Dog Training Services in Rochester, NY
Off Leash K9 Training Rochester offers six core dog training services in Rochester, NY: board and train, private obedience, puppy training, aggression and reactivity rehabilitation, separation anxiety, and therapy dog preparation — plus in-home lessons where we come to you. Programs run from $100 to $3,850.
Our six core dog training services
Every program is led by owner and head trainer Michelle Guarino, a Licensed Veterinary Technician credentialed by the New York State Education Department. Lessons run from our Fairport location at 370 Macedon Center Rd, Suite 2; board and train dogs live with a professional trainer, in the trainer's home.
Board & Train
From $1,150Your dog lives and trains with a professional trainer, in the trainer's home, for one, two, or three weeks and comes home with off-leash obedience. Includes a hands-on turnover session so you can maintain it.
Board and train in Rochester NY →Private Obedience Training
From $650One-hour private lessons covering sit, down, stay, place, heel, and recall, proofed against real-world distractions until your dog is reliable off leash. Minimum age 5 months.
Dog obedience training in Rochester NY →Puppy Training
From $100Puppy Lessons run from 10 weeks to 6 months. Puppy Jump Start is a 2-week residential program for puppies 3 to 6 months. Socialization, potty and crate training, bite inhibition, and foundation obedience.
Puppy training in Rochester NY →Aggressive & Reactive Dog Training
$1,050 · 9 lessonsBehavior modification for dog-to-dog reactivity, human-directed aggression, fear-based aggression, resource guarding, and dogs with a bite history. Medical causes screened first.
Aggressive dog training in Rochester NY →Separation Anxiety Training
Custom protocolA graduated-departure protocol for dogs that panic, chew, or bark when left alone — built and supervised by a Licensed Veterinary Technician who rules out medical causes first.
Separation anxiety dog training →Therapy Dog Preparation
$875 · 8 weeksPrepare a calm, social dog for therapy work in Rochester hospitals, schools, and nursing homes. On successful completion we can evaluate and certify you and your dog through RocDog.
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Every program and price
| Program | Format | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Puppy Training Consultation | 1 private hour | $100 |
| Advanced Lesson | Single lesson · 5 months+ | $100 each |
| Ultimate Puppy Course (online) | Self-paced video · 24 modules, 8 worksheets, 3 hours | $199 |
| Puppy Lessons | 6 × 30-min · 10 weeks to 6 monthsNo e-collar | $375 |
| Basic Marker Mastery™ | 4 weeks, 4 × 1-hourNo e-collar | $500 |
| Rescue Revamp | 6 private lessons · adopted within 4 monthsNo e-collar | $500 |
| Basic Obedience | 5 private lessons · 5 months+ | $650 |
| In-Home Basic Obedience | 4 lessons · we come to you | $775 |
| Basic & Advanced Obedience | 8 private lessons · 5 months+ | $875 |
| Therapy Dog Preparation | 8 weeks · RocDog certification | $875 |
| Reactive, Fearful & Aggressive Dog Training | 9 private lessons · 5 months+ | $1,050 |
| 1-Week Skills Refinement Board & Train | 1 week · 2-Week graduates only | $1,075 |
| 1-Week "Leash Manners" Board & Train | 1 week residentialNo e-collar | $1,150 |
| In-Home Basic & Advanced Obedience | 8 lessons · we come to you | $1,175 |
| 1-Week "Freedom" Board & Train | 1 week residential · 6 months+ | $1,450 |
| Puppy Jump Start | 2 weeks residential · 3 to 6 months | $2,200 |
| 2-Week Board & TrainMost popular | 2 weeks residential · 5 months+ · lifetime refreshers | $2,650 |
| On-Leash Trifecta Board & Train | 3 weeks residentialNo e-collar | $3,400 |
| 3-Week Advanced Board & Train | 3 weeks residential · house trained | $3,850 |
Breed-specific dog training in Rochester
Every breed brings a different drive, energy level, and set of health considerations that change how it should be trained. As a Licensed Veterinary Technician, Michelle builds each plan around both the behavior and the breed's physical limits.
Where we train
How to get started
Free phone consultation
Call (585) 445-3260. We discuss your dog's age, breed, behavior, and what you need changed — and tell you honestly whether we are the right fit.
Contact us →Pick your program
Not sure which one? Take the free two-minute assessment quiz and we will match your dog to the right program.
Take the dog assessment quiz →Train, then keep it
You get a one-on-one turnover session so you can maintain the training at home. The 2-Week Board & Train includes lifetime free refresher sessions.
See client results →Frequently asked questions
What dog training services does Off Leash K9 Training Rochester offer?
Off Leash K9 Training Rochester offers six core services: board and train, private obedience training, puppy training, aggressive and reactive dog training, separation anxiety training, and therapy dog preparation. All are delivered from our Fairport, NY facility and serve Monroe County.
How much does dog training cost in Rochester, NY?
Dog training in Rochester, NY costs between $100 and $3,850 at Off Leash K9 Training Rochester. A puppy consultation is $100, five private obedience lessons are $650, and the 2-Week Board & Train is $2,650.
Which dog training program is right for my dog?
Board and train suits owners who want fast results without daily practice. Private lessons suit owners who want to do the training themselves. Aggression and separation anxiety need their own dedicated behavior programs.
Take the free two-minute assessment quiz or call (585) 445-3260.
Do you use e-collars?
Most Off Leash K9 Training Rochester obedience programs include low-level e-collar work for reliable off-leash control. We also run two programs with no e-collar at all: Basic Marker Mastery and the On-Leash Trifecta Board & Train.
What are lifetime free refresher sessions?
The 2-Week Board & Train includes obedience with lifetime free refresher sessions — if your dog regresses months or years later, you can come back at no additional cost. The 1-Week "Leash Manners" and 1-Week "Freedom" programs each include 2 free refresher sessions. Ask us what your specific program includes.
Do you offer payment plans?
Yes. Off Leash K9 Training Rochester offers 0% APR financing through Affirm on all training programs, so a $2,650 board and train can be paid monthly instead of upfront. See all programs and financing options.
Who will train my dog?
Michelle Guarino, owner and head trainer of Off Leash K9 Training Rochester, is a Licensed Veterinary Technician credentialed by the New York State Education Department with more than 16 years of animal-care experience. Meet Michelle.
What areas do you serve?
Off Leash K9 Training Rochester serves Monroe, Ontario, Wayne, and Genesee Counties from its Fairport facility at 370 Macedon Center Rd, Suite 2 — including Rochester, Pittsford, Brighton, Penfield, Webster, Henrietta, Greece, Irondequoit, and Victor.
More questions? Read the full dog training FAQ →
Ready to start?
Call for a free consultation. We will tell you honestly which program fits your dog — and whether we are the right trainers for you.