KM K9 LLC

09/08/2024

31/07/2024

What a great time I had training with this team!

Wik is the second dog to patrol the hospital halls, following Cargo, who was the first four-legged hospital employee in the state.

31/07/2024

I had a great time training this team! Wik is an amazing dog with enormous potential, and he's handled by an experienced law enforcement officer. I look forward to watching them progress!

The paws are being handed down at Ellis Hospital as the security department welcomes their new K-9 officer Wik to the team!

29/07/2024

Fall Detection Series with Master Trainer Kyle McCraith.
Pick one or pick all three. Each registration is a separate workshop. You do not have to sign up for all of them.

September 13 - Learn more and register here:
https://forms.gle/5WQEyANc5Q8MLU6J7

October 18 - Learn more and register here:
https://forms.gle/XkSjnX5pKoa8NR1aA

November 22 - Learn more and register here:
https://forms.gle/mXpQCh27prw79gkC7

28/07/2024

Fall Tracking Series with Master Trainer Kyle McCraith.

Pick one or pick all three. Each registration is a separate workshop. You don't have to sign up for all of them.

This progressive course on canine tracking will take place on three separate dates.

September 9 - Learn more and register here:
https://forms.gle/dd2YYJcwdxaqKaVj9

October 11- Learn more and register here:
https://forms.gle/vLmtRe3mULFz2FGJA

November 8 - Learn more and register here:
https://forms.gle/U5mKiR9JfkKHzwHn8

04/06/2024

June 15,2024 11 to 3
Hessian Hill Farm
576 Treadlemire Rd
Berne, NY 12023

Meet the trainers at the Canine Center at Hessian Hill Farm.

Watch sheep herding demos with Sonja Galley

Talk to Kyle McCraith about upcoming tracking seminars.

Talk to Kathy Stevens about Therapy Dog Classes and Seminars.

You have a puppy? See Lois about upcoming group and private lessons.

Tylor Stevens will be here to if you are interested in obedience and problem solving individual issues you might be having.

Fast Cat Try It's -$20 for 2 Runs -Sign up that day.
Curious if your dog might like this sport?
We will give you tips and guide you through so you are ready for an upcoming trial.

Agilty Demos by Jares Slingerlands.

If you have agilty experience and would like to get a few pointers from Jared, $10 for 15 minutes of ring time. Sign up that day.

Meet Members of the Schoharie County Kennel Club and learn more about AKC titles you and your companion can achieve!!

Proceeds for agilty and Fast Cat will support the Schoharie County Kennel Club.

Visit the farm animals.
All dogs must be on leash
This is a relationship based, positive reinforcement training facility. NO shock, NO prong collars.

Please no retractable leashes.

28/04/2024

Tracking Workshop with Kyle McCraith at the Canine Center at Hessian Hill Farm on April 26,2024
Photos by Jennifer Green

12/04/2024

There is still time to sign up for out tracking series with Master Trainer Kyle McCraith! The first session has been moved to April 26, giving you more time to get signed up for this fantastic series!

Sign up for as few or as many of the workshops as you'd like!

This progressive series on canine tracking will take place on four separate dates:

April 26 - Learn more and register: https://forms.gle/AjBprM1w6NB9ZPMK8

May 17 - Learn more and register: https://forms.gle/6UQcMCPtJUw8sXHU7

June 7 - Learn more and register: https://forms.gle/t5mFycNp5eDc2Hd99

July 19 - Learn more and register: https://forms.gle/iVYLTCNg2aXDHnTTA

02/04/2024

Pick one or pick all three .....

We are excited to offer another tracking series with Master Trainer Kyle McCraith!

Each registration is a separate worshop. You don't have to sign up for all of them.

This progressive course on canine tracking will take place on four separate dates:

April 12 - Learn more and register: https://forms.gle/AjBprM1w6NB9ZPMK8

May 17 - Learn more and register: https://forms.gle/6UQcMCPtJUw8sXHU7

June 7 - Learn more and register: https://forms.gle/t5mFycNp5eDc2Hd99

July 19 - Learn more and register: https://forms.gle/iVYLTCNg2aXDHnTTA

16/02/2024

We are excited to offer another tracking series with Master Trainer Kyle McCraith!

