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For over 40 years, Robin Desmond and her community of trainers at Runchkin Hill Farm and Kennel have helped thousands of

dogs and their human companions

reach their highest potential.

JOIN THE PACK

At Runchkin Hill Farm and Kennel, we offer professional dog boarding and training services - at all levels - for pet, sport, and working dogs in West Newbury, Massachusetts. 

We are also a top-rated, boutique breeder of AKC-registered and award-winning German Shepherds and Belgian Malinois. 

 

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“Training animals has always been a passion of mine. I have learned that it doesn’t matter what the species or breed is, a good trainer forms a partnership with the animal and communicates within that partnership. I listen to the animal’s body language and adjust my training to suit each individual.”

- ROBIN DESMOND
      RHF OWNER & FOUNDER

FOLLOW US FOR TRAINING TIPS AND SUCCESS STORIES,

AND HEAR DIRECTLY FROM OUR RUNCHKIN HILL FARM FAMILY 

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LIFE-LONG LEARNING,
AT EVERY
LEVEL

From one-on-one training, to group classes, to advanced workshops, and board-and-train options, Runchkin Hill Farm and Kennel offers all levels of training from pets to working dogs.  Begin with our basic pet training or puppy morning classes, or join our working dog pack to focus on advanced competition & service level skills.

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Lifelong Learning
Training obedience off leash
K9 Training
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TRAIN WITH RHF  

OUR PHILOSOPHY

Runchkin Hill Farm and Kennel offers personalized programs for each dog.  Offering boarding and a variety of different training options ranging from pet basic obedience and advanced obedience, aggression and socialization, police protection training, specific odor detection, personal protection training, service dog training, competition training/trial prep -- you name it, we tailor-fit a program for each dog, family, and handler that enters our doors.

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MULTIPLE TRAINING OPTIONS 

Our team of trainers will work with you and your pup privately, in group classes, or for Board and Train intensives.  If you aren't sure which might be the best plan for you, please contact us to schedule an evaluation for you and your dog.

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DAY TRAINING - 8-9 AM DROPOFF

$90

half-day

(12-1pm

pickup)

$130

full day pick upm

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BOARDING & KENNELING

$150 +

Private rate

$200 +

/night

board + train

YOU WANT IT?

WE GOT IT

Runckin Hill Farm & Kennel offers Personal, Family, Sport, and Police Protection Training, Basic Obedience through Advanced, Housetraining, Agility, Problem Solving, Tracking, Individual, Group Classes, Boot Camp, and Board + Train Opportunities to help your four-legged companion reach their highest potential.

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