Loose-leash walking
Stop pulling and make everyday walks easier.
Private Dog Training
Work directly with Mitchell on one or two clear problems—without committing to a full training program.
No payment today.
Focused private help
Pick the issue. Build the fix.
Private training is for a clear problem that would make everyday life noticeably better if you could solve it.
Potty and crate training
Build calmer routines and prevent accidents or crate stress.
Recall
Teach your dog to come back when called.
Jumping and greetings
Create calmer hellos with people and guests.
See all behaviors I help with
Loose-leash walkingPulling, zig-zagging, and losing focus outside.
Potty trainingAccidents, unclear routines, and regression.
Crate trainingStress, barking, or difficulty settling in the crate.
RecallIgnoring the call or running toward distractions.
Separation anxietyDistress, destruction, or panic when left alone.
Confidence and fearWorry around people, places, sounds, or new experiences.
Conflict between household dogsFighting or tension after adding a new dog or as relationships change.
ReactivityBarking, lunging, freezing, or becoming overwhelmed by dogs or people.
Resource guardingProtecting food, toys, spaces, or people.
Jumping and greetingsOverexcited or chaotic hellos.
Settling and focusDifficulty switching off or listening around distractions.
BarkingExcessive alert, demand, or excitement barking.
Growling, snapping, or bitingSerious behavior that needs a clear, safety-first plan.
Impulse controlBolting through doors, grabbing, or acting before listening.
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How it works
A text first. A clear plan second.
Start with one clear goal. A short text exchange helps Mitchell understand the problem and make the first session useful.
Start private training- 1
Share what is going on
Send your dog’s basics and the moments you want help with.
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Text with Mitchell
A short text exchange clarifies the behavior, your goals, and the best next step.
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Meet and practice
Schedule the first session and work through real reps together.
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Keep it moving at home
Leave with simple practice you can actually fit into your week.
Real session practice
What private coaching feels like
Less performing. More useful practice.
You will work on the actual moment that breaks down, understand why it happens, and practice a response you can repeat without a trainer standing next to you.
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Train in contextPractice around the kinds of distractions you really face.
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Get feedback in the momentAdjust timing, handling, and rewards while you work.
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Leave with a short routineTen focused minutes a day can build meaningful change.
Your local trainer
Meet Mitchell Kilkenny.
Mitchell brings Search and Rescue K9 handling into approachable, everyday coaching. The goal is not a perfect-looking drill—it is clearer communication between you and the dog living in your home.
Search & Rescue K9 handlerNorth Jersey basedReal-world training
Read Mitchell’s story →Ready when you are
Tell me about your dog.
Share a few details. Mitchell will text you first, then your $65 session begins with about 15 minutes of evaluation followed by hands-on training so you can see progress that day.
Mitchell follows up by text to learn more and schedule.
Start private trainingYour information stays private and is only used to follow up about training.