Canine College

Sandra is a true blessing when it comes to helping you train your furry family member. I wholeheartedly believe that there are no bad dogs, just owners who may not have the right guidance. With the dedication and effort you put in, along with the valuable tools and tips she offers, you’ll notice a remarkable transformation in your pet’s development and skills in just a few weeks. I can’t recommend this place enough to anyone looking for help—it truly makes a difference!

I have taken my Rottweilers for behavioral evaluations, puppy class, obedience training, and currently taking them for nose work training. Sandra has demonstrated that she is profoundly knowledgeable about dog behavior across breeds and has helped me with managing aggressive/overpowering male Rottweiler behaviors by helping me to establish myself as the alpha through positive training techniques that have also led to a positive reciprocal relationship between my Rottweiler male and self. Sandra is now helping me establish the same relationship with my female puppy Rottweiler by using different approaches as she is behaviorally different than my male. She offers different in-house training programs, boarding, and access to specialized canine products. The staff is courteous and well trained. Canine College has become my chosen training facility in the Watertown area for my dogs.

Amazing resource for the community!!!! The extensive level of knowledge about dogs and their training has surpassed my expectations. After a lengthy period of scouting out this place, I finally decided to bring a dog to them for training….my German Shepherd puppy. The team of trainers there have done a wonderful job with him! They needed to customize training based on his behaviors (he can be a handful). They listened to me and focused on what my goals for training were. They even took the time to let me know what types of sports and activities my dog would excel with once they got to know him. Plus, the trainers assisted me with setting up the proper equipment for him and recommended changing his amount of food so he would be at peak condition. It is a one stop shop for both you and your dog to learn! Staff is very friendly, helpful, and truly care about your animal’s welfare. Read that last sentence again. What also amazes me is how clean the facility is. Kudos to the team for making cleanliness a priority. I feel really good about bringing my dog there. My dog loves going there and he is so happy with his trainers! I have been doing the day and train which has worked out perfectly for my needs. I spent a significant amount of time and energy making sure I selected a good place with high quality trainers. I really like the owner, she is to the point and won’t sugarcoat what your dog needs. She also has extensive knowledge on German Shepherds - from pedigree to training! You can tell that every single person at the Canine College is there for their love of dogs and they want the very best for your dog too! I don’t often write reviews but when something is as good as the Canine College, I had to chime in. Check the place out, talk with the staff, and see what they can help you with. While I haven’t boarded there, I most certainly would trust my dog to their care in a heartbeat. A dog is a family member in my home and I certainly wouldn’t risk their comfort and safety. I’m so thankful for this amazing resource that is so close to home.June 2024 Update:I had to take my GSD to PETCO and I was worried he might misbehave since he has previously been and was quite reactive to other dogs. I wanted to report back about how amazing he did. He made one bark as we pulled in and he saw a dog. I corrected it with the collar and that was the last bark he made. He was such a good boy, not reactive to the many dogs in the store. He heeled, sat and down/settled very well. I had to also stop at Runnings for duck food so I brought him in and he was so well behaved there too! I am still in shock.Thanks canine college team, fantastic work!

As another professional trainer in the area, I truly believe Sandra is one of the best. She is nothing but kind, trustworthy and knowledgeable.I’m forever thankful for her kindness and uplifting spirit she constantly gives me.She not only has helped shape me into who I am today, but she has become a close friend and someone I can count on.I recently left my dog Ada with her for a month and did not worry one bit. Ada was well cared for, worked daily and loved!

My dog would not be alive if it wasnt for the dedication, knowledge, patience and caring she recieved while under the care of the owner and her staff at Canine College. Since rehabilitation two years ago the owner has kept tabs on and still asks about my dogs. They are amazing and I would absolutely recommend them!

Took my dog in for an evaluation. After bringing her back home, my dog seemed almost totally different in her behaviors. I schedule for 4 private training lessons. We worked on her heel and stay. Have a little bit more work but Bailey is well on her way in learning. The instructor is very knowledgeable and willing to work with you.

