Meet the Trainer
For more than a decade, Kevin Knartzer has been pursuing his passion of training dogs to help others using positive reinforcement training techniques. Positive reinforcement builds a dog's confidence and reinforces his bond with his human by rewarding the dog for voluntarily performing desired behaviors and never "punishing" the dog physically or verbally for undesired behaviors.
Though Kevin has perfected his positive training techniques training more than a dozen public access service dogs to help people with disabilities to become more independent, his training tactics can be used to shape any dog behavior. Kevin specializes in serious behavioral issues including dog aggression and resource guarding, but he also enjoys working on basic obedience and puppy classes with his clients. About his pet clients, Kevin said, “I really enjoy working with people to help them better understand their dogs and to work towards building a better relationship with them.”
Background & Certifications
Director of Training and Canine Development, Bargersville Veterinary Hospital
2007 to 2011: Director of Training and Client Services for Paws and Think
2003 to 2007: Training Coordinator for Indiana Canine Assistance Network (ICAN)
Former Board Member, Vice President & President for Central Indiana Lab Rescue and Adoption (CILARA)
Registered Service Dog Evaluator
Association of Pet Dog Trainers Member Number: 73375 (since 2006)
Passes all Criminal Background Checks and Fully Insured
Services Offered
Please Contact us for information, dates and prices on Puppy Training, Therapy Dog and Group Obedience Classes!
Private sessions in your home are available for all training services. Multi-session packages include unlimited email support before, during, and after your sessions (for up to 3 months and on the same topics covered during sessions). A per session mileage fee of $.50 per mile will be applied. Private Sessions are also available at Bargersville Veterinary Hospital with no mileage fees.
Private Sessions
Private sessions for basic training and obedience are offered in packages of 4 sessions (60-90 minutes each). Sessions can be scheduled in 4 consecutive weeks or spaced according to your schedule and availability. A discount is available for scheduling all sessions by 4 pm A $0.50 Mileage fee is applied per session.Sessions must be used within 6 months of the initial session. Private packages for obedience are 275$ on weekends and Evenings and 225$ during weekdays.
Behavioral Issues
At Tails Up Paws Down, we specialize in things like guarding the food bowl, separation anxiety and more! Have a dog that is fearful of things- we can help! We do all these thing by scheduling a one time session with you. We will be with you for 1.5 to 2 hours and will send you a detailed report of things we talk about, web links that may help and let you know exactly how bad the issue is and where it is coming from. We will then schedule addional sessions to work on the issue, if you choose. The fee for this initial session is 250$ evenings starting after 4 PM and weekends. 200$ weekdays. Mileage fees are applicable at .50$ per mileage. Additional sessions are 75$ with a 25$ discount for weekdays starting by 4 PM. Email support is free for the next 6 months for questions and concerns.
Phone Consultations-
Many issues can be resolved by simply discussing the issue. Things like house training and any common questions regarding therapy dogs, assistance dogs, etc can be answered without the need for one on one work. The fee for this is 40$ an hour and we bill in 15 minute increments.
Group Obedience Classes-
We are currently offerring Group Obedience and Puppy Socialization Classes at Bargersville Veterinary Hospital.
We have a regular class every Thursday at 7 PM. We also have classes at other days and times depenging on demand so Please call or email for dates and times!
Note we have package prices on everything above for any dog currently being fostered for a Rescue, Shelter or other non-profit. Please Contact us for details!
TUPD on Pet Pals with Patty Spitler
TUPD was fortunate to place two Facility Dogs at G.H.Herrmann Funeral Homes as Grief Consolers! Not sure what a working dog can do at a funeral home... well take a peek because Patty presents a very touching story! Way to Go Jax and Lady!
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Who's Talking about TUPD?
"I know a lot of dog trainers -- Kevin is the best. He knows his subject extremely well. He knows and can read people, and let's face it, he's training us so that we can train the dog. One of the things I respect about Kevin is that he knows his limits. There are situations that are not conducive to training. Kevin knows when to proceed and when to hold back so as to not frustrate all parties involved. I recommend Kevin Knartzer without reservation."
Nick Milano, Owner of all Central Indiana Pet Supplies Plus
"Dog
training done properly is a gift...and Kevin Knartzer possess that gift. He talks to the dogs in their language. The effect is one where
the dogs want to please him and show their understanding.
I admire Kevin's strength of character...the dogs know it, sense it, and
respond. Kevin's calm nature is also reflected in his dogs. They know he's not going to 'hurt them' to make them perform or behave.
They love him, because he knows their mind. Kevin Knartzer touches the heart of a dog."
Patty Spitler of Wish-TV and Pet Pals TV
