Certified Canine Services

4.9 Stars,75 Reviews

8166 State Rte 3, Pulaski, NY 13142

Service area: Serves Onondaga, Jefferson, and Oswego Counties in Central New York State, including Syracuse, Watertown, Oswego, and Pulaski.

Service Overview

Types of Dog Training

Family Dog
Service Dog
Therapy Dog
Behavior Modification

Specialty Focus Areas

Puppy Training
Leash Pulling
Reactivity / Aggression
Jumping on People
Barking Excessively
Separation Anxiety
Biting / Nipping
Potty Training
Resource Guarding
Fearfulness
Recall

Training Formats Offered

Private Facility
Board and Train
Day Training
In-Home

Program Formats

One-Time Consultation
Intensive Program

Types of Dogs

Small
Medium
Large
Giant
Herding
Sporting
Working
Hounds
Terriers
Doodles

Age of Dogs Trained

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

Dog Training Methodology

Methods:

✓ Balanced Training

Equipment:

✓ Clickers
✓ Food Rewards
✓ Harnesses
✓ Flat Collars
✓ Martingale Collars
✓ Pinch Collars
✓ E-Collars
✓ Obstacle Courses

Certified Canine Services offers intensive, customized training programs including a 1–4 week Puppy Development Program where puppies live with trainers and attend daily facility sessions. Their obedience camps are residential, camp-style programs lasting several weeks, focusing on obedience, behavior modification, and socialization. Service and therapy dog programs include evaluations and specialized task training. All programs begin with an evaluation to tailor training to the dog’s personality and the owner’s goals. Training includes daily interactions, crate training, leash walking, housebreaking, and exposure to household stimuli. Owners receive instruction to continue training at home.

Pricing & Policies

Pricing Summary

Initial evaluations cost $85 for puppy consultations and $100 for service dog evaluations. The Puppy Development Program is $700 per week. Pricing for obedience camps and other programs is not listed publicly; clients are encouraged to contact for details.

Testimonials

“Certified Canine Services is the BEST! Our dog is high energy and extremely intelligent. They helped us to better understand him and gave us the knowledge and the tools to have a stronger relationship. They literally changed our lives. He now boards with them while we are away, and we wouldn’t go anywhere else. The team at Certified Canine is incredibly professional and knowledgable, and we have the highest level of trust in them. In fact, we can’t mention their names without our dog heading toward the door. That’s the best sign of their overall quality to us!”
– Client

“Certified K9 is the very best place to take your dog for training. Rachel, Neil, Brad and their entire staff are excellent. The facility is top notch. And the best part, my dog came back happy, confident, attentive and trained with so many commands. They even helped train me! I highly recommend their programs and I have to several friends with confidence. I’ve been back for refresh sessions with my pup and I am welcomed like family.”
– Client

“We sent our 9 month old pup to Certified Canine Services for their 6 week training program and he came back to us a new dog in the best way. Not only does he fully listen to commands, but his whole demeanor has calmed. Their facilities were spotless, and it was obvious from our dog’s interactions with the staff that he was really enjoying his time with them. Thank you, Certified Canine Services- we will see you again as soon as another dog enters our lives!”
– Client

About the Trainer

Certified Canine Services is a professional dog training business based in Pulaski, New York, serving Central New York State including Syracuse, Watertown, and Oswego. They offer a wide range of training programs including obedience training, behavior modification, puppy development, service dog training, and therapy dog training. Their camp-style boarding programs provide intensive, personalized training in a state-of-the-art facility with indoor and outdoor spaces. They emphasize building a clear communication language between dogs and owners, using balanced training methods tailored to each dog’s personality. They also offer boarding, puppy evaluations, and in-home puppy consultations. Their team includes experienced trainers who have trained over 8,000 dogs over 25 years, and they are known for helping dogs with behavioral issues including biting, reactivity, and separation anxiety.

They provide services for puppies as young as 8 weeks through adult dogs, and their programs are designed for families, service dog handlers, and owners seeking long-term behavioral change. They also offer post-training support and refresher sessions, and many clients return for boarding due to trust in the facility and staff.

Certified Canine Services is a family-run business with a strong community reputation, highlighted by media features and heartfelt client testimonials.

They sell dog food through a partner website, Lifesabundance.com, but are not a pet store or breeder.

Accomplishments

Over 25 years of experience training dogs, with over 8,000 dogs trained. Featured in local media and recognized for volunteer work with rescue dogs. Trainers have extensive hands-on experience with service, therapy, and behavior modification cases.

How to Get Started!

Prospective clients begin with an evaluation or consultation ($85–$100) to assess the dog’s needs, discuss goals, and determine the best program. This includes meeting the trainers and touring the facility. After the evaluation, clients can enroll in a customized program.

Contact

26+ Years Experience
Insured
Free Consultation

Availability

Weekdays
Weekends
Morning
Afternoon
Evening

Hours

8am-5pm

Associations

AKC
APDT
IAABC
IACP
PPG

Languages

English

Other Services Offered

Pet boarding service

Location