iHow the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 59%96+56.3Reliability 26%94+24.5Value 15%73+11.1Experts Score= 92Not enough data for replies to reviews; its weight is shared by the others.Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.92SCORE
AGradeiLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20.
#46 of 82 dog trainersiPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 44%
4.9★★★★★68 Google reviews · 24 photos
99%five-star reviews
5.00★last 12 monthsiAverage stars on reviews from the last 12 months only.
0%1–2★, last 20 reviewsiShare of 1–2★ reviews in the last 24 months — or the 20 newest reviews when the company had fewer than 20 in that time.
Customers frequently praise the staff's friendliness, knowledge, and clear communication regarding training schedules and closures. Services include daycare, puppy socialization, obedience classes, private in-home training, and grooming, with owners noting flexible scheduling and positive reinforcement methods. One reviewer criticized the refund process for a cancelled class, describing the experience as difficult despite eventually receiving partial reimbursement.
Google rating: 4.9 out of 5 from 68 reviews (99% five-star).
Reviews on this page: 68 Google reviews (40 with written comments, 6 with photos).
Owner responses: the business replied to 0% of reviews.
Most recent review: June 6, 2026.
Service: Dog Trainer serving Syracuse, New York.
Data from Google, last updated November 3, 2026.
Score profile vs other dog trainers
Score per factor (100 = best)iEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (star average, share of 1–2★ reviews, price verdicts…); standing within the category can only raise it, never lower it.. Strongest: momentum and satisfaction; weakest: value.
Blue Prints Dog StudioDog Trainers median0 = centre, 100 = best
SatisfactioniSatisfaction · 54% of the scoreRecency-weighted star average (2-year half-life), shrunk toward the category mean by review volume; the company’s own lifetime average as the prior; absolute: 4.0★ = 0, 5★ = 100.Blue Prints Dog Studio: 96/100 on this factor. Category median: 94.A
96
ReliabilityiReliability · 24% of the scoreHow rarely jobs go badly: share of 1–2★ reviews — 60% the last 24 months (or the 20 newest if fewer), 40% all-time; 0% = 100, 15%+ = 0; the category percentile can only raise it.Blue Prints Dog Studio: 94/100 on this factor. Category median: 94.A
94
Craft & serviceiCraft & service · penalty only, up to −10 pointsGoogle review highlights: Quality, Professionalism, Responsiveness, Punctuality — how rarely reviewers flag them as a negative, per review since highlights began; 0% = 100, 5%+ = 0. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in — clean highlights are the norm, not a bonus.Not enough reviews for this factor yet. Category median: 99.–
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ValueiValue · 14% of the scoreCustomers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights; 65% absolute (all “reasonable” ≈ 80, “great” = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Blue Prints Dog Studio: 73/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.B
73
MomentumiMomentum · penalty only, up to −10 pointsPenalises only a real slide: last-12-month average below lifetime (−0.5★ = 0). Still 4.8★+ over the last year, or steady/improving = 100. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in.Blue Prints Dog Studio: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
100
Replies to reviewsiReplies to reviews · 7% of the scoreHow often the owner publicly replies to reviews under 5★ (1–4★). Needs 3+ such reviews, otherwise not counted; 65% absolute (80%+ replied = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Not enough reviews for this factor yet. Category median: 49.–
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Star ratings
68 Google reviews we collected
4.9of 5
5 stars6799%
4 stars00%
3 stars00%
2 stars00%
1 star11%
Praise vs complaints
Phrases our text analysis found in 40 written reviews
86%praise
Praise3886%
Complaints614%
Topic share
How often each topic comes up in the written reviews
7topics
Staff & attitude1943%
Would recommend818%
Quality & results49%
Price & value49%
Speed & response37%
Communication37%
Honesty & trust37%
What customers talk about
We read 40 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.
“Very friendly and attentive staff, clean environment, regular updates (if needed), clear communication on training classes or holiday closures.”
“10/10 daycare for your dog.”
“Can't recommend highly enough!”
“Shea does an outstanding job and it does not go unnoticed :) shout out to all their staff but bravo to Alexis, Liz, Sam, Shea and double bravo to meat…”
“That makes it totally worth it at such a young age.”
