FDF Canine Services

FDF Canine Services offers three main training programs: Private Lessons for owners who want to do the work themselves with guidance; Day Training for dogs needing consistent reinforcement while returning home evenings/weekends; and Training Camps, which are intensive board-and-train programs where dogs stay with trainers for a set period to learn and proof behaviors before returning home with a send-home lesson and follow-ups. Programs include foundational on-leash training, puppy training, and behavior modification for issues like reactivity, leash pulling, and separation anxiety.

Pricing Summary

Pricing details are not publicly listed; clients are encouraged to contact the business directly for program rates based on training type, duration, and dog needs. Boarding and training packages are customized per dog.

Policies

Required documents for boarding include vaccination records and a completed client form. No specific cancellation or rescheduling policies are stated on the website, but clients are encouraged to contact the business directly for details.

FDF Canine Services is a dog training and boarding facility founded in 2016 by Allie Menendez, a Certified Veterinary Technician, and Joe Menendez, a Certified Guide Dog Trainer through the International Guide Dog Federation. They offer personalized dog training programs including private lessons, day training, and intensive board-and-train camps designed to address behavioral issues and build obedience. Their unique advantage lies in their combined expertise in veterinary care, shelter medicine, and professional guide dog training, allowing them to handle complex cases including aggression, reactivity, separation anxiety, and medical needs. They also provide full-service pet boarding, daycare, and in-home services, with a farm-based facility that accommodates dogs of all sizes—from teacup Chihuahuas to 200lb Great Danes. Dogs receive daily updates, photos, and individualized care, and the team has successfully helped over 300 foster dogs find permanent homes. Their approach is rooted in positive reinforcement and behavior modification, with a strong emphasis on consistency, communication, and compassion.

The team includes Joe Menendez, who has over 15 years of experience training guide dogs and behavior modification; Allie Menendez, a CVT with extensive emergency and shelter experience; Ryan Long, a former shelter operations manager; and Alie, a Certified Canine Trainer trained under Joe and Ryan. They are deeply involved in local rescues and prioritize keeping dogs out of shelters through training and socialization.

FDF Canine Services is known for exceptional client communication, handling special needs such as deaf dogs, allergies, and multi-dog households with personality conflicts, and offering a stress-free experience for pet owners traveling or needing intensive training solutions.

Accomplishments

Joe Menendez is a Certified Guide Dog Trainer and Instructor through the International Guide Dog Federation with over 15 years of experience training guide dogs for the blind. Allie Menendez is a Certified Veterinary Technician with experience in emergency care and shelter medicine, and has fostered over 250 dogs. She competes internationally in dog sports (frisbee and dock diving) with her own dogs and co-owns a disc dog league. Ryan Long has 10+ years in animal care and shelter management. Alie is a Certified Canine Trainer through the Animal Behavior Institute, trained under Joe and Ryan. The team has helped place over 300 foster dogs into homes.

How to Get Started!

Prospective clients are encouraged to call or fill out the online contact form to describe their dog’s needs and goals. A consultation is recommended to determine the best training program, and boarding clients must provide travel dates and dog information prior to booking.