Thunder Paws K-9 Training & Boarding Kennels

Thunder Paws K-9 Training & Boarding Kennels My name is Nikki Kok and I graduated from The Tom Rose School for Professional Dog Trainers in May of 2013.

I am a certified professional dog trainer and I provide customized training for your individual dog. I offer day training, private lessons, in-home lessons, group obedience classes, and lodge & learn where I will work with your dog daily while they board with us. Call today to book a stay, inquire about training or schedule a FREE consultation with me!

To all our wonderful clients who have become our friends. This is a start of something new and wonderful. To all of the...
04/29/2020

To all our wonderful clients who have become our friends.
This is a start of something new and wonderful.
To all of the furry ones that have been entrusted to us over the years we will miss you.
As Bob and I finish up the last minute details of the sale of our property, we are filled with bitter sweet feelings.
On one hand there are new exciting things ahead for both Bob and I as well as the new owners...
On the other we have to say goodbye to everyone we have grown to love....

Starting tomorrow , April 30th Thunder Paws will have a new family taking our place.
An awesome local family with ties to the community will taking the reigns and are very excited to start their new journey...
Please welcome them...and encourage them as they start their new lives here at Thunder Paws!!!
We wish everyone the very best and hopefully will see many of you along our journey in life...
Love from us both
Bob and Nikki ( Thunder Paws)

P.s.
We are currently working on transferring our phone number to the new owners and things should be up and running very soon. If you are in need of reservations ( darn corona!!!) don't hesitate to call...

Oh how pretty and shiny my new toys are. Bam!!! Now starts the spring treasure hunting season!!! My poor old ones met ...
03/03/2020

Oh how pretty and shiny my new toys are.
Bam!!! Now starts the spring treasure hunting season!!!
My poor old ones met my hubbies snow blower on the orange beast!!
They lost!!
Oh man...... if I only had a dollar for every find!
My tootsies would be in warm sand and sun.
Instead they will be in boots in snow!
Now off for the spring thaw and hidden b***y!!!

03/02/2020

If you could give a blue ribbon for persistence we would have a winner!!!!
Maple tries and tries but can't figure out why this stuck up pup won't play with her. Every time she sees the statue...,puppy play is on. Just s little one sided!!

02/17/2020

Somebody is definitely not taking his morning walk too serious!!!!
Mr Duke isn't too concerned with the -2 on the thermometer he is just making the most of it.
Silly pup.

SWEET!!!!! A professionally groomed trail for those low riding pups!!! Somebody is getting pretty good with his toy!!!M...
02/10/2020

SWEET!!!!!
A professionally groomed trail for those low riding pups!!!
Somebody is getting pretty good with his toy!!!
Me. Duke says "thanks man!"

02/07/2020

Thunder Paws race track is now open!!!
My Hubby enjoyed the sunshine and played in "play land" with his orange beast.
Both Sheba and Ginger are testing it out making sure it's up to their standards.
Thanks so much "Boof" ❤️

I swear this guy is everywhere!!!!! Santa made a pit stop for some milk and cookies to recharge his batteries. So of co...
12/21/2019

I swear this guy is everywhere!!!!!
Santa made a pit stop for some milk and cookies to recharge his batteries. So of course he thought it may be a good idea to work off some of those extra calories with a couple dog walks.
I of course.......was reassuring Santa that I was a very good girl and was anxiously awaiting my vintage Mustang on Christmas!!!!
From Bob and I here at Thunder Paws we wish you all the Merriest of Christmas....and the Happiest New Year!!!!!

Life is a roller coaster..... yes, yes it is! I suppose that's what makes it the grand journey. Looks as though we will ...
12/04/2019

Life is a roller coaster..... yes, yes it is! I suppose that's what makes it the grand journey.
Looks as though we will be able to continue to take boarding reservations... so yay!
Give us a call if you still need a place for your pups to stay this holiday season.

We would love to wish all our extended family ( furry ones included) the most joyous and blessed Holidays! We are grateful to have you all in our lives.
Thank you and God Bless!!!!

10/29/2019

Oh boy... Miss Mossy and me breaking trail this morning . She seems to enjoy that white stuff... me? Not so much!!!!

