Ramella’s Canine Academy
Service area: Serves Bergen County, NJ and surrounding areas, with in-home training available and board-and-train options at the trainer’s facility.
Service Overview
Types of Dog Training
- Family Dog
- Therapy Dog
- Behavior Modification
Specialty Focus Areas
- Basic Obedience
- Puppy Training
- Leash Pulling
- Separation Anxiety
- Potty Training
- Biting / Nipping
- Fearfulness
- Recall
Training Formats Offered
- Private Lessons
- In-Home
- Board and Train
Program Formats
- Sessions Package
- Ongoing Weekly
- Intensive Program
Types of Dogs
- Small
- Medium
- Large
- Giant
- Herding
- Sporting
- Working
- Hounds
- Terriers
- Doodles
- Brachycephalic
Age of Dogs Trained
- Puppy (<1 year)
- Adolescent (1-2 years)
- Adult (2-8 years)
- Senior (8+ years)
Dog Training Methodology
Methods:
- ✓ Positive Reinforcement Only
Equipment:
- ✓ Clickers
- ✓ Food Rewards
- ✓ Harnesses
- ✓ Flat Collars
Basic Obedience is a 5-week course held once per week in the client’s home, teaching commands like heel, sit, stay, down, and come with leash work. Advanced Obedience builds on this with off-leash and hand-signal commands. Puppy Orientation helps new owners establish good habits early. Puppy & Baby Orientation prepares families for introducing a new infant. Housebreaking and Therapy Dog Training (TDI3 Certification) are also offered. Board-and-train options are available for dogs removed from the home environment for intensive training over approximately two weeks, followed by a final session with the owner.
Pricing & Policies
Pricing Summary
Pricing details are not publicly listed. Training is offered as a 5-week basic obedience course conducted in-home, and board-and-train programs lasting approximately 2 weeks. Customized programs are created based on individual dog needs and family goals.
Testimonials
Ramella has significantly improved our quality of life and my dog absolutely loves her. She’s a dog interpreter who is literally always available for helpful tips and advice. Dogs want to be heard and understood like the rest of us and Ramella truly helps us tend to their needs, while communicating our own back to them.
– Client
Ramella’s Canine Academy is an exceptional establishment for dog training and development. She provided a customized training program for my anxious Cavalier, Zivah, while also accommodating my other dog’s calm temperament. I’ve seen significant improvement in Zivah’s confidence and behavior within weeks.
– Client
Ramella came to my apartment and introduced me to several training techniques. She kept every option available and never rushed me. My dog loved her right away. She’s a dog whisperer.
– Client
About the Trainer
Ramella’s Canine Academy is a dog training business led by Ramella Chamaki, a Certified Master Dog Trainer with over 15 years of full-time experience. She specializes in behavior modification for issues like aggression, separation anxiety, fears, phobias, and obsessive behaviors, using compassionate, non-aversive methods. Services include one-on-one and in-home training for basic and advanced obedience, puppy orientation, housebreaking, puppy & baby orientation, and therapy dog certification (TDI3). She also offers treadmill training to help dogs get adequate exercise safely at home. Ramella works directly with owners to build a strong bond with their dogs, emphasizing understanding canine behavior and tailoring programs to individual needs and family lifestyles.
She provides personalized training plans for dogs of all breeds, ages, and temperaments, including anxious or reactive dogs, and offers weekly check-ins to ensure progress. Her approach is rooted in building trust and communication between dogs and their owners, with a focus on long-term behavioral improvement and emotional well-being.
Accomplishments
Ramella Chamaki is a Certified Master Dog Trainer, having studied under Anthony Jerone, founder of The Academy of Canine Education. She has over 15 years of full-time experience training dogs and specializes in behavior modification and therapy dog certification.
How to Get Started!
Client engagement begins with an appointment request through the website. Training is customized after assessing the dog’s behavior, family lifestyle, and specific goals. In-home sessions are scheduled, and board-and-train options are discussed based on need.

Contact Information
Availability
- Weekdays
- Weekends
- Morning
- Afternoon
- Evening
Hours
Monday: 6am-9pm
Tuesday: 6am-9pm
Wednesday: 6am-9pm
Thursday: 6am-9pm
Friday: 6am-9pm
Saturday: 6am-9pm
Sunday: 6am-9pm
Certifications
- Credentialed
Associations
- Accredited
Languages
- English
Other Services Offered
- Pet trainer
Location
Long Island City, NY 11105Listing Tools for Trainers
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