Rochester NY Dogs

Training programs include private in-home sessions tailored to specific goals, conducted in the client’s home, public spaces, or the trainer’s facility. Board and train programs are intensive, multi-week residential programs held in the trainer’s home, covering puppy basics to behavioral rehabilitation. Online video training is available worldwide. Service dog training is customized for medical and disability support, with ongoing client coaching. All programs include a preliminary consultation to assess needs and develop a personalized plan.

Pricing Summary

Private in-home training is $285 per hour (credit card/Venmo/PayPal) or $250 per hour (cash). A 50% non-refundable down payment is required to schedule. Package rates available upon request. Prices do not include NY state sales tax or mileage. Board and train programs are intensive, multi-week programs with pricing discussed individually based on needs.

Policies

A 50% non-refundable down payment is required to secure a training spot. Scheduling is booked weeks to months in advance, with flexibility improving availability. No explicit cancellation policy is stated beyond the non-refundable deposit.

Rochester NY Dogs is a locally owned, family-run dog training business founded in 2009, specializing in personalized dog training for all life stages and needs. They offer private in-home sessions, intensive board-and-train programs conducted in their home, online video training, puppy education, and specialized training for service dogs, therapy dogs, and emotional support dogs. Their unique advantage lies in their deep expertise with complex behavioral issues—including aggression, fearfulness, separation anxiety, and medical alert training—for dogs with conditions like autism, PTSD, diabetes, cerebral palsy, and deafness or blindness. They train in real-life environments like homes, parks, and vet offices to ensure real-world reliability. They also provide pet sitting and boarding with direct supervision by a professional trainer, ensuring personalized care. Their methods combine positive reinforcement with tailored approaches based on each dog’s individual needs, and they serve clients across the Rochester, NY metro area.

They emphasize understanding dog psychology and building strong owner-dog bonds, helping families reconnect with their pets through effective, compassionate training. Their team includes trainers fluent in English, Spanish, and ASL, making services accessible to diverse communities.

Accomplishments

Trainer has been professionally training dogs since 2009, rescued hundreds of dogs from euthanasia, and successfully trained service dogs for clients with autism, PTSD, cerebral palsy, diabetes, deafness, blindness, and mobility impairments. Clients report dramatic improvements in previously unmanageable behavioral issues.

How to Get Started!

Prospective clients begin with a consultation to assess the dog’s behavior, discuss goals, and create a customized training plan. Sessions are scheduled based on availability, with a required 50% down payment to confirm booking.