Certified , Experienced, Professional, Dog Trainer
Helping you train your dog one paw at a time!
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Helping you train your dog one paw at a time!
Recommended By Veterinaries ,Groomers, Fellow Dog Trainers
Most Voted Awards
Marsha Durfee ,
is a Certified Professional Master Dog Trainer and Instructor for over 17 years. Marsha is also an Approved 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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Randy Durfee Sr.
ASCTI Certified Public Forum Trainer
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.
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, Is a Certified Service Dog with ASCTI. 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, Is a Certified Therapy Dog with ASCTI, 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, Is our K9 Demo Dog he holds many titles from AKC CGC, Trick, & ASCTI Title of Obedience. He is Dual Trained in two different languages. He loves to Demo his Training skills at special events.
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.
Association of Pet Dog Trainers
(ADPT)
International Association of Canine Professionals
(IACP)
International Association of Assistance Dog Partners
(IAADP)
We Are Mohave County's 1st BBB Accredited Dog Training Business
Voted Best
2017 Dog Trainer Of The Year
Voted Best
2019 Kennel/ Boarding Facility Of The Year
2020 Business Of The Year
I was nominated by my clients for the Greatmats 2020 National Dog Trainer of the year i was the only trainer from the Great State of AZ in the running I am very blessed to have been among these top trainers in the country, i finished as runner up. what an honor.
We were a nominee for the 2021 CAA Small Business of the year, we are honored, to have been among three other local Female owned small businesses. To stand with these other business owners and hear what they also do for our community was a awesome.
2021 Voted Best Place to Buy Pet Supplies
2021 Voted Best Kennel / Animal Boarding Facility
2021 Voted Best Animal Friendly Business
Marsha was nominated by her clients for the Kingman women's Making History Award for business on February 27th 2022 Marsha was one of many local women who was presented with this award Marsha got the award for Business.
Certified Master Public Forum Trainer
Certified Master Service Dog Trainer
Certified Master Therapy Dog Trainer
Certified Master Aquatic Development Conditioning Trainer
AKC CGC Evaluator
AKC Safe Handler
AKC Fit Dog Level 1 Instructor
AKC Fit Dog Level 2 Instructor
AKC Temperament Test Evaluator
Certified Canine Conditioning Fitness Coach
Certified Trick Dog Instructor
Stunt Dog Judge
(AACE) Animal Actor Certified Evaluator
Dog Gone Safe
Certified in Dog & Cat Frist Aid with
The American Red Cross
Authorized Prong Collar Instructor
( IACP API)
Both Randy & I are Pet Tech CPR & First Aid Certified for two years
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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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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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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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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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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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 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 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, 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 .
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 .
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.
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.
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, 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.
Puppies are to be current on all vaccines that are done by a license Vet
Puppies 10 weeks- 5 Months old
In this group class puppies will learn how to properly socialize with other puppies , intro to the leash, name game, follow me, how to take treats nice.
this class is 40 mins long and goes 12 weeks.
NO REFUNDS
Puppies 6 months- 10 months old. This class is 6 weeks one hour once a week, we will cover, walk next to me, look at me, learn to down your puppy using rewards, intro to recall we make it a game. into to place. at the end of the 6 weeks you will have the option to take the AKC puppy star test for an extra fee.
NO REFUNDS
If our Group puppy class just isn't want you are looking for we do have private classes, we do work around your work / life schedule, we offer training times to fit your needs here at our training center, we ask that you try and book as soon as you can. we cover all things in our group class , it is just you and your puppy.
NO REFUNDS
All Adult Dogs must be current on Vaccines done by a vet. NO AGGRESSIVE DOGS
We have Adult Group Basic Obedience class, this class is 6 weeks, one hour once a week. Dogs are 10 Months old and older We will cover Heeling on loose lead, Look, Sit/ Down/ Stand, Leave it, Winning with your Dog, Stay, Step up, Place, Step off, Recalls on long line, Wait at gate, no jump, we will offer the AKC CGC Test at the end of the 6 weeks for an extra fee. Check our facebook page for dates and times
NO REFUNDS
Our Adult Intermediate Group class is 6 weeks one hour once a week, this is for owners and dogs who want to learn more skills and do more bonding, we cover behaviors such as
Go to place from 5 feet away and longer, sit in a box while other dogs walk around, Winning with your dog, musical sits /down, waiting at the open gate, go to target, as well as using other equipment for mental stimulation. watch our facebook for Dates and times.
NO REFUNDS
Do you have an Adult dog that has (NO AGGRESSIVE) behavior that you need help on? behaviors such as pulling on leash? running out the door? we offer private class, where we will help you read what your dog is telling you. we teach you how to train and handle your dog by using safe humane methods.
NO REFUNDS
Tri-States Most Award Winning Trainer
All Certifications for SAR & Detection Dogs Must Be With ASCTI
This 6 week Group class is for those who would like to get started in SAR Tracking, you will learn how to lay a scent track for your dog, how the scent cone moves, how winds effect the scent as well as the weather. in this course you will get a 20 foot long line, set of patches,
NO REFUNDS
This 6 week course is for teams that want to move forward to working toward their ASCTI 3/4 mile certification. we will do weekly tracks in different areas that fall in the guidelines for the certification for the 3/4 mile. the decoy(s) will lay a scent track and the handle will be given the direction of travel and the time will start.
NO REFUNDS
This Course is still in the develop stages, once we have more info we will be updating the site stay tuned.
We love doing fun stuff with you and your dog
We offer trick classes at each level you and your dog can earn awesome fun title with Do More With Your Dog ( Note Titles are an extra fee) each level is 6 weeks one hour once a week, i can help you with all 4 levels from novice-expert the championship must be sent into DMWYD in each level we will cover different tricks how to do them. and have lots of fun while doing it.
NO REFUNDS
We offer canine fitness there are 4 levels and the championship each title is an extra fee with ( Do More With Your Dog) . i will help guide you and your dog though each level using safe humane methods, this course is great if you are very active with your dog, such as hiking, running, going to to river. having a dog in top mental and physical shape is not only great.
NO REFUNDS
Do you have a dog that would be great in photoshoots? or in movies but need that little extra help. look no more i can help you get your dog trained and certified as ( SET READY) in this 6 week course i will help you and your dog reach the goals of the five levels. the course is 6 weeks one hour once a week, each title is an extra fee though Do More With Your Dog. once your dog gets certified in each level he / she will be listed on the DMWYD animal actor page. NO REFUNDS
We are recommended by local Groomers & Fellow Dog Trainers
We love working with Dogs, Schedule right here on our site for your training class All dogs must be current on Vaccines . If you have a special request, send us a message, and we'll get back to you as soon as possible.
Golden Valley, Arizona, United States
Email us at k9pawsbehaviordogtraining@gmail.com text us at 928-530-4605
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