Drake’s Way K9 Training, LLC

🐾 Join us in welcoming Moo, the newest member of our board and train squad! 🌟 Moo's on a mission to conquer severe fear and anxiety, from new mailboxes to trash bins and everything in between. With confidence building and determination, Moo is on the road to transform her fear reactivity into a thing of the past. 🐶🔍

Photos with Santa AND gift certificate raffles for local businesses?!?

What’s not to love!

We are just a couple of weekends away from our Photos with Santa event! Here is one of our adorable baskets that will be raffled off from Ann's Bath & Beauty Boutique 😍🧼

There will also be some fun gift certificates from us for daycare, Spaw at The Cove, Drake’s Way K9 Training, LLC, and Dutchess Dog Training 🦮

Aniessa with Pine Creek Canine Kennels has rounded up some fun raffle prizes from other local businesses for you guys to try and win as well! If you have anything you would like to contribute to the raffle, let me know! All proceeds will be donated to local dog organizations. We hope to see you and all of your pups there! 💜

Saturday, December 9th from 1-3 here at The Cove! 🐶🎅🏼📸

We were away this weekend gaining valuable insights and techniques, enhancing our skills in understanding and communication with our canine companions. Can't wait to bring back the knowledge to create even better training experiences! 🐕🌟

🐾 Update on Kenworth's Board and Train Journey!

Kenworth is thriving in his board and train program! We've been incorporating play training as a positive reward during our sessions, making his learning experience not only effective but also enjoyable. 🎾🐕

Taking our training to public settings has been a great way to reinforce his skills amid various distractions. Kenworth's progress is truly pawsome, and we can't wait to share more moments of his growth. Stay tuned for more updates on this fantastic journey!

Wrapping up our lessons with the charming Bella, the young border collie! 🐾

Our focus on recall, leash manners, and household etiquette has been a rewarding journey. Saying goodbye to Bella and her wonderful owners as they depart from NY is bittersweet, but the anticipation of reuniting in the spring to enhance her off-leash recall brings excitement. Wishing this dynamic trio continued success on their training adventures! 👏🏽🐶

🐾 Bigsby, our wonderful past board and train graduate, is back for a pawsome boarding experience! 🏠🐶 We're thrilled to welcome him back into our furry family. We’re so excited for Bigsby to join us on our daily adventures and tail-wagging fun! 🐾

Meet Kenworth, the newest addition to our board and train program!

Kenworth is an enthusiastic and lovable Labrador Retriever who's embarking on a journey to refine his leash manners, enhance his recall, and master overall obedience.

Our board and train program is designed to provide Kenworth with a structured and immersive learning experience. During his stay with us, he will be guided in working diligently to instill essential skills and behaviors.

Benefits of our board and train program include:

🐾 1. Intensive Training: Kenworth will receive focused, one-on-one attention, ensuring that he learns and practices the desired behaviors consistently.

🐾 2. Socialization: Kenworth will have the opportunity to interact with and work around other dogs in an appropriate manner, helping him develop skills of neutrality and impulse control around other dogs and animals.

🐾 3. Consistency: With a consistent daily routine and training regimen, Kenworth will quickly adapt to the desired behaviors, creating a strong foundation for obedience.

🐾 4. Professional Guidance: Staying in a trainers home, we will not only teach Kenworth the necessary commands but also work with him to overcome any specific challenges or behavior issues he may have.

🐾 5. Peace of Mind: Kenworth’s owners can rest easy knowing that their furry friend is in capable hands and will return home a more well-behaved and obedient companion.

At the end of Kenworth's board and train program, he will be equipped with the skills and manners needed to be a well-behaved, obedient, and enjoyable dog. This investment in training will undoubtedly lead to a more harmonious and fulfilling relationship between Kenworth and his loving family.

The holiday season is right around the corner!

How prepared are your dogs for the family visits and dinners?

Let’s get them ready!

