Central New York Dog Training
Any Dog • Any Age • Any Problem
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Dog Training That Works in Real Life Across Central New York
A dog that only listens in the kitchen isn’t trained. Our Cicero-based trainers teach dogs to respond on the first command at the park, on the trail, at the front door and around other dogs. That’s how we turn daily frustration into real freedom for you and your dog.
We work with dogs of every breed, size and age, from 10-week-old puppies to senior dogs with years-old habits. Pulling on the leash, jumping on guests, barking, bolting out the door, ignoring recall, reactivity toward other dogs: if it’s making life with your dog harder, we can help.
Every plan starts with a free, no-pressure evaluation. We meet your dog, show you what our training looks like, and recommend the program that fits your goals and schedule.
Free parking right out front · 7730 Frontage Rd, Cicero
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Training Programs
Day Training
Drop your dog off in the morning and pick up a better-behaved dog that afternoon. A pro trainer works your dog all day in our facility and around town, sends you progress videos, and shows you exactly what to practice at home.
Private Lessons
Weekly one-hour sessions where you learn to handle your own dog. We can meet at our center, your house, a park, or wherever the problem behavior happens.
Group Classes
Practice your skills around other dogs and real distractions. Upbeat classes run several days a week for current clients, including a dedicated off-leash class.
Board & Train
Your dog stays with a trainer for intensive, around-the-clock training in real-world settings, then we teach you how to keep it going. Available to approved dogs.
Not Sure Which Program Fits?
We’ll recommend one after meeting your dog. It’s free.
Schedule a Free EvaluationHow We Train
Balanced, attention-based training for happy, obedient and confident dogs
Balanced
Rewards, praise and play, plus clear and fair guidance. We use whatever helps your dog understand fastest. Why balanced training works ›
Remote Collar
A light “tap” for attention lets us communicate with perfect timing, even off leash and at a distance. How we use it ›
Real World
We train at parks, stores and busy places, so your dog’s manners show up where they matter. Tour our facility ›
Meet Your Trainers
Every one of our trainers has trained their own dogs with this system.
David Wilbert
Justin Ives
Nick
McKenzie
Serving Syracuse & Central New York
Cicero · Syracuse · Liverpool · Baldwinsville · Clay · Manlius · Fayetteville · Jamesville · Camillus · Skaneateles · Oswego · Fulton · Cortland · Auburn and more
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Real dogs, real owners, real distractions.
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What Dog Owners Say
Lisa K.
“We had so many people tell us that ‘you’ll never be able to have a Boxer off leash’, I’m thrilled to say they are very wrong!”
Christina D.
“Only 1 week in and my dog has improved leaps and bounds… Dave is awesome!”
Cheryl C.
“You guys have helped me with Honey so much, I can’t praise you enough.”
Michele W.
“With SMS, those goals were mastered within a couple months.”