This place is absolutely wonderful. I took my dog for a month board and train and he came out an even more fantastic dog than he was before going in. Tim and Sandra worked with my dog and helped me with anything I needed and was very patient with me and my dog. They also work along side us at lewis county humane society and they have done AMAZING work with the dogs they have fostered for us, one even became a bomb detection dog. I would highly recommend anyone who needs training for there pup to go see these guys promise its worth every penny

I have trained with Sandra for years. She is extremely knowledgeable about dogs, especially German Shepherds. I highly recommend her as a trainer. She is blunt & honest but will not lie about your dog. I will take honestly over sunshine up my butt any day of the week!

Sandra and the rest of the staff at Canine College are amazing and I would recommend them for any service, whether it is for training or boarding. They have been immensely helpful since we took on our newest puppy family member in July. I cant imagine going anywhere else. Everyone is knowledgeable about the care and behavior of dogs and cares deeply about the dogs in their care.

Canine College has done so much for my dogs and for my family! Without them, I’m not sure if we would still have the rescue we have. They helped with training him, with. surgery recovery, and with boarding them anytime we need to travel.My dog is a rescue from Romania. He’s feral and has a lot of quirks I had not worked with before. He is high energy and had some aggression/fear we needed to work with him on. My other dog has anxiety and can be stubborn. I did say and trains for both dogs and I would recommend Canine College to anyone who is looking for some help with their dogs! I can’t thank them enough for everything they have done!

We have been fortunate to work with Sandra King at Canine College. During our dogs training there, Asa (our Long Haired Shepherd) matured from a youngster with little experience of the world & reactive to everything, to a calm confident adult. He learned the basics and then, with Sandras help, has moved on to begin working as a mobility assistance service dog. Along the way he learned to search by scent, to find objects by name, to pick up dropped objects and place them where directed, and most important of all, to have fun doing it.Sandra is well attuned to ways to motivate dogs. Dogs are happy there -- tails are wagging and eyes are bright. The most important thing I learned in classes there was that what happens at home is the most crucial part of training. With a good and responsible owner, training continues for life -- long after classes ore over. But working with a good teacher sets up a foundation that makes it really work.

Canine College is where my husband and I got our second baby from! Oakley was surrendered from her old owners to Sandra! Oakley is a malinois and our other dog a part German Shepherd part malinois, so you can assume they are both crazy!! They both now go for training every week and it’s been our saving grace!! They love it just as much as we do!! Seeing them learn every week and be better is not only is great as an owner but so good for the dogs! We love the staff at canine college and they definitely love our fur babies!

I messaged Sandra asking her to help me with an evaluation with my puppy. She had been in a board and train with another local business for 5 weeks and she knew little to nothing. She wasn’t potty trained at all, she barely knew her name, she could barely place, she could not sit in a place for longer than a couple seconds and she was in an extreme fear phase due to improper socialization. Sandra was extremely informative and patient with my puppy during the evaluation and explained in detail why she was behaving the way she was. Sandra was patient with all my questions and concerns, and she also gave us some very helpful tips and tricks to training her. Especially since we had to start all over with our puppy. I could tell she truly cared about what had happened to my puppy and she cared about her well being. Sandra is still so helpful and willing to answer any questions I have still to this day. Sandra will forever be my go to for training and help for all of my dogs.

Sandra is a great trainer not only did she help me bring up my confidence training my dog and parents dogs I am extremely happy with this service. I will not stand here and watch all yall lie about her my dog has stayed he is healthy and happy and loves Sandra. If I wasnt in texas I would still be going here.

It’s been such a pleasure to work with Sandra and the team at Canine College. She has helped me and my German shepherd so much with our obedience goals. I am always impressed by how clean and well run the facility is when I am there. Sandra has the most experience in the area and just one stop at her facility and it shows. Thank you for all your help!

I brought my 1 year old GSD there to work on reactivity and proper manners around people and on the leash for a 4-week board and train, and the results are phenomenal! He has shown so much improvement since the day we brought him, and Sandra and her team have really done an excellent job with giving him the structure he needs and giving great training advice for me as the handler/owner! Highly, highly recommend anyone to go to Canine College for training!