“Every single one of BPs staff at both locations are incredibly sweet, knowledgeable and responsive to both owners and dogs.”
“…k collars, just thoughtful, consistent training methods for humans to communicate better with their pups.…”
“I trust them to care for my dogs and they always come home tired and happy.”
praise complaint · found by our text analysis, Google review wording unchanged.
Recent reviews
MMattLocal Guide · 116 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 4 months ago★★★★★
10/10 daycare for your dog. Very friendly and attentive staff, clean environment, regular updates (if needed), clear communication on training classes or holiday closures. Close to SU and hours support most working hours. Our dog always comes back nice and tired, we have never had an issue. Highly recommended.
Reasonable priceDog daycare
TThomasLocal Guide · 12 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a year ago★★★★★
Very safe and friendly dog environment. Staff is knowledgeable and helpful. My dog loves going here.
RRichardLocal Guide · 20 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a year ago★★★★★
Great place for Training and Day Care. Passionate employees who love dogs. Highly recommend!
SSarahLocal Guide · 35 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a year ago★★★★★
Great place for all your dog training needs - positive philosophy, no shock collars, just thoughtful, consistent training methods for humans to communicate better with their pups. Can't recommend highly enough!
KKatherine9 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 2 years ago★★★★★
I have two pups that absolutely love going to Blue Prints. I trust them to care for my dogs and they always come home tired and happy. Blue Prints provides services like birthday parties and training (my girl is taking agility training right now and LOVES it). We'll be going to Blue Prints for a long time.
SSusan1 reviewiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 2 years ago★★★★★
Blue Prints has been life changing for our chihuahua mix rescue. We lived in an apartment and he was barking when we were not home. Our building manager said we had to find somewhere to bring him when we were not home and suggested Blue Prints. He loves going to daycare, has so many friends (big and small) and the…
10/10 daycare for your dog. Very friendly and attentive staff, clean environment, regular updates (if needed), clear communication on training classes or holiday closures. Close to SU and hours support most working hours. Our dog always comes back nice and tired, we have never had an issue. Highly recommended.
Price assessment: Reasonable price
Services: Dog daycare
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KTLocal Guide · 32 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews KT has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
I reached out to them last fall for a trainer for a new (to me) 5 yr old dog that has leash aggression. As well as just general training as I have never had a herding/watch dog breed before. I am doing individual training, not group at this time, and was fortunate to be assigned to Alexis. I love how flexible the training is. I can go to the center, they can come to the house or we can go to another location like a park. It is really custom tailored to the needs of the customer/dog. I have learned a lot and although the process is not quick to train and fix a problem, it is helping. They are kind, knowledgeable and professional. I have been to other training and centers locally before this with another dog. But I am glad I lucked out with Blue Prints and will continue here in the future. Even though we haven't used their doggy daycare, I have been to others, and have observed the daycare here which looks great. Dogs and owners seem happy. Place is very clean. I would send him there if I needed to. Thank you!!
Price assessment: Reasonable price
Services: Dog training
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Sam Sampere8 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Sam has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Kendall James-FergusonLocal Guide · 155 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Kendall has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Great place for all your dog training needs - positive philosophy, no shock collars, just thoughtful, consistent training methods for humans to communicate better with their pups. Can't recommend highly enough!
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Katherine Popyack9 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Katherine has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
I have two pups that absolutely love going to Blue Prints. I trust them to care for my dogs and they always come home tired and happy. Blue Prints provides services like birthday parties and training (my girl is taking agility training right now and LOVES it). We'll be going to Blue Prints for a long time.
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Susan Albring1 reviewiTotal number of Google reviews Susan has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Blue Prints has been life changing for our chihuahua mix rescue. We lived in an apartment and he was barking when we were not home. Our building manager said we had to find somewhere to bring him when we were not home and suggested Blue Prints. He loves going to daycare, has so many friends (big and small) and the staff are SO good to him. He is always treated like family and has celebrated several birthdays at Blue Prints. I know he will be safe when he plays while I am at work. He also took a training class when we first began going to Blue Prints that was really helpful. The Pink Pug, next door, has been amazing for his nail trims. I travel for work and the boarding services are a life saver. I always know he will be safe, loved and treated the same as the staff's own dogs while I am away. Highly recommend!!
