About Us
First Rate Canine is Veteran Owned and Operated. We are a non commercial facility and are Certified Canine Trainers and Behavioral Specialists. We started First Rate Canine because we wanted to help the everyday owner have a well mannered dog(s). We specialize and provide everyday realistic training scenarios.
First Rate Canine has over 11 years of experience training and handling a variety of dogs. We offer exceptional dog training and quality customer service to all of our valuable customers throughout the area. We strive to build a strong and respectful relationship between you and your dog using clear communications. We pride ourselves on being positive reinforced based training.
MEET THE TRAINERS
Trainer Chelsea
Trainer Chelsea was born and raised in Upstate NY. After graduating High School she enlisted in The United States Marine Corps. She served for 4years and received an Honorable discharge. During her time in the service she began volunteering at local rescues and shelter and educating herself in Animal Behavior. As she continued learning she worked her way from volunteering in several different facilities and kennel environments from pet to working dogs, to kennel tech to basic obedience trainer. Now with several years of experience and knowledge she is the heard trainer and owner of First Rate Canine.
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Oceanside Humane Society - kennel tech (2008-2010)
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Operation Paws and Boots - Trainer (2012-2013)
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Surf's to the Rescue - Trainer (2015-2016)
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Starmark Certified Canine Trainer and Behavior Specialist (2016)
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Modern K9s- Co-Owner/Trainer (2016-2018)
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Tom Rose School Master Training Program (2017)
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First Rate Canine - Owner/Trainer (Present)
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PDC with Canine Ziggie (2019)
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PSA 1 with Canine Ziggie (2020)