**Despite her reply, we have used her services but change our name to avoid harassment from her. Nor do we know anything about a smear campaign and the person who killed dogs.She reports and gets the true bad reviews deleted. Dont bring your poor pup here. The few bad reviews that have made it through are VERY true! Us and a friend unfortunately fell for it. There are other more reputable trainers around the area. Please save yourself money and your dogs well-being by avoiding this place.

My dog had some serious aggression issues due to over stimulation. I had no control over him. No matter how hard I tried. I even tried different collars. For my dog it was hard for him to stay calm in my home of 3 kids. I sent him to canine college for the 3 weeks board and train. And he came back a completely diff dog. As we speak he is laying in his place position and the ferret is running around him. The kids r screaming and running around and he is completely un phased by it. They did amazing. I recommend them to everyone. Even just for simple training.

This is the only place I trust to take my dog!! Sandra is very experienced and knows exactly how to assist dogs with behavioral issues. I’ve taken my dog here for training and boarding. The other local places do not compare to Sandra and the Canine College team. I couldn’t recommend them more!!

*** UPDATE***After 2 years, I love working with Sandra and her team even more. Moving away was like having to leave family. My dogs and I are better than I could have achieved on my own because of the time spent at Canine College.Sandra and her team pour their hearts into every dog that comes their doors. No dog is neglected, abused or starved. The staff treats each dog as if it were their own. The care and training received here sets the bar, and I wouldnt hesitate to send any of my dogs for training.**************************************************I take my puppy here for service dog training, and absolutely love it. Sandra is very helpful and knowledgeable, and explains the importance of each step. I love the direct, straight to the point instruction and explanation, and the flexibility of the training to adapt to each dog and their specific needs during class. We stayed for the agility class after our obedience class, and my puppy had a blast using the equipment! We will continue going here, and I will be taking our 2 year old dog for some extra training also.

I did a 6 class package and was able to teach my dog a lot of basic techniques that will allow her to one day be a therapy dog. Sandra really knows what shes doing but as the pet owner, you have to stay on top of practicing outside of class hours for your pup to really learn. Id highly recommend Canine College. I feel like I have good foundational knowledge to continue training my dog moving forward.

Sandra King is a very fair and honest dog trainer. She knows what shes talking about when it comes to dogs. She is not biased towards any breed and will tell you how it is with any of them. She has taught me so much in the last 3.5 years and Im now to the point where I can give advice myself. She treats every dog as its own dog and believes no two dogs train the same way. She utilizes all the methods to create a perfectly balanced training that your dog loves. She is truly an amazing trainer.

Our “BEAR” had a great lesson with Tim and the lesson was very effective. I would highly recommend taking advantage of the services offered at the Canine College 👍

We came to Canine college with a 5mo old GSD with handler aggression. Sandras evaluation of our dog was probably the single most important thing that saved his life. On her recommendation, we boarded him with a different trainer to specifically get his aggression under control.Afterwards, we attended group obedience classes, agility, and dog sport with Sandra. Her training laid a solid foundation on how we communicate and work with our dog.We are so thankful for the guidance Sandra gave and how she was very straightforward with us about our dog. He wouldnt be the dog he is today without Canine College.

My husband and I have a Pomeranian who is so sweet but had some aggression issues when it came to touching him for grooming or even letting us take his harness on and off. He would bite and it was really becoming a problem and a barrier to us being able to care for him well. Within 4 weeks doing the day and train he now allows us to handle him, and he is much better behaved at home! He’s a little gentleman and we are excited to continue his training at home. Thank you so much!They use a balanced approach to training and we are so happy we found K9 college! Highly recommend as everyone is wonderful and attentive.(He even knows how to walk on a treadmill now and he loves it which will be so helpful when the snow comes!)

Sandra brings many years of experience to her business, providing doggy daycare and training to the North Country. She does a great job managing a large group of dogs in her day-and-train program and an even better job teaching owners and their dogs important skills from basic obedience to advanced training. If youre looking for great classes or a safe place to board your pet, this is the right place!Please dont let the fake reviews on this business deter you from checking it out in person. There are some people here who left a review of a business they have never used or set foot in, based on hearsay from a disgruntled, rude client.

