Quinebaug Kennels: QK Dogs

Quinebaug Kennels: QK Dogs QK - Premier, 50+ Acres Dog Facility in Canterbury, CT Quinebaug Kennels is located in Canterbury, CT among the hills of Northeastern Connecticut.

With spacious kennels and vast exercise fields, this 100-acre farm provides an ideal setting for raising, training and boarding canines. Throughout the day, dogs are exercised and trained in QK's open fields, woodlands, and hedgerows. We realize the importance of canine socialization and pack structure; therefore we encourage group exercise and playtime in our large fenced in play yards.

It’s Quiet Kue Friday! This week - Appropriate Interaction!“Ongoing & short interactive sessions will always be better t...
01/03/2025

It’s Quiet Kue Friday! This week - Appropriate Interaction!

“Ongoing & short interactive sessions will always be better than any 4 hour interaction, every 2 weeks.” – Jennifer Broome.

It is a belief where the proper touch is responsible for empowering a dog, or human, to willingly enact change and to clearly remember why they did so.

The.Quiet.Kue™ drives us to value the titanic message body language can deliver as we’ve learned much from the non-verbal behavior dogs use to communicate masterfully.

It is about believing the more time we spend observing a dog, the less we’ll talk to them, and the more that will be efficiently achieved.

At QK Dogs we guarantee that you will always see appropriate interaction in all we do. We strive for excellence and nothing less.

Wishing you and your family health, happiness, and prosperity in the new year. We look forward to making 2025 the best y...
01/01/2025

Wishing you and your family health, happiness, and prosperity in the new year. We look forward to making 2025 the best year yet.

New year. Same QK. Bigger goals!

We are excited to see you in 2025. From all of us at QK – Happy New Year!

Here at QK we have been reflecting on the amazing year we have had. We have been so fortunate to maintain relationships ...
12/31/2024

Here at QK we have been reflecting on the amazing year we have had. We have been so fortunate to maintain relationships with existing families and meet new clients with their dogs.

We can honestly say we wouldn’t be here if it wasn’t for our amazing team at QK! The holidays are our busiest time of year.

2024 has been a year of gratitude; and what better way to celebrate our gratitude than showing off some of our cherished guests staying with us while they’re beloved owners are with their loved ones.

#2024

Working fulltime? Gone for long hours with no one home? Is your dog crated for most of the day?We have the answer. QK do...
12/30/2024

Working fulltime? Gone for long hours with no one home? Is your dog crated for most of the day?

We have the answer. QK doesn’t just do daycare, we have an enrichment program tailored for each dog. Let us introduce you to Vita Plena = Life in Full!
It’s time to let your dog live their life to the fullest! Learn, play, and have the best day at QK.

Your dog will come home happy and tired after spending their day with us!

Now offering a January exclusive!
$25 for your first day when you sign up as a new client. We have bundled together our best services, so you get a full QK experience - at a $130 value!
Special New Client First Visit Package include:
• Complimentary temperament test
• Complete Bath & Nail trim/Dremel
• Land Treadmill session
• Group socialization

Sign up today by calling QK 860-546-2116. We have limited space available January 6th through the 31st.

Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity!

More information can be found at https://www.qkdogs.com/vita-plena

12/25/2024
Quiet Kue Day! Today’s topic - Respectful Structures!“After building our structure, it will require both of us to honor ...
12/23/2024

Quiet Kue Day! Today’s topic - Respectful Structures!

“After building our structure, it will require both of us to honor it. After all, their healthiest and safest life is what we both want”.

We organize so we do not agonize. We thrive in structure and so will our dogs. Structure does not determine everything, but it influences our thoughts, actions, and behaviors. Being consistent in the structures we learn during our training will enable us to continue to have a fruitful relationship with our dogs. Training is a wealth of knowledge, but respecting the structures we have learnt and continuing them in the day-to-day aspects of our lives is vital!

