Tuxedo’s K9 Training Camp

Tuxedo’s K9 Training Camp offers small group classes and one-on-one private lessons. Group classes are held at Pet Supplies Plus in Webster, NY. For group classes, dogs should not be brought to the first session, which focuses on owner instruction.

Available group classes include:
* **Puppy Socialization & Etiquette Playtime**: A 5-week class for new puppies, focusing on socialization, etiquette, handling skills, and bonding.
* **Building the Basic Manners Class**: A 6-week class for dogs of all ages, teaching fundamental cues such as sit, down, stay, come, leave it, take it, heel, stop, loose leash walking, wait, rest, and mat.
* **Canine Good Citizen (CGC)**: A 5-week program designed to prepare dogs for the AKC CGC test, emphasizing good manners at home and in the community. Owners sign a Responsible Dog Owners Pledge.
* **Intermediate Obedience Class**: A 6-week class for dogs that have completed basic obedience, covering advanced commands like loose leash walking with distractions, sit/down/stay from a distance, leash-free heel with watch me, and finish.
* **Building Relationships and Team Work**: A 6-week class focused on strengthening the bond, teamwork, and communication skills through an obstacle course. This class requires dogs to walk on leash, be friendly with humans and other dogs, and know sit and down with distractions.

Private In-Home Lessons are offered one-on-one in the client’s home, helping to establish safe zones and teach basic obedience commands within the dog’s living environment. Required equipment for classes includes a six-foot leather or nylon leash (no retractable leashes), a properly fitted training collar (head collars or flat buckle collars are recommended), a 30-foot nylon training lead, and approximately 150 pea-sized soft treats. E-collars, prong collars, and choke chains are not permitted in any training classes or facility.

Pricing Summary

Group training classes are priced per package: Puppy Socialization & Etiquette Playtime is $150 for 5 weeks. Building the Basic Manners Class, Canine Good Citizen, Intermediate Obedience Class, and Building Relationships and Team Work classes are all $175 for 5 or 6 weeks. Private In-Home Lessons require a call for a price quote, with virtual sessions costing $85 for one hour and in-home sessions costing $105 for one hour.

Daycare services are available at individual rates of $47 for a half day (up to five hours) and $52 for a full day. Discounted packages are offered: a 3 Half Days Introduction Package for $117, 10-day packages for $330 (half days) or $400 (full days), 15-day packages for $450 (half days) or $555 (full days), and 20-day packages for $540 (half days) or $680 (full days). All daycare packages are non-refundable. A 10% discount is offered for cash payments, not valid on packages expiring in 30 days. A $30 no-show fee applies for scheduled daycare.

Policies

All purchased packages for daycare and training are non-refundable. A $30 no-show fee is applied for scheduled daycare. Dogs must be picked up by 6:00 pm from daycare, or a $15 overtime service charge will be applied.

For daycare and boarding services, dogs one year of age and older must be spayed or neutered. Required vaccinations for daycare and boarding include Rabies, Distemper, and Bordatella. A behavior evaluation is required prior to booking daycare services. The facility is peanut-free, and no peanut products are allowed inside. E-collars (shock or electronic), prong collars, and choke chains are not permitted in training classes or the facility.

Tuxedo’s K9 Training Camp is a dog training, boarding, and doggie daycare facility located on Ridge Road in Irondequoit, Rochester, NY. They are dedicated to providing the best and most enjoyable experience for both dogs and their owners.

Owner and dog trainer Mark Patrick is an expert in the field, utilizing a positive reinforcement training method. The facility offers small group classes, one-on-one lessons, daycare services, and boarding.

Their facility is soundproof to reduce barking stress and features crumb rubber flooring to minimize impact on dogs’ pads and joints during play. It includes an outdoor fenced area and four indoor play areas with movable walls for flexibility. Webcams are available for owners to observe their dogs.

Mark focuses on training both the dog and the owners, teaching family members how to interact with their pets for a comfortable and happy relationship. Laura Lynch, a certified trainer, also provides training, employing the LIMA (Least Intrusive, Minimally Aversive) approach. The facility is peanut-free.

Accomplishments

Mark Patrick, the owner and dog trainer, is a Certified Dog Trainer & Vet Assistant, having graduated from Animal Behavior College. He served as the Board of Directors Chair for the Association of Professional Dog Trainers in 2021 and is a Canine Good Citizen Evaluator (ID 66603). Mark is also a writer and contributor for the Rochester Woman’s Magazine, where he publishes articles on canine behavior, nutrition, and safety. He works as a behavioral contractor at Lollypop Farm in Rochester, NY, assisting with behavioral modification plans. Mark was quoted in the New York Times in February 2021, discussing pandemic puppies, separation anxiety, and virtual training.

Laura Lynch, another trainer, is a Winter 2023 graduate of the Animal Behavior College Dog Obedience Trainer Program, completing her externship under Mark Patrick. She also completed the Victoria Stillwell Academy “Fundamentals of Dog Training & Behavior Course” in 2021 and is certified in Pet CPR.

How to Get Started!

To begin daycare services, new customers must create an account with their secure Pet Exec Service and schedule a behavior evaluation by calling 585-429-0320 (Monday – Friday 9:00 am – 6:00 pm). Once the account is set up and evaluation completed, clients can log in to book and pay for daycare services.

To sign up for a training class, clients need to complete an online profile and then select their preferred group training class via the GROUP Training link. It is important to note that dogs should not be brought to the first class, as it is focused on owner instruction. For private in-home sessions, clients can book a one-hour consultation. Tours of the facility can also be booked by appointment.