I was recommended this dog training facility and had high hopes but had a terrible experience. I made the appointment for the private evaluation, two days before the appointment, I called to change the time and they said they had a kennel couch outbreak and were going to call me to reschedule( Im assuming the day before my appointment). I gave them the benefit of the doubt and rescheduled. I called the following week and asked if we could move the appointment up, Sandra said yes. When I arrived to my appointment, they had construction going on and it was very dirty. As soon as I walked in with my dog she said she couldnt help me because my dog had anxiety. Keep in mind the construction guys are making loud noises, throwing things, drywall dust everywhere and even I couldnt hear her and felt anxious myself. She called another dog trainer facility, had a full on conversation with them about another dog she was training and then just told me to call and pay their evaluation fee or get a in-home trainer. She didnt give me any feedback I was there 5-10 minutes said she couldnt do in-home training and the girl sitting behind the desk wasnt ready to train and I paid $40 for this private evaluation. I left very disappointed with this place and to make matters worse they message me days later stating they were charging me a no-show fee to my appointment that was rescheduled by Sandra herself. I messaged them back stating Sandra rescheduled me to a different date and to check their records on response. I do not recommend this place to anyone who cares about their dogs and wants a professional trainer.

Let me start off by saying dont judge a book by its cover when it comes to this place! When I pulled up I noticed it was in a plaza and from the outside it seemed like it would be a lot smaller than it actually is, not to mention the outside space which is used for classes when the weather is nice. My husband and I after doing a ton of research decided on a working line Doberman because we wanted to get into dog sports. Upon speaking Sandra and seeing her dogs we knew this place was the right fit of us and Kraken (our dog) We started with a one month board and train and could not have been happier with the results. He has a very reliable off leash recall, great house manners, and no longer reacts at other dogs and strangers #FearPhase We even still train with Sandra for sport work now that his foundations are solid. I am so glad we decided to train with Sandra, its worth every penny!

We set up GSD here for day training. He attended only three times due to weather cancellations. I choose this establishment because of the experience they have with GSD. I should have known better when my dog wasnt given a consequence for jumping over the gate when he arrived and was told other behaviors were normal puppy behaviors. My pup is almost 7 months old. He is quite reactive and after three days of training we reached out to Sandra and told her our concerns AGAIN. This is our 5th GSD so the breed is not new to us, however, having such reactive behaviors at such a young age is. Our pup nipped a teen for absolutely no reason. She ignored us for three days until my husband continued to hound her. She was completely unprofessional, yelling and telling us that she is an expert with GSD and the teen must have done something to provoke the dog. She told us he isnt at all reactive. She then went on to say if we were to take him somewhere else they will just use a shock collar and destroy him. Well Im happy to report our pup is with an outstanding trainer who works with reactive dogs and he has made AMAZING progress. Dont go here unless you are looking for obedience, service dog training. Not all trainers specialize in everything. Do your research. Also, be prepared for a very defensive response if she doesnt like what you say. She will attack it.

Canine College is a great place to train for basic and advanced obedience, as well as a variety of dog sports. Ive trained here in scent detection and in protection, and have been part of the working dog club since it was founded (and before it moved to this location).Sandra (the owner) and Hedy (the other trainer and behaviorist) are educated, knowledgeable, helpful, honest, and straightforward. They are able to solve behavior issues that range from reactivity to fear and work with you to set realistic goals and meet them.This is a training facility where the trainers will NOT lie to you to get your money. Nobody here would tell you that your adult Husky would be a great Service Dog and that theyll have it trained in 6 weeks - unlike other scammers out there. Canine College will be honest and straightforward, help you find the right dog for your purpose (if needed) and work to help you meet your goals. Theyre no-nonsense, no-BS.In addition, Canine Colleges owner has created several Facebook groups that help local area pet owners for free! She doesnt just put her energy into her paid job, but also into making the lives of dog owners and their pets better in her spare time!

