Welcome to K-9 Obedience Training. My name is Larry LeoGrande owner and instructor. All training and instruction is performed by me. I am a Certified Professional Dog Trainer and Police K-9 Trainer. I started taking obedience lessons in 1983 when I purchased my first German Shepherd dog, Sultan. In 1987 I purchased my next German Shepherd dog, Keesha and attended more obedience training classes.

In 1997, I purchased my next two German Shepherd dogs, littermates, Niko and Allie. It's at this time that I started attending various seminars on dog training, which also included behavioral modification. At this point, I competed in AKC Ring competition. I also put CGC titles on my two GSD's, Niko and Allie.

In 2000, I started working with a trainer in Syracuse, Josh Scutt and got involved in the sport of schutzhund. I worked with Josh for two years and also began doing helper work for him. It is at this time that I titled both my GSD's Niko and Allie in schutzhund. This gave me the opportunity to travel and work with some of the best trainers, competitors, breeders, and judges in the United States and Europe.

In 2001, I purchased my black female German Shepherd, Anja, from one of the finest working kennels in the United States. In 2003, I started competing with Anja. Click here for photos and pedigree or Click here for Schutzhund III information.

Also, in 2003, I attended Amsel Training Kennels, owned by Owen Tober, to expand my training expertise. Upon graduation, I was certified as a Professional Dog Trainer and Police K-9 Trainer. During my training, I was able to meet and work with Police K-9 teams from all over the U.S. and Canada. It was during this time that I acted as Assistant Instructor for several Police K-9 courses at Amsel Kennels as well as Head Instructor on numerous occasions.

I also acted as Assistant Instructor and Head Instructor for several Police K-9 Demonstrations at Erie County Medical Center Emergency Department Camp 911 Program. Included were obedience, narcotic detection, and handler protection. During these demonstrations, the children were able to interact with officers and dogs giving them a first hand feel for what the K-9's can do and also how gentle they are. The kids had a great time and I worked with the camp again in 2004.

In 2004, I purchased my 13 week old Sable female German Shephard, Carlita. In September 2006 Carlita earned her Schutzhund B title and TR1 in October. She is now preparing for her Schutzhund I II & III titles.