All About Dogs

Group classes include Brushing Up on Basic Manners, Building Confidence Through Games, A Really Great Recall, Walking Nicely on Leash, and Not Yours (Leave It). Classes are held on fixed monthly schedules. Private in-home behavioral consultations and training are available by appointment. Board-and-train options are offered for intensive programs. Therapy dog training and evaluation are also provided.

Pricing Summary

Group classes cost $325 with daily drop-off or $395 with boarding. Specialty skill sessions (e.g., recall, leash walking) are $55 per session. Private in-home training is available by appointment with rates not specified.

Policies

All dogs must have current Rabies, Distemper/Parvo, and Bordetella vaccines. Proof of vaccination must be presented before the first class. No cancellation or rescheduling policies are stated.

All About Dogs is a dog training business founded by Jane Kopelman, a Certified Professional Dog Trainer (CPDT-KA), that offers group classes, private in-home training, and behavior consultations to help dog owners build a strong, enjoyable relationship with their pets. Training is based on fun, motivational, and behaviorally sound methods with care given to both dog and owner. Services include obedience training, agility classes, recall training, leash walking, and behavior modification. The business also provides board-and-train options for intensive programs. Jane has over 20 years of experience in therapy dog training and evaluation, and the team includes certified trainers specializing in agility, veterinary rehabilitation, and film/TV dog handling. The facility is located in Accord, NY, and serves Upstate New York.

All classes require current vaccinations for Rabies, Distemper/Parvo, and Bordetella. Private in-home sessions are available by appointment, and group classes are offered monthly for specific skills like recall and leash walking. The business also operates Animals for Adoption, a shelter that connects dogs with families, and runs community outreach programs including one that pairs shelter dogs with special needs children.

Accomplishments

Jane Kopelman is a CPDT-KA, certified therapy dog team evaluator for Pet Partners, AKC Canine Good Citizen evaluator, former behavior staff at ASPCA, and consultant for Memorial Sloan Kettering’s therapy dog program. She founded the Training WheelsÒ shelter outreach program featured on ESPN and appeared on “It’s Me or the Dog” with Victoria Stillwell. Other trainers include a 15-year agility instructor, a 30+ year animal behavior specialist, and a film/TV dog handler with credits on Power, Girls, and Annie (2014).

How to Get Started!

Prospective clients can call to schedule private in-home consultations or register for upcoming group classes listed on the website. Vaccination records must be submitted prior to class start.