Dog obedience training in Schenectady, New York

Natural Dog Training is about establishing emotional rapport as a basis for training. There’s so much emphasis today on giving dogs mental stimulation, physical exercise, play dates, hiking groups, and tons of early and on-going training, but what is getting lost in all this activity is the notion of emotional rapport. Rapport isn’t trained or learned, it is developed. In the canine mind, rapport emerges by being part of a team.A dog doesn’t work for pride in accomplishment, to earn respect from a leader, praise, rewards or even play or positive experiences. A dog wants to be part of a team. Everything in a dog’s life is secondary to this social drive. If a dog doesn’t have rapport, he has problems.

Operation At Ease takes dogs from shelters, pairs them with deserving veterans and first responders and provides a free guided training program for post traumatic stress and light mobility service dogs. Obedience skills and task training are held in small group classes of two to four teams to ensure optimal learning through one on one instruction. We also work throughout the Capital District making sure our teams know the proper way to utilize the tasks taught in real life situations; as well as have the confidence, knowledge and ability to advocate for themselves when needed. Classes are held at our training facility in Rotterdam, NY

The Canine Neutrality™ Program is a structured 21-day board & train designed to create calm, reliable real-world behavior. We focus on clarity first , reducing confusion, stress, and over-stimulation , so dogs can settle, listen, and make better choices. Training is built around a simple 4-phase system that balances structure and freedom, with ongoing support for owners long after training is complete. Families don’t just leave with a trained dog , they leave with peace of mind and a system they can return to for life.

Flow State Canine offers dog training, boarding, daycare, and board and train packages.