Staten Island Companion Dog

I have been going to Scent Work Classes at Staten Island Companion Dog Training Club with Ana Cilursu for a couple of years. I became a member of the club a year ago. Both of my dogs and I have LOVED the classes. The training experiences could not be better. I've enjoyed the camaraderie and kindness of the members. The trials are well organized and a pleasure to attend. I joined a pop up Rally Class with Sam scheduled to provide a last minute practice for members attending the Trial scheduled for the following weekend. It feels like everything is geared to helping the members do their best in their training and trialing journey. I'm so happy I joined Staten Island Companion Dog! I highly recommend the club!

I adopted my puppy in 2022 and started her training at PetSmart. As I got to know my puppy better, I decided she'd make a great Therapy Dog. While investigating HOW to become a Therapy Dog Pair, I was introduced to The Staten Island Companion Dog Training Club. This amazing group of caring and helpful (mostly volunteers) have helped both me and my dog learn how to work together. She is now a Certified Canine Good Citizen (after completing the Beginner II class) and we are now a Certified Therapy Dog Pair (after completing the Therapy Dog Training class) with The Bright and Beautiful Therapy Dogs, Inc. Since that time, I've become a member of the club and we've taken Agility For Fun. There are loads of continuous learning courses as well as competition classes if you and your dog are so inclined. They serve and understand all breeds ESPECIALLY mixed breeds and help teach owners how to manage behavior without damaging the spirit. I've learned alot and look forward to learning more. I highly recommend this club whether you just want to learn how to have a well-behaved dog or you want to train to compete.