Cirius Kennels

Training programs include Puppy Manners, Basic Obedience (leash walking, sit, stay, down, come), Advanced Obedience (off-leash heeling, socialization), and specialized training for AKC obedience, tracking, agility, and home invasion. Behavior modification addresses fear, anxiety, aggression, barking, chewing, and resource guarding. Therapy and assistance dog training is available, including CGC certification. Training is offered in private sessions and small group classes, with emphasis on owner education and consistent reinforcement techniques.

Pricing Summary

Pricing details not specified. Clients are encouraged to call or email for a free evaluation to discuss individual needs and customized training packages.

Policies

No specific cancellation or rescheduling policies mentioned. Deposits are required to reserve puppies.

Cirius Kennels is a family-owned dog training business in Stormville, NY, run by Brian and Jennifer, both Cornell University graduates with BS degrees in Animal Science. They offer comprehensive dog training for all breeds, including obedience, behavior modification, AKC Canine Good Citizen certification, therapy dog training, and assistance dog training. Brian has nearly 25 years of experience training dogs, starting with sled dogs and expanding into AKC obedience, tracking, and field work. Jennifer has 15 years of experience training obedience dogs, including earning CD and CDX titles with her Australian Shepherd. They specialize in positive, relationship-based training that emphasizes trust and clear communication, avoiding reliance on treats. They also train dogs for hunting, search and rescue, and therapy work, and have trained the first assistance dog for the Epilepsy Society of Southern New York. They offer puppy manners, basic and advanced obedience, and specialized programs for problem behaviors like barking, jumping, fearfulness, and separation anxiety. They also sell premium dog food (Martin’s All Natural K9 Formula) and provide therapy dog services registered with The Bright and Beautiful Therapy Dogs.

They are active in the community through “Books with Boomer,” a therapy dog reading program at the East Fishkill Public Library, helping children improve literacy skills. Their dogs are genetically tested for EIC and other health issues, ensuring healthy breeding stock. They serve clients across Dutchess, Putnam, Westchester, Orange, Ulster, and Sullivan Counties.

They provide free evaluations and encourage early training starting at 5–6 months of age to prevent bad habits. Their training philosophy prioritizes building a strong bond between owner and dog through consistent, positive methods.

Accomplishments

Brian and Jennifer are Cornell University graduates in Animal Science. Brian has 25+ years of experience training sled dogs, AKC obedience, and conformation shows. He is an AKC Canine Good Citizen evaluator. Jennifer trained her Australian Shepherd to earn CD and CDX titles by age 1.5. They trained the first assistance dog for the Epilepsy Society of Southern New York. Their Labrador Retriever, Remy, earned an AKC Junior Hunter title. Boomer is certified for the “Books with Boomer” therapy reading program. All breeding dogs are genetically tested for EIC.

How to Get Started!

Prospective clients are encouraged to call or email to schedule a free evaluation to discuss their dog’s needs and determine the appropriate training program.