Deb DeSilva, a Certified Professional Dog Trainer – Knowledge Assessed (CPDT-KA) under the Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers (CCPDT), operates My Canine Companion, LLC. The training facility, Canine Adventure, located at 6140 Route 22, Plattsburgh, New York, offers engaging and easy training classes and private sessions focusing on fostering a harmonious bond between dogs and their owners.
Services range from Off-Leash Puppy and AKC STAR Puppy classes to Therapy Dog, Canine Companion performance courses in Trick Dog, Canine Freestyle, Nose Work, and Agility Fun Certifications. Deb specializes in positive reinforcement and force-free methods, utilizing equipment appropriate for these approaches. As a Canine Coach & Trainer, she concentrates on puppy and adolescent behavior, aiding pups in developing critical social skills through positive reinforcement.
The training facility serves Clinton, Franklin, and Essex counties of New York State. Deb’s training philosophy centers on small group classes, private one-on-one instruction, live virtual training, behavioral consultations, and assessments. With 35 years of experience as a college professor in communication and a background in canine training and behavior, she offers dynamic and easy training methods to establish a strong bond with canine companions.
Puppy training begins as early as 8 weeks, including specialized Off-Leash Puppy Primary, Pre-Adolescent Puppy Training, and AKC S.T.A.R Puppy classes. For adolescent and adult dogs, classes are available in Canine Companion Basic through Advanced, AKC Canine Good Citizen, Therapy Dog, Canine Nose Work, Trick Dog, Canine Freestyle, and Agility.
Deb is the only Certified Professional Dog Trainer – Knowledge Assessed in northern New York, and she is an approved evaluator for Love on a Leash, a national AKC-approved therapy dog organization. Additionally, she serves as an evaluator for AKC Canine Good Citizen (CGC), AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy, AKC Trick Dog, and Duke University’s Dognition Program. She is a certified Pet Dog Ambassador Instructor for the Pet Professional Guild and a member of the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants (IAABC).
Deb also held three terms as President of the Clinton County Canine Club. For more information, individuals can visit the website http://www.mycaninecompaniontraining.com or call (518) 293-7619. Training information for Canine Adventure can be found at http://www
