College for Canines

College for Canines offers several training programs. Basic & Advanced Obedience Training is available for puppies 8 weeks and older, and adult dogs of any age. This program covers basic commands like sit, stay, down, come, and heel, with customized lessons that may include in-home and public training opportunities. Hunting dog training, focusing on obedience and retrieval skills, is also offered within this program.

Dog Behavior Modification addresses issues such as chewing, digging, shy or aggressive behavior, and housebreaking. This includes a 10-day (2-week) board and train program covering obedience, loose lead walking, recall, socialization, pack training, crate training, jumping, and biting. A 15-day (3-week) off-lead board and train program builds upon these commands with a focus on off-lead obedience, incorporating owners at the program’s conclusion.

Protection Dog Training is a one-month program designed for working breeds like German Shepherds and Belgian Malinois, not family pets. It prepares dogs with full obedience and protection training, including German commands, bite work, and property protection for home, commercial, or farmland. The dog learns to protect an area, warn of threats, and respond to on/off commands from the owner. The ideal age to begin this training is between 10 to 12 weeks, or up to 7 months. Additionally, the business lists Service Dogs as a program type offered.

Dog boarding services are available for College for Canines graduates, offering exceptional care and a behavior and command refresh during their stay. Up to 8 dogs are accepted at the boarding facility at a time, with priority given to past clients.

Pricing Summary

The Home Training Program starts at $100 for the initial visit, with additional lessons at a lower rate. Private Lessons are available for 5 sessions starting at $500. The Hunting Dog Training program, a four-week intensive, starts at $4800.

For Dog Behavior Modification, the 10-day (2-week) board and train program begins at $1000, and the 15-day (3-week) off-lead training program starts at $1800. Protection Dog Training, a one-month program, begins at $10,000, which includes full protection commands and bite work. Custom price quotes are available for several programs, and pricing for dog boarding requires a call for availability and rates.

College for Canines is a dog training business led by Brian Breutzman, a Rochester native who has been training dogs since 2007. He trained at one of the most acclaimed dog training academies in the United States, excelling in areas such as puppy imprinting, obedience, agility, tracking, and protection training.

The business offers a variety of dog training programs including Basic & Advanced Obedience Training, Dog Behavior Modification, and Protection Dog Training. They are known for achieving a high level of obedience in real-world environments and specialize in behavioral modification.

College for Canines emphasizes building a healthy and cooperative relationship with dogs based on mutual trust, respect, and consistency. They also provide dog boarding services exclusively for their graduates, which includes a behavior and command refresh during the stay.

Accomplishments

Brian Breutzman has been training dogs since 2007, having trained at one of the most acclaimed dog training academies in the United States. He excelled in all aspects of his training program, which included puppy imprinting, obedience, agility, tracking, and protection training. Brian is certified and has successfully completed the Canine Good Citizen program, and can train dogs to prepare for the CGC program.

How to Get Started!

To get started, clients can fill out a contact form requesting their name, email, phone, and message. The business averages a 3-week lead time from initial contact to the first day of dog training. The best way to reserve a spot is to call (507) 990-6537 to inquire about availability. For basic and advanced obedience training, Brian will meet with the owner and dog to evaluate training needs and incorporate concerns into the lessons. For board and train programs, owner interaction begins at the end of the program.