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Shelzsmide K9s: Dog Training of Naples

We are dedicated to providing the highest quality of dog training from family companion dogs to protection dogs.

We train through positive reinforcement, not negative stimulus, because we care about your relationship with your dog. Our method is firm but fair. We utilize the dogs’ innate instincts; rewarding and reinforcing appropriate behavior. Whatever your needs, Shelzsmide K9s can help.

  • Specializing in Obedience, Tracking, and Protection
  • Puppy S.T.A.R program and AKC Canine Good Citizen (CGC)
  • Group and private lessons available
  • Home Consultations
  • Individualized dog training programs catered to you and your dogs specific needs
  • Boot camp training options targeting basic manners, behavior modification, and real world on and off-leash control
  • Fair and Honest pricing
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Core Services

  • Obedience

    It’s never too early to start training your new companion. 8 weeks or 8 months we’ve got the class for you..

  • Tracking

    Tracking styles vary by purpose. Shelzsmide K9s can help you hone your tracking for AKC, IPO, and Search and Rescue

  • Schutzhund / IPO

    Today’s IPO tests the suitability of working dogs from all breeds.

  • Boarding

    Let Shelzsmide K9s professional staff make your vacation travels stress free. Learn more…

  • Supplies

    We offer a wide variety of training tool and top quality dog food for your convenience.

When you contact Shelzsmide K9s, you’ll personally speak with owner and trainer Michelle Delaney.
Michelle has over 10 years experience training dogs in Southwest Florida.

Meet Michelle

Call us at 239.206.3647 (DOGS)

or email us:

Shelzsmide K9s

Address:
385 45th Avenue Northeast
Naples, FL 34120

Phone: 239-206-3647

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What others say about us

Deb Pignatiello

There are not enough positive words in the dictionary to describe Michelle Delaney and Sheldzmide’s K9s. Michelle embodies the positive energy that is necessary to guide both handler and dog on the road to success. Her low-stress teaching methods facilitate the ultimate environment for training your dog (and yourself!). I would highly recommend her to anyone wishing to train their dogs in obedience, tracking, or protection. She’s the best!

Deb Pignatiellopuppy training
Chris Guerra

My dog Brook and I love it out at Shelzsmide K9s. Brook is a 4 month old black lab and the weekly classes we’ve been taking with Michelle have been excellent training for each of us. They keep me on track and are a fantastic confidence builder for her. Somehow Michelle gives everyone in the class that personal attention that you just can’t find through the chain locations.

Chris Guerrapuppy training
Veronica

My GSD Junea is 2 yrs old, she developed a fear and aggression toward children, it has been very hard dealing with this problem. I learned about Michelle from a coworker. I drove 2 hrs to get to her… after one visit to Michelle, we got it done. Thank you for helping me and Junea become better partners and overcome such big issues…. read full testimonial >>

Veronicaaggression correction
Meet Michelle
Michelle Delaney

Michelle Delaney

Owner / Handler / Training Director

Michelle Delaney

Michelle started dog training after purchasing a “personal protection dog” that was a fear biter and bite everyone that came close to him. Trainer after trainer tried “fixing ” him, the only thing that happened: He became more aggressive. Michelle started taking classes going to workshops and training in a positive, self rewarding, style. Michelle uses Operant conditioning, word association between a behavior and a consequence, better known as response-stimulus conditioning. Michelle forms an association between the dogs response [behavior] and the stimulus that follows [consequence] A positive reinforcer is anything that increases a behavior .. makes it occur more frequently, makes it stronger, or makes it more likely to occur. A negative is anything that decreases a behavior .. makes it occur less frequently, makes it weaker, or makes it less likely to occur.

The results were amazing the dog never “fixed” but became a tolerable compassionate loving part of the family, reliable to protect Michelle, and dependable enough to take everywhere. That inspired Michelle to continue training in this manner. Today Michelle uses positive reinforcement, food, praise, toys and negative motivation to instill the desirable behavior we are looking for in the dog.

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