Ellis Dog Training

Ellis Dog Training offers a broad range of dog training, from two levels of puppy kindergarten and basic obedience to Canine Good Citizen, rally, competitive obedience through Utility Dog, agility, tricks, tracking, scentwork and breed handling. The program takes all breeds and sizes, including mixed breeds, and the classes run weekly with a fall tracking course offered each year.

Diane Ellis Manocchia leads the training. She holds a bachelor's degree in animal science from the University of New Hampshire and is a founding member and training director of the Piscataqua Obedience Club. Classes are held at the training facility on Mast Road in Durham, and students can download a registration form from the website to sign up.