Varro Pet Services LLC

Private training is tailored to each dog’s unique temperament and challenges, using positive reinforcement to address obedience, reactivity, fearfulness, and other behaviors. Training includes daily progress logs and communication with owners. Board and train programs combine boarding with daily training sessions, with owners receiving updates via text and Instagram. Puppy school is offered 1–2 times per week. All programs begin with a mandatory meet-and-greet to assess the dog’s needs and ensure a good fit.

Pricing Summary

Private training sessions are $75 per session. Dog walking is $25 for 30 minutes or $40 for 60 minutes. Dog boarding is $100 per night, with an additional $25 per night for each extra dog. A meet-and-greet is required before booking any service.

Policies

All services require a mandatory meet-and-greet before booking. Cancellation and rescheduling policies are not explicitly stated, but clients are encouraged to communicate directly via email or phone. Phone calls are not answered after 7 PM, but voicemails are returned promptly.

Varro Pet Services LLC is a force-free dog training business based in Trumansburg, New York, run by Caleb Church, who has over 10,000 hours of hands-on experience working with dogs. The business offers private dog training, dog boarding, and dog-walking services, all centered on positive reinforcement and gentle, individualized care. Caleb specializes in building trust and strengthening the bond between dogs and their owners, using reward-based methods without any aversive tools like prong collars or e-collars. The training and boarding services are provided in a home-style setting on 5 acres of land, with a maximum capacity of eight dogs at a time to ensure personalized attention. Clients receive daily updates, photos, and progress logs via text or Instagram. The business also offers puppy school and behavior modification for issues like reactivity, fearfulness, and separation anxiety.

Varro Pet Services is ideal for dog owners seeking a small, boutique operation that prioritizes emotional well-being, biological needs, and relationship-building over quick fixes. Their boarding facility provides a calm, enriched environment with supervised play and outdoor romps, making it a trusted option for anxious, high-energy, or sensitive dogs. Caleb’s own experience with Australian Shepherds and Standard Schnauzers informs his deep understanding of breed-specific needs.

The business is named after Marcus Varro, an ancient Roman farmer and early dog trainer, reflecting a commitment to thoughtful, time-tested canine care. All services require a mandatory meet-and-greet before booking to ensure compatibility and safety for each dog.

Accomplishments

Caleb Church has over 10,000 hours of professional experience working with dogs across training, boarding, and daycare. He founded Varro Pet Services to provide force-free, relationship-centered care, drawing on his intuitive understanding of dogs and extensive study of canine psychology and behavior. The business is named after Marcus Varro, the earliest known written source on dog training, reflecting a commitment to ethical, historical canine practices.

How to Get Started!

Prospective clients must first schedule a meet-and-greet via the online booking portal to evaluate their dog’s needs and ensure compatibility with the facility and training approach. This is required before any service, including training, boarding, or walking, can be booked.