Puppy Basics, "Kidz 'n Dogz", Basic Manners/Obedience & Agility beg-advanced; Private, group & in-home training & consultations; Behavior problem solving. Bearded Collie owner/handler; CGC evaluator

 

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Training Equipment: State-of-the-art training facility with 1/2 inch rubber flooring/training surface & built-to-standard show/performance grade agility equipment.

 

Training Philosophy: Top Hat and Tails Canine Training School offers "pawsitive" training methods "because dogs are family, too"!

 

Locations Served: Top Hat and Tails Canine Training School, located near Mishawaka in St. Joseph County, Indiana, provides both in-facility training and on-site services to clients in all of Michiana, including the counties of St. Joseph, Elkhart and LaPorte in Indiana; and Berrien, Cass and St. Joseph Counties in Michigan. Cities served include South Bend, Mishawaka, Granger, Osceola, Niles, Edwardsburg, Elkhart, Dunlap and Goshen--and all locations in between.

 

Top Hat and Tails Canine Training School offers a "PAWSitive" approach to dog training through daytime, evening and Saturday group, semi-private and private classes in agility, puppy socialization, basic manners/obedience and Rally, as well as behavior problem solving and Canine Good Citizen testing. The "Little Rascals" program offers puppies and their families an opportunity to learn basic skills while providng ample opportunities for socialization and play, in addition to building confidence and proficiency through puppy agility training. The "Kidz 'n Dogz" program enables children to learn to care for and train their four-legged canine friends. Informal play sessions afford spirited canines and their owners a chance to socialize in a secure environment. A private consultation session is required of all new students. Top Hat and Tails is veterinarian recommended and features a state-of-the-art training surface and competition-grade equipment. A lifelong dog owner & enthusiast, Antoinette Krafcheck started training both pure-and mixed-breed dogs at the age of 8, and has owned, trained and handled champion Bearded Collies for over 25 years. Her dogs have won numerous titles and awards in competition agility, obedience, conformation and herding, and two of her Beardies have earned the coveted versatility and versatility excellent titles. Antoinette started Top Hat and Tails over 13 years ago, thus integrating an eclectic, 24+ year career with her lifelong passion. Krafcheck, who holds an MA degree in marriage and family therapy, worked for many years as a broadcast journalist, public relations professional, adjunct college professor and human relations/public speaking instructor while training dogs in her spare time. Now she utilizes her extensive background in communication, education and behavioral science to assist clients in meeting their goals and to integrate their canine companions into the family system.