That is why we have owners come to join us on graduation day. Once your dog has undergone one of our training-programs we then teach the owners how to continue the new learned behaviors at home. We set you up for success. Our goal is to have you leave QK with the confidence that you know how to lead your dog.

Returning clients see the same structures in place when they come for continued education and private lessons.

It's so important to continue with the same structures after training in order to see your dog truly be the best they can be.

“Don't Leave Your Dog Out” this Gift Season Still searching for those perfect last-minute gifts? Don’t forget your other...
12/20/2024

“Don't Leave Your Dog Out” this Gift Season
Still searching for those perfect last-minute gifts? Don’t forget your other best friend!

Our custom cut cozy, bleach-safe fleece toppers never go flat like those flimsy pillows. Perfect for crates, couches and cars, any spot your pup loves – even the floor! They’re economical starting at just $12, and custom sizes are available. Stop by the Lodge at the QK campus or give us a call at 860-546-2116. Hurry—Christmas is almost here!

Still Searching for the Perfect Holiday Surprise for Your Pup? Treat them to their very own PEMF Bed—the same soothing t...
12/19/2024

Still Searching for the Perfect Holiday Surprise for Your Pup?

Treat them to their very own PEMF Bed—the same soothing therapy we’ve offer at QK. Believe us, dogs love PEMF! They’ll relax, recover faster, and feel better right at home.

Why PEMF?
✔️ Eases arthritis & joint pain
✔️ Improves range of motion
✔️ Relieves stiffness & soreness
✔️ Speeds healing

Bonus: Order now and get 3 FREE sessions at QK during your next boarding stay!
We’ll drop-ship straight to your door. Hurry—give your pup the gift of comfort and well-being! ✨

SHOP PEMF Beds NOW!
https://www.qkdogs.com/copy-of-training-equipment

Know Someone with a New Pup? Here’s the Perfect Gift! Give the gift of knowledge with Lead Don’t Follow: The Human Guide...
12/18/2024

Know Someone with a New Pup? Here’s the Perfect Gift!

Give the gift of knowledge with Lead Don’t Follow: The Human Guide to the Puppy Mind by Jennifer Broome. This must-have guide is packed with practical tips, heartfelt stories, and expert advice to help new puppy parents navigate puppyhood and build lifelong bonds.
• Bonus: Signed copies available!
• Stop by the Lodge at QK Campus or shop online today
• Also available on Amazon!

Because trained dogs lead better lives.



https://www.qkdogs.com/product-page/copy-of-lead-don-t-follow-the-human-guide-to-the-puppy-mind-paperback

Still Searching for the Perfect Pup Gift? Give the gift of good health this season with QK’s Devotion Supplements! Choos...
12/17/2024

Still Searching for the Perfect Pup Gift?

Give the gift of good health this season with QK’s Devotion Supplements! Choose from 3 targeted blends and get them delivered fresh ground right to your door:

• Devotion Daily Support Plus: Boosts skin & coat health with Omega-3’s, loaded with probiotics to support digestion, and promotes joint wellness with glucosamine and chondroitin.
• Devotion Digestive Wellness: Packed with prebiotics, probiotics & enzymes for optimal nutrient absorption and gut health.
• Devotion Norwegian Dried Kelp: Bursting with 25+ vitamins to keep coats shiny, skin healthy & eyes bright.

Order now and give your best friend a vibrant life!

www.qkdogs.com/devotion

Last-Minute Gift Idea? We’ve Got You Covered! QK Gift Cards are the perfect solution!  Whether it’s for new pet parents ...
12/16/2024

Last-Minute Gift Idea? We’ve Got You Covered!

QK Gift Cards are the perfect solution! Whether it’s for new pet parents or pups needing a training refresh, give the gift of Education and Expertise.
• Redeemable for Training Programs, Private Lessons, or Products
• Customizable for any amount

Already love what QK does? Share the experience! A gift card could be just the nudge your friends need to take the leap.

For immediate digital delivery: https://www.qkdogs.com/giftcard

Or for a physical Gift Card you can wrap, visit the Lodge at the QK Campus, give us a call at 860-546-2116.

