Moltuc

Moltuc offers private lessons (in-person or virtual), small group classes (puppy to advanced), day training (6–8 hours/day with transfer lessons), and board-and-train (dog lives in trainer’s home with daily sessions, video updates, weekend home visits, and lifetime support). All programs require an initial consultation. Group classes include STAR Puppy, Beginner/Intermediate/Advanced Obedience, Rally, CGC, Therapy Dog, Scent Work, and more. Board and Train includes a minimum 2–3 week commitment with ongoing homework and follow-up lessons after graduation.

Pricing Summary

Private lessons require a consultation and multiple sessions; pricing not listed publicly. STAR Puppy and Level One Obedience classes are $200 for 6 weeks. Day Train and Board and Train programs are intensive and customized; 2-week minimum for foundational training, 3-week minimum for behavioral concerns. Board and Train includes weekly private lessons, video updates, weekend home visits, and lifetime support. AKC title testing is offered monthly with a fee for testing.

Policies

Spots in group classes fill quickly and cannot be held without payment. Clients are considered enrolled only after payment and confirmation. For private and board-and-train programs, consistent follow-through with homework and attendance at transfer lessons is required. No specific cancellation policy is stated, but all programs require commitment to ongoing participation.

Moltuc is a professional dog training business based in Walworth, NY, founded by Bethany Allsop Shave, an AKC Certified Canine Good Citizen & Family Dog Evaluator and IACP professional member. They offer personalized, balanced, and positive reinforcement-based training designed to strengthen the bond between dogs and their owners. Services include one-on-one private lessons, small group classes, day training, and board-and-train programs—all rooted in ethical, science-backed methods. Bethany integrates her veterinary background and decades of hands-on experience with multiple dog breeds and sports (obedience, rally, agility, scent work, herding) to provide practical, fun, and effective training. They specialize in puppy foundations, adolescent behavior, reactivity, and preparing dogs for AKC titles like STAR Puppy, CGC, and Trick Dog. Their unique “For The Life Your Dog Wants” philosophy focuses on fulfilling a dog’s natural instincts to create happy, well-behaved companions. Virtual training is available, and weekend home visits are included in board-and-train programs to ensure seamless transition at home.

Moltuc also offers specialized training for families expecting a new baby, ensuring safe transitions for dogs and infants. They host monthly AKC title testing events in a low-stress environment and are expanding offerings with canine fitness, trick, and scent work classes. Their training takes place at their facility near Sherburne Park and through in-home visits (additional fee). Bethany is also an AKC-certified Farm Dog Judge and breeder of Irish Wolfhounds, providing breed guidance to prospective owners.

Clients praise Bethany’s patience, deep knowledge, and supportive community approach, noting dramatic improvements in behavior and stronger human-dog relationships. Moltuc is fully insured, bonded, and pet first aid certified, ensuring safety and professionalism.

Accomplishments

Bethany Allsop Shave is an AKC Certified Canine Good Citizen & Family Dog Evaluator, AKC Certified Fit Dog Instructor, AKC Farm Dog Judge, and IACP Professional Member. She is also a proud member of the Western Lakes Training Club and the Association for Professional Dog Training International (APDT). She has trained and competed with multiple breeds in conformation, obedience, rally, agility, scent work, herding, and hunting. She founded Moltuc in honor of her late German Shepherds, Molson and Tucker.

How to Get Started!

Prospective clients must first schedule a consultation to discuss goals and customize a training plan. Group class enrollment requires signing up and paying in advance due to limited capacity. Board and Train and Day Train programs require direct contact to discuss availability and program details.