McKelvey Kennels
McKelvey Kennels in Carbondale, Colorado has worked in the Roaring Fork Valley since 1982. Chris McKelvey spent 13 years training and showing horses before turning to dogs. The training uses force-free methods and runs in person and online, as private sessions, group classes and virtual lessons. Basic obedience, puppies, recall and lead walking are covered, with Agility Training listed.
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- Bark ScoreSilver Rated Trainer
- 3.9 / 5
- Reputation
- 3.3
- Ethics
- 5.0
- Credentials
- 2.8
- Service breadth
- 3.4
- Training methods
- Force-free
McKelvey Kennels reviews
Public reviews
McKelvey Kennels’s reputation score is 3.3 out of 5, worked out from the star rating and number of reviews on their Google Business Profile. That’s higher than 8% of the trainers we list.
Read their Google reviewsHow is McKelvey Kennels rated?
Four parts, each out of 5, weighted into one score. Member reviews never change it. How we score
- Reputation 30% of the score
- 3.3
- From the star rating and number of reviews on their Google Business Profile.
- Ethics 40% of the score
- 5.0
- Force-free. They train with rewards and positive reinforcement, without aversive tools. This scores highest.
- Credentials 25% of the score
- 2.8
- No recognised credential is listed. Ask what training they’ve had.
- Service breadth 5% of the score
- 3.4
- 3 ways to train (private 1:1, group class, online/virtual), and help with 4 kinds of problem.
How does McKelvey Kennels compare with other Carbondale dog trainers?
Counted from the 1 trainers listed in Carbondale.
- Overall Bark Score higher than 67% of the trainers we list.
What to ask McKelvey Kennels before you book
- What does a typical session look like, and what happens when a dog gets something wrong?
- What does a session or programme cost, and what’s included?
- What training or qualifications do you have?
- How many dogs are in a class, and how many trainers?
- What will I need to practise between sessions?
About McKelvey Kennels
- Helps with
- Basic obedience, puppy, recall, leash
- How they train
- Private 1:1, group class, online/virtual
- Established
- 1982
- Service area
- Carbondale, Colorado & surrounding areas
- Good to know
- Established 1982
- Address
- 301 Tree Farm Dr, Carbondale, Colorado 81623
- Phone
- +1 970-948-3940
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