Canine Solutions offers the best in behavioral training with guaranteed results. 

Candace Johnson, owner and certified professional trainer, is a 1998 graduate of West Virginia Canine College with years of experience.  She receives annual continuing education through the Association of Pet Dog Trainers (APDT) and the  American Boarding Kennel Association   (ABKA).

Candace uses her extensive knowledge of canine behavior and proven training methods based on five basic training principles:

• PRAISE
• PRACTICE
• PATIENCE
• CORRECTION
• CONSISTENCY

Canine Solutions offers a variety of training course options to fit you and your pet's needs:

Puppy Kindergarten

A fun-filled, off-lead course designed to enrich the special new relationship between puppy and owner through socialization and training.  Puppies learn skills including sit, down, stand, and follow me.  Owners receive tips on dealing with common puppy issues such as housebreaking and chewing.  Puppies must be 10-16 weeks of age.  Classes are held in a small group setting once a week for four weeks.  Age appropriate vaccinations are required.

Group Basic Obedience Course

A well-rounded beginning obedience course designed to develop confident dogs and responsible owners.  Dogs are trained on-leash alongside owners to follow basic commands including heel, sit, sit-stay, down, down-stay, and recall.  Classes are held in a small group setting once a week for six weeks.  Dogs must be 16 weeks or older with current vaccinations.

In-Kennel Basic Obedience

A beginning obedience course customized to fit each dog's personality and needs.  Dog is accommodated in-kennel at Canine Solutions for two weeks of one-on-one, on-leash professional instruction.  During residency, dog learns basic commands including heel, sit, sit-stay, down, down-stay, and recall.  Three follow-up lessons for the owner complete this fundamental course.  Dogs must be 16 weeks or older with current vaccinations.

In-Kennel Advanced Obedience

A completely off-leash obedience course designed to take basic training to the next level.  Dog is accommodated in-kennel for two-weeks of advanced instruction.  Dog learns obedience to all basic commands without the aid of a leash.  Three follow-up lessons for the owner complete this fundamental course.  Dogs must have completed Basic Obedience and be 12 months or older with current vaccinations.

We also offer Problem Solving Sessions, behavioral consultations on issues not related to obedience training such as house breaking, chewing, digging, begging, play biting, jumping, and others.