Professional Canine Services

Professional Canine Services offers a range of programs including: Basic Obedience (6-week course, weekly sessions), One-on-One Mobile Training (customized home visits), Board & Train (2-3 weeks at facility with daily updates and two handler sessions), Therapy Dog Training (5-day intensive 8-hour/day course), Behavioral Counseling (science-based intervention for aggression, anxiety, reactivity), and Tracking/Search & Rescue (8-week program). All programs include personalized plans and follow-up support.

Pricing Summary

Pricing is not publicly listed; services are customized based on program type and duration. Board & Train is a 2-3 week intensive program with included handler sessions. Mobile and facility training sessions are offered in 1-2 hour increments. Therapy dog certification is a 40-hour intensive course. Contact for detailed pricing.

Professional Canine Services is a dog training business based in Middleboro, Massachusetts, offering personalized training for family dogs, working dogs, and therapy dogs. Led by Master K-9 Trainer Charles Young, the business provides both in-home and facility-based training using positive reinforcement techniques. They specialize in basic and advanced obedience, behavior modification, leash reactivity, and socialization for companion dogs, as well as intensive programs for law enforcement, detection, and therapy dogs. Their Board & Train program offers 2-3 weeks of immersive training at their facility with daily progress updates and included handler sessions. They also provide mobile training that comes to your home, therapy dog certification, and dog boarding services including day stays and overnight stays. With over 40 years of combined experience and a focus on strengthening the human-canine bond, they tailor training to each dog’s needs and environment.

Their therapy dog program includes a 5-day intensive course preparing dogs and handlers for visits to nursing homes, schools, hospitals, and crisis sites, with certification support and ongoing training resources. They also offer specialized training for protection dogs, search and rescue, and scent detection. All training is grounded in science-based methods and hands-on guidance from certified professionals.

They serve dog owners across Massachusetts and nearby regions, with flexible scheduling and lifetime post-program support for Board & Train clients.

Accomplishments

Lead trainer Charles Young has over 20 years of law enforcement K-9 experience with the Barnstable County Sheriff’s Office and Massachusetts State Police Narcotics Unit. He has trained over 140 law enforcement K-9 teams in narcotics, firearms, cell phone detection, patrol, and search & rescue. He is a graduate of three K-9 academies, certified in K-9 training and decoy work, and is an AKC-certified evaluator for Canine Good Citizen, S.T.A.R. Puppy, and Trick Dog programs. He holds bachelor’s degrees in Criminal Justice and Sociology with a minor in Criminology.

How to Get Started!

Prospective clients are encouraged to call or email to schedule an initial consultation to discuss their dog’s needs, goals, and preferred training method. A customized plan is then developed based on the dog’s behavior, age, and owner’s lifestyle. For Board & Train, an assessment is conducted prior to enrollment to determine program length and focus areas.