WORKING DOGS.
FAMILY DOGS.
ONE STANDARD.
When your dog is hard to handle, you don’t have to figure it out alone. We help with everyday challenges—from pulling, jumping, and barking to reactivity and aggression—starting with the dog in front of us.
Tell us about your dog first, then book your $85 evaluation.
PROGRAMS FOR EVERY GOAL.
From first lessons to more complex behavior, we begin by understanding the dog in front of us.
Basic puppy training
Early confidence, clear communication, and useful foundations for pups 8–16 weeks old.
4 weekly sessions · $325Advanced puppy training
Build on puppy foundations with leash handling, the walk, and an introduction to on-leash obedience.
6 weekly sessions · $625 plus lead and collarBehavior modification
Help for dogs who bark, lunge, jump, or are hard to manage—including reactivity and aggression.
6 weekly sessions · $625 plus lead and collarOn-leash obedience
Work together on heeling, sit, down, stay, recall, and clearer handler communication.
6 weekly sessions · $625 plus lead and collarTraining starts with an evaluation at our East Fishkill center. Owners participate in every program.
See all services and training options ↗THE WORLD
CANINE METHOD.
Good training starts by understanding the dog in front of you. We build confidence, communication and control at a pace that supports real-life capability.
Understand the dog
Look at temperament, motivation, development and the circumstances behind the behavior.
Build confidence
Create achievable challenges that help your dog learn without becoming overwhelmed.
Build communication
Teach clear responses and recognize what your dog is communicating back.
Build reliability
Gradually add distraction, duration and distance; fade unnecessary help as understanding grows.
Build capability
Help dog and owner handle more of real life together.
REAL DOGS.
REAL LIFE.
Training is a partnership. We help you understand what is driving the behavior, then practice what to do next.
Complete evaluation formTHE WORLD CANINE ACADEMY.
Practical reading for the questions dog owners ask every day.
Know the Dog in Front of You
Temperament, baseline, motivation and recovery help explain why similar behavior can call for different training.
Read article ↗02 / DevelopmentPuppy Development: What Matters Before Perfect Obedience
Build the foundations for everyday life: confidence, communication, recovery and useful routines.
Read article ↗03 / BehaviorUnderstanding Reactivity: Thresholds, Motivation and Recovery
Look beyond barking and lunging to understand triggers, intensity and the dog’s ability to recover.
Read article ↗IN THEIR OWN WORDS.
World Canine clients share what working together changed for them and their dogs.
Read client feedback ↗“Chris had an instant connection with my dog”— Nicholas B.
PROUDLY SERVING
THE HUDSON VALLEY.
Our training center is in East Fishkill. We welcome owners from across Dutchess County and surrounding communities.
LET’S MEET YOUR DOG.
First, complete the dog evaluation form so we can learn about your dog. Then book your $85 evaluation, which typically takes 30–45 minutes.
Or call 845-243-0180