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Welcome!

  

Paw and Hand K9 has been a thriving, family owned business since 2008. We are balanced dog trainers striving to provide you with the most successful Board and Train services in the country.  Located in Aumsville, Oregon just outside of Salem, we are close enough to the highway to be convenient for those of you traveling long distances, and just far enough outside the city to enjoy some of the country feel on your way here. Our people truly care about you and your dog's needs and have the experience to provide you both with exactly what you need. The proof is in the pudding, give us a call and come check us out.   

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Our Team

Owner/Trainer: Merissa Micochero

Having been raised on a farm, Merissa's passion for animals began at a very young age.  Her upbeat personality combined with almost two decades of experience and knowledge makes each session a positive experience for both dog and handler.  She thrives watching the dogs in her charge improve and advance in their skills bringing joy and relief to their handlers. She pushes herself in the crazy sport of Schutzhund that she's totally hooked into, and loves the gratification she feels when her clients overcome challenges and develop their understanding of how to create better results with their dogs. She specializes in the areas of human aggression and reactivity, leash skills, puppy foundations, competitive obedience, tricks, and obstacles.

Coach: Kevin Coombs

 Kevin first became involved in training dogs as volunteer work, raising Labrador retriever puppies to be Seeing Eye dogs. In 2005, Kevin earned his formal certification through Triple Crown Academy for Professional Dog Trainers. He then spent time working professionally at Guide Dogs for the Blind and moved on to train pet dogs professionally. Kevin has trained thousands of dogs in disciplines such as basic obedience dog training and behavior problems, as well as helped many handler teams that have competed at the club, regional, and national levels in the sport of Schutzhund. 

He is always improving and learning about dog training theories, and principles.  Having been involved in the sport of Schutzhund for over 13 years and he has trained and earned 31 Sch Titles with 11 different dogs at the local, regional, and National competition level. He tests and validates his training methods on the field with his dogs, not on your dog. Experience and results that you can see and validate, not just information posted on a website, social media or claims.

Outside of his profession, training dogs is still Kevin's favorite past time. His personal favorite dog sport is Schutzhund, which involves tracking, obedience, and protection work, similar to police dog training. He also is a coach for handlers working towards achieving Schutzhund/IGP titles and has many informative videos through his website.  www.schutzhundkevin.com

Kevin’s Certified Titles & Accomplishments 

Admin: Ashley Romano

Trainer: Charlee Kelly

Trainer: Charlee Kelly

Trainer: Charlee Kelly

Trainer: Charlee Kelly

Trainer: Charlee Kelly

Trainer: Rian Hill

Trainer: Charlee Kelly

Trainer: Jessica Kennedy

Trainer: Jessica Kennedy

Kennel Manager: Heather Murphy

Trainer: Jessica Kennedy

Kennel Manager: Heather Murphy

Kennel Manager: Heather Murphy

Kennel Manager: Heather Murphy

Groomer: Brittany Gallagher

Kennel Manager: Heather Murphy

Kennel Manager: Heather Murphy

Property / Livestock Manager: Robert Fitzpatrick

Property / Livestock Manager: Robert Fitzpatrick

Property / Livestock Manager: Robert Fitzpatrick

Kennel Staff: Haley, Shelby, Coty & Conner

Property / Livestock Manager: Robert Fitzpatrick

Property / Livestock Manager: Robert Fitzpatrick

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The Home

The New Dog Room

The New Dog Room

Your dog will stay in our home, in a family environment. Everyone here has spent their life with training dogs. The children, as well as the other animals (pigs, chickens, bunny, cat, dogs, horse) are all well versed and prove extremely helpful in helping the training dogs to improve their focus and self discipline. 

The New Dog Room

The New Dog Room

The New Dog Room

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Our doggie bedroom. This is where the dogs sleep at night. It is climate controlled, never lonely and always close to us. 

The Old Dog Room

The New Dog Room

The Training Barn

Our original doggie bedroom. It is an addiction onto our home, it is climate controlled, never lonely and always close to us. This room is reserved for students in the Master Program.

The Training Barn

The Training Field

The Training Barn

Great for after dark sessions or sessions outside the home during inclement weather.

The Training Field

The Training Field

The Training Field

Plenty of secured space to run, train and feel free!

Potty Yards

The Training Field

The Training Field

Outside, roofed areas for going potty! They are kept clean, disinfected, and supplied with plenty of fresh water.

Play Yard

Play Yard

Play Yard

Fenced in play yard for free time and group play when increasing distance before reaching the freedom of the field.

Farm Life

Play Yard

Play Yard

We have Chickens that lay beautiful Farm Fresh Eggs, Horses, Pigs, Geese, Goats, a sweet little Bunny and a good ol' Barn Cat. If animals are a distraction to your dog, we've got you covered. Our garden also produces wonderful fresh food that will be available to you come 2023 Spring!

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