In-Person Training
Our facility is located in New York Mills, where we service clients from all over Oneida County (Utica, Rome, Herkimer, Frankfort, Hamilton, Oneida, New Hartford, New York Mills, Marcy, Clinton, Holland Patent, Whitesboro, to name a few!) Every program is custom to you, your dog, and your situation. Come train with us!
Individual Lessons
Our private, individual lessons are customized specific to you, your dog, and your situation.
Group Classes
Group classes available to properly socialize and test distractions (after graduating from individual lessons).
We don't count how many classes you get.
You pay once, no additional fees.
You're more than a number to us!
We know that every dog and owner are different and learn at a different pace. That's why we don't keep track of how many classes you get. Stay with us, until you're 100% satisfied!
Training Dogs, Educating Owners
We believe that successful training involves patience, commitment, and consistency from the owner. Yes, we are training your dog - but more than anything, we are educating YOU on how to manage any situation you are in with your dog. If you put in the work, you will see results!
AKC Approved EvaluatorĀ
Now offering all levels of the Canine Good Citizen program:Ā AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy, Canine Good Citizen, AKC Community Canine, and AKC Urban CGC.
Free Access to Our Alpha Academy Video Content
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Included With Any In-Person Training!
Puppy Basics
A specialized program for your young, very impressionable puppy between the ages of 8 and 16 weeks of age. Socialization is critical during this period and will provide your puppy with the necessary foundation to better navigate life as your beloved companion! The program is designed to develop a well-adjusted, confident and secure dog. Training is focused on lessening the likelihood of behavioral concerns down the road!
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On-Leash Manners
How to properly hold a leash and walk your dog without pullling, lunging or dragging.
Intro to Basic Commands
Will include verbal and non-verbal introduction to: Sit, down, silent stay, crate.
Intro to Marker Words
Used in the early learning stages to teach the dog that what they were doing was correct (Yes, No, Good).
Engagement Work
Teach your dog the skills to focus on you, while enjoying learning. Essential for building a confident dog.
Socialization
Focuses on creating well-adjusted, confident, dogs by introducing them to people, places, scents, other animals.
Crate Training
Dogs are denning animals in the wild. Teaching to crate train creates a safe, natural and comfortable environment.
Potty Training
Learn how to read your dog's body language and cues for bathroom time, along with additional tips and tricks.
Impulse Control
Help your dog learn self control to create calm, and polite behavior and manners.
Is this course right for me?
Lisa D
"I've never owned a dog so I wasn't even sure where to begin. Frank has taught me so much!"
Jon P
"I didn't know there was so much I was doing wrong before. Now I have a better understanding of my puppy."
Courtney M
"We got a puppy during the pandemic and training him was a lifesaver!"
Obedience
Aimed at teaching successful communication and handling of your dog, on and off leash. Your dog will learn all of its basic commands, including how to remain calm in the presence of distractions, on/off leash obedience, proper socialization and how to correct bad behaviors.
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On-Leash Obedience
Pairing leash manners with proper walk etiquette and basic obedience commands to proof your dog.
Basic Obedience
Will include verbal and Non verbal introduction to: sit, down, silent stay, place, crate, recall, heel.
Engagement Work
Teach your dog the skills to focus on you, while enjoying learning. Essential for building a confident dog.
Socialization
Focuses on creating well-adjusted, confident, dogs by introducing them to people, places, scents, other animals.
Off-Leash Obedience
Will include all basic obedience commands off-leash, with a strong emphasis on the recall command.
Crate Training
Dogs are denning animals in the wild. Teaching to crate train creates a safe, natural and comfortable environment.
The "3 D's of Dog Proofing"
The best way to "test" your dog's knowledge- add distance, increase duration, and introduce distractions.
Impulse Control
Help your dog learn self control to create calm, and polite behavior and manners.
Is this course right for me?
Amelia S
"If you put in the work, you will see amazing results!"
Brett N
"Dog training is not just training the way a dog thinks but also the owner as well. I now have better understanding of my dog."
Tiffany R
"People compliment me all the time on how well behaved my dog is. I love bringing him out in public!"
Behavior Modification
Fear causes dogs to exhibit undesirable behaviors such as aggression, reactivity, and resource guarding.
This program is designed to reduce these responses by increasing your dog's confidence and rewarding positive behavior.
Engagement Work
Teach your dog the skills to focus on you, while enjoying learning. Essential for building a confident dog.
Rehabilitation
A strong focus on engagement to help counter condition your dog"s fear response.
Advanced Obedience
All obedience commands proofed and tested both on and off leash (sit, down, silent stay, place, crate, recall, heel).
Socialization
Focuses on creating well-adjusted, confident, dogs by introducing them to people, places, scents, other animals.
The "3 D's of Dog Proofing"
The best way to "test" your dog's knowledge- add distance, increase duration, and introduce distractions.
Crate Training
Dogs are denning animals in the wild. Teaching to crate train creates a safe, natural and comfortable environment.
Impulse Control
Help your dog learn self control to create calm, and polite behavior and manners.
Muzzle Training
Familiarizing dogs with muzzle wearing can be beneficial in many situations including vet visits.
Undesired Behaviors
Reduce behaviors such as aggression (dog & people), resource guarding (food,toys, furniture), excessive barking, nipping/biting, jumping on counters/people, signs of dominance, etc.
Is this course right for me?
Fallon B
"My dog had food aggression issues. Frank gave us the support and guidance we needed to transition her out of this negative behavior. Our dog no longer exhibits any aggression when it comes to her food or treats!"
Linda Z
"I rescued a pitbull a year ago and she had major food aggression and didn't like people to touch her. She was timid and afraid of everything. After this training from Frank, she is absolutely perfect now I cannot say enough good things! "
Brittany H
"My dog had severe separation anxiety and was reactive towards people. After undergoing training, I now understand why my dog acted the way she did and can't thank Frank enough for helping me learn how to handle her."
