Connecticut Canine Services
Service area: Connecticut Canine Services serves a wide range of clients across numerous states including California, Connecticut, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Vermont, and Virginia. They also work with federal agencies like the Department of Defense, United States Park Police, Port Authority of NY/NJ, Metropolitan Transit Authority, and US Department of Veterans Affairs. Their clientele includes private individuals, high-profile clients, and businesses in multiple states.
Service Overview
Types of Dog Training
- Family Dog
- Service Dog
- Competition / Agility
- Working Dog
Training Formats Offered
- Private Facility
- Board and Train
Types of Dogs
- Working
- Sporting
Age of Dogs Trained
- Puppy (<1 year)
- Adult (2-8 years)
Dog Training Methodology
Connecticut Canine Services is a full-service police and working dog kennel that selects, imports, trains, and sells over 100 dogs each year. They offer dog sales and training for various purposes including Dual Purpose Police, Scent Detection, Military, Personal Protection, Executive & VIP, Search & Rescue, Sport, and Companion/Pet dogs.
Their training programs encompass Police K-9, Movie and Film, Service Dogs, Sport Dogs, Protection Dogs, Companion/Pet, and Board and Train Programs. They also feature special offers for discriminating buyers, providing elite family companion dogs, executive and VIP protection, and estate guard dogs, which are hand-picked for their aesthetic beauty, biddability, sociability, and unique innate character.
Pricing & Policies
Pricing Summary
Clients are advised to email Connecticut Canine Services for a formal quote.
About the Trainer
Connecticut Canine Services, operated by Meridith Vallillo and Gary D’Hue, is a full-service police and working dog kennel located in Bethany, CT. The owner/operators bring over 40 years of professional and competitive experience, having earned national and international recognition from celebrity clientele, film and television work, seminars, and championship events.
The business specializes in selecting, importing, training, and selling over 100 dogs annually. They are highly regarded in the K9 industry for the quality of their dogs, customer service, and long-term customer satisfaction.
Their services include dog sales and training for various purposes such as Dual Purpose Police, Scent Detection, Military, Personal Protection, Executive & VIP, Search & Rescue, Sport, and Companion/Pet dogs. They also offer Board and Train Programs and provide dogs for TV & Movie work. They have an extensive client list that includes agencies and individuals across multiple states.
Accomplishments
Meridith Vallillo and Gary D’Hue, the owner/operators of Connecticut Canine Services, bring over 40 years of professional and competitive experience to their work. They have achieved national and international recognition through celebrity clientele, film and television work, seminars, and numerous championship events. The business is highly regarded within the K9 industry for the exceptional quality of their dogs, their customer service, and their commitment to long-term customer satisfaction.
How to Get Started!
Clients interested in services can initiate engagement by emailing Connecticut Canine Services to request a formal quote.

Contact Information
Misc Features
- wheelchair accessible parking
Other Services Offered
- Dog breeder
- Kennel
Location
788 Amity Rd, Bethany, CT 06524Listing Tools for Trainers
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