Meet Kim and Luke!

Hello, my name is Kim and I am the founder of K9 Solutions, owned and operated in Kingston, Ontario, Canada. I founded K9 Solutions in 2005, after receiving vast recognitions and certifications in the field of dog training.

I have trained dogs for 27 years, and have attended seminars with Cheryl Smith, Turid Rugass, Caroline Clarke, Jean Donaldson, Ian Dunbar, and my latest seminar was with Doggone Safety Bite Prevention. I have been a Canadian Kennel Club Canine Good Neighbor Evaluator for several years now. My dog(s) and I have earned titles in both Obedience and Conformation, we have earned Canine Good Citizen (USA) Herding, CD, CDX, and Temperament tests. I have been covering dog aggression for decades. I am also currently involved with the Pitbull ban and their rescues. I have completed all levels of obedience with my own dogs as well as teach all levels. I chose this line of work because I truly enjoy the company of both people and animals, and

I especially enjoy doing therapeutic visits around the city with my dog, Luke, to bring joy to those in need. All dogs can be good dogs with the right help- it can become a reality.

If you have a dog with a temperment problem, please feel free to contact me about my training services.

Here is where I have worked up until now:

1987 - 1997 Limestone Kennel Club
1997 - 2003 Pawsitive Dog Training (Owner)
2003 - Present Luv-a-K9
2005 - Present K-9 Solutions (Owner)

I hold memberships in the following organizations:

• Canadian Kennel Club,
• Rottweiler Club of Canada,
• Rottweiler Soverenty Club,
• Advocates For The Underdog, and
• Canadian Association Of Professional Pet Dog Trainers

Here are some quotes about my work:
"Kim Pritchard and T.P.O.C. certifed Luke, have been providing weekly pet visits to the Mood Disorders/Ward 16 and Admitting unit/Ward 13 at Providence Care Mental Health Services site since October of 2007. During the visit, the focus is on allowing the clients to have a positive interaction with a canine visitor and handler. Many clients reminisce about previously owned pets or current pets who reside with family members. This is also an opportunity for unconditional acceptance and affection from the dogs. Strict policies and procedures are adhered to regarding location of the visits and hygiene regarding the visiting dog. Clients are encouraged to come and actively visit with the dogs. Personal choice is respected and the dogs only visit in a certain location."
-Catherin Ernst, Providence Care

"Dear Mrs. Pritchard:
I am pleased to advise that you have achieved a grade of 100% on your Canine Good Neighbour Evaluator Exam. Your name will now be added to our List of Evaluators."
-The Canadian Kennel Club

"Therapeutic Paws of Canada is a national volunteer therapy dog and cat Visitation program. This organization is responsible for bringing an abundance of joy and much improved quality of life to clients living in the hospital and in the community. An example of this service and work begins with James Kingsley, a resident of PCCC-MI-IS, and client of the Community High Intensity Treatment Team.
Mr. Kingsley participates in a one-to-one Pet Therapy session weekly with Shannon Stevens (LLSI with CI-IITT), Kim Pritchard from Therpeutic Paws of Canada, along with her Rottweiller “Luke”. Mr. Kingsley was happy to take part in a Pet Therapy demonstration held at PCOC/MHS in early February to celebrate Therapeutic Recreation Week 2007. During his weekly visits with Luke, Mr. Kingsley has the opportunity to teach him tricks, take him for walks, play fetch, and give him all of the love and attention he wants. "Luke makes me really happy!” reported Mr. Kingsley when he was interviewed for this article. Therapeutic Paws of Canada is an independent registered charity, all the services are free...and the therapeutic benefits are invaluable."
 -Providence Care News Article
Lastly, if you would like to read a recent article posted about Luke and I (and Luv-a-K9), please click here. It was posted this summer by EMC Kingston.

Thank you very much for taking the time to read about my mission and career.

Sincerely,

Kim Pritchard