Upstate Canine Academy - Dog Training Facility

Our family has benefited greatly with the instruction from Upstate K9! Three private lessons with Kasen, and our rescue, Oliver, improves every week. He’s smarter, more obedient, and off leash on family hikes! Thank you Upstate K9.

We took two of our dogs to Upstate Canine Academy and are ecstatic with the results. Our two year old became aggressive towards our other two and went for a six week program at upstate canine Academy. She learned how to deal with her anxiety that was causing her aggression, and the team (we worked mainly with Zach and Kasen but everyone was wonderful to work with) taught us how to recognize her triggers and deal with them.
One year old puppy went for basic obedience and e-collar training. She is 100% puppy and had no off switch. She came back to us understanding when we were trying to communicate with her and dealing with not being able to do whatever she wanted at any time.
The results we’ve seen with both of our animals were amazing. We could not be happier with upstate canine Academy. We would highly recommend the team at UCA and could not be more grateful for all the hard work, the team put in with our animals.
Thank you, upstate canine Academy for giving us the opportunity to truly understand our animals and enhance all our lives.

We started at Upstate Canine Academy with Luca in the 5 week board and train.
Before going to Upstate, Luca was reactive to both dogs and people. After working with numerous trainers we knew we needed to make a change. We got referred to Upstate Canine Academy. After doing a meet and greet with Upstate , we decided on Board and Train where Luca would be able to work on obedience, leash training and his reactivity.
I cannot say enough for how thankful I am for Zach and the rest of the team for making our experience so amazing. We received weekly updates and were able to learn ourselves in order to transfer training to home after he completed his training as well as Zach sat down with us one on one and did a thorough overview of Luca’s training and progress. After our 5 week B&T we have continued to work in private training sessions and group classes with Zach. Zach really takes the time to understand your dog and support your goals as an owner. He has really gotten to know Luca and what Luca needs. We have had an amazing experience and have seen a huge transformation with Luca’s reactivity!
They truly care about helping you and your pet and we now are able to have positive experiences with Luca on walks and at family events!

Taking my dog to upstate canine was by far the best decision I’ve ever made. My dog, with a fight and bite history, just completed a group class with zero incidences, I could cry from joy. My dog completed the 5 week board and train, and it was worth every penny. We have tried and failed at other training types, and this was our saving grace. My dog was adopted as an adult, and I wasn’t scared that he was too set in his ways. The amazing staff changed everything around. My dog went from lunging and wanting to fight other dogs, to letting them walk around, behind, and past him without a care. If you’re thinking about it, do it. The staff are amazing, the training is life changing, I would make this decision a million times over. They saved my dog. Thank you upstate canine

This review is long overdue! My golden retriever attended a 5 week board and train back in the summer of 2021, and I recently returned for a couple of tune up sessions and a group class.

When I left my dog at the facility 3 years ago, I had high hopes the trainers would take all my concerns with a high energy, impulsive puppy and turn him into a controlled, well mannered, respectful dog that could eventually walk off leash. Picking him up after 5 arduous weeks of my own separation anxiety, I was met with the same joyful, happy go lucky pup that I started with, but with an obedience that appeared almost magical. The lead trainer Zach walked me through everything they worked on with my dog and showed me how to continue his education and training, with the proper techniques to set me up for success. I left feeling confident and ecstatic that my dog had transformed into the dog I always dreamed of.

Although the training never stops and the responsibility falls to the owner to uphold their obedience, three years later I found myself struggling to keep my dog at 100% compliance. As UCA provides a lifetime of "tune up" sessions as part of their board and train package, I decided it was time to take them up on that offer. As I live three hours away, it was not a trip I would be making often. But man was it worth it! Julia and the rest of the staff welcomed us with open arms and we immediately got to work. Within five minutes it was obvious that the techniques and training methods used are incredibly impactful and drive results. My dog transformed once again right before my eyes. I cannot thank Julia enough for being so patient with us, answering all of our questions, and leaving us with full confidence to address and correct the issues that arose over time due to owner error. My only regret is that I didn't make the trip back there sooner!

We will have to visit again simply to say hello because what a joy it was to be around such incredibly caring, knowledgeable, and inspiring dog educators! Montana and his parents are forever grateful!