When I first came in contact with Sandra it was because I just bought a puppy who I thought needed to socialize. He already knew very basic commands, but that was it. Very quickly, Sandra introduced me to the world of working dogs and I am still learning new things everyday. My pup has made TREMENDOUS strides thanks to all the work she has put in with us. My dog USED to be very anxious, would bark at anyone and anything, was horrible to walk on leash, and would only listen when he wanted to. Thanks to Sandra, he has built a lot more confidence and no longer barks at other dogs or people, he can walk on a leash all day long without pulling, and has built a high amount of impulse control so he listens to me even if there are a million things going on around us. Canine College has become a great place for my dog and I to bond, learn, and grow. I am incredibly thankful for everything she has done and continues to do for us.

Sandra and canine college has been a HUGE help with my dog baymax, (siberian husky) and helping me push my own training abilities. Shes open minded and listens to your concerns and goals with your dog. Bay has so far come a long way from.being an anxious dog with some dog aggression. He can tbe around dogs now and training wise, should be able to take the canine good citizen test soon. I would recommend her for a lot of dog problems and helping people reach milestones and goals with their dogs!

Sandra is truly one of a kind. She not only is the breeder of my puppy but took him in for training recently. She’s provided wonderful updates, care, and so much more for him. He has an outstanding temperament, perfect drive, and is everything I could’ve asked for and more. I couldn’t be more grateful to her!

Could rave about this place for hours. We had adopted a lab hound that had a number of behavioral problems. The instructors here helped us work through the foundations of the problems and help our dog learn new skills. Its like day and night walking with our doggo on a leash and taking her out. She now listens and will actually walk on a leash without pulling. Love the instructors (especially Hedy) and their passion for the well being of dogs. If you and your dog arent seeing eye to eye and youre concerned about their behavior, get into a class or schedule a private. I promise you wont be disappointed.

Sandra at Canine College (aka Fort Drum Social Dogs on FB) was extremely judgmental about my Husky puppy. I reached out to her back in Sept, a couple weeks before I was able to pick up my puppy (after 8 week vet visit). I reached out to her because I was planning to work toward my Husky becoming my PTSD service dog. Her first response to me was that huskys were not good service dogs because of how distracted they are and usually fail service dog training. Sandra really seemed disinterested in working with me because of this, but I let it go, because the conversation was via FB messenger. It wasnt a face to face conversation, maybe I was misinterpreting what she was saying. For the last few months, I have been coming across other dog owners who has exactly the same problem. Well, I figured, oh well, there are other trainers that are willing to help, or at least meet me and my dog before making a professional opinion. Then I joined Fort Drum Social Dogs, not realizing it was really Sandra and Canine College behind this other name. I posted today about looking to set up a play date with another puppy(s), and described my puppy as a well mannered service dog (in training), as you never really know until you meet if the other puppy is safe or not, Id hope others would have similar concerns. within minutes of me posting, Sandra made a post on the site about how horrible some dogs are as service dogs and how people who have only done obedience training shouldnt be claiming to train a dog as a service dog. OK, options are just that, but it has been 4 months since we spoke, I am not and will not use her or Canine College to do anything with my dog. Sandra, as a PROFESSIONAL dog trainer should not be treating ANYONE like this, especally not a dog or owner she has never (and will never) actually meet and evaluate face to face,. I have attached a screenshot of her comments today as well as an AKC behavioral profile for Siberian Huskys, since they are the standard that ALL reputable professional trainers should follow, and because my Husky IS AKC certified. Something Sandra probably doesnt know any more than she does about me or my dog.

I went to Sandra before even getting my dog. I wanted to see how she trained, and was very impressed. Her training methods have worked wonders on so many dogs. Ive seen her train an untrainable boxer, and how pleased the owner was with her progress (night and dag difference, after only a couple of days). She is a wealth of knowledge, someone I feel I can always go to for advice for anything, and is super friendly (sometimes you can run into less friendly people when it comes to dog business).I brought home my German Shepherd puppy (Korra) a few weeks ago, and would not have known where to even begin without Sandras guidance. With her help, I have taught Korra sit, down, and have begun building the foundation of recall. Also, sometimes I bring Korra in just to meet other dogs and watch them work, its great exposure and socialization in a positive controlled environment. I cant wait to see what the future holds with Korras training!I am very pleased with my experience with Sandra so far. I definitely recommend her to anyone who needs to train their puppy or adult dog!

