Kelstrin Collies

Raised by Stephanie B.

Certified Breeder of Collies

  • 4 club memberships

Meet the breeder

I'm the breeder behind Kelstrin Collies located in Monongahela, PA. Our dogs are preservation collies bred in accordance with the Collie Club of America and AKC standard for collies. They are trained from birth, starting with Early Neurological Stimulation, the Puppy Culture, and Avidog Program. My dogs are my family, and I can't wait to welcome you into our community! As a professional trainer, I teach the pups crate training, resource guarding and potty basics before they go to their new home.

Stephanie’s experience

  • About Stephanie

    We are a small show/hobby breeder program. Although we are very involved in showing our dogs, they are beloved companions first and foremost. We decided to responsibly breed them as a way to connect our pups to others that will love them just as much as we do.

  • What makes Stephanie’s program special

    I not only breed according to the Collie Club of America/AKC standard, but I also perform health checks on my dogs. Puppies are raised with the Jane Killian Puppy Culture Program and trained inside the whelping box starting at 3 weeks. I am an experienced breeder, and I take my role seriously. I keep various factors in mind when choosing dogs to breed, including health, temperament, pedigree, and complementary traits, so that puppies can inherit the best of both parents. I look forward to connecting with you!

  • Stephanie is a member of 4 clubs

    American Working Collie Association, Keystone Canine Dog Training Club, Collie Club of Western Pennsylvania, Collie Club of America

  • Stephanie’s certifications & recognitions

    AKC Scent Work Judge, AKC Breeder of Merit AKC Breeder with Heart, CPDT-KA, Owner Trick of the Tail Professional Dog Training, Karen Pryor Academy Student, Certified Karen Pryor Puppy Start Right Instructor, AKC CGC evaluator, trick dog evaluator, Temperament test evaluation, AKC Farm Dog Judge, C-Wags Advocate, Do More with your Dog Certified Trick Dog Instructor (CTDI), DMWYD Stunt Dog Judge, Canine Conditioning Coach, Member Association of Professional Dog Trainers, APDT C.L.A.S.S. evaluator, member Pet Professional Guilt (PPG), Puppy Culture Breeder, Avidog, Certified Mentor Animal Behavior College, Avidog Transformational Puppy Rearing, CPDT-KA, C-WAGS SCENT WORK JUDGE, C-WAGS ADVOCATE,, Certified Mentor Animal Behavior College, Puppy Culture Breeder, APDT C.L.A.S.S. Evaluator, Member Pet Professional Guilt (PGG), Member Association of Professional Dog Trainers, Canine Conditioning Coach, DMWYD Stunt Dog Judge, CTDI Instructor, C-Wags Advocate, AKC Form Dog Judge, Karen Pryor Puppy Start Right Instructor, CCPDT-KA (Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers), AKC Breeder with Heart, AKC Breeder of Merit

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Getting a puppy from Stephanie

Stephanie has been certified by Good Dog's screening team for responsible and trusted breeding practices. When you're ready to reach out, feel free to ask any questions about the breed, their program, or specific puppies. You'll also have the chance to share a bit about yourself and what you're looking for in a new companion. Together, you'll choose the puppy that's right for you, stay in touch with regular updates, and plan how to bring your new puppy home.

Price

Puppy prices range from $1,000 - $1,500.

“The price also includes health checks and guarantees, training from birth under both Puppy Culture and Avidog. All puppies stay with their mother and litter mates until 8-10 weeks old.”

Contract and health guarantee

Stephanie may provide a written contract or health guarantee when you purchase a puppy. This helps protect both you and your breeder, ensuring that you both have a clear understanding of the terms of your puppy purchase. If Stephanie offers a contract or guarantee, the details will be personalized by them. If you have any questions or want to know more, don’t hesitate to reach out to Stephanie directly.

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What's included

Enrichment and socialization

Our puppies are Puppy Culture and Avi-Dog trained, well-adjusted to different surfaces, sounds, and other people. They are temperament tested on the 49th day. . I utilize the following enrichment methods: Intro to water/swimming, the starting of house breaking, Exposure to various items to retrieve including metal, Socialized with Vehicle Travel, Learning healthy fear response, Learning healthy stress response, Exploring items and obstacles such as an umbrella, crutches, a walker. , neighbors who come by , Introduction to birds, Interaction with Visitors, early training on resource guarding. List to the owners of the training technique and cues used., handled daily introduced to sounds touch , start of impulse control, bite inhibition, isolation conditioning, start of puppy recall with treats, Clicker training, Potty opportunities on various surfaces, Social, Socializing the dog with everything is the key to a stable dog, Children and other pets, Early stages of crate training, Temperament imprinting Evaluation , crate training, Noise desensitized , Noises , Stores, Early Neurological Stimulation, Conformation Stacking and Nail Trimming, Scent Stimulation, Recall Training, Temperament Imprinting Evaluation, Early Neurological Stimulation (ENS), Puppy Culture, Basic Manners, Car Rides, Stores, Clicker Training, Potty Training, "No" Biting or Chewing, Crate Training, Clicker Training, Puppy Culture , Puppy Manners, Sit Command, Potty training, crate training, Impulse Control, Socialized with Children, Socialized with Other Animals, Socialized with Elderly, Sound Stimulation, Household Desensitization, Grooming Desensitization, Touch Desensitization, Socialized with Adult Dogs, Scents, Structures, e.g. Climbing, Toys, e.g. Ball, Strangers, Various Surfaces , Outdoors, e.g. rain, Texture stimulation, Avidog, Outdoors (when Weather permits), Rules of 7, Texture Stimulation, and adventure box.

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Puppy health practices

All puppies are vaccinated and have a well-dog health check with the vet.

Extras

We send our puppies home with Sound and texture enrichment, Early Neurological Stimulation, Our puppies are all sent home with welcome home bags and information. , Toy with Littermates' Scent, Breed Club Registration, AKC Registration, Blanket with Littermates' and Mom's scents, Certificate of Health, Microchip, Puppy Starter Kit, Vaccinations, Volhard Personality Test, and Food Starter Bag.

Bringing your puppy home

Stephanie offers options to help you easily get your new puppy home.

Pick up your puppy in Monongahela, PA or nearby

If you’re nearby, you can visit in person to pick up your pup. If you’re far away, you can travel by car or plane.

“We do not ship our puppies. We also want to meet the new owners before picking up the puppy from our home if at all possible.”

More about Stephanie

Stephanie is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Kelstrin Collies meets or exceeds our community standards in these areas:

  • Responsible breeding practices
  • Health of breeding dogs and puppies
  • Puppy environment and enrichment
  • Buyer education and policies