Mark Bennett's clarity, professionalism, warmth, careful listening and skilled communication provided me exactly the help I needed to prepare our 3.5 year old AmStaff Terrier to welcome a newborn human baby into our apartment, very soon. Specifically, We needed to improve on door manners, jumping on guests and overexcited behavior around relatives. Mark was able, on ZOOM, to focus and improve on the obedience training we had done so far. He really understood our family setting. This ZOOM consult followed some online research --- but until we talked with Mark we were making no progress. And now, after Mark's very specific guidance, I know we can carry his advice forward at home. This gives us confidence. read more

Mark is fantastic! I was referred to him by my vet in regards to my 1-year-old rescue Hamlet (a.k.a. Hammy) who was brought over from Puerto Rico, where he was a street dog. While he is pretty much a perfect pup, he has a bit of aggression towards men that come into my apartment, which included my dad on one occasion as well as my uncle and building super. I had a one-on-one with Mark at my apartment, and I actually came across him in his van on the way back from our walk, waiting for our appointment time. We walked back to my apartment and there he asked a bunch of questions and got to know Hammy, and Ham loved him! Mark explained that it was because they had met outside first and then proceeded into the apartment afterwards, while Mark ignored him the whole time they were outside. He spent nearly 2 hours with me, and we took Ham on a walk where he impressed Mark with how good of a walker he is! My parents actually visited the next day for Easter, and Mark gave me the best way to re-introduce my dad- away from the apartment, while ignoring him. It worked! While their last interaction was filled with barking, snapping, and growling (from Ham, not my dad), as soon as we got back to the apartment, Hamlet was all over my dad with affection. (I included a picture and that's my dad's lap that Hamlet is sitting on!) I now feel like I have the right tools to introduce Hamlet to men in the future and to make sure he is comfortable with them. Thank you Mark! read more

Brooklyns Finest Dog Training - Hamlet - Pet Training Near Me

Marks calm energy and helpful tips allowed me to live peacefully with my foster dog who was causing me all kinds of stress. This dog was in bad shape when I took her in and Mark gave me all kinds of actionable advice on how to manage her and live together in harmony. Mark is an expert with rescue dogs and has been rehabilitating hard to reach dogs all over NYC for years. Spending money on dog training is a must and something people should factor in when getting a dog. It is never too early to start training whether you have a puppy or an older rescue dog, Mark can help. I recommend getting his help sooner rather than later! read more

We had a great experience training our 2 energetic little fur balls with Mark. We worked together for about 8 sessions, training both Sushi and Charlie at the same time. They were definitely a handful, but Mark was able to manage them both in a calm and positive way. Charlie has always had issues with barking at strangers, and since we adopted Sushi last year, she was having issues with peeing on the bed, being unable to sit still or stay, and chewing up anything she could reach. She was also copying Charlie's barking behavior. Together with Mark we tried out various training techniques with them, and I can definitely say we saw improvement in both of them. They are both still a work in progress and I imagine they will be for a long time yet, but Sushi hasn't chewed up any shoes or TV remotes in over 2 months, and we have even started letting her back into the bedroom with no issues so far. Sushi and Charlie also both know where their place is, and I have seen a lot of improvement in Sushi's ability to sit and stay. In our last lesson in particular, the dogs were great. I haven't ever seen them sit so perfectly still before when told. Mark has a great way with the dogs. He never loses his patience, and it's clear that he cares about all the animals he works with. He also gave us wonderful tips and advice on ways to improve their behavior, which have all been helpful. Thank you Mark for all the help! read more

We signed up for puppy classes with Mark at Bushwick bark and our French bulldog Lincoln just successfully graduated! Mark is very patient, very thorough with the puppies and we can tell he's such an animal lover!!! My boyfriend and I recommend him to ANYONE seeking training for their dogs. He gave us homework after every class so we could practice at home for next weeks class. Our crazy little Lincoln is doing great and with practice he's going to be such a well trained puppy! We are so happy with mark's training and can't wait to sign up for puppy class level 2. read more

Brooklyns Finest Dog Training - Our graduating class - Sofi & Lincoln :) - Pet Training Near Me

I took my 3 month old puppy to Mark's puppy class and it truly helped! Mark taught me how to address my pup's food possessive behavior. He also taught us the commands- sit, down, stay, look, etc. I learned the importance of being consistent with a feeding and potty schedule. My pup also got to socialize with the other puppies. I definitely recommend it. read more

Brooklyns Finest Dog Training - Pet Training Near Me

We adopted our dog Brady at 7 months old, and even after doing a basic obedience training class elsewhere, our dog continued to have what we called "stranger danger." He would bark at people on the street, hated kids, and would freak out whenever we encountered people coming in or out of our building. Mark was recommended to us, and we set up an initial meeting where we told him about all of Brady's issues. He was very optimistic that we would be able to address the challenging behaviors, so we decided to do one on one training in our apartment (since that's where most of Brady's issues came out). Over the course of the six sessions, we basically went through all of Brady's challenges one at a time. We are thrilled to say he's a much better doggy citizen now than he was when we started thanks to Mark. Mark is extremely calm and thoughtful in working with the dogs, and even went above and beyond by bringing another trainer to one of our sessions after noticing that Brady was getting used to him. We're extremely satisfied with our training and highly recommend him! read more

