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About
OmniCanine’s job is to teach you how to teach your dog. OmniCanine has been coaching owners and working dogs since 1982. We know it’s better to have a dog that wants to work rather than make it work. We walk in the door coaching you and working your dog with a clear goal and a personal plan to fulfill and balance your dog.
We make it affordable to have a dog you will always be proud to take in public.
It’s supposed to be fun owning a dog.
Our focus is to teach you how to get your dog ready for the real world, so that your dog fits your lifestyle. We use Home Depot, Cabella and any place we can work our dogs.
I can teach you and your dog to enjoy quiet enjoyable walks. No pulling or leash reactivity.
One of our specialties is teaching even the worst leash pulling dogs how to walk on a leash. OmniCanine offers discounts to folks 65 and over because this group gets hurt the most walking their dogs
We love our dogs and yours.
Overview
Hired 624 times
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1 employee
44 years in business
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Services offered
Dog training package
Dog size
Extra Small (1 - 15 lbs)
Small (16 - 25 lbs)
Medium (26 - 40 lbs)
Large (41 - 70 lbs)
Dog training type
Private lessons
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Projects and media
Reviews
Customers rated this pro highly for professionalism, work quality, and responsiveness.
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Gary H.
Jul 17, 2026
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Hired on Thumbtack
Mike is so good. Honest and forthright. Tells it like it is. Already seen much improvement in our dog. Training continues.
Details: 0 - 6 months old • Small (16 - 25 lbs) • Private lessons • Puppy training • Biting • My home, venue, etc.
Dog Training
Amie B.
Apr 9, 2026
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Hired on Thumbtack
Did a job with my dogs and took time to answer any questions or concerns that I had. Going for walks with our dogs is now something we look forward too as much as our dogs do rather than dread the barking and leash pulling that used to go with it. Also, I love that I can now use the LOOK command to get my dog to stop barking at people outside. Thank you soooo much for your help wishing I had called you sooner!
Details: 0 - 6 months old • Small (16 - 25 lbs) • Private lessons • Puppy training • Leash pulling • House training • Barking • Biting • Crate training • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc.
Dog Training
Mary T.
Sep 23, 2025
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Hired on Thumbtack
We feel that Mike helped us with our two pups at a critical juncture in their development. His knowledge of training and the proper equipment was excellent. Friendly and engaging, he warmed the dogs to him and we are now comfortable walking our boys each day for this first time which was one of the most important skills we were looking to learn from Mike. We would recommend Mike.
Details: 6 - 12 months old • Medium (26 - 40 lbs) • Private lessons • General obedience training • Leash pulling • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc.
Dog Training
Penny C.
Nov 20, 2025
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Mike is terrific with my rescue dog. He’s very pleasant to work with and has been so helpful by working with my crazy schedule. He is very instinctive about what my dog needs to learn for my particular situation, as well as what I need to do to benefit the most for both me and my dog.
Details: 2 - 10 years old • Medium (26 - 40 lbs) • Private lessons • General obedience training • Leash pulling • House training • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc.
Dog Training
Alice P.
Jun 29, 2025
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We have had an initial review of our dog and her nature. I like his approach and consideration. We are working on the first lessons with her and will continue lessons with him. My husband and I are an older couple and although the dog is older as well, I think our dog will learn quicker than us. It will be an issue of making and maintaining a habit. We have to jointly learn, our dog and our family. I think it will be all worth it!
Details: 2 - 10 years old • Large (41 - 70 lbs) • Private lessons • Aggressive behavior modification • My home, venue, etc.
Dog Training
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Michael Fortney
FAQs
What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
We do an in depth evaluation of the current dog/owner situation. This takes about 1 hour and is $125. I offer a 3 session starter package for $300. Many issues can be addressed in these first sessions Many folks only need one 3 session package to get on the right path. Once the session is complete, we will set goals and expectations for future sessions if needed.
Training is based on the first session and what type of work is involved. The average training prices are as follows:
3 sessions for $300
PLEASE NOTE: The costs outlined above are for single dogs. If multiple dogs are involved that will be a case by case decision.
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
I will meet with the client for the initial session. All aspects of the dog/ owner relationship will be examined. A set of goals and expectations will be agreed to. We all get to work to create the dog that fits your lifestyle!
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I have over 40 years ars of hands on training experience. This includes basic obedience to advanced dog sports.I have certified dogs for Search and Rescue, service dogs, and therapy dogs. I have also placed multiple dogs in personal protection both in the states and Dominican Republic. My personal dog is Schutzhund titled and I have trained multiple Schutzhund dogs for clients. I work with the American Working Dog Club for all my certifications.
