Diane with UCD Sandwynn's Screamin' Emma, CDX, PT in Bozrah, CT at a herding trial, earning Emma's last leg towards her PT herding title.
Ellis Dog Training works with all breeds and all sizes and types of dogs—from Pomeranians and Papillons to Labradors, Golden Retrievers, Pointers, and German Shepherds, from Airedales and Mastiffs to Akitas and Newfoundlands. Here are just a few photos of our graduates.
Diane Ellis Manocchia has a Bachelor's Degree in Animal Science from the University of New Hampshire. A founding member and Training Director for Piscataqua Obedience Club, and a certified member of the National Association of Dog Obedience Instructors (NADOI), she has titled her own dogs in Obedience through Utility Dog, Herding to PreTrial level, plus Tracking and Agility.
We offer a full range of training instruction, including:
Two Levels of Puppy Kindergarten (AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy)
Competitive Obedience from Companion Dog (CD) to Utility Dog (UD)
Agility: Beginner, Intermediate, and Competition Agility. (Basic obedience and the ability to "play well" with other dogs is required!)
Obedience and RallyO weekly run-throughs
Tracking: A four-week weekend course is offered each Fall.
and Flyball instruction by the Maine Coast Runners.
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Private behavior consultations are available by appointment at Ellis Dog Training or In-Home. Private lessons may include work on fear/dominance aggression, housetraining, separation anxiety, or one-on-one for Canine Good Citizen or other AKC titling events. Call (603) 749-BARK for an appointment.