Howdy! I’m Cheyenne!

I grew up around CNY and am currently in Ithaca, NY. Most days if I’m not training you’ll find me surrounded by my dogs, drinking a latte, helping out on my family farm, or climbing one of the High Peaks in the Adirondacks.

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From service dog handler,

to trainer

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8 years ago…

A black Labrador Retriever with a leash in its mouth, looking at the camera, outdoors on a sandy surface.

To give you some back story, I got my start with animals at a young age. I grew up around cattle, horses and my family's pets, learning to value animal body language early on.

I was 16 years old when I received my first service dog, Koda, who changed my entire life. I was able to gain my independence back, receive my Bachelors of Animal Science from Cornell University and pursue a career that I’m passionate about. All because a 60 pound, black lab walked into my life.

Koda has taught me so many valuable lessons, but this one remains the most important to me:

Dog training should be intentional and engaging, blending play with clear and realistic goals.

Fast forward to today…

My pack has grown by three: Ransom, a five-year-old Newfoundland; Draco, a five-year-old working-line German Shepherd; and my newest addition, Stetson, a multi-purpose service dog in training.

Woman walking three dogs on a dirt path in an outdoor setting with trees in the background.

Our Mission

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Our Mission ⋆

To help owners feel empowered to take their dog on daily adventures through balanced training, creating a calm mindset and fulfilling our dog’s natural needs.

⋆Quick Facts ⋆

  • I've been professionally training dogs for 4 years now, but I've dabbled in dog training for 8 years.

  • Although I didn't go to a dog training school, I do have a Bachelors in Animal Science from Cornell University where I worked with many different animals in the veterinary field, local barns and wildlife centers.

  • Yes! I can administer Canine Good Citizen (CGC) tests!

  • I train all breeds, sizes, and ages! I primarily love to train reactive dogs and service dogs because it can have the biggest impact on the dog's and owner's life.

  • My biggest goal over the next year is to find a permanent home for High Peaks Canine—a property where I can continue to grow the business and better serve my clients. I'd love to create a space with dedicated indoor and outdoor training areas, room for structured day training and board & trains, group classes, and eventually breed fulfillment opportunities like hiking trails and enrichment spaces.

    I'm also incredibly excited to continue expanding our Service Dog Program. Helping people gain greater independence through a well-trained service dog has always been one of the most rewarding parts of my work. My goal is to build a program that thoughtfully matches the right dog to the right person while providing high-quality training and lifelong support for every team.

    More than anything, I want High Peaks Canine to continue being a place where owners feel supported, dogs are understood as individuals, and training creates lasting change—not just obedience.