This progressive course on canine tracking will take place on four separate dates:

April 12 - Learn more and register: https://forms.gle/AjBprM1w6NB9ZPMK8

May 17 - Learn more and register: https://forms.gle/6UQcMCPtJUw8sXHU7

June 7 - Learn more and register: https://forms.gle/t5mFycNp5eDc2Hd99

July 19 - Learn more and register: https://forms.gle/iVYLTCNg2aXDHnTTA

01/01/2024

Let me introduce you to the
Trainers and Coordinators at
The Canine Center at Hessian Hill Farm.

The Center has been offering classes and now we are responding to your request for more and more.

These trainers offer everything from puppy to detection work and everything in between.
To read more about each trainer (and others not in the photo) go to our website at
https://www.hessianhillfarm.com/.

You will also read more about the classes and workshops scheduled for 2024.

I want to take this time to say THANK YOU to everyone that has supported the Canine Center!

21/12/2023

Kathy Stevens will be teaching Puppy Class (Level 1) on Monday mornings, beginning January 22!

This six week course, suitable for puppies 12 weeks to five months, will provide you with marker/clicker mechanics, introduce leash skills, help you read and build a connection with your puppy, and much more!

Visit https://forms.gle/j6ktXSM7SNmFBuTTA to learn more and register.

20/12/2023

If you were interested in this but didn't get in. Please email me at [email protected].
You will be added to the list for upcoming dates.

20/12/2023

Kyle McCraith is back again! Join us on January 20 for another Detection Workshop with instruction tailored to each team's training and experience level. There is only room for six teams in this workshop, to allow for the individualized instruction, so register ASAP!

Learn more and register: https://forms.gle/wgAAFTSCUCGG2UhH7

11/12/2023

Dates: Thursday December 14th, 28th January 4th & 11th
Time: 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Location: The Canine Center at Hessian Hill
576 Treadlemire Rd, Berne, NY 12023
Questions? Contact us: (518) 365-4085 or [email protected]

Instructor: Kyle McCraith

About the workshop:
Eight-team maximum (one person and one dog) - teams rotate "floor time" with one team on the floor at a time and remaining students observing/learning. Students will use non-compulsive methods (luring, shaping, molding, capturing) to garner behaviors - use of rewards (food treat/toys), voice, & animated body signaling is prevalent in this class.

Students must bring an ample supply of rewards (treats/toys) that their dog values.

Owners should have a safe, temperature controlled setting for their dog, water/water dish, several treats &/or toys.

About the instructor:

Kyle McCraith is a Master Trainer of Utility, Explosive Detection and Wildlife Detection with The North American Police Work Dog Association (NAPWDA.com), and recently retired as Department Chair/Program Coordinator/Instructor at SUNY Cobleskill’s Canine Training and Management Bachelor (BT) Degree Program. He has 25 years’ experience in handling and training working dog teams for police, military, search and rescue and private security clients. Kyle currently owns and operates KM K9 LLC (kmcanine.com) where he conducts behavioral assessments and training using LIMA standards. Kyle is routinely called upon to certify and train working dogs for private, government and Search and Rescue organizations throughout the United States.

*The Canine Center at Hessian Hill is a force free training facility.*

Register here!
https://forms.gle/1tXje4HiEzt8HQ2A8

19/11/2023

The final session of a Tracking Series at the Canine Center at Hessian Hill Farm. Incredible Dog Teams learning and having fun!!

12/11/2023

Fall Tracking Series workshop 4 of 4!
Join us for a progressive course on canine tracking (canine is trained to follow ground-born odor left by quarry).

Participants must have either attended the KM K9 tracking workshop at Hessian Hills Farms or have tracking experience.
Dogs that are not actively working must be kept safe and away from working teams so not to distract them (a vehicle
kennel is preferred).

Each week, dogs and their owners will build upon their current skill set with the goal of teaching the dog tracking concepts and variables. Outcomes will vary.

