A Balanced Philosophy for Lasting Partnerships
We believe in a training environment that respects each dog's individual needs. By utilizing a balanced training philosophy, we blend rewarding positive reinforcement with clear, fair boundaries to ensure reliable communication. This comprehensive approach promotes a stable mindset and deep trust, allowing you and your canine partner to navigate world together with total confidence and understanding.
Elevate Your Canine Relationship
Puppy Preschool
Establish a strong foundation with social skills, basic cues, and positive handling for your new companion.
Service Dogs
Develop a reliable, task-focused service dog through balanced training that builds clarity, confidence, and control.
Behavior Modification
Address specific challenges like anxiety or reactivity with personalized modification plans tailored to your dog.
Transforming Lives, One Paw at a Time
Explore the success stories of our clients as they bridge communication gaps and build lifelong bonds through our professional, balanced training methods.
Pepper: From Reactivity to Reliability
Before training, Pepper would react to dogs and critters, tune Christine out, and had no interest in learning or training. Now she can calmly walk and be around other dogs, stays focused on her handler, and genuinely enjoys her obedience drills.
"After completing training, she is transformed. In the past we could only take walks in the neighborhood before 5:30am or after 9pm to avoid other dogs. Now we can stroll the neighborhood anytime and I don't worry about her safety or mine."
— Christine & Pepper
The Wrigley Way
Wrigley arrived with such intense, unmanaged energy that everyday life felt overwhelming. His family couldn’t safely walk him or reliably handle him in the home or out in public, and he also displayed resource guarding. Today, he joins his family at soccer games, parks, and neighborhood walks as a well‑mannered, engaged companion.
"Olivia demonstrates a deep understanding of canine behavior and training techniques, and her ability to communicate clearly made the process feel approachable and manageable for my husband and I."
— The Maira Family
Aja’s Path to Service Dog Work
Aja developed into an essential partner, mastering a variety of complex tasks to aid her handler's disabilities. Through dedicated training, she became a steady presence, offering unwavering reliability in busy public spaces and calm, essential assistance throughout daily life for her handler.
"With Olivia’s help Aja is able to help navigate daily things!! Would absolutely bring another dog to her for training!!"
— Becky & Aja
The Professionals Behind Your Dog’s Transformation
Olivia Schmitt
I am the owner and head trainer at Liv & Lo Canine. I first got into dog training through working with diabetic alert dogs, and I’ve been professionally training since 2019 alongside different companies, trainers, and kennels. In 2025, I started my own company so I could fully pour my heart into this work. I am deeply passionate about dogs and helping owners build strong, lasting relationships with them.
Get in Touch
We’re here to help you and your dog build a stronger, more positive relationship. Whether you have questions about our training techniques or want to schedule a behavior modification session, reach out to us today.
Phone: (859) 404-8752
Email: livandlok9@gmail.com
Location: Rochester, New York & Surrounding Areas
BALANCED TRAINING • OBEDIENCE • RELATIONSHIP BUILDING • SERVICE DOGS