10/12/2019

A huge thank you to all the Volunteers that came to visit Jack AKA the " Alligator".
When I first met Jack he had a lot going on. But the worst of it was his reaction to strangers or people in general. Anyone entering the owners house met the wrath of Jack.
So off to a quiet room Jack would go. This is pretty much what he wanted.
You see after blasting through his tough " I think I want to eat you" exterior he actually is a bit of a marshmallow. All be it a marshmallow with teeth!
In the past Jack pretty much got his way with most everything. He made his own choices and when he didn't get his way he dealt with things however seemed appropriate.
If he was put in a situation that made him uncomfortable he handled it like many dogs do. They use their bodies and this includes their mouth.
So we got to work and we have shown Jack that the world and people aren't always out to get him.
We have established rules and introduced boundaries as well as appropriate behavior for even stressful citations.
So now we are working with Jacks owner teaching her that she can be the awesome leader that Jack truly needs. He really is a good guy.... he just didn't know it.
So another heart filled THANK YOU to the volunteers from Eva Burrell Animal Shelter for taking time out of their busy life's to help a sweet brown eyed lab become a better dog.
Please stop in to the shelter and see all the awesome adoptees they have available.
Adoption is the most awesome option!!!

10/12/2019

Hey guys..... for those of you that are in the "winter prep" mode.... please contact Thunder Paws Kennels. We have referral information on top notch local window washers that do an outstanding job!
Very reasonable rates as well!
Thanks Sheba for your assistance!!!

09/19/2019

In the beginning Jack was a handful. He delt with things the way some dogs do....act first ask questions later.
Unfortunately he used brute force as well as his mouth to handle uncomfortable citations.
Jack was often banned to another room when visitors came over, not to mention ever being able to explore the world by taking a joyful walk.
So muzzle on and leash in hand we got to work.
Now you would think that this guy is as tough as they come, but oh contraire....he really is a gushy.... squishy mess.
When you don't allow a dog to react to things inappropriately or as they are accustomed to they totally get knocked off their game.
Jack tends to be insecure, so confidence building is s must, along with helping him deal with new challenges/stresses in new ways.
His awesome owners are on board and will be learning how to be steadfast leaders so Jack will be able to relax and look to them for guidance.
So stay tuned as we get "Jack on track"!!!
P.s. Sorry for the novice looking videos not exactly my strength( I blame the phone of course!)

09/19/2019

Hitting the back 40 to check on a couple favorite apple trees and to make sure the bears haven't eaten ALL of my blackberries.
It was a beautiful night to practice some recalls with the "three amigos." Ginger our trainee did awesome!
Recalls look great, berries look yummy, apples are ready! What a great night!

09/16/2019

Too busy to train? Sometimes you have to improvise! Here is an example of some passive training. While I bleach our kennel beds, sweet little Ginger hangs out and works on his "calm on command".
For some dogs this can be a struggle but in the end the benefits can be amazing.
Good job sweet boy...if only he could carry some of these buggers out!

Hey guys, this is Ginger. Ginger has been hanging around training with us and doing an awesome job I might add. He is wo...
09/12/2019

Hey guys, this is Ginger. Ginger has been hanging around training with us and doing an awesome job I might add. He is working on being the best Doodle he can be.
One of the most rewarding things is being able to include your pet in day to day activities without him being a "crazy man" or having to be in everyone's business. Take it from Ginger a calm relaxed Doodle makes for a great night of we**ie and smore roasting for everyone!!

Last but not least..... little Bella ( Rottweiler at heart) is out for her morning walk. She is making sure I am safe f...
08/25/2019

Last but not least..... little Bella ( Rottweiler at heart) is out for her morning walk. She is making sure I am safe from the berry stealing bears being sighted in the area.
Luckily I have enough berries to share.
" ok bears the back forty is yours..... for now!"

08/23/2019

It can't always be about the training sometimes ya just gotta have fun!
Mr Captain showing off his goofy side!! I must have only grazed him with the first shot!

The face of pure disbelief and I do think disgust that Mr. Bob would even suggest a bath let alone go through with it. ...
08/21/2019

The face of pure disbelief and I do think disgust that Mr. Bob would even suggest a bath let alone go through with it.
Sorry Grets we gotta do what we gotta do!

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