Is your dog……Reactive/pulls on leash/sniffs nonstop/fearful?  That dog never learned how to walk politely at heel with a...
12/12/2024

Is your dog……
Reactive/pulls on leash/sniffs nonstop/fearful? That dog never learned how to walk politely at heel with a human Leader.
Counter surfing/rushing at the door/jumping on guests? Let’s instruct that dog to go to bed.
Keep away/running off? A simple recall command stops that!
Pacing/won’t calm down/hyper/too busy? Let’s teach that dog how to stop and be still, calm and patient with composure.

QK believes that all dogs can be taught. Whether you have had your dog since 8-weeks old or you have an adult dog, our programs are designed to address the unique personalities and needs for each dog.

As Jennifer Broome, the QK Founder states: “The problem is truly not a problem, it is simply a lack of Foundational Training skills.”

Our 6-week Complete Obedience and Companion Dog Training programs have specific, measurable, and proven methods taught day by day and week by week to produce results. Repetition is the MASTERY of all skill, and your dog learns each action on leash first through hundreds of repetitions (Walk, Go, Recall, and Be Still). Next we advance to light KUE communication conditioning your dog to the lightest e collar sensation to replace the leash touch. This step-by-step process teaches you how to communicate off leash with a point of contact touch with the e collar. How glorious to enjoy a dog who can romp off leash or heel politely with partnership, and you have the peace of mind that you can enforce your command off leash in the face of distractions. Or even help to deter unwanted actions like eating trash, jumping on counters, or chasing squirrels. These can have dangerous outcomes!

Our mission is to improve your dog’s life and help you to be the best dog Leader so that you can enjoy an incredible partnership together.

Enroll today at www.qkdogs.com/sporting-and-companion-training

New puppy? QK is your all-encompassing canine health, wellness, training and boarding facility! You can trust our 25+ ye...
12/10/2024

New puppy?

QK is your all-encompassing canine health, wellness, training and boarding facility! You can trust our 25+ years of expertise in helping with all aspects for your puppy’s care.

Our Puppy Head Start Program (3 weeks) covers fundamental skills for your pup including structure, manners and rules with a strict schedule. We focus on the most important aspect of your pup’s early life. Learning HOW to Learn! We work on the most problematic and common puppy issues: jumping, biting and learning patience. We introduce crate skills to set your pup up for house breaking and manners at home.

As the QK Founder Jennifer Broome says, “Cuteness only gets you so far, if you don’t want the adult dog behavior, don’t let the puppy do it!”

We create and nurture good behavior from the start! This is NOT a basic behavior class at the local pet store. This is a FULL immersion experience, from teaching pups about grooming, bathing and nails, to patience, composure, greeting people, socialization, and sleep!

From early morning care to late night 11pm let outs, we teach pups bladder/bowel control and help with a routine from the start. Each hands-on contact is a lesson with purpose and meaning. Pups quickly fall in love with QK and our staff, which sets them up for amazing success in the future for Foundation Training or boarding with us.

Upon graduation, our trainers will teach you how to be the very best leader to your puppy, and will walk you step by step through the days, weeks and months ahead to prepare puppy for adolescents and Foundational Training which are the next steps.
Enroll today by visiting our website at www.qkdogs.com/sporting-and-companion-training

Remember "Trained Dogs Live Better Lives"!

Get started with Jennifer Broome’s puppy Book: www.qkdogs.com/booksbyjenniferbroome

2025 Open Enrollment!Does your dog need Foundation Training?  Do you have a new puppy? Or are you considering one? Then ...
12/08/2024

2025 Open Enrollment!

Does your dog need Foundation Training? Do you have a new puppy? Or are you considering one? Then our 2025 Training Programs at QK could be massively beneficial to you and your dog's life together.

It is as simple as learning FOUR skills: WALK, COME, STOP, and GO!

Walk with me (heel), come to me, be still with composure, and go to a destination (place/bed).