I have taken my dog Luna to many of Sandras classes so we can get our cgc, we came in with a decent amount of knowledge, and we needed up leaving with even more! I can ask Sandra and Hedi for advice without being judged or getting told it’s a stupid question and can apply what I’ve learned in class to my other dogs that I have at home.

Very professional. The trainer does take her time to teach my wife and I how to train our 1 year old Schnautzer properly. The appointment system implemented works perfectly with our schedule and it gives us face-to-face training time with zero distractions. Highly recommended.

We recently enrolled our 1 year old shepherd husky mix in the 3 week board and train. She was previously completely unmanageable on the leash, which was especially difficult as I have 3 young children. I couldn’t possibly walk her on my own let alone get her into the vet without her pulling my arm off. I didn’t know what to do, but had heard nothing but good things about canine college. She got in for the next month and we dropped her off with food and snacks! We got plenty of updates during this time, and private training sessions with Sandra.Sandra is knowledgeable and kind and made an effort to include our whole family in our dog’s training to make sure we got the BEST possible resultsI’m happy to share that I take our dog on daily walks with my baby and she hasn’t pulled me ONCE. I had a lot to learn as well when it came to the right and wrong ways of correcting and rewarding behavior. I knew our pup had great potential and I’m so thankful we decided to finally take the step and get her professional training! Life is so much easier now :)

Canine College is great. They are wonderful with dogs and fantastic teachers. Our dog couldnt wait to go to class and see Kelly our instructor.

The ladies are very knowledgeable in training your fur baby. I went to 1 class so far and what a difference with my pup. Highly recommend these 2 ladies.

Absolutely the best! We did a package of 6 classes for our rescued boy and have been using the techniques and skills we learned from Sandra every day. It takes time, patience, and expertise to train dogs, and Sandra and her staff have all of the above. They are the best of the best and very affordable for the level of expertise. We will be back once life settles down a bit 🐶 we have also used the grooming services here and they were great — if we ever need to board our boy we will definitely use Canine College! 10/10 amazing 🤩

We loved working with the people at Canine College!! Our fur baby had quite the start to life. He was a rescue and we are his 6th home bc he has previously bitten men. He is pretty territorial, headstrong, and a jerk to strangers - oh and he’s a chihuahua (but thinks he’s a guard dog) Ha! Anyway, Sandra was SO helpful and explained so much to us about why he acts this way, how to read his body language, and how to handle him and set boundaries so he doesn’t feel the need to protect us from strangers. It took a few weeks of going 3-4 times per week, but we have finally made HUGE strides. I couldn’t recommend this place enough!A bonus is my little, fierce guy was able to play with Sandra’s dog, champ and champ was very patient and gentle with Cabo (my dog haha). Cabo LOVES other dogs, but Sandra and champ taught cabo that he can play with other dogs, but he doesn’t HAVE to play with every dog he sees. Which.. we’re still working on that part. Regardless - I’m glad we found Sandra because Cabo needed her.

Sandra is super experienced dog trainer she trained with all breeds and with all sports.

Amazing dog training facility! Sandra is very knowledgeable and goes above and beyond to explain things and to teach you how to handle your dog and to help you to get them to where you want them to be. I highly recommend!

Very very unprofessional!! Tried setting up private sessions for my dog, I sent messages and left voicemails for over a month!! I was told that I should be expecting a call and never got one.

Excellent training and excellent advice I highly recommend them

Was able to get a last minute booking to lodge my dog during the Thanksgiving holiday. She was well cared for and the price was great.

My dog loves going to the daycare here! He has done the day train and continues with daycare now and I couldn’t be happier with the care he gets during the day. The staff are great and so friendly!

