Rooby-Doo Canine Academy

Rooby-Doo Canine Academy offers diverse training programs aimed at fostering a strong bond and clear communication between dogs and owners. Their services include Board & Train, Day Training, Private Lessons, and Group Classes.

Board & Train programs vary from 2 to 6 weeks, providing intensive training for basic obedience, leash manners, impulse control, and handling distractions. Specialized options include Puppy Training Camp (2-8 weeks) and Behavior Modification Board & Train (6-8 weeks) for severe issues like aggression and reactivity. All Board & Train programs include private transfer lessons and regular progress updates.

Day Training is available for dogs with existing foundations, focusing on general training upkeep and mental/physical stimulation. Private Lessons offer personalized, one-on-one coaching at their facility or in-home, addressing specific goals with tailored exercises and homework. Virtual lessons via Zoom are also an option.

Group Classes are 8-week courses covering Basic Obedience, Puppy Foundation, Trick Dog Novice (leading to a title), and Canine Good Citizen (leading to an AKC title). They also provide Advanced Reactivity classes. These classes offer a supportive environment for learning essential commands and enhancing obedience skills.

Pricing Summary

Behavior Modification is priced at $150 per hour. A mandatory evaluation for behavior modification costs $200 and lasts 90 minutes to 2 hours.
Board & Train programs start at $2500. Day Training is $150 per day.
Private Lessons at the facility are $150 per hour, while In-Home Private Lessons are $200 per hour.
Group Classes are structured as 8-week courses, with Basic Obedience, Puppy Foundation, and Trick Dog Novice priced at $320. Canine Good Citizen and Advanced Reactivity courses are $400. Certificate costs for Trick Dog and Canine Good Citizen titles are not included in the course price.

Policies

For Behavior Modification and Evaluation sessions, a minimum 24-hour notice is required for rescheduling or cancellation. Failure to provide this notice or a no-show will result in the forfeiture of the lesson and the full amount being charged, with exceptions for unforeseen emergencies.

For Board & Train programs, a minimum 72-hour notice is required for rescheduling or cancellation. Less than 72 hours’ notice or a no-show will result in the forfeiture of the deposit, and a new deposit will be required to reschedule. Deposits are non-refundable, but may be credited to future training in rare emergency cases. Any included private transfer lessons must be completed within four weeks of dog pickup, or they will be forfeited.

For Day Training, a minimum 24-hour notice is required for rescheduling or cancellation. Failure to provide this notice or a no-show will result in the forfeiture of the day training session and the full amount being charged, with exceptions for unforeseen emergencies.

For Group Classes, a minimum 7-day notice is required for rescheduling or cancellation. Less than 7 days’ notice or a no-show on the scheduled start day will result in the forfeiture of the full amount. No exceptions or credits will be made for missed classes due to the dependency on participant numbers.

Rooby-Doo Canine Academy, established in 2018 by Florenza Pizanis, is a professional dog training business dedicated to building strong relationships between dogs and their owners. They achieve this through clear communication, structured training, obedience, and engagement.

The academy offers a comprehensive range of services, from foundational basic obedience to advanced competition training, including trick/stunt dog, scent work, and various dog sports. Florenza, the owner and head trainer, specializes particularly in addressing complex behavioral issues such as reactivity and aggression. Her expertise in this area stems from years of rehabilitating her own rescue dog with severe aggression, leading her to seek and train with experts and gain thousands of hours of hands-on experience.

Rooby-Doo Canine Academy provides diverse training formats including intensive Board & Train programs, convenient Day Training, personalized Private Lessons (available at their facility or in-home, with virtual options), and structured Group Classes. Additionally, they operate a local shop offering high-quality training gear, essential accessories, and nutritional supplements for local pickup in Fresno.

Accomplishments

Florenza Pizanis, the Owner & Head Trainer, established Rooby-Doo Canine Academy in 2018. She specializes in reactivity and aggression, a focus developed after years of rehabilitating her own severely aggressive rescue dog and gaining thousands of hours of hands-on experience with diverse dogs at a Los Angeles facility.

Her certifications include Certified AKC Evaluator (2020-2024), CPDT-KA (2018-2024), Certified Canine Fitness and Conditioning Coach (2017-2024), Certified Stunt Dog Judge (2017-2024), and Certified Trick Dog Instructor (2016-2024). Florenza has competed at national levels in dog sports such as IGP, Flyball, Dock Diving, Nosework, and Stunt Dog, notably titling her personal rescue dog, Busta, to an IGP3 twice.

Busta Rooby-Doo, the Dog Training Assistant, is Florenza’s personal rescue dog who overcame a challenging start to life. He has achieved numerous competitive dog sport titles, including IGP3 twice, FMX (Flyball), ORT (Nosework), Grand Championships Dock Diving, TDCH (Stunt Dog), and Canine Good Citizen (CGC). Busta now actively assists Florenza in training client dogs, particularly those with reactivity and aggression issues.

How to Get Started!

For clients seeking behavior modification services, a mandatory evaluation is the first step. This evaluation, lasting 90 minutes to 2 hours and costing $200, involves observing the dog’s behavior in a new environment and during specific tests. Owners are present and involved throughout the process. Following the testing, the trainer will explain the results and assessment, then discuss a targeted training plan to meet the client’s goals. Evaluations are also available for any dog owner interested in understanding their dog’s temperament and underlying behaviors better.