Daley Obedience

Daley Obedience’s training philosophy centers on meeting each dog at their current level, working at their individual pace, and helping owners understand their dog’s communication. They offer a tailored approach rather than a generic, one-size-fits-all method, drawing from a wide range of training styles and techniques.

Their “Obedience & Beyond” programs cover a variety of needs, including basic obedience commands (sit, down, come, stay, leave it, drop it), leash manners, house breaking, proper socialization, stopping jumping, teaching dogs to settle, proper play, breed-specific enrichment, confidence building, and conditioning for prong and e-collars for off-leash skills.

Behavior modification services address changing a dog’s behavior around specific triggers, such as leash reactivity (barking, growling, lunging), aggression towards strangers or other dogs, bite history, pack integration, and resource guarding. Kristine’s qualifications for this include extensive research, continuing education, shadow programs, and mentorships.

Training programs include Private Sessions (Weekly Sessions, Boot Camp, Unlimited), Day Train, Board & Train, and E-Collar Conditioning. Weekly Sessions are typical for basic obedience, with weekly meetings and homework. Boot Camp offers more intensive, shorter sessions daily or every couple of days. The Unlimited package provides 30 days of unlimited sessions and daily phone/text/email support.

Day Train is a daycare with a training purpose, where dogs are dropped off 2-3 times a week for work on agreed-upon goals, complemented by a weekly private session for the owner. Day Train for Enrichment is also available for mental stimulation without formal training. Board & Train programs involve the dog staying at the facility for a minimum of 7 days for intensive training, followed by owner training to maintain skills. A weekly Board & Train option is available for regular boarders. E-Collar Conditioning programs, including 10-day, 2-week board and train options, and in-person conditioning, focus on introducing and utilizing the e-collar for reliable communication and off-leash freedom, requiring prior basic obedience and recall.

Their daycare program is structured to minimize problem behaviors, focusing on socialization walks where dogs learn to share space without free interaction, enrichment, and decompression time in kennels. Dogs receive walks and playroom time, with short, supervised play sessions only for matched dogs. Daycare is available Monday-Friday. Boarding services provide spacious suites, daily walks, and socialization walks, with no free play among unrelated dogs. Vaccinations are required, and owners provide food.

Pricing Summary

Boarding rates are $50 per night for basic boarding, $25 for each additional dog from the same family, $65 per night for unneutered males (up to 2 years of age), and $75 per night for puppies under 6 months. A 50% deposit is required at the time of booking for boarding reservations.

Daycare is scheduled for a month at a time and is prepaid at the beginning of the month. Specific pricing for daycare and training programs is not provided; interested clients are asked to contact the business or fill out an inquiry form for more information.

Policies

For boarding, a 50% deposit is required at the time of booking. This deposit is refunded if the booking is cancelled more than seven days before the scheduled start date. If cancellation occurs less than seven days before the scheduled booking, the deposit will not be refunded.

Daycare is scheduled and prepaid on a monthly basis. No specific cancellation or rescheduling policies are detailed for daycare or training programs.

Daley Obedience is a female-owned, family-operated dog training business located in the Hudson Valley, run by Mark and Kristine Daley. They pride themselves on their knowledge and understanding of dogs, as well as the support they provide to dog families.

They offer tailored training programs for basic obedience, advanced obedience, and behavior modification, emphasizing a philosophy of meeting each dog where they are and working at their pace. Kristine, a certified trainer through CATCH Canine Academy, continuously educates herself to bring up-to-date techniques with proven results.

In addition to training, Daley Obedience provides dog daycare and boarding services. Their daycare program is distinct, focusing on proper socialization, enrichment, and downtime rather than unlimited free play, to minimize potential problem behaviors. They also offer consultations for individuals considering getting a new dog, helping them make informed decisions about responsible dog ownership.

Accomplishments

Kristine is a certified trainer through CATCH Canine Academy. She has completed a mentorship program with a behavioral trainer and is a continuous student, always increasing her knowledge of how dogs think and learn. Her nursing background, particularly in mental health, has aided her understanding of training concepts.

Mark is currently in the process of learning basic training and behavioral concepts, and he will soon begin the same mentorship program Kristine completed.

How to Get Started!

For all training programs, a consultation is required. Interested clients can contact Daley Obedience directly or fill out the Training Inquiry Form available on their website.

For daycare services, booking cannot be done online. Prospective clients are advised to call or email Daley Obedience to inquire, ask questions, or book a spot.

For those considering getting a new dog, Daley Obedience offers consultations to discuss the variables of dog ownership and help set up the new family member for a successful start.