Kasten's Dog Training

Kasten's Dog Training "Breathing life into your dog." Kasten's offers dog training, boarding, puppy preschool & training. Welcome to your true dog professionals.

You are here because you want to improve the quality of life for your dog. Let us design the perfect plan to help you achieve your goals. Through the years we have heard: I just want my dog to stay in the yard! or I want my dog to listen and have good house manners! or my dog is territorial and shows aggression! or I want to walk my dog without him pulling!! Well all of this is obtainable and so m

uch more. Give us an opportunity to meet you and your dog and allow us to show you what we can do to improve the quality of your life as a dog owner. We have a great deal of knowledge about dogs and their behavior.

Calls from owners who are investigating getting a puppy and inquiring about puppy preschool have been on the upswing.  O...
12/18/2024

Calls from owners who are investigating getting a puppy and inquiring about puppy preschool have been on the upswing. Of course they are, it's Christmas! If this is you, perhaps this article can help.

https://kastensdogtraining.com/?s=choosing+a+puppy

Consider your lifestyle, your health/age, the breed's needs (this is HUGE), your time and availability, and your living situation and overall environment. There is much, much more to the decision than that cute face. And need we say, puppies grow up?

Get started on the right paw with puppy preschool on Monday nights at 6:30! You can register to start the first Monday that is 7 days or more after your puppy receives the bordetella vaccine with a licensed vet. If you are getting a new puppy, set up that vet appointment as soon as possible! Let them know you are planning to do puppy class. Then give us a call, 574-522-7050.



Last Tuesday wrapped up the last session of group lessons for 2024! We will kick off 2025 with group lessons beginning J...
12/17/2024

Last Tuesday wrapped up the last session of group lessons for 2024!

We will kick off 2025 with group lessons beginning January 14th at 6:30. We have just 4 weeks to get any evaluations completed for that session. If you would like to participate, call SOON and send your dog's vaccination records to [email protected].

Or go to our website and click on the Contact Us button. https://kastensdogtraining.com/

See you soon!




12/10/2024

Our next session of group lessons begins January 14th. This consists of seven 1- hour lessons, a leash, Barks Pass, and training manual, for $350.

Call now for your evaluation and join us Tuesdays at 6:30. 574-522-7050

Good morning,  Sunday! It's a good day to rest, perhaps go to church and rejuvenate your soul, and prepare to leap into ...
12/08/2024

Good morning, Sunday!
It's a good day to rest, perhaps go to church and rejuvenate your soul, and prepare to leap into a new week!

We have a puppy going home to NY and a puppy arriving from Fawn River Doodles .

We have grown dogs in programs for Optimal Obedience, Peak Performance, and Behavior Modification. Learn more below!

https://kastensdogtraining.com/





In recent years, several of the young dogs that come through our training facility have come from breeders.  Their owner...
12/07/2024

In recent years, several of the young dogs that come through our training facility have come from breeders. Their owners would like some training prior to their puppy coming home.

Perhaps its an older dog that wasn't adopted during that 8 to 10 weeks time. Now a family has agreed to adopt them but would like some training to increase confidence and prepare the pup to enter the family environment. Another reason is that a family wants a younger puppy but their busy lifestyle is such that they could use some support during those early weeks. The All-Star Plus, 15-day, puppy training program is just right for them.

For owners who are local, puppy preschool and/or a residency program can be a great way to reduce the new puppy blues and help everyone with the adjustment!

https://kastensdogtraining.com/training-programs/puppy-training-programs/

Puppy's first snow!Bailey comes to us from Family Bred Puppies, a breeder in Goshen who sends us a number of goldendoodl...
12/05/2024

Puppy's first snow!

Bailey comes to us from Family Bred Puppies, a breeder in Goshen who sends us a number of goldendoodles prior to going home with their owner. Bailey will fly to NYC following completion of Kasten's 8-day, puppy All Star program. He will be learning leash work, introduction to obedience, personal space, desensitization, settling, discouraging play biting, crate training, and more.

To learn more: https://kastensdogtraining.com/training-programs/puppy-training-programs/

"Are you sure that's my dog? Great job!"At various times during a dog's board and  train process, we share videos with t...
12/03/2024

"Are you sure that's my dog? Great job!"

At various times during a dog's board and train process, we share videos with the owner. This is just one of several ways we use to educate and promote carryover to the home environment.

Although the above comment in some form is not uncommon, it made me smile yesterday. Good job, trainers. You did it again!

Visit us here. For training information, click on the German Shepherd. And make it a great day!

https://kastensdogtraining.com/

Merry December, soon to be Merry Christmas!In the festive spirit of the season,  we have a game . . . Guess that Paw.  E...
12/01/2024

Merry December, soon to be Merry Christmas!

