Kerber Dog Training LLC

I am a first time dog owner and started taking my dog Artie to Melanie for Nose Work once I retired. Since taking her class the bond between Artie and I has increased ten fold. He loves coming to her class and I know this because he gets very excited when his "working bag" comes out and he knows he's going to class. Melanie's Nose Work class has taught me how to handle Artie in a positive way. She is a very knowledgeable and patient teacher and I couldn't ask for anyone better.

I've been taking Mel's nosework classes for about 3-4 years and have learned so much. Mel is thoughtful in her instruction, observes each team and advises with an individualized approached. She strikes a great balance of encouragement and accountability. Nosework is an ongoing sport, so both my dog and I enjoy the weekly classes and the friendships we've developed over the years. She embraces a positive reinforcement approach, which I was originally seeking. The bond with my dog has increased tenfold from our nosework journey and sure enough I've come to appreciate that - truth be told - the training is mostly for the humans, less for the dogs. Highly recommend Kerber Dog Training!

I have been very pleased with the training my dogs and I have received at Kerber Dog Training. Melanie is an excellent instructor who is very knowledgeable and has well designed lesson plans that she teaches catering to the unique needs of each dog-handler team. She is kind and patient with both dogs and handlers making sure that everyone involved understands and progresses at their own pace. The facility is temperature controlled and located in a beautiful country farm setting. I have been involved in a variety of dog activities through the years and can honestly say taking nose work classes at Kerber Dog Training has been one of the best.

Mel is a fantastic teacher and we have taken three dogs to her classes. She really teaches you how to communicate with your dog and form a positive relationship with them. Her advice on how to handle the challenges of having a puppy have made my life so much easier. She is especially good at coaching us humans to pay attention to dog's body language, to send clear signals, and to reward good behavior and avoid reinforcing the behaviors we don't want (jumping up for example). If I am having a particular challenge with my pup, I can bring it up to Mel and she helps me figure out a solution--I go from feeling overwhelmed to feeling empowered with great techniques for communicating/training.