Rochester Canine Academy
Ranked #4 in East Rochester and #61 in New York
Service area: East Rochester, NY
Service Overview
Types of Dog Training
- Family Dog
- Behavior Modification
Specialty Focus Areas
- Basic Obedience
- Reactivity / Aggression
Training Formats Offered
- Video Calls
Program Formats
- Sessions Package
Age of Dogs Trained
- Adolescent (1-2 years)
Dog Training Methodology
Rochester Canine Academy offers training to help dogs become well-behaved family members. Their “full-service training” is currently fully booked. However, they provide “Foundations: Premier Access,” a limited-time, at-home program focused on building structure, calm, and clear communication. This program is designed for immediate access to help dog owners start training from home.
Testimonials
“Alisson is an amazing trainer. We got our dog, Rooney, when she was a year and a half old and had no previous training. Alisson was able to help us teach Rooney how to behave around the house, outside, around people, and allow her to be a happy, thriving, member of our family.”
– Dena K.
“Alisson has trained both of our dogs. I highly recommend her for challenging behaviors and basic obedience training. We learned that it is our responsibility to set expectations for behavior. When we followed Alisson’s guidance we got the companions we wanted!! Thank you Alisson, and Rochester Canine Academy!!!”
– Danielle E.
“Alisson has changed our lives! Since Murphy completed training she is a joy! She listens, follows her commands and today I was able to clip and bathe her without any assistance! This was not the case before Rochester Canine Academy and Alisson! She is truly the “dog whisperer “ and trains us equally as well as our dog!!”
– May C.
About the Trainer
Rochester Canine Academy has been teaching family dogs to be family members since 1996. They aim to help dog owners live their best life with their dogs by addressing frustrating behaviors and enabling dogs to be included in more activities. The owner and trainer, Alisson Goldberg, has over 20 years of experience and finds it rewarding to help families create fun and enjoyable relationships with their dogs.
They offer programs designed to build structure, calm, and clear communication. While full-service training is currently booked, they provide a limited-time “Foundations: Premier Access” program that can be started from home. They focus on helping dogs behave well in various environments and with people, and improving communication between dogs and their owners.
Accomplishments
Alisson Goldberg is the owner and trainer of Rochester Canine Academy and has been training dogs for over 20 years. The business itself has been operating since 1996.
How to Get Started!
Dog owners are encouraged to call or text Rochester Canine Academy at 585-271-8458 to discuss their dog’s needs. An “Evaluation” link is also available on the website, suggesting an initial assessment process.

Contact Information
Languages
- English
Misc Features
- Women-owned
- wheelchair accessible parking
- LGBTQ-friendly
- transgender safespace