World Canine
Ranked #2 in Hopewell Junction and #122 in New York
Service area: Hopewell Junction, NY and surrounding areas
Service Overview
Types of Dog Training
- Family Dog
- Working Dog
- Behavior Modification
Specialty Focus Areas
- Basic Obedience
- Puppy Training
- Leash Pulling
- Reactivity / Aggression
- Jumping on People
- Barking Excessively
- Separation Anxiety
- Biting / Nipping
- Potty Training
- Resource Guarding
- Fearfulness
- Stealing Food
- Recall
Training Formats Offered
- Private Lessons
- In-Home
Program Formats
- Sessions Package
Types of Dogs
- Small
- Medium
- Large
- Giant
Age of Dogs Trained
- Puppy (<1 year)
- Adolescent (1-2 years)
- Adult (2-8 years)
- Senior (8+ years)
Dog Training Methodology
Methods:
- ✓ Balanced Training
Equipment:
- ✓ Flat Collars
World Canine offers several structured training programs. Basic Puppy Training, for pups 8-16 weeks, consists of 4 one-hour sessions focusing on confidence, leadership, control, and recall introduction. Advanced Puppy Training, for pups 3-5 months, includes 6 one-hour sessions, building on basic skills with an emphasis on leadership during walks and formal on-leash obedience.
Behavior Modification, for dogs of all ages, is a 6-session program designed for problematic, aggressive, or uncooperative dogs, with custom tailoring for each unique case. On Leash Obedience, also 6 sessions, teaches basic heeling, sit, down, stay, and recall, with significant focus on handler training.
Beyond these, custom-tailored programs are available for off-leash training, tracking, protection work, and in-home training, designed to meet specific owner goals and dog needs.
Pricing & Policies
Pricing Summary
In-house evaluations cost $65. Basic Puppy Training is $325 for 4 sessions. Advanced Puppy Training, Behavior Modification, and On Leash Obedience are each $625 for 6 sessions, plus the cost of a lead and collar. Programs are custom tailored and last as long as it takes for the dog to reach its goals.
About the Trainer
World Canine, founded by Christopher Murley, is a dog training business dedicated to providing dog owners with the help, answers, and results they need, along with the care, compassion, and understanding they deserve. Christopher is known for his ability to achieve “miracles” with dogs that other trainers have given up on or are unwilling to work with, even with the most challenging K9 issues.
Their unique training method has evolved from older, fear-based military philosophies to one that teaches dogs to want to connect with their handler by choice, promoting confidence, respect, and love. This approach is effective for all dogs, regardless of breed, size, age, or temperament.
World Canine emphasizes a “firm but fair leader” approach and focuses on a dog’s free will and desire to please, rather than relying on bribing with food or causing stress. They state that their method is difficult to learn and master, distinguishing them from trainers who might resort to simpler, less effective techniques. The connection fostered through their training is designed to be long-lasting.
Accomplishments
World Canine was founded by Christopher Murley, who is noted for his ability to achieve “miracles” with challenging K9 issues and dogs that other trainers have given up on. Christopher credits his training and success to his mentor, Robert H Conklin, from The Hudson Valley K9 Academy (HVK9).
How to Get Started!
To get started, clients are asked to fill out an evaluation form, especially for behavior modification or custom training needs. An in-house evaluation is available for $65 and can be booked online. For those without an appointment, especially if bringing an aggressive dog, it is requested to call before visiting.

Contact Information
Languages
- English
Misc Features
- wheelchair accessible parking