Upstate Canine Academy

What Upstate Canine Academy does

Upstate Canine Academy is a privately held dog training company founded by Tom Davis and headquartered in Clifton Park, New York, with a secondary location in Halfmoon, NY. The firm specializes in behavior-based canine training and behavior modification — including aggression, reactivity, anxiety, resource guarding, and bite-history cases — and delivers services through in-person private and group training, Board & Train programs, the Foundations Program (a hybrid drop-off and owner-coaching model), the intensive 3-Day Transformation Program with Tom Davis, Puppy Training, Off-Leash Training using remote-collar communication methods, and Doggy Daycare. Underlying methodology emphasizes individualized behavior modification and owner education rather than one-size-fits-all obedience commands, supported by AKC evaluator certifications (CGC, Community Canine, Trick Dog, Urban CGC, Temperament Test) and IACP professional membership.

The company operates a multi-channel go-to-market combining a physical training facility, virtual consultations via Skype/Zoom/FaceTime, the Tom Davis Online Academy subscription ($19.99/month, 80+ training tutorials, live Q&A, community), and a consumer product line (NUBZ Beef Liver Treats) under the trademarked "No Bad Dogs" brand. Demand is generated through founder-led content (Tom Davis YouTube channel, No Bad Dogs podcast, blog/SEO, social, email) and Tom Davis's appearances on Good Morning America, TODAY, and People Magazine. Customer segments include individual pet owners, problematic-case owners, working pet parents using daycare, out-of-state/remote clients served digitally, and a high-profile clientele comprising celebrities, athletes, politicians, influencers, and royalty. Pricing spans unit (daycare $34/day, $29/day per dog for two dogs), subscription, and quote-based premium training packages, with free 30-minute consultations as a lead-conversion mechanism. The business is bootstrapped, founder-owned, and has no disclosed external investment, parent company, or subsidiaries.

Name

Upstate Canine Academy

Legal name

Upstate Canine Academy

Website

https://upstatecanine.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Upstate Canine Academy is a privately held dog training company in upstate New York founded by Tom Davis, offering behavior modification, obedience and board-and-train programs, doggy daycare, and a subscription-based online academy serving pet owners and high-profile clients.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Dog Training Services

NAICS

Pet Care (except Veterinary) Services (81291), Pet Care (except Veterinary) Services (812910)

akta.pro primary industry

Pet Services (Grooming, Training, Daycare) (CRALAIAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Training-Integrated Dog Daycare (Day Training) (HSANAFAE), Full-Day Dog Daycare (HSANAFAA)

Keywords

• Dog training services
• Canine behavior modification
• Doggy daycare
• Online dog training
• Off-leash obedience training

Headquarters

HQ city

Halfmoon

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Doggy Daycare Services: Daily dog daycare services with full-day pricing model. Dogs receive supervised play, socialization, exercise, and care in a structured environment. Drop-off between 6:30-8:00 am, pick-up between 4:00-6:00 pm.
2. In-Person Dog Training Programs: Private training sessions, group training, and the 3-Day Transformation Program with Tom Davis. Training addresses behavioral and relationship issues between dogs and owners through hands-on instruction.
3. Board & Train Programs: Comprehensive training programs where dogs stay at the facility for extended periods while receiving daily training. Includes detailed weekly progress updates to owners.
4. Tom Davis Online Academy Subscription: Monthly membership program providing access to 80+ uncut dog training tutorials, unlimited access to professional training staff, weekly live video Q&A with Tom Davis, monthly live training sessions, monthly challenges, and community access. Priced at $19.99/month.
5. Virtual Consultations: One-on-one online dog training and virtual consulting sessions via Skype, Zoom, or FaceTime. Customized around individual training goals and designed to address specific concerns and strengthen the dog-owner relationship.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Upstate Canine Academy operates dog training facilities in upstate New York delivering behavior-based obedience and behavior modification training for pet dogs, ranging from puppy and group classes to intensive Board & Train and the 3-Day Transformation Program with Tom Davis. The company also runs a doggy daycare, offers virtual consultations, and sells the Tom Davis Online Academy subscription with 80+ training tutorials and live Q&A sessions for global remote clients.