Why enroll?

BECAUSE...
..their FOUNDATION makes a difference! Trained Dogs Live Better Lives. People WANT to be around well-behaved dogs.
..they will grow to nearly adult size in SIX months! Learn why they need upwards of 20 hours of daily sleep to support their growing minds & body.

We are offering our QK Signature Obedience/Companion Dog Training Program (6 weeks), and our Puppy Rearing Head Start Program (3 weeks) starting January 13th.

Don't wait to sign-up, the beginning of the year is one of our busiest times.

Visit https://www.qkdogs.com/sporting-and-companion-training and learn more.

January 13th to February 22nd
All dogs 6 months and up eligible for our 6 week Foundation Off-Leash Obedience Training Program

January 13th to January 31st or February 3rd to February 21st
3 week Puppy Rearing Head Start Program for pups 4 to 6 months.

Quiet Kue Friday! This week – Balanced Behaviors.We will always address your pup’s needs with behaviors that represent a...
12/06/2024

Quiet Kue Friday! This week – Balanced Behaviors.

We will always address your pup’s needs with behaviors that represent a responsible balance of what to do, how to do it, and when to do it.

Always remember you must lead by example. “The more you FORCE an animal to comply, the less they try. The more work you do, the less effort they give. Teach with lightness and politeness and provide them with the problem-solving skills to learn to willingly follow light cues” – Mastering Canine Communication by Jennifer Broome.

We are fast approaching the holiday season and now is the perfect time to think about boarding your dog at QK. We have j...
12/04/2024

We are fast approaching the holiday season and now is the perfect time to think about boarding your dog at QK. We have just a few remaining suites remaining for your canine family members. Call today!

While you are enjoying time with your loved ones, traveling across the state, or going out of the Country we will welcome your companions with open arms.
Our GOAL is for you to worry about something else!

Our boarding suites are spacious with beautiful natural light, individual hammock beds, and each with an access door to an outside run. Our kennel facility in the country allows dogs to touch the earth daily, run in the grass, and enjoy plenty of fresh air all in a securely fenced, and closely monitored environment.

We pride ourselves on giving each of our guests lots of TLC while closely monitoring all their behaviors. We have very strict Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) as we record each dog’s health and wellness daily from their food consumption to their eliminations. At QK, you can feel comfortable knowing your pet is with an experienced team in a safe and loving environment while you are away.

An overnight stay at QK is more than just a place for your dog to sleep. It is an opportunity for them to exercise, socialize, work on their hunting and/or obedience skills, and maintain their overall well-being.

Add on our Vita Plena program, or any A La Carte Enrichment Activities. Give your dog a holiday they will enjoy!

Don’t forget—Gold Members enjoy discounted rates and access to our Shuttle Service.

Gold Members! Have you used our Shuttle Service? Enjoy the exclusive access! QK’s Private Shuttle Service runs anywhere ...
12/02/2024

Gold Members! Have you used our Shuttle Service?

Enjoy the exclusive access! QK’s Private Shuttle Service runs anywhere from New York to Boston. By appointment only for our VIP pups!

Not used the service yet? Give us a call at QK to inquire about the shuttle schedule and availability. 860-546-2116.

Our finale to our 5 days of Thankfulness.Jennifer and Jason would like to extend their personal thanks to all our client...
11/28/2024

Our finale to our 5 days of Thankfulness.

Jennifer and Jason would like to extend their personal thanks to all our clients who have visited us at QK over the years. As we reflect on our journey together, we want to express our deepest gratitude for your continued trust and partnership. Your support and collaboration have been instrumental in our success, and we are truly thankful for the opportunity to serve you.

We look forward to continuing our work together and achieving even greater milestones in the future.

Thank you once again for being a valued client and introducing us to so many wonderful furry friends.

Here’s to many more years of continued growth and building deeper relationships.

Address

265 N Society Road
Canterbury, CT
06331

Opening Hours

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

Telephone

+18605462116

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