title, ( is earned though ASCT for an extra fee). This workshop was Designed by Master Trainer Marsha, to teach owners/handlers to focus on building mental and core strength, using positive methods for ,bonding , we will be using rewards, praise , Luring and shaping the behaviors. Date to be Announced on our Facebook page Follow us
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Why K9 Paws
Why Choose us at K9 Paws?
We Use The Same Training Tools
Our Programs Our Customized
We Treat you and your dog like family , we teach you how to handle and train your dog, by using methods that are safe and humane , we don't force your dog to do a command he/she is guided with treats, toys, praise each dogs learns at his/her own pace we find what their favorite reward method is. We Train dogs in Real World Settings in our 45,560 Sq foot out door training center, with a real world training this helps build a dogs self confidence from Dirt Bikes, Birds flying over head, to other dogs and other animals.
Our Programs Our Customized
We Use The Same Training Tools
Our Programs Our Customized
Our Programs are customize to fit you and your dogs needs, yes all dogs will greatly benefit from basic training I.E. Sit, Heeling, Look ETC. Our upper levels are customized to you and your dog, if needing work for blind jumps, A-Frame ETC we have programs for you. As each dog Learns at His / Her own pace we teach train ( Slow is Fast) there is no such thing as Fast in dog training.
We Use The Same Training Tools
We Use The Same Training Tools
We Use The Same Training Tools
We use the Same Training Tools on our personal dogs, that we will try on your dog, we do not make you purchase training tools, treats, place boards, beds from us you have the option to buy them from us after your first class. we believe in top notch customer service. No Gimmicks No Hidden Costs, We are up front and honest with you.
Place Command
Real World Training K9 Classes We Offer.
We Use The Same Training Tools
Place Command, in our programs all dogs like our personal dogs are taught to Place, Place Command is to teach the dog to step up on something elevated . this command is great for cooking dinner, doors opening, kids needing to do homework, workers in the home ETC. We teach owners to give a release word. this command can be used out on hikes as well to remove the dog from danger I.E. rattlesnakes Glia Monsters ETC. This is also a fun one for our up coming ( Animal Actors Certification ) We will help with ideas for making one, we sell them .
Real World Training K9 Classes We Offer.
Real World Training K9 Classes We Offer.
Real World Training K9 Classes We Offer.
- All Levels of Obedience
- SAR With Certification ( Requires 2nd ASCTI Trainer Test)
- Therapy Dogs ( ASCTI Certification is extra fee)
- Service Dog With Certification ( ASCTI is extra fee)
- AKC Puppy Star & CGC
- AKC Fit Dog Level 1&2
- Tricks novice - championship ( Titles are with Do more with your dog and are extra fee)
- Canine Conditioning Levels 1-4 and championship ( Titles are with Do more with your dog and are extra fee)
- Stunt Dog Trial novice- championship ( Titles must be paired with trick titles and teams do a live show. titles are extra fee)
- Certification of Obedience Title ( ASCTI extra fee. all cues are done on and off leash)
- Certification of Fitness Title ( ASCTI extra fee dog and owner will be tested on a course that was designed by Master Trainer Marsha)
- Nose / Scent Work this is a class to teach owners and dogs a fun game and they can even learn to earn titles.
- Flyball we teach dogs how to go over jumps release the ball and go back over the jumps this is fun for all dogs that love to play ball.
- Plus much more
AKC Fit Dog Levels 1 &2
Real World Training K9 Classes We Offer.
Real World Training K9 Classes We Offer.
What is AKC Fit Dog ? AKC Fit Dog is an introductory level incentive program that any AKC Approved CGC Evaluator who has taken the online course and passed may teach using the methods approved by AKC. to help dog owners reach a specified fitness goal. These fitness exercises are recommended by physicians and veterinarian's.
AKC Fit Dog will reward those who meet the requirements with a very stylist car magnet. attend our Fit Dog class and earn a AKC Fit Dog Certificate. our class is based on the lead instructor's guidelines ( Jamie popper ) who is a Certified fitness instructor. you and your dog will have fun working on Blue-9 equipment such as the Klimbs and Air Propel ( we are dealers and can sell these to you so you can work at home)
Having a Fit Dog is not only good for physical but it is also for mental work as well. a well rounded dog is a happy dog that has been taught to think and use all his / her sense's.
AKC Does Require in this Fitness Program that No Prong Collars, No E-collars, are to be used. you may use food , treats, toys to help lure the dog .
K9 Paws Canine Conditioning AKC Fit Dog Club
K9 Paws Canine Conditioning AKC Fit Dog Club
K9 Paws Canine Conditioning AKC Fit Dog Club
In Oct, 2019.
K9 Paws Canine Conditioning AKC Fit Dog Club Was Formed. We hosted a Kids event teaching kids fun actives with their dogs that we learned in the Level 1 course. each child got the official AKC Fit Dog level 1 Certificate .
With the new level 2 we will be hosting a level 1 & 2 class both for kids and adults with their dogs to bond and have fun while learning fitness.
The main reason for our Fit Dog Club is to help those that want a better understanding of Canine Fitness how to get started in Canine Fitness, We also do Free Public Speaking with demos for schools, clubs, special events. we will bring our Blue-9 equipment and dog to demo the AKC Fit Dog and how having a Fit Dog will Benefit everyone.
Training with Markers
K9 Paws Canine Conditioning AKC Fit Dog Club
K9 Paws Canine Conditioning AKC Fit Dog Club
We use a different approach to training, we use Markers. what are Markers? When the dog does the command we ask of Him / Her we ( Mark that Behavior ) with a Yes or Good. we will also mark with a Clicker sound or the snap of our fingers, why snapping the fingers and not always a clicker some dogs may not respond to the clicker.
We will pair a Clicker with the Maker word and at times also use rewards of treats, food, toys or just a squeaker. this will also get the dogs attention.
We do not always use a clicker in our programs but we do in our Therapy Dogs, Service Dog and SAR along with our Nose Work Scent Work Classes. in our Obedience we use marker words praise, treats, toys and other methods that will work as i have said before each dog learns at a different pace and they will respond to cues at a different pace / rate.
we do things at a slow pace so both owner and dog learn and have fun.
(AACE) Animal Actor Certified Evaluator
K9 Paws Canine Conditioning AKC Fit Dog Club
(AACE) Animal Actor Certified Evaluator
In Nov of 2021 Marsha Became a Animal Actor Certified Evaluator. This is a very special international certification. Marsha Can Teach animals to be set ready in the five levels in this program as well as certified them.
No one wants an animal that will freak out on a photoshoot, or wreck a movie set due to bright lights and lots of noise.
This program was done to help insure more safety for not only the animals but the humans, as well as the animals are trained using safe humane methods Marsha is the only one in the Area who is a Certified to train and test for the AACE Program . for more information on training and getting your animal certified please join our facebook group
Light's, Paws, Action
Aquatic Development Conditioning
Aquatic Development Conditioning
(AACE) Animal Actor Certified Evaluator
Aquatic Development Conditioning, will teach your puppy / sr Dog how to swim and be safe on the pool deck and around water. Marsha Durfee Developed this Certification to help trainers around the world teach this must need service using safe humane methods. only moving at the animals pace and learning skills. the guidelines for this is the animals will have well-fitted life jackets, trainer must hold certifications in pet CPR, and more this program is through ASCTI and their approved trainers. like Marsha Durfee.