Riddick’s working hard on that defense of handler position 💪

Riddick 9 months

My Syracuse people!

We’re starting to put together some basic obedience group classes!

Covered throughout the course ✨

🐾 Markers
🐾 Household Manners
🐾 Recall
🐾 Leash Manners
🐾 Place
🐾 Down Stays

DM us your interest to save a spot, and to determine start dates!

Check this out! Thanksgiving pet safe meals!
All for a fantastic rescue! 😍

THANKSGIVING MEAL FUNDRAISER 🎉

Halloween is next week and Thanksgiving is right around the corner. Treat your furry friend to their own holiday meal! After all, don’t they deserve it for loving you unconditionally? 🧡

Once again, we will have meals for dogs and cats! Both meals consist of shredded chicken, sweet potatoes and unsweetened applesauce. 🥘

This year, we have a central pickup location at Fattey Beer Company! You can get your meals and grab a beer to celebrate the holiday. 🍻

➡️To purchase meals, please use the following form: https://form.jotform.com/232688318861164
Please submit orders by Wednesday, November 15th.

You can also choose to donate meals to foster animals, so that they can properly celebrate Thanksgiving! 🦃

If you have any questions, please email us at [email protected].

Want to be involved, but don’t need any meals? You can donate supplies via our Amazon wishlist!
https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/31SY2O91U4AWP?ref_=wl_share

Thank you so much for your support! 🐕 🐈

Riddick is coming along beautifully!

He’s going to make a wonderful personal protection dog.

Welcome, Reese!

This pretty girl has joined us as another Operation Freedom Ride pup, for our board and train program!

Reese has been having some issues with human and dog reactivity, along with some obedience issues.

Our first goal with this gal is developing a trusting relationship, so we can communicate justly and clearly on what behavior is appropriate and what is simply nonnegotiable.

Board and train Maddox rocked a big outing today at the Central Square Apple Fest!

This big gent is as easy going as they come. But when he’s determined to go somewhere, he goes.

Leash manners and proper communication with any dog is important, but with how big this guy is going to be, consider it doubled!

‼️Impromptu Drop-in Group class‼️

Tomorrow 9/22 at 4:00 PM in Depeyster, NY. We will be covering appropriate markers, leash manners, recall, and basic household structure. Message us for more details, and come join the fun! 🐶🐾

Little man Rolland is here for a fun week of learning how to be the greatest puppy he can be! 🐶 🐾

We had a fantastic time working with big man Chancho today and getting to the bottom of his dog reactivity!

With a combination of clear communication, structured play, and a fantastic owner, this guy is on the road to success 🐾🐶

THIS‼️

Accountability. If you want change, hold yourself and your dog accountable.

If you are “allowing” your dog to pull you as you exit obedience class it is the equivalent of working out at the gym and buying a milkshake on the way home.
If you want results you must live the life that creates repeatable and reliable results.
Work hard even when you think nobody is looking!

Happy National Dog Day!

What a great time to start off the page. Let’s see some of your dogs on their special day in the comments! 🐾 🐶

Hey guys!

After a long enough wait, I've finally decided to go ahead and start my own dog training business.
Everyone that has met my dear, Drake, will understand the importance behind the name of the business.

For a little bit of history, I started training dogs during the years I spent working at a Veterinary Clinic. After gaining some experience I then moved on to work alongside several rescues and behavioralists, helping to get dogs ready to find their forever families. Over the last few years I have flooded my time with gaining as much knowledge as possible, including working for a national training franchise as well as traveling across the country to attend world renowned seminars and presentations.

Being a balanced trainer, my job is to help educate you as an owner to further develop your relationship with your canine companions. From play training, to reactivity work, to neutrality in high stimulation environments, clear communication with your dog is key.

I offer board and train programs, private lessons both inhome and off site, and basic obedience group lessons in the greater Syracuse area.

You CAN do more with your dog.

All it takes is giving them the same dedication they give you.

Message me with any questions, and let’s get started.