Professional Canine Services

Professional Canine Services offers comprehensive training programs tailored to individual needs. Their offerings include One-on-One Custom Facility Training for intensive learning in a controlled environment, and One-on-One Mobile Training which brings expert guidance directly to the client’s home.

They provide Behavioral Counseling to address challenging behaviors like aggression, anxiety, excessive barking, and leash reactivity, starting with an initial consultation and a customized modification plan. Specialized programs include Tracking / Search & Rescue Training led by retired Law Enforcement K-9 Handlers, and Advanced Detection Dog Training for various targets including narcotics, explosives, and a unique “Friendly Find” program for locating vulnerable individuals.

For general obedience, they offer Basic Obedience Training covering foundational skills like sit, down, stay, recall, and loose-leash walking. Their Board & Train program provides an immersive 2-3 week experience at their facility, focusing on obedience, manners, and behavior modification, with optional daily pick-up and lifetime training support. Additionally, they offer a 5-day intensive Comfort/Therapy Dog Training course, preparing dogs and handlers for therapy work, including AKC CGC and Temperament Test certification.

Professional Canine Services offers expert dog training for both professional K-9 units and all dog owners. They employ cutting-edge positive reinforcement techniques to strengthen the bond between humans and canines while achieving peak performance. Their commitment includes enhanced handler/owner proficiency, improved canine responsiveness and reliability, and customized training plans.

They provide a range of services including Board & Train programs, Dog Sitting, and specialized training for Law Enforcement/Comfort Dogs, Therapy Dogs, and Detection Dogs. They also run “Four Legged Angels,” a compassionate non-profit dedicated to rescuing puppies and providing vital support to Veterans and First Responders through service, therapy, and comfort dogs at no cost.

The business is trusted by law enforcement agencies, security firms, and dog owners nationwide. They are dedicated to optimizing every canine partnership, from safeguarding communities to enriching family life.

Accomplishments

The lead K-9 Trainer, Charles Young, is a Master K-9 trainer with over two decades of experience. He spent 20 years with the Barnstable County Sheriff’s Office and 11 years assigned to the Massachusetts State Police Narcotics Unit/District Attorney’s Office, with extensive involvement in local, state, and federal narcotics cases.

He is a graduate of three K-9 academies, a certified K-9 trainer (8-month intensive program), and completed elite K-9 Decoy training. Charles has trained over 140 Law Enforcement K-9 teams across Massachusetts, certifying them in narcotics detection, firearms/ballistics detection, cell phone detection, patrol/apprehension, and search & rescue. He is also an AKC Certified evaluator for Canine Good Citizen, S.T.A.R. Puppy Program, AKC Community Canine/Advanced Level Canine Good Citizen, Urban Canine Good Citizen, and AKC Trick Dog Test. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice and a Bachelor’s degree in Sociology with a minor in Criminology.

How to Get Started!

To get started, clients are encouraged to contact Professional Canine Services by phone to discuss their dog’s needs and book an appointment or for additional information. For the Board & Train program, clients can contact them to discuss how they can help their dog. For Law Enforcement/Comfort Dogs, interested parties can reach out to learn more about the program.