dog behavioral Services
Please review our Training Philosophy before inquiring about any of our services.
All pricing is subject to applicable Santa Fe County tax rates.
If you are seeking Trainer mentoring and support, please contact Kelly at info@kellyengel.com or call 505-501-9177.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE:
Leash Reactivity
Loose Leash Walking
Off-Leash Reliability
Dog & Human Aggression
Fearful & Feral Behavior
Multi-Dog Household Dynamics
Puppy Raising & Development
Clicker Training
Remote Collar Training
Specializing in private training and behavioral rehabilitation. No group classes, service dog training, or competitive dog sports.
In-Person Consultations
Office Consultation (Santa Fe, $150)
- 1-hour private session at Kelly Engel’s office.
- Professional dogs available for dog-dog evaluations, neutral socializing, and training sessions.
One Hour In-Home Consultation ($250)
- 1-hour session at the client’s home.
- Serving Santa Fe, Los Alamos, Chimayo, Abiquiu, Ojo Caliente and Albuquerque (ABQ has a travel fee).
Two Hour In-Home Consultation ($400)
- 2-hour session at the client’s home.
- Serving Santa Fe, Los Alamos, Chimayo, Abiquiu, Ojo Caliente and Albuquerque (ABQ has a travel fee).
Immersive Training & Socialization
The Starter Program is designed for puppies 5 months and older and provides a strong foundation in basic skills, dog socialization, and real-world living. The program includes on-leash nature pack walks, managed play groups, and living in a home environment during training.
Your dog will learn or improve:
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Leash walking
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Sit
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Down
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Waiting at thresholds
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“No”
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Recall
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Engagement and relationship-building with their owner
Kelly will also take a deeper look at your dog’s genetic needs, individual temperament, and lifestyle, then help identify ways to structure daily life to better support their fulfillment and promote healthy behavior.
What’s Included
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7 or 14 days of training (can be modified for additional days)
- The 2 week offering includes 2 lessons
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Basic skill development and real-world application
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Dog socialization
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On-leash nature pack walks
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A deeper evaluation of your dog’s genetic and lifestyle needs
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A 90-minute go-home lesson in the client’s home at the end of training
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A brief in-office dog evaluation at Kelly’s office prior to final enrollment (no fee).
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A signature leash to take home
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Recommendations and demos for any additional training tools that may be helpful
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Kelly will pick up and drop off all training dogs directly from their homes.
Enrollment Requirements
A brief in-office evaluation is required before final enrollment.
Dogs must be crate trained to enroll in any immersion program.
Off-leash Control Board & Train
2 Week Program ($2,250)
This full-immersion program is designed for dogs 6 months and older who are socially neutral and appropriate around dogs, humans, and wildlife (jumping on humans and chasing wildlife can be addressed).
The goal is to develop reliable off-leash control while teaching the dog how to navigate real-world environments with greater freedom. Kelly will introduce the remote training collar and make nuanced adjustments to her training approach based on each dog’s individual learning style, temperament, and needs.
Obedience skills are incorporated as needed to support reliable off-leash behavior.
What’s Included
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14 days of immersive training
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Introduction to and conditioning with a remote training collar
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Off-leash work during group dog hikes and solo outings on public trails
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Obedience training as needed to support off-leash reliability
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Individualized adjustments based on your dog’s learning needs
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Owner education on the use of Tractive GPS devices
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Guidance on using the OnX app to discover new places to safely explore off-leash
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Dogtra remote training collar – 280 XPro or 1900 XPro models.
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Kelly Engel signature leash or longline
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Includes a 90 minute go home lesson and one additional lesson
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Kelly will pick up and drop off all training dogs directly from their homes.
Enrollment Requirements
An in-office evaluation (no fee) is required prior to booking to determine whether this program is an appropriate fit for your dog.
Dogs must be crate trained to enroll in any immersion program.
Behavior Modification Board and Train
3 Week Program ($3500)
This extended immersion program is designed to methodically address behavior imbalances through a holistic, individualized approach. The length of the program will depend on the dog’s needs, progress, and the complexity of the behaviors being addressed.
Dogs who may benefit from this program can present with:
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Leash or barrier reactivity
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Mild dog or human aggression
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Breed-specific genetic tendencies and displaced behaviors
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Chasing bicycles, vehicles, or wildlife
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Difficulty settling or a baseline of anxiety
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Other nuanced or complex behaviors that require individualized assessment and management
Behavior modification is not limited to what happens during training. Long-term success depends heavily on the owner’s ability and willingness to modify the home environment, lifestyle, structure, handling, and emotional responses surrounding the dog.
Kelly will evaluate the individual dog and discuss appropriate training tools, then develop a 24-hour structured lifestyle designed to support success. She will establish appropriate limitations and management protocols and provide extensive coaching to help owners understand how to handle, support, and continue progressing with their dogs after training.
What’s Included
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3 weeks of immersive behavior modification training
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Individualized behavior assessment and training plan
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Evaluation and appropriate use of training tools
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Development of a structured 24-hour lifestyle
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Clear management protocols and limitations
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Daily pack living and social learning
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Daily hikes and outdoor experiences
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Exposure to new and novel public environments
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Gradual introduction to increasingly challenging situations as the dog builds confidence and trust in their handler
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Extensive owner coaching and post-training guidance
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Dogtra remote training collar – 1900 XPro or 280 XPro models
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Kelly Engel signature leash or longline
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Includes three 90 minute follow up lessons
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Kelly will pick up and drop off all training dogs directly from their homes.
Enrollment Requirements
This program requires an in-home evaluation of the dog, owner(s), and lifestyle prior to booking. The evaluation allows Kelly to understand the dog within the context of their everyday environment and determine the appropriate structure and goals for the program.
Dogs must be crate trained to enroll in any immersion program.
“Kelly Engel, WOW! She is equipped to handle any dog-problem scenario through experience, and I do mean any. Get her talking and you will not believe the depth of dog handling experience this young woman has, and it shows. She is comfortable, at ease, and realistic about expectations for her clients, both 2 and 4 legged.
If it were not for Kelly we might have given up one of two adorable pups. In a moment of weakness I took home two instead of one. Despite endless warnings against keeping litter-mates, Kelly showed me that it was possible. Her philosophy in getting pups socialized as early as possible through her puppy classes was a life saver. Each problem we have had since then is dealt with simply through her wealth of knowledge. She doesn’t tell you it’s going to work she just gives you all of your options. I truly cannot say enough wonderful things about this woman and her handling capabilities. We are very lucky to have her in Bozeman.
Not only is she an amazing trainer but also an amazing human being. She forms deep bonds with humans and dogs alike; her business is based off of this. I am so thankful to have Kelly just up the road from me, but I would drive an hour for her services, and have done so in the past. She’s awesome!”
—JAMI W.
Every dog carries within them a living story —
an ancestral lineage woven from survival, purpose, and traits shaped by time. Each one is a testament to generations past, arriving in our modern world as a quiet echo of something ancient and essential. For every human privileged to walk alongside a dog, therein lies a sacred opportunity: to uncover that story and to honor their brief but profound presence in our lives.