Verner Canine
Service area: Based in Pittsburgh, PA; travels throughout the U.S. for on-site consulting, handler courses, and team development.
Service Overview
Types of Dog Training
- Working Dog
- Behavior Modification
Specialty Focus Areas
- Reactivity / Aggression
- Biting / Nipping
- Separation Anxiety
- Resource Guarding
- Fearfulness
- Recall
Training Formats Offered
- Private Lessons
- In-Home
- Video Calls
Program Formats
- One-Time Consultation
- Intensive Program
Types of Dogs
- Working
Age of Dogs Trained
- Puppy (<1 year)
- Adolescent (1-2 years)
- Adult (2-8 years)
- Senior (8+ years)
Dog Training Methodology
Methods:
- ✓ Other
Equipment:
- ✓ Obstacle Courses
- ✓ E-Collars
- ✓ Martingale Collars
- ✓ Pinch Collars
Programs are tailored for tactical, law enforcement, and select civilian clients, focusing on behavior modification, personal protection, and handler preparedness. Services include one-on-one consultations, on-site team training, and intensive programs designed for real-world operational environments.
Pricing & Policies
Pricing Summary
Pricing is not publicly listed; clients are invited to schedule a discovery call to discuss goals and receive a customized training plan.
Testimonials
Brent is one of the most knowledgeable trainers I’ve ever worked with. His working-dog skillset and depth of understanding are unmatched, and he brings real-world experience that shows in everything he does. Every session with him adds value, and he consistently backs up his knowledge with results. Verner Canine is truly top-tier because of him.
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About the Trainer
Verner Canine is a professional K9 training and consulting service founded by Brent Verner, specializing in tactical, law enforcement, and civilian canine training. They offer tailored programs for working dogs, personal protection, and behavior modification, with a focus on real-world readiness and operational precision. While primarily serving law enforcement and security professionals, they also provide limited one-on-one consultations for civilian dog owners seeking advanced behavior solutions.
Their training emphasizes handler preparedness, including K9 TCCC and operational bite work, and is grounded in Brent Verner’s extensive field experience. They do not offer general group classes or puppy training, but instead focus on high-level, individualized programs for dogs and handlers facing complex behavioral or operational challenges.
Accomplishments
Brent Verner brings years of experience in tactical operations and specialized K9 deployment, combining field-proven methods with operational knowledge to ensure effectiveness in real-world scenarios.
How to Get Started!
Interested clients submit a request via the contact form or email, after which Verner Canine schedules a discovery call to assess goals and determine the appropriate training plan.

Contact Information
Availability
- Weekdays
- Weekends
- Morning
- Afternoon
- Evening
Languages
- English
Location
8206 Bramble Ln, Pittsburgh, PA 15237Listing Tools for Trainers
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