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Playful Pups Professional Dog Training in Upstate New York

At Playful Pups LLC, we offer professional group dog training classes and private dog training sessions designed to help dogs and their owners build strong, positive relationships. Our training programs use science-based, positive reinforcement techniques that encourage trust, confidence, and reliable behavior.

Whether you’re raising a new puppy or working through behavioral challenges with your dog, our training services provide the guidance and support you need. Playful Pups proudly serves dog owners throughout Kinderhook, Chatham, and surrounding communities across Upstate NY.

Group Training

Our group dog training classes provide a structured, supportive environment where dogs can learn essential obedience skills while practicing around other dogs and real-world distractions. These classes are ideal for puppies and adult dogs that benefit from social learning and consistent practice. Group classes are held at our training location in Ghent, NY just off Route 9H, making it easy for dog owners across Upstate New York to participate.

During group sessions, we focus on:

  • Basic obedience training
  • Puppy socialization and confidence building
  • Focus and impulse control
  • Leash manners and polite greetings
  • Strengthening the bond between dog and owner
  • Private Training

    For dog owners who prefer individualized instruction, Playful Pups offers private dog training sessions tailored specifically to you and your dog. Private training allows us to focus on your dog’s unique needs, behavior challenges, and training goals.

    Private sessions are available:

  • At our training facility in Ghent, NY
  • Through in-home training sessions throughout Kinderhook, Chatham, and surrounding Upstate NY communities
  • Private training is ideal for:

  • Behavior modification
  • Reactive or anxious dogs
  • One-on-one obedience training
  • Puppy training for new dog owners
  • Earn Certifications

    Playful Pups is proud to help dogs and their owners achieve American Kennel Club (AKC) training certifications. Our trainer, Katie, is a certified evaluator for several recognized AKC programs that demonstrate a dog’s training, temperament, and reliability.

    Dogs trained through Playful Pups can earn:

  • AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy Certification
  • AKC Canine Good Citizen (CGC) Certification
  • AKC Temperament Testing (ATT)
  • Positive Dog Training for Families Across Upstate NY

    Our mission is to provide positive, ethical, and effective dog training for families across Kinderhook, Chatham, and Upstate New York. Through our group classes and private training sessions, we help dogs become well-mannered companions while strengthening the bond between dogs and their owners.