Welcome to Sterling Canine Academy !

Dog training enhances the human-dog relationship. Whether you want a well-behaved family member or a dog to compete with in obedience and rally trials it is our desire to help you create a successful partnership with your dog allowing you to achieve your goals.

We currently offer the following classes:

1. Puppy Obedience 
2. Beginner Obedience
3. Intermediate
4. Advanced 
5. Open 
6. Utility
7. Rally Obedience
8. Trick Dog (on occasion)
9. Conformation Handling (monthly)

Trish Gautier, owner & trainer

• over 30 years of experience
• worked with more than 130 different breeds
• works with all breeds and mixed breed dogs
• competed and titled in obedience, agility, Flyball, herding, conformation, rally, lure coursing, Fast CAT and Barn Hunt.
• AKC Canine Good Citizen evaluator
• AKC Trick Dog Evaluator

Do you offer board and train programs?

No, I do not offer board and train.

At what age should I start pet training my puppy?

You can start working with your puppy as soon as they come home and they can do classes once they have had two series of vaccines from your Veterinarian.

My dog is six years old can he still learn?

Any dog can learn regardless of their age

many older dogs enjoy coming to dog training classes and learning

What is the best way to house break a puppy?

Crate training is the most efficient way to house break a puppy

Trish is an AMAZING trainer! She knows how to connect with both dogs and people in a way that fosters learning for everyone. Classes are super fun and easy to follow; my puppy knows when it’s time for school and gets so excited! I can’t wait for next weeks class, and plan on taking more classes in the future! I HIGHLY recommend Trish and Sterling Canine Academy!

- Jess Keathley