About Canine Commander

Chris Hanley, the founder of Canine Commander works directly with dog owners to ensure optimal dog training outcomes. His decorated career in Law Enforcement as a K-9 handler and New York State certified trainer/examiner will make your next dog training session professional and effective. Chris has built an extensive foundation of knowledge through situational and hands on experience in obedience training and behavior modification.

As the head of Canine Commander, Chris attends numerous training seminars yearly and continues to train with some of the best trainers worldwide. “I’m living my lifelong dream of working with dogs and people.” His unique mix of experience and talent has landed him featured spots on regional TV news, in various news articles and on national television.

He has attended numerous training seminars and has trained with some of the best trainers in the world. Chris is living his lifelong dream of working with dogs and people. Experience and talent in dog training have landed him spots on regional television, in various news articles and on national television.

The staff and trainers of Canine Commander believe that every dog is an individual. Our trainers are dedicated to developing individualized training programs to help their clients achieve their goals. If this is your first contact with us, we look forward to hearing from you! Our professionals are always happy to help with your questions.  Contact Canine Commander for your next obedience training, and dog board and train needs.