In the festive spirit of the season, we have a game . . . Guess that Paw. Each paw makes you think of what breed? You can message us or comment. (I apologize in advance that the letters aren't in order. I was having technical issues. )

Lord, We are so grateful for many, many things: owners, kibble, treats, kennel care staff who takes us for walks, treats...
11/27/2024

Lord,
We are so grateful for many, many things: owners, kibble, treats, kennel care staff who takes us for walks, treats, balls, Nylabones. And did I mention treats?

Happy Thanksgiving, everyone!

Please remember the office is closed Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.



So it is National Espresso Day!With this weather, it's the perfect day to curl up with your furry friend and a hot cup o...
11/24/2024

So it is National Espresso Day!
With this weather, it's the perfect day to curl up with your furry friend and a hot cup of goodness.
Which one of these four dogs most represents your Espresso cup of delight?

Have a great weekend!

Basic obedience. A well-trained dog makes a good dog, an attractive dog.  Program 2, Optimal Obedience 15-day residency,...
11/23/2024

Basic obedience.
A well-trained dog makes a good dog, an attractive dog.

Program 2, Optimal Obedience 15-day residency, is our most popular training program. On any given week we have 3 to 5 dogs in this program which includes all of Program 1 skills: heel, sit with automatic stay and come; PLUS Fido learns down with auto stay and "Place". Dedicated owners with the time to complete the necessary workouts, can also get this program via private lessons or group lessons. The next round of group lessons begins January 14th! The investment for group lessons in 2025 is just $350 for seven lessons. Call today for your evaluation. 574-522-7050

https://kastensdogtraining.com/the-importance-of-basic-obedience-training-for-dogs/


Basic obedience training establishes a foundation for good behavior, strengthens the bond between dog and owner, and ensures safety.

Training and challenging working breeds are THE best things you can do for them besides structure.  Ranger here has lear...
11/21/2024

Training and challenging working breeds are THE best things you can do for them besides structure. Ranger here has learned SO much. And isn't he handsome?!

Learn more about our training programs, including behavior modification at https://kastensdogtraining.com/training-programs/.




I heard it from a friend who, Heard it from a friend who . . . (go ahead, you can sing along)Heard it from anotherKasten...
11/19/2024

I heard it from a friend who,
Heard it from a friend who . . . (go ahead, you can sing along)
Heard it from another
Kasten's is the best place around. 🎶

Kasten's Dog Training is grateful for word of mouth . When new clients call, this is the MOST common way that people say they have heard about us.

Did your friend just get a puppy? Kasten's has puppy preschool!
Is your co-worker coming in with Cujo stories that are rocking their home life? Behavior modification programs may just be a game changer!

https://kastensdogtraining.com/



We are thankful for the new Kasten's Dog Training website we launched in October of 2023.  Did you know that you can com...
11/17/2024

We are thankful for the new Kasten's Dog Training website we launched in October of 2023. Did you know that you can complete several forms there, register for puppy preschool (click on All Things Puppy under Scarlett, the puppy pictured here), as well as request a boarding reservation and sign up for our online portal?

Please browse, meet the staff, and explore training options at https://kastensdogtraining.com/.

We also have a number of great canine related articles, including a link to our article in The Lakes East magazine from this summer. You may explore our articles here: https://kastensdogtraining.com/blog/.

Share this information with a dog loving friend, better yet, ALL your friends on Facebook and Instagram!




Today Kasten's Dog Training would like to say, "We are thankful for YOU!"You, our faithful friends and potential custome...
11/16/2024

Today Kasten's Dog Training would like to say, "We are thankful for YOU!"

You, our faithful friends and potential customers.

Thank you for trusting us to love, care for, and train your beloved pups.


Friday lunch break puppy therapy!!!We are thankful for puppies, puppy preschool, and really all things puppy . . . excep...
11/15/2024

Friday lunch break puppy therapy!!!
We are thankful for puppies, puppy preschool, and really all things puppy . . .
except puppy piddle. We could do without that.

To learn about house breaking, play biting, and so much more, give us a call to enroll in puppy preschool - 574-522-7050.

Or visit us https://kastensdogtraining.com/training-programs/puppy-training-programs/.





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57185 Jefferson Pkwy
Bristol, IN
46507

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 12pm
2pm - 6pm
Tuesday 8am - 12pm
2pm - 6pm
Wednesday 8am - 12pm
2pm - 6pm
Thursday 8am - 12pm
2pm - 6pm
Friday 8am - 12pm
2pm - 6pm
Saturday 8am - 12pm
Sunday 4pm - 6pm

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+15745227050

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Welcome to the true pet professionals of Elkhart County. You are here because you want to improve the quality of life for your pet. Let us design the perfect plan to achieve that goal. Through the years we have heard: I just want my dog to stay in the yard! or I want my dog to listen and have good house manners! or my dog is territorial and shows aggression! or I want to walk my dog without him pulling!! Well, all of these are obtainable and so much more. Give us an opportunity to meet you and your dog and allow us to show you what we can do to improve the quality of your life as a pet owner. We have a great deal of knowledge about dogs and their behavior.