Welcome to Upstate Canine Academy
Expert Dog Daycare and Training in Clifton Park NY
Expert Dog Daycare and Training in Clifton Park NY
Personalized Training
Nationwide & Internationally
Tom Davis has an extraordinary gift and passion for working with dogs and their owners to create strong and lasting bonds between canines and their humans – whether working in-person or through virtual consultation.
Quality Services
Dog Training
At the Upstate Canine Academy, we offer non-traditional dog training in Clifton Park, NY.
Board & Train
Our Board & Train programs range from 2-5 weeks in length and are conducted at our f...
Doggy Daycare
Exercise is essential for your dog’s quality of life. At the Upstate Canine Academy, we pro...
Real Students, Real Results
- Maureen | Upstate New York
- Hunter | Upstate New York
- Justin | Upstate New York
- Brooke | Portland, Maine
- Ashley | Upstate New York
All I can say is “Thank You Tom!” This was the the most amazing training program I could have asked for. I live in Detroit MI, and have a 1.5 yr old yellow lab named Moses. He was struggling with being on a leash during our walks and I was at a loss of what to do. Tom’s expertise and patience made it possible for us to be unified on our walks and eventually even off leash! Being the busy person I am and living in a different state, Tom was able to help us via FaceTime sessions; where he would watch us train together and it felt like he was right there in person. Without the FT training, I would never have been able to get the results I was looking for with Moses. Tom just has so much to offer with his vast knowledge. I could literally go on and on with all the great things this program has brought into my life and all the information I’m walking away with. I would absolutely recommend America’s Canine Academy for training with any dog or just to gain knowledge no matter your geographical location.
- Rachel | Detroit, Michigan
I really can’t thank Tom and his amazing staff for the work they did with Nash, our 1 year old Rhodesian Ridgeback/Redbone Coonhound mix. He surprisingly developed aggression and fear towards people. It was heartbreaking, since in every other aspect he was a great dog. After 2 trainers, that truly weren’t helping his fear/aggression, we brought him to the academy for a week of Board and Train. We learned how to use the E Collar properly, and it’s the best thing we could have done. Now we can communicate better and it has helped with his anxiety when he is introduced to new people. He’s getting more confident every day!
- Diane | Long Island, New York
Meet Our Team of Dog Trainers & Staff
Frequently Asked Questions
As the name suggests, this training is specifically for puppies, and it’s designed to establish a healthy, happy owner-puppy relationship, as well as to teach you and your dog the fundamentals of obedience. This training is typically recommended for dogs between 14 weeks and 1 year of age. However, we recommend starting as early as possible to prevent bad habits from forming first.
Your puppy will learn the basic commands of heel, sit, stay, down and place, as well as an introduction to recall and manners, such as no jumping and no biting. As an owner, you’ll learn about proper dog handling and dog behavior, how to deliver commands, and use reward and praise.
Puppy Training is offered at our facility in Clifton Park NY as a Private & Group Training Package, or as a 3-Day Training Package with International Dog Trainer Tom Davis.
While obedience training is usually associated with puppies, dogs can learn at any age. In fact, training helps keep your dog’s mind sharp and offers mental stimulation and structure. Similar to Puppy Training, our Dog Obedience Training is designed to establish a healthy relationship between you and your dog and teach your dog basic commands and behaviors.
This training is great for owners who have recently adopted an adult dog, but it is also beneficial for older pets who need a refresher course, or for teaching adult dogs new skills.
Dog Obedience Training is offered at our facility in Clifton Park NY as a Private & Group Training Package, or as a 3-Day Training Package with International Dog Trainer Tom Davis.
Once your dog has mastered basic obedience commands, Off-Leash Training is the next step. Using a remote collar, or e-collar, you’ll learn to control your dog from a distance, including recall, without a leash. Not only will this allow you to enjoy a hike with your dog off-leash, knowing that you can recall them should you encounter wild animals or other hikers, but it’s a great insurance policy should your dog slip their collar while walking on a busy street.
Your dog must be at least 6 months old for off-leash training, and have 100% mastery of basic obedience commands without the use of food rewards. We also require a minimum commitment of 5 sessions for this advanced training.
Off-Leash Training is offered as a Private Training Package (min. 5 sessions) in Clifton Park NY. We also offer Board & Train and a 3-Day Training Package for those who are not local.
