All Dawgs

All Dawgs offers structured training programs including private lessons for obedience, off-leash recall, aggression modification, and separation anxiety. Programs are tailored to individual needs and include written reports, tools (e.g., KONGs, Adaptil), and follow-up support. Boarding school programs last from 3 weeks to 6 months, combining training with boarding. Daycare includes daily manners training with low staff-to-dog ratios. Virtual training available for obedience and behavior modification. Service and therapy dog certification includes CGC testing.

Pricing Summary

Private lessons start at $75 for a half-hour onsite and $90 offsite. Separation anxiety packages range from $695 (mild) to $1,270 (severe), with payment required upfront. Boarding school and daycare pricing not listed publicly. E-collar training requires prior conditioning. No refunds for kennel cough or missed days. Travel fee of 75¢ per mile beyond 20 miles from Albany. No cancellation or rescheduling allowed.

Policies

No cancellations or rescheduling of lessons permitted. Full payment required before scheduling. Travel fee of 75¢ per mile beyond 20 miles from Albany. No refunds for missed days due to illness (e.g., kennel cough). Boarding and daycare clients must accept terms regarding crate time and supervision.

All Dawgs is a full-service dog training and care facility in Albany, NY, offering private lessons, group classes, dog daycare, boarding school, and behavior modification programs. Led by owner and head trainer Diane Blackman, a certified professional with over 20 years of experience, All Dawgs specializes in personalized training for puppies, adult dogs, and dogs with behavioral challenges including separation anxiety, aggression, and reactivity. They provide off-leash obedience training using e-collar conditioning, service and therapy dog certification, and a unique puppy boarding school. Their daycare is staffed by certified trainers with the lowest dog-to-staff ratio in the Capital District, and all dogs receive daily manners training. Services are offered under one roof, including pet sitting, training to become a dog trainer, and educational resources for dog owners.

All Dawgs serves the entire Capital District, including Albany, Schenectady, Troy, and surrounding towns, and works with all breeds, including intact dogs. They emphasize positive, personalized methods grounded in professional certifications and continuing education, and offer virtual training options for remote clients.

The business also provides specialized packages for separation anxiety, housetraining, fearful dogs, and household integration, with structured support plans and included tools like elevated beds, Adaptil spray, and KONGs.

All Dawgs does not offer grooming, boarding as a standalone service without training, or pet walking, but integrates daycare and boarding as part of training programs.

Accomplishments

Diane Blackman, owner and head trainer, has over 20 years of experience and holds CPDT-KA, IACP-CDTA/PDTI, and CTDI certifications. She is a Canine Good Citizen and Bright & Beautiful Therapy Dog Evaluator. All trainers engage in continuing education through workshops and seminars. All Dawgs has been serving the Capital District since 2007.

How to Get Started!

Client engagement begins with a virtual or in-person evaluation for behavior modification programs like separation anxiety. For other services, clients must contact the business directly to schedule a consultation and pay in full before booking. Registration is required online for all training programs.