Rochester Canine Academy

01/16/2026

We still have eval spots open for late winter/early spring programs, but they're going fast. If training has been on your mental to-do list for a while now, this is your sign to actually do something about it. Call or text 585-271-8458 before the calendar closes up.

01/15/2026

EVE ONE DAY ONLY – Mini Dog Studio Sessions!

We’re teaming up with to offer limited private photo sessions at Rochester Canine Academy’s studio on Sunday, January 25, 2026.

OPEN TO EVERYONE!

$100 for a 15-minute session
One dog per slot
Held at RCA’s N. Winton Studio
By appointment only – no walk-ins

➡️ Book your spot through the link below.
These will sell out fast, so grab your session before they’re gone!

https://sorrellsphotographybookwithme.as.me/schedule/71d0e8e4/appointment/87819705/calendar/8091363?appointmentTypeIds[]=87819705

01/14/2026

If you don't set boundaries for your dog, your dog will set them for you. And I promise you're not going to like their version nearly as much as they do.

01/12/2026

When your dog is losing their mind on leash, jumping all over guests, or completely ignoring you when you call them, they're not trying to ruin your day. They're struggling with something and they have exactly zero ways to tell you about it in words. So they show you instead. And it looks like chaos.

If you're tired of guessing what's actually going on with your dog, let's figure it out together. That's what evaluations are for. text/call 585-271-8458.

01/12/2026

01/09/2026

Training isn't about forcing your dog to do what you want. It's about teaching them what you're asking for clearly enough that they can actually say yes. There's a massive difference between a dog who complies because they have to and a dog who cooperates because they get it.

01/08/2026

🎉 Exciting News! 🎉

We're thrilled to announce that with the addition of another urgent care veterinarian, Dr. Meghan Abrahamson, we are expanding our urgent care services!🩺

We are currently seeing patients by appointment only, so please call our team at 585-442-6915 for triage and care coordination.📞

For hours, triage forms and to learn what conditions we can treat, visit our website: https://www.thrivepetcare.com/locations/new-york/rochester/pittsford-animal-hospital

01/07/2026

01/07/2026

Eval spots for winter programs are open. If you've been sitting on the fence about whether to get help, this is me telling you the fence is uncomfortable and you should probably just call. 585-271-8458. Spots are limited and they do actually fill up.

01/05/2026

There is nothing better than having your own little pack of dogs, IF they are well behaved. However, don’t get your next dog until your current dog is acting right.

If you get a second dog when you don’t have any control over the first dog’s behavior, it’s a recipe for disaster.

If you train your current dog, and their behavior is what you would consider a good role model, adding dogs is a piece of cake. Always remember, your current dog will teach your new addition bad habits faster than you can teach good ones.

Train hard, be consistent, and get more dogs.

01/05/2026

Your dog isn't stubborn. They're not being difficult on purpose. They're just doing whatever worked last time. If your dog keeps doing something annoying, it's because at some point, that thing got them what they wanted. You change what works for them, the behavior changes. That's literally it.

This is the whole foundation of how training works. Want to understand what your dog is learning from you every single day. Even when you're not trying to teach them anything? Check out the Marble List Method. Link in bio.

01/02/2026

Most people don't realize there's another option until they see it side by side.