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Service Overview

Types of Dog Training

  • Family Dog
  • Behavior Modification

Specialty Focus Areas

  • Basic Obedience
  • Puppy Training
  • Leash Pulling
  • Reactivity / Aggression
  • Jumping on People
  • Barking Excessively
  • Separation Anxiety
  • Biting / Nipping
  • Potty Training
  • Recall

Training Formats Offered

  • Private Lessons
  • In-Home
  • Private Facility
  • Board and Train
  • Video Calls

Program Formats

  • One-Time Consultation
  • Sessions Package
  • Ongoing Weekly
  • Intensive Program

Types of Dogs

  • Small
  • Medium
  • Large
  • Giant
  • Herding
  • Sporting
  • Working
  • Hounds
  • Terriers
  • Doodles
  • Brachycephalic

Age of Dogs Trained

  • Puppy (<1 year)
  • Adolescent (1-2 years)
  • Adult (2-8 years)

Dog Training Methodology

Methods: 

  • ✓ Positive Reinforcement Only

Equipment: 

  • ✓ Clickers
  • ✓ Food Rewards
  • ✓ Harnesses
  • ✓ Flat Collars

Chivon offers private one-on-one coaching in 4 or 8 session packs, a Home School program where she trains your dog at home several times a week, and board and train programs. Each plan is built around the dog, with homework, handouts, and video tutorials between sessions. Virtual training covers clients outside the service area, and maintenance sessions are available after a program ends.

Pricing & Policies

Pricing Summary

Private K9 Coaching costs $795 for a 4-pack or $1,499 for an 8-pack of one-on-one sessions. Home School runs $1,799 for three visits a week or $2,299 for four, each for one month, and the Puppy Elite program is $3,450 up front, then $500 a month for 12 months.

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Testimonials

Chivon is a great trainer. She cares about the dogs and the owners. She is a very honest person. You can’t go wrong training your dog with Chevon’s help. She helped me with my dog when she was living in Washington state. If she was still here I would be working with her on the new dog I now have.
– Client

Chivon is great! She has worked with my staff at our animal boarding and day care facility, provided seminars and conducted training with some of our clients’ pets right on site! She is professional, knowledgeable and has such a terrific attitude about working with pets and people. My staff and I have sincerely enjoyed working with her on improving our awareness and handling of dog behavior and look forward to more projects. Thank you Chivon!
– Staff at Animal Boarding & Daycare Facility

We had an amazing experience with Chivon training our Grover. He graduated from his day train program as a completely new dog fully trained in basic obedience on and off leash in addition to his behavior being modified where needed. Chivon went above and beyond for Grover’s success. Her prices are more than reasonable and we continue to go back for maintenance with her. I am so glad we found C3 K9 Solutions! I will continue to recommend her to those in need of training because she is truly committed to the success of her clients and their families! Thank you, Chivon!
– Grover’s Owner

About the Trainer

C3 K9 Solutions is a professional dog training business serving Syracuse and the surrounding Onondaga, Oswego, and Madison counties, founded by Chivon Winter, a trainer with over 15 years of experience. The business provides personalized dog training services focused on building mutual respect and effective communication between dogs and their owners.

Chivon specializes in behavior modification, basic obedience, and helping rescue and shelter dogs become more adoptable, with the goal of preventing relinquishment to shelters. She offers both in-person training and has experience with online courses, ensuring clients receive tailored support throughout their training journey.

Chivon’s approach is rooted in positive, compassionate methods that emphasize understanding canine body language and needs. Her clients include families with puppies, adolescents, and adult dogs, as well as boarding and daycare facilities that partner with her for staff training and on-site sessions. She is known for going above and beyond to ensure long-term success, offering maintenance sessions and adapting programs to fit each dog’s unique challenges.

Accomplishments

Chivon Winter has over 15 years of experience in dog training and has successfully trained dogs for adoption through rescue partnerships. She has provided training and seminars for animal boarding and daycare facility staff, improving their handling and behavior awareness.

How to Get Started!

Clients start with an intake form, then a free transformation session with Chivon. That first session lays out a training roadmap and explains why the dog acts the way it does, and a customized training plan follows.

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  • 16+ Years Experience

Availability

  • Weekdays
  • Weekends
  • Morning
  • Afternoon
  • Evening

Hours

Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 10am-6pm
Wednesday: 10am-6pm
Thursday: 9am-3pm
Friday: 10am-6pm
Saturday: 9am-3pm
Sunday: Closed

Languages

  • English

Misc Features

  • wheelchair accessible entrance
  • wheelchair accessible parking

Other Services Offered

  • Dog day care center
  • Pet boarding service
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