Students must bring an ample supply of rewards (treats/toys) that their dog values, water, water dish, a long-line and non-restrictive tracking harness. A treat-pouch or
similar setup (cloth carpenter’s apron, etc.) is recommended.
Students will be taught to train their dog to track humans using non-compulsive, reward-based methods. Please bring your patience, cooperative spirit, and a sense of humor-
let’s keep this fun!

About the instructor:
Kyle McCraith is a Master Trainer of Utility, Explosive Detection and Wildlife Detection with The North American Police Work Dog Association (NAPWDA.com). Kyle currently owns and operates KM K9 LLC (kmcanine.com)

*The Canine Center at Hessian Hill is a force free training facility.*
Register here!
https://forms.gle/JEGtdZsHBR7cqpiU7

22/10/2023

Fall 2023 Tracking Series 3 of 4 Workshop!

Join us for a progressive course on canine tracking (canine is trained to follow ground-born odor left by quarry).

Participants must have either attended the KM K9 tracking workshop at Hessian Hills Farms or have tracking experience.

Dogs that are not actively working must be kept safe and away from working teams so not to distract them (a vehicle
kennel is preferred).

Each week, dogs and their owners will build upon their current skill set with the goal of teaching the dog tracking concepts and variables. Outcomes will vary.

Students must bring an ample supply of rewards (treats/toys) that their dog values, water, water dish, a long-line and non-restrictive tracking harness. A treat-pouch or
similar setup (cloth carpenter’s apron, etc.) is recommended.
Students will be taught to train their dog to track humans using non-compulsive, reward-based methods. Please bring your patience, cooperative spirit, and a sense of humor-
let’s keep this fun!

About the instructor:
Kyle McCraith is a Master Trainer of Utility, Explosive Detection and Wildlife Detection with The North American Police Work Dog Association (NAPWDA.com). Kyle currently owns and operates KM K9 LLC (kmcanine.com)
*The Canine Center at Hessian Hill is a force free training facility.*

Register here!
https://forms.gle/55msytnC32znAebF7

14/10/2023

Fall 2023 Obedience workshop

Dates: October 26, November 2, 9, 30
Time: 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Location: The Canine Center at Hessian Hill
576 Treadlemire Rd, Berne, NY 12023

Instructor: Kyle McCraith

About the workshop:
Eight-team maximum (one person and one dog)

Teams rotate "floor time" with one team on the floor at a time and remaining students observing/learning. Students will use non-compulsive methods (luring, shaping, molding, capturing) to garner behaviors - use of rewards (food treat/toys), voice, & animated body signaling is prevalent in this class.

Students must bring an ample supply of rewards (treats/toys) that their dog values.

Owners should have a safe, temperature controlled setting for their dog, water/water dish, several treats &/or toys.

About the instructor:

Kyle McCraith is a Master Trainer of Utility, Explosive Detection and Wildlife Detection with The North American Police Work Dog Association (NAPWDA.com), and recently retired as Department Chair/Program Coordinator/Instructor at SUNY Cobleskill’s Canine Training and Management Bachelor (BT) Degree Program. He has 25 years’ experience in handling and training working dog teams for police, military, search and rescue and private security clients. Kyle currently owns and operates KM K9 LLC (kmcanine.com) where he conducts behavioral assessments and training using LIMA standards. Kyle is routinely called upon to certify and train working dogs for private, government and Search and Rescue organizations throughout the United States.

🚩The Canine Center at Hessian Hill is a force free training facility.🚩

✨To register- LIMIT 8 SPOTS✨
https://forms.gle/fxaQ9kKEWV9fYjsJ9

06/10/2023

Coming December 1st & 2nd we will have Kyle back in action doing a TWO DAY detection workshop at Hessian Hill's Canine and Event Center!

A bit about the workshop:

A two-day workshop on canine detection (also called scent detection/ scent work-similar
to police “drug-dogs” or “bomb-dogs”). Participants will be presented with the basics of teaching a dog to detect and respond to legal odor(s). All levels are welcome. Results
will vary. There will be an emphasis on reading dogs during detection. Non-compulsive, reward-based methods are used. Participants must have a safe, temperature-controlled
environment to keep their dogs when not actively working (vehicle kennel is preferred).

Owners are expected to keep their dogs from interfering with the class and other teams
as they work.

