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Canine and Company 5952 Transit Road, Depew, NY 14043 (716-681-0063) |
Welcome to Canine And Company’s Training Academy! All of our training is done with Positive Reinforcement techniques. Janelle Dorsey is the Dean of our Training Academy. She has had 9 years of diverse animal experience, including Daycare/Kennel Manager, Vet Assistant, and Obedience Instructor. Janelle has studied several aspects of animal health and behavior through continuing education seminars, which included such things as canine handling, body language and is a participant in the UB Mini-Vet school seminars. She has also studied with Pia Silvani CPDT and Sue Sternburg. Janelle is a member of APDT (Association of Pet Dog Trainers), a PCSA (Pet Care Services Association) Certified Pet Care Technician (CPCT), a certified AKC Canine Good Citizen Evaluator, and is American Red Cross Certified in Animal CPR and First Aid. Janelle has also conducted seminars on Dog Learning Behavior and Problem Behavior Solving with Tyler Muto of K-9 Connection. Programs Available Free Puppy Socialization (Every Monday Night 6:30- 7:30pm) (For puppies up to 6 months of age who have received their 2nd Distemper/Parvo Vaccines and the Bordetella Vaccine.) · Socialization is a very important part of a puppy’s development so we offer this free program to assist in your efforts to socialize your puppy. This program is one hour of free puppy play and socialization. They will learn how to have fun and interact with other dogs and people in a new environment. It is also a good way to share tips and advice on raising your new bundle of joy with the obedience instructor, staff and other puppy owners. * Group classes run for approximately one hour and the class size is limited to 6 students to ensure everyone is able to receive individual attention. Puppy Kindergarten ($110.00) (For puppies up to 6 months of age who have received their 2nd Distemper/Parvo Vaccines and the Bordetella Vaccine.) · This is a 6-week course where you and your puppy will learn all the basic commands, (Sit, Stay, Down, Leave It, Walking on Leash, Polite Greeting, Place, and Recall). We will cover problem behaviors that sometimes arise with a new puppy, like potty training, play biting, and jumping. Puppy classes are a great way to socialize your puppy and family participation is strongly encouraged. Basic Obedience ($135.00) (For Dogs 5 months and older with current Distemper/Parvo, Bordetella, and Rabies vaccines.) · This is a 7-week course that will teach your dog to listen and obey your commands the first time, and help build a leadership role in your relationship with your dog. We cover Sit, Down, Stay, Recall, Walking on Leash, Leave It, Polite Greeting, Wait, Place and any behavioral problems that you might be having with your dog and how to prevent them in the future. Family participation is strongly encouraged. Private Lessons ($50.00 within 6 miles of the training facility, all others please call for pricing) (For dogs of any age) · The content of each private lesson is planned around you and your dog’s individual needs. This is a great course for the extreme dog that needs a lot of one on one attention or for when you are having specific problems like potty training, jumping, or want basic obedience on a one on one basis. The times and days of private lessons are based on the client’s needs and availability, and the lessons are taught in a private setting. Canine Boot Camp (Call for pricing) (For dogs of any age with current Distemper/Parvo, Bordetella, and Rabies Vaccines) · This is a program that lasts up to 3 weeks depending on your dog’s individual needs. The dog is dropped off at the Training Center Monday through Friday for the entire day. Your dog will be trained each morning from approximately 9am-12pm and will have the opportunity to enjoy the rest of the day in daycare. Playing the second half of the day will ensure a tired pup at the end of the day so you shouldn’t have to worry about any behavioral problems when you get home. This program is designed to address your dog’s individual needs and abilities. Your dog will learn all of the basic commands and how to follow your directions the first time, every-time. We will also cover any specific problem behavior you might be experiencing with your dog. This program includes a lesson at the time of pick up each week. All interested family members are encouraged to participate in this lesson at the training facility so the trainer can go over all of the information your dog has learned that week. There will be homework assignments given each week to better instill the commands learned at the training facility. 3 week programs include one private in-home follow up lesson to evaluate your dog’s progress.
Prep-School (Call for pricing) (For dogs of any age with current Distemper/Parvo, Bordetella, and Rabies Vaccines) · This is a program that lasts up to 4 weeks, where your dog is boarded and trained daily at our Training Facility. Your dog will learn all of the basic commands and how to follow your directions the first time, every-time. We will also cover any specific problem behaviors your dog may be exhibiting. This is a great way to have a well behaved dog without you doing all the training yourself but it does involve commitment on your behalf to follow through with all of the training commands and reinforcement when you take your dog home. This course includes 1 private lesson at our facility when you pick up your dog, to go over everything your dog has learned and how you will follow up at home with the proper commands and reinforcement. Programs that last 2 or more weeks also include 1 private, in-home lesson to follow up on your progress and the dog’s training level.
* If your dog is over 7 months and is not spayed/ neutered or cannot participate in daycare due to being under-socialized, there will be an additional fee for Boot Camp or Prep- School.
AKC Canine Good Citizen ($100.00) (For dogs of any age who have a strong knowledge of the basic commands, with current Distemper/ Parvo, Bordetella, and Rabies. A prior obedience class is recommended.) · This is a 6-week course in which the first 5 weeks you will practice all of the skills needed to pass the Canine Good Citizen test and work on any problem areas. In week 6 you will take the AKC CGC exam with a certified evaluator. The test includes accepting a friendly stranger, sitting politely for petting, appearance and grooming, walking on a loose leash, coming when called, reaction to another dog, reaction to distractions, and supervised separation. Your dog must be people and dog friendly.
Adult Socialization ($30.00 for 2 hours and $45.00 for 4 hours) · This program is intended for shy or fearful dogs that need help acclimating to a social setting (dogs & people). Dogs will be introduced to group activity slowly under our training staff‘s supervision. Dogs are accepted on an individual case by case basis. Please call for a phone consultation. Call (716) 578-6540 or Email: cc1trainer@hotmail.com
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5952 Transit Road, Depew, NY 14043 (716-681-0063) |