Denali Dog Training School
Formerly Denali Farm Obedience School

We offer dog obedience classes in the Rochester, NY area:  Puppy, beginner, advanced, Rally competition.

AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy training and testing
AKC Canine Good Citizen Training and Testing

Sue Auger, Owner

Our method of training

We teach the Volhard Motivational Method. It is a step-by-step approach designed for puppies from the age

of eight weeks. That is when they learn the fastest because they have no bad habits yet. It is also the easiest time to teach your puppy to respond to you! Our students have labeled this method "owner friendly", and our goal is to improve the human-animal companion bond for each owner and their dog


We are available before or after class to answer your individual questions about problems. In addition, we offer at no charge an extra help and make-up class every Saturday morning, except during July and August, at 8:00 a.m. for all our students. Also, there is a large fenced area outside the Mendon training center for "puppy play time." Older dogs are welcome! They love the motivational training, and it is a wonderful way to develop a new relationship with your dog.

2012 LIST OF OUR CLASSES BY LEVEL


Level 1 S.T.A.R. Puppy Class (For Puppies and Beginners)


  • Saturdays, 9:00 am to 10:00 am at Mendon/Honeoye Falls
    • January 7 to February 25
    • March 3 to April 21
    • April 28 to June 16
    • June 23 to August 18 (skip July 4)
    • August 25 to October 20 (skip September 1)
    • October 27 to December 15

  • Mondays, 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm at Mendon/Honeoye Falls
    • January 23 to March 12
    • March 19 to May 7
    • May 14 to July 2
    • July 9 to August 27
    • September 10 to October 29
  • Tuesdays, 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Walworth
    • January 3 to February 21
    • April 3 to May 29 (skip May 1)
    • June 5 to July 24
    • July 31 to September 18
    • September 25 to November 13

  • Wednesdays, 7:30 pm to 8:30 pm at Mendon/Honeoye Falls
    • December 14 2011 to January 30 2012
    • February 6 to March 27
    • April 3 to May 22
    • May 29 to July 17
    • July 24 to September 11
    • September 18 to November 6
    • November 13 to December 18 (skip December 25)

Level 2 / Canine Good Citizen

  • Saturdays, 10:15 am to 11:15 am at Mendon/Honeoye Falls
    • January 7 to February 25
    • March 3 to April 21
    • April 28 to June 16
    • June 23 to August 18 (skip July 4)
    • August 25 to October 20 (skip September 1)
    • October 27 to December 15
  • Mondays, 7:15 pm to 8:15 pm at Mendon/Honeoye Falls
    • January 23 to March 12
    • March 19 to May 7
    • May 14 to July 2July 9 to August 27
    • September 10 to October 29

Level 3, Advanced Obedience and Foundation Rally Work

  • Wednesdays, 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm at Mendon/Honeoye Falls
    • December 14 2011 to January 30 2012
    • February 6 to March 27
    • April 3 to May 22
    • May 29 to July 17
    • July 24 to September 11
    • September 18 to November 6
    • November 13 to December 18 (skip December 25)

Level 4, Rally Competition Class

  • Saturdays, 8:00 am to 9:00 am at Mendon/Honeoye Falls
    • January 7 to February 25
    • March 3 to April 21
    • April 28 to June 16
    • June 23 to August 18 (skip July 4)
    • August 25 to October 20 (skip September 1)
    • October 27 to December 15