Great facility with a very knowledgeable trainer, Sandra. I only wish I lived closer. With out a doubt worth my 1hr 45 minute drive. 🐾♥️🐾

They do not answer the phone, they ask that you text. Its been over a month and I have not heard back yet. I personally dont take a business seriously that ask to contact via text, I tried anyway.

I absolutely love this place. The environment is beneficial to dogs and people alike!Professional trainers, clean facilities!

Disappointing experience. Poor customer service, unacceptably small kennels compromising pets’ well-being. Lack of care for my pets’ welfare was troubling. High charges for minimal care; they failed basic service standards. Staff seemed disinterested and negligent. Entrusting both my pets here led to frustration and regret. While I didn’t opt for their training services, the experience made it clear I never would. I caution against this facility; inadequate care, excessive pricing, and small kennels show a lack of genuine concern for pets’ well-being.

Their knowledge in canine training is the best you can find. This area is lucky to have canine training like this available.

Great trainers. Our “Buddy” loved to go to Day and Train.

We can only recommend this place and would go back anytime.We trained with our German shepherd there for quite a while.As widely known, German shepherds are a breed that need a job and an outlet for their energy and intelligence . Sandra and her staff are the perfect trainer because she knows shepherds and in general dogs extremely well. She focused on the dogs individual personality and shapes the training around it.

Our dog lost TONS of weight while attending this training facility. As soon as we brought him home he started gaining weight. When confronted Sandra refused to accept any responsibility. We also paid for private classes and never received them. When we asked to schedule them she would cancel on us or refuse to respond to us. She claimed my dog was sick on more than one occasion and we took him to the vet every time she claimed this and he was never sick. She was just trying to blame our dog “being sick” for the lack of results from training. Since the owner knows that I am not the owner of the dog she is accusing me to be on Facebook it has just come to light that she had been not feeding another dog and that a staff member left their staff after witnessing mistreatment. She is refusing to take ANY accountability of her ill treatment of now TWO dogs recently that were in her care!! Just look at the other reviews she has on google of her MISTREATMENT of dogs AND their owners (her paying clients.) I’m not able to reply to her response but all I will say is that she has manipulated the screenshots in this post to look to her advantage when she in fact was the reason two dogs in her facility have now gotten sick, a staff member of hers left due to mistreatment in the facility and that two dogs were left severely underweight in her facility. Please consider reading ALL of the negative reviews as well before sending your dog here because risking your dogs health and well being is NOT worth is. Your dogs deserve better!

She is a liar and a horrible person DO NOT RECOMMEND

The folks at this place are outstanding. They take their time with all the dogs! They are very understanding to our needs and our dogs needs.

My dogs use to be so reactive but thanks to Sandra I can walk them around places and have family and friends come over over without a worry anymore.😁

Have been going to Canine College for a few months now, LOVE the progress I’ve made with my lab! Highly recommend.

No classes..my puppy on the first day was put in a kennel and thats where he stayed..trainer started he was to social and was told he needed private classes. I played almost 400.00 for 12 classes and he hasnt been back since. I also asked for a refund and no one called me back

Great training facility. Friendly individual instructions or group classes.

I came to Canine College to have Sandra help me train my working blood line German Shepherd in a dog sport called schutzhund or IPO. My dog and I have been working with Sandra now for about 20 months. I truly believe that there is not another person in the Watertown area that knows more about dogs or dog training than Sandra. In the short time I have trained my dog with Sandra I have learned so much about the temperament and behaviors of different dog breeds. I have also learned many dog training techniques in the process of training my dog. She taught me that not all dogs are created the same. For example she taught me that I should not use a breed like a Golden Retriever to do Schutzhund or energetic dog breeds (Siberian huskies / malamutes) do not make good service dogs. Speaking of service dogs Sandra knows how to train them and what breeds make the best service dogs because she has trained two very well trained service dogs her self. One last thing, Sandra and her family has been breeding and training dogs for many many years. She takes breed dogs and training dogs very seriously.

Amazing instructorsVery informativeVery warming and welcoming

The personnel and facility are great.

Love it cant wait to start going back!

Sandra is great!

Great people and facility

Best place ever

Very friendly trainers and all kinds of training for dogs of all types