Canine Confidence Center
Service area: Serves Dutchess County, NY, with in-home and facility-based training available for residents in the surrounding areas.
Service Overview
Types of Dog Training
- Family Dog
- Behavior Modification
Specialty Focus Areas
- Puppy Training
- Leash Pulling
- Reactivity / Aggression
- Separation Anxiety
- Fearfulness
- Recall
Training Formats Offered
- Private Lessons
- In-Home
- Private Facility
- Board and Train
- Day Training
Program Formats
- One-Time Consultation
- Sessions Package
- Ongoing Weekly
- Intensive Program
Types of Dogs
- Large
- Working
- Doodles
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
Training begins with a free consultation to assess the dog’s behavior, owner goals, and home environment. Programs are customized and delivered through private sessions, in-home visits, or facility-based training. Options include ongoing weekly sessions, intensive programs for specific issues, and board-and-train services. Owners are actively involved and taught how to reinforce skills at home to ensure lasting progress.
Pricing & Policies
Pricing Summary
Pricing is not explicitly listed, but clients describe personalized packages tailored to their needs, with an emphasis on value and long-term results over fluff or unnecessary services. Initial consultation is free.
Testimonials
We’d worked with other trainers before and were always disappointed. It often felt like they didn’t really love dogs — which should be the most important thing. From the very first meeting with Mike, we knew he was a keeper. His positivity, patience, and genuine love for dogs stood out immediately.
Our goal was to help our anxious pup adjust to our daughter moving home with her pittie mix. We weren’t sure how to make it work or where to start, but Mike guided us every step of the way with calm, clear direction and constant encouragement.
Over the next few weeks, we saw amazing progress — not just in our dog’s confidence, but in how we handled things as owners. When it came time to bring both dogs together, Mike made what we thought would be a stressful process feel smooth and natural.
Now, we’re a happy two-dog household. Biggie and Tallula are living their best lives. We couldn’t be more grateful for Mike’s expertise, patience, and heart. We couldn’t have done it without him. Shine on you crazy diamond Mike!
– Client
We’ve had a few different dogs over the years and worked with a variety of trainers with varying degrees of success. None of these previous experiences come close to how amazing Mike and the team at Canine Confidence Center are.
We worked with Mike to help train our new (and very energetic) puppy Rosie. Over the course of a few weeks, Rosie was transformed into an obedient pup thanks to Mike’s guidance. What makes CCC so different from other training facilities is their deep understanding of canine behavior, their motives and how each dog learns; you can easily see this if you ever visit their farm and see how the CCC interacts with each dog. Beyond conditioning the dog, Mike’s team goes out of their way to share their knowledge so you can keep the positive momentum going at home.
I’m not sure how many more dogs we will have in the future, but if we do, I’m positive we will bring them to Canine Confidence Center. You should too 🙂
– Client
Our family recently took in a rescue. As first time dog owners, we reached out for some guidance.
Mike brought a ton of fun, positive energy to our session. He strategically gathered needed information to provide useful insights that helped me understand how to be a better dog owner. In addition, he thoroughly demonstrated his training methods, which I observed our dog responding to favorably.
I can positively say that Mike promotes confidence in both canines and humans. We are very pleased with our experience.
– Client
About the Trainer
Canine Confidence Center is a professional dog training business in Dutchess County, NY, led by Mike, a certified trainer who specializes in personalized training programs for dogs of all ages—from puppies to adults. The center focuses on building confidence in both dogs and their owners through positive, patient, and behavior-based methods grounded in canine psychology and operant conditioning. Mike tailors each plan to the dog’s personality and the owner’s lifestyle, emphasizing clear communication and practical tools that extend beyond sessions into daily life. In addition to training, they offer dog daycare, pet boarding, and pet training services, all delivered at their farm-based facility where dogs are treated with genuine care and individual attention.
Clients consistently highlight Mike’s deep love for dogs, his ability to explain complex training concepts in simple terms, and his success in resolving challenging behaviors like fearfulness, reactivity, separation anxiety, and poor recall—especially in high-stress environments like unfenced properties. Training results often extend beyond the targeted issue, improving overall household harmony and owner confidence.
The center avoids one-size-fits-all approaches and instead collaborates with owners to create sustainable, real-world solutions that empower them to be confident leaders for their dogs.
Accomplishments
Mike is a certified CPDT-KA trainer with a proven track record of transforming anxious, reactive, and high-energy dogs into confident, well-behaved companions. Clients consistently report dramatic improvements in behavior, including successful integration of multiple dogs and reliable recall in unfenced environments.
How to Get Started!
Begin with a free initial consultation to discuss your dog’s needs, your goals, and your lifestyle. Mike will evaluate your dog’s behavior and create a personalized training plan in collaboration with you before beginning sessions.
Contact Information
Availability
- Weekdays
- Weekends
- Morning
- Afternoon
- Evening
Certifications
- CPDT-KA
Associations
- IAABC
- APDT
Languages
- English
Other Services Offered
- Dog day care center
- Pet boarding service
- Pet trainer
Location
30 Old Bulls Head Rd, Rhinebeck, NY 12572Listing Tools for Trainers
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