Product overview

Upstate Canine Academy is a dog training service company offering a comprehensive portfolio of training programs. The core offerings include Private & Group Training, Board & Train programs, The Foundations Program, and specialized services such as Puppy Training, Off-Leash Training, and Behavior Modification Training. The company also operates a Doggy Daycare facility. Online services include Virtual Consultations and the Tom Davis Online Academy membership program. The flagship 3-Day Transformation Program provides intensive in-person training with Tom Davis. The company also launched NUBZ Beef Liver Treats as a product offering.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Private & Group Training In-person dog training sessions offered both individually and in group settings, focusing on obedience commands, behavioral correction, and owner education for pet dog owners.
• Board & Train An intensive boarding-based training program where dogs stay at the Clifton Park facility for an extended period while receiving daily training and coaching, with owner follow-up sessions included.
• The Foundations Program A comprehensive training program combining in-person coaching with daily drop-off training, designed to teach consistent obedience while training owners alongside their dogs.
• Doggy Daycare A supervised daycare service offering dogs a safe, structured environment for socialization, play, and exercise at the company's Clifton Park facility.
• Puppy Training Specialized training program for puppies addressing house training, obedience basics (heel, sit, down, place, stay, recall), manners, and early socialization.
• Off-Leash Training Advanced obedience training program using communication-based remote collar methods to achieve reliable off-leash control, for dogs at least 6 months old that have mastered basic commands without food.
• Behavior Modification Training Specialized program addressing behavioral issues including leash reactivity, dog and human aggression, food aggression, resource guarding, anxiety, and dogs with bite histories.
• Virtual Consultation Online dog training and virtual consulting sessions conducted via Skype, Zoom, or FaceTime, customized around individual training goals and dog behavior issues.
• Tom Davis Online Academy A monthly membership program providing over 80 uncut dog training tutorials, unlimited access to professional training staff, weekly live Q&A sessions with Tom Davis, monthly live training sessions, and access to the No Bad Dogs community.
• 3-Day Transformation Program An intensive hands-on training program with Tom Davis running Thursday–Saturday on select dates, addressing behavioral and relationship issues through private one-on-one sessions and group training simulating real-life distractions.
• NUBZ Beef Liver Treats Premium beef liver training treats launched by No Bad Dogs brand, designed as a high-value training reward for dogs.

Quantifiable outcome

• Dogs with severe reactivity can achieve calm, controlled behavior after training programs
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Club.upstatecanine.comcoreOthersOnline membership platform (club.upstatecanine.com) operated by the company for delivering Tom Davis Online Academy subscription content including tutorials, live sessions, and community features. This is an owned digital property rather than an external partnership.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Emerging players

• Leerburg Dog Training: Long-running online dog training content library and educational resource with subscription and video products. Comparable to Tom Davis Online Academy's online tutorial and subscription model in the digital training content niche.

Direct peers

• Dog Training Elite: National dog training franchise specializing in obedience, behavior modification, and off-leash training. Directly comparable service portfolio and methodology emphasis to Upstate Canine Academy.
• Sirius Dog Training: NYC-based premium dog training company offering board-and-train, day training, and private lessons. Similar service mix and premium positioning to Upstate Canine Academy's behavior modification and board-and-train programs.
• Camp Bow Wow: Premier dog daycare and boarding franchise offering supervised play, socialization, and training add-ons. Closely matches Upstate Canine Academy's daycare service line and broader facility-based operating model.
• Dogtopia: Large dog daycare franchise with integrated training programs and webcams. Directly comparable to Upstate Canine Academy's daycare + training combination, though operating at national scale via franchising.
• Zoom Room Dog Training: Dog training franchise combining group classes, private lessons, and socialization events in a retail-style facility. Comparable to Upstate Canine Academy's private and group training offerings with a multi-channel training focus.
• The Dog Wizard: Franchise dog training network offering private lessons, group classes, and board-and-train. Overlaps with Upstate Canine Academy's multi-format training delivery and franchise-style scaling ambition.
• Bark Busters Home Dog Training: Global in-home dog training franchise offering private behavior modification and obedience training. Direct competitor to Upstate Canine Academy's private training and behavior modification services with comparable methodology and customer base.

Broad incumbents

• Petco Dog Training: National pet retailer offering in-store group dog training classes and behavioral services. Broad incumbent serving the same dog training customer base, but operating as one service line within a much larger retail portfolio.
• PetSmart Dog Training: National pet retailer with in-store dog training (formerly PetSmart Training) covering obedience and puppy classes. Same addressable customer as Upstate Canine Academy, with substantially broader distribution and pricing tier.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@tomdavisofficial
• Facebookfacebook.com/AmericasCanineEducator
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/upstate-canine-academy

Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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