Helping Hounds Training Solutions

Chivon offers individualized training programs including day training, in-home sessions, and facility-based training. Clients begin with an understanding of their dog’s needs, body language, and communication, progressing to basic obedience on and off leash and behavior modification. Programs include initial consultations, ongoing sessions, and intensive formats such as day training, with follow-up maintenance available.

Pricing Summary

Prices are described as more than reasonable, with maintenance sessions available after completion of training programs. Specific rates and packages are not detailed in the provided content.

Helping Hounds Training Solutions, formerly C3 K9 Solutions, is a professional dog training business serving Syracuse and surrounding areas, founded by Chivon Winter, a trainer with over 15 years of experience. The business provides personalized dog training services focused on building mutual respect and effective communication between dogs and their owners. Chivon specializes in behavior modification, basic obedience, and helping rescue and shelter dogs become more adoptable, with the goal of preventing relinquishment to shelters. She offers both in-person training and has experience with online courses, ensuring clients receive tailored support throughout their training journey.

Chivon’s approach is rooted in positive, compassionate methods that emphasize understanding canine body language and needs. Her clients include families with puppies, adolescents, and adult dogs, as well as boarding and daycare facilities that partner with her for staff training and on-site sessions. She is known for going above and beyond to ensure long-term success, offering maintenance sessions and adapting programs to fit each dog’s unique challenges.

The business operates under the Helping Hounds Dog Rescue umbrella, integrating training with rescue advocacy to support both pet owners and shelter populations.

Accomplishments

Chivon Winter has over 15 years of experience in dog training and has successfully trained dogs for adoption through rescue partnerships. She has provided training and seminars for animal boarding and daycare facility staff, improving their handling and behavior awareness.

How to Get Started!

Client engagement begins with an initial consultation to understand the dog’s needs, behavior, and training goals, followed by a customized training plan that may include in-home, facility, or day training sessions.