Welcome to the Canine Training Research Group, your premier destination for private canine training and boarding. With over 15 years of experience in the industry, we specialize in Canine focused research, ensuring the highest standards of training and care for your beloved companions.

At CTRG, we understand that every dog is unique, and our team of dedicated professionals is committed to tailoring our training programs to meet the specific needs and goals of each individual dog and owner. Whether you’re seeking obedience training, behavioral modification, or specialized training for service or working dogs, we have the expertise and knowledge to help you achieve remarkable results.

Who We Serve: 

• People who need their dogs to be highly trained with evidence-based practices.
  
• Dog owners who seek premium boarding for their well-loved canines. 
• Individuals and institutions that are interested in high-level canine  research.
• When you purchase any of our services the proceeds directly fund ongoing canine research initiatives. Read on to learn more about our current research projects.

We recognize the immense impact these remarkable animals can have on the lives of individuals, and we are honored to play a role in creating successful partnerships. Our trainers are experienced in training dogs for a wide range of service tasks.

We take pride in our comprehensive approach, ensuring that both the dogs and their handlers receive the support and training necessary to thrive together.

In addition to obedience and service dog training, we also provide specialized training for working canines. Our trainers have extensive experience in teaching dogs essential skills such as tracking, search and rescue, and detection. We understand the crucial role these highly trained dogs play in service industries, and we are committed to delivering top-notch training that enhances their effectiveness and safety in the field.

CTRG is devoted to advancing our understanding of canine behavior and training.

This group includes researchers, veterinarians, animal behaviorists, and dog trainers who work together to conduct groundbreaking research and develop innovative training techniques.

At the heart of this group’s research is a deep love and respect for dogs. They recognize that every dog is unique and that the best training methods must be tailored to the individual needs of each animal.

CTRG also recognizes that dog training is not just about teaching commands and behaviors. It is also about creating a bond between the dog and its owner. By fostering positive relationships between dogs and their owners, studies have shown that training becomes easier and more effective. If you are a dog owner or a professional involved in the care and training of dogs, CTRG is an invaluable resource. Their research can help you understand your dog’s behavior better and provide you with new strategies for training your canine companion. With their help, you and your dog can build a strong, loving bond that will last a lifetime.

About the Owner

Scott holds a Master’s degree in Intelligence Studies from Mercyhurst College with a research focus on human and canine ergonomics. He is passionate about researching the most efficient and effective ways to utilize canine industry resources.

He has managed canine programs for the US Government where he worked as a Supervisory Canine Professional and as a Data Analyst. He has previously worked as a Private Canine Contractor, founded a private canine technology company, and spent a number of years as a Consultant.

Scott has since published research reports such as The Quantification of Canine Asset Performance and A Systems Approach to Canine Program Improvement.

In 2020 Scott’s wife Rachel was diagnosed with Young-Onset Parkinson’s Disease at the age of 33. Given that Scott’s experience had always leaned towards canine research he decided to pivot and focus his efforts on raising the standard of training within the canine industry. This led to the founding of CTRG. Scott’s current goal is to collect training-related data for the purposes of advancing and improving the efficiency of training methods within various aspects of the canine industry. One pivotal area that Scott is targeting for improvement is the speed and efficiency at which mobility and rehabilitation dogs are trained.