Penn Vet Working Dog Center
Service area: Serves the Philadelphia, PA region and surrounding areas through the University of Pennsylvania’s veterinary campus at 3900 Spruce Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104.
Service Overview
Types of Dog Training
- Service Dog
- Therapy Dog
- Working Dog
Specialty Focus Areas
- Recall
- Separation Anxiety
- Reactivity / Aggression
- behavior
Training Formats Offered
- Private Facility
- Board and Train
Program Formats
- Intensive Program
- Ongoing Weekly
Types of Dogs
- Working
- Herding
- Sporting
Age of Dogs Trained
- Puppy (<1 year)
- Adolescent (1-2 years)
- Adult (2-8 years)
Dog Training Methodology
Methods:
- ✓ Positive Reinforcement Only
Equipment:
- ✓ Clickers
- ✓ Food Rewards
- ✓ Harnesses
- ✓ Obstacle Courses
The Penn Vet Working Dog Center designs intensive, ongoing training programs for dogs destined for service, therapy, detection, and search and rescue roles. Training is tailored to each dog’s innate abilities and is conducted in a facility-based environment with structured, research-backed protocols. Programs emphasize long-term reliability, task-specific skills, and behavioral stability under stress.
About the Trainer
Penn Vet Working Dog Center is a premier canine training facility established in 2007 under the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine. They specialize in training dogs for high-level working roles including search and rescue, detection, service, and therapy duties using scientifically-proven methods. Their team of certified trainers and canine experts focus on cultivating each dog’s natural abilities while strengthening the canine-human bond. The center is research-driven and emphasizes confidence, capability, and well-being in trained dogs, making it a trusted authority in professional canine training.
While the center primarily trains dogs for specialized working roles, their methods and expertise are grounded in evidence-based practices that benefit all dog owners seeking high-quality, ethical training. They do not offer general public group classes or in-home training for pet dogs, but their research and training protocols inform best practices in the field.
The center is not a commercial dog training business for private pet owners; it functions as a research and training hub for working dogs, often partnering with public safety and medical organizations.
Accomplishments
Established in 2007 as a research and training center under the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine, the center is recognized for its scientific approach to canine training and has produced dogs for critical roles in public safety and healthcare. Its affiliation with a top-tier veterinary school and ongoing research initiatives set it apart as a leader in evidence-based canine behavior science.
Contact Information
Hours
Monday: 8am-8pm
Tuesday: 8am-8pm
Wednesday: 8am-8pm
Thursday: 8am-8pm
Friday: 8am-8pm
Saturday: 9am-7pm
Sunday: 9am-5pm
Certifications
- Credentialed
Associations
- Accredited
Languages
- English
Location
11799 Beechnut St, Houston, TX 77072Listing Tools for Trainers
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