REGISTER HERE to see the full schedule!
https://forms.gle/F4sToSsaMTMETYYL7

*The Canine Center at Hessian Hill is a force free training facility.*

05/10/2023

UPCOMING!
Tracking Series, Class 3 of 4 at Hessian Hill Farm. October 27, 2023, 8am-4pm. Register https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fforms.gle%2F55msytnC32znAebF7%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR2PGzuz5CN0OTqe83s1efe2BMMSUVSJ6CTfaXEULRlpoyk4Qoo1_gRTHIY&h=AT1h5Gokw8zzaW5NM6m8DOuDu-q5NnUgmRglmJYF66hDh9Vrf-7AyP4nXKM3YVwuZy3EHBEwdIRPOEdY9ZCmSKrZ_mUXcUmZ3rdUPuNkULMVwlmMT25XGkHO8QHHG3Wuu7Felul3j0S9rdF3Jj4k&__tn__=-UK*F or through the HHF FB page.

07/08/2023

Fall 2023 Obedience Class with Kyle McCraith.

Obedience: 8 working spots with unlimited audit- there's a TON of value by watching others work.

Four, 1-hour, 1x per week classes in dog obedience.

An off-lead obedience class whereas one team (one person and one dog) is on “the floor” at a time while the other students observe & learn through observation. Dogs that are not “on the floor” must be safely kept outside of the training room to not distract the working team.

All levels of obedience are welcome. Each week, dogs and their owners will build upon their current skill set with the goal of teaching the dog obedience commands. Outcomes will vary.

Students must bring an ample supply of rewards (treats/toys) that their dog values. A treat-pouch or similar setup (cloth carpenter’s apron, etc.) is recommended.

Students will be taught to use non-compulsive methods (luring, shaping, molding, capturing) to garner behaviors- use of rewards (food treat/toys), voice, & animated body signaling is prevalent in this class. Please bring your patience, cooperative spirit, and a sense of humor-let’s keep this fun!

Learn more and register: https://forms.gle/xJ3rWPQcrkhb6sNt7

Register for audit spot: https://forms.gle/bY44EdMqDKdayxWx6

Kyle McCraith is a Master Trainer of Utility, Explosive Detection and Wildlife Detection with The North American Police Work Dog Association (NAPWDA.com), and recently retired as Department Chair

27/07/2023

Jessica Dinowitz will be back for a day of scent work on July 30.

In the morning workshop dogs will work on forming hunt drive, using their nose to find food sources, confidence, and patterning. Any dog can play!
Register: https://forms.gle/KVieW9ba2kEuhYjf7

In the afternoon workshop teams are expected to have some experience searching for food sources or have come to a previous workshop. We will be building on previous knowledge to work on problem solving, handling skills, hunt drive, and independence through food. Dogs will be exposed to new challenges and environments.
Register: https://forms.gle/ZxzyNNuGcYNLPXAr9

20/07/2023

Kyle McCraith, a Master Trainer of Utility, Explosive Detection and Wildlife Detection with The North American Police Work Dog Association and recently retired Department Chair/Program Coordinator/Instructor at SUNY Cobleskill’s Canine Training and Management Bachelor (BT) Degree Program, will be at Hessian Hill Farm on August 11 for a full day tracking workshop!
To learn more about Kyle visit his website at www.kmcanine.com and K9 LLC .

8a-8:30a: Welcome, introductions, housekeeping.

8:30a-10a: PowerPoint Presentation. The 7 Steps of Reading Dogs. An overview of reading and interpreting dog behavior.

10a-12a: Fieldwork. Tracking. Philosophies & techniques to introduce a dog to tracking and problem solve tracking issues.

12p-1p: Lunch

1p-2p: PowerPoint Presentation. 8 Signals Displayed by Search Dogs. A breakdown of behaviors exhibited by searching (tracking/detection) dogs and learning which behaviors YOUR dog displays.

2p-4p: Fieldwork. Observing and learning individual dogs’ signals while they track.

This is a force free facility. No shock, no prong collars

Learn more and register ➡
Working spot: https://forms.gle/XQZeWca4EzoLuBzf7
Audit spot: https://forms.gle/xYTJXConrZLncD5P7