Island Canine Academy, LLC

Island Canine Academy offers individualized training plans developed after a free evaluation. Services include private one-on-one lessons for basic obedience, puppy management, and behavior modification. The board-to-train program involves the dog staying with the trainer for a set period, followed by a private lesson for the owner to learn how to maintain the dog’s skills. General boarding is available only for dogs who have completed a training program. Lifelong refresher training is included at no additional cost. Puppy selection assistance includes temperament testing and breed knowledge to match dogs with family needs.

Pricing Summary

Pricing details are not publicly listed. A $2000 fee is referenced in a testimonial for a two-week board-to-train program. A military discount is available. Follow-up lessons are free for past clients. No refund policy is clearly stated, though one client reported a denied refund request after a post-training incident.

Policies

Follow-up lessons are free for past clients. No formal cancellation or rescheduling policy is stated. One client reported being denied a refund after a post-training incident, with the trainer stating the training was “successful” because the dog learned commands, despite a subsequent serious bite incident.

Island Canine Academy, LLC is a dog training business based in Middletown, Rhode Island, offering personalized training programs for dogs of all breeds, sizes, and temperaments. They provide private lessons, puppy management, behavior modification, and board-to-train programs designed to meet individual owner and dog needs. A free evaluation is offered to create a customized training plan, and follow-up lessons are free for past clients to ensure long-term success. The business also offers general boarding for dogs who have completed their training program, as well as puppy selection guidance and breeding/whelping services. Their approach emphasizes understanding animal behavior and the human-dog relationship, with a focus on lifelong support for owners.

The trainer, Julia Carty, has 10 years of prior experience and has trained working dogs including police K9s. She tailors methods to each dog’s temperament and provides hands-on training in a private facility. Clients appreciate her transparency, responsiveness, and commitment to ongoing support beyond the initial program.

The business offers a military discount and encourages clients to reach out for a free consultation to begin the process.

Accomplishments

Julia Carty has 10 years of prior dog training experience and has trained working dogs including police K9s. She founded Island Canine Academy in 2010 after gaining experience working for another local trainer. She has successfully trained dogs with severe behavioral issues, including aggression and reactivity, and has helped owners manage complex household dynamics with multiple children.

How to Get Started!

Prospective clients are encouraged to contact the business for a free evaluation. During the evaluation, the trainer meets with the owner and dog to discuss goals, gather background information, assess the dog’s behavior, and create a customized training plan.