Doggy Dojo LLC

Training programs include one-on-one private lessons in-home or at the facility, covering puppy development, basic to advanced obedience, and behavior modification. Aggression and fear-based issues are addressed with individualized plans. Board and train is an intensive 24/7 program with daily training, vaccinations required, and limited availability. Online training is available for clients in Western New York.

Pricing Summary

Private lessons are $60 per 1-hour session. Aggressive behavior sessions range from $60–$80. Board and train is $100 per day. All services require proof of current vaccinations and Bordetella.

Policies

Board and train requires proof of current vaccinations and Bordetella. Space is limited. No specific cancellation or rescheduling policy is stated for lessons or boarding.

Doggy Dojo LLC, led by owner and certified trainer Maribel Torres, provides humane, positive-based dog training and behavioral modification services for dogs of all ages and needs. They offer private in-home lessons, board-and-train programs, and specialized training for puppies, obedience, and aggressive or fearful behaviors. Maribel is certified as a CCDT and ABCSDT, with additional training in aggression management, service dog training, and canine CPR/first aid. She works with dogs with disabilities and breeds working German Shepherds through Iron Paw Kennel, focusing on stable temperaments for PTSD service dogs. Training is available in-person in Greene County, Tennessee, and online in Western New York. Services include puppy development, basic to advanced obedience, behavior modification, and aggression management. The business also offers pet boarding at Iron Paw Kennel with climate-controlled facilities, outdoor play areas, and strict vaccination policies.

Maribel speaks both English and Spanish and tailors training to individual dogs and owners, emphasizing trust, communication, and LIMA (Least Intrusive, Minimally Adverse) methods. She provides personalized care, including special trips for urgent behavioral issues, and supports families with service dog needs, particularly for veterans, first responders, and trauma survivors.

Doggy Dojo LLC also operates a kennel for breeding and boarding, offering AKC-registered German Shepherd puppies with early socialization and obedience exposure.

Accomplishments

Maribel Torres is a CCTA Certified Dog Trainer (CCDT), certified Service Dog Trainer through Animal Behavior College (ABCSDT), and completed a Master Course in Aggression in Dogs with Michael Shikashio. She is an AKC Canine Good Citizen Evaluator, certified in Canine and Feline CPR and First Aid, and holds black belts in Kenpo Karate, Judo, and Jiu Jitsu. She breeds AKC-registered German Shepherds with OFA-certified hips and elbows from European bloodlines.

How to Get Started!

Client engagement begins by contacting via phone, email, or text to discuss needs. A behavioral assessment is conducted to create an individualized training plan. For board and train, dogs must have up-to-date vaccinations and a consultation is required before enrollment.