We were a bit nervous about bringing our pit bull Piglet to a group class as we found her abandoned and she tends to be a little rough around the edges so we first scheduled a home visit with Mark. He was great with her and thought she'd be good with the group class. There was only one other dog in the class (hey Lemon!) so that helped put our mind at ease. The class was great. Mark is extremely patient with the dogs and Piglet caught on to some basic concepts a lot faster than we expected. A huge part of successful training is putting everything you learned into practice at home. Mark sent us home each week with homework so we could practice with her. This isn't a place where you hand your dog to someone and they come back a perfect citizen. It's up to you to do a lot of the work, as it should be. Piglet got to learn the obstacle and agility stuff and socialize a bit and Mark gave us the tools to be better owners and teach us how to teach her. We just ended our first 6 week course and we're already signed up for round 2! read more

I have a 2yr old staffy rescue that Mark helped train! Mark was a great trainer and helped my pup with more confidence building and advance commands. We attended his Adult Dog Training class in Bushwick and Mark was able to handle the whole class with ease, but also had time to give us all individual attention. He has a great calm attitude and gives really good homework assignments to help you keep consistent at home. I look forward to working with Mark on more advance training and to help my doggy get over some anxiety issues. read more

Late January of this year, my family and I welcomed our first furry family member to our home. We were extremely excited to have a new addition. However, we never took into consideration that Toby would be transitioning from a home that didn't have children and that he wasn't use to being apart of a big family. Our first two weeks of having Toby was hectic and frustrating. It was clear that we needed assistance and we needed fast. I searched the internet for the best dog trainer near me and found Brooklyn's Finest Dog Training. I read all the amazing reviews and I instantly contacted the company. Hiring Brooklyn's Finest Dog Training was the best decision for my family. Mr. Bennett conducted a five week private in home training session with Toby and my family. He taught us how to interact and understand Toby. Within five short weeks Mr. Bennett was capable of helping us train Toby. I can honestly say that Mr. Bennett did an amazing job. He was always on time to each session, he always made sure to answer every question we had and he made each session fun for my children. Mr Bennett also went out of his way to educate us on the proper gear and nutritional food options that are best for Toby. His wisdom and knowledge about dogs are outstanding. Thank you Mr. Bennett for your guidance and kindness...If you need a dog trainer, I highly recommend "Brooklyn's Finest Dog Training". Hands down the best services in Brooklyn. read more

We brought our young Shiba Inu to Mark's puppy class at Brooklyn Bow Wow and couldn't have been more thrilled with the outcome. Mark helped us with some of the basics that we as new dog owners weren't aware of, and taught us methods that have worked incredibly well with our stereotypical stubborn Shiba. I would definitely recommend Mark's services and wouldn't hesitate to reach out to him for some follow-up one-on-one sessions. read more

Mark was fantastic! At each session he was always so informative and patient with our rescue pup, Eva. Since our dog is very shy, his calming nature helped her open up and by the last couple sessions she was licking his hand as he visited! He always took her timid personality into account and pointed out ways of training her in a more compassionate way that would work better for her specific case than they would for other dogs. She responded to all his techniques and his homework write-ups were useful to look back on after each lesson. We would highly recommend Mark and can't praise him enough. Also, it was a pleasure chatting with him each time! read more

Mark is a great dog trainer, but the thing I like best about him is he solely focuses on positive reinforcement- and it works. I know some trainers seem to invoke forceful submission in the animal, and I worked in veterinary medicine for 10 years and it was one of the things mentioned by vets that they do not like about trainers like Cesar Milan, etc. We adopted our pup at 4 months so he already had developed some funny quirks like fearfulness/aggression with some men, strangers etc and we have continually worked with Mark & our German Shepherd mixed pup to build confidence in both him and our handling. It can be easy to get frustrated during your dog's growing stages and development but Mark really helped with obedience, distracting the dog from anything that set him off, and regaining his focus. Our dog is now well behaved and we have seen great improvement, even if it is a work in progress! I would highly recommend Mark to anyone seeking an intelligent, patient and intuitive dog trainer in the North Brooklyn area. read more

My boyfriend and I have been working with Mark for over a month now to help our dog overcome leash aggression and the results have been amazing. Our pup, Macho absolutely loves Mark and has been incredibly responsive to his direction. Thanks to Mark's guidance we feel confident that our dog will someday be able to enjoy the dog park with the rest of the neighborhood pooches. In the meantime, we are already much more confident when we take our dog for walks as we now know how to manage his anxiety about other dogs we may encounter. Mark is great and I highly recommend him to anyone looking for help training their four legged friend. read more

We loved working with Mark and our adopted one-eyed doggy, Bam! Mark is kind, incredibly patient and has a calm presence. We learned so much from him during our home visit and decided to sign on for a month of private lessons (1 per week). I truly believe he trained us more than the dog! He gave us homework every week that we still practice today. Mark was very flexible when we had to change times or dates to accomodate our busy summer schedule. We recommend Mark 100% for anyone who needs assistance with getting down the basics (sit, stay, come) or more advanced agility work. We'd love to work with Mark again to further our dog's training when our schedule opens up again. read more

Mark is consistently a kind, informative, firm but patient teacher. Me and my stubborn aloof and very independent rescue dog not only learned the basics but we also built trust, confidence and communication through Mark's training sessions (in our case 6 weeks, once a week). The result is a more relaxed confident dog who is a better understood and therefore a well treated family member which is less stress all around. Training with Mark was also crucial in establishing the ongoing daily habits of consistent instruction, time, effort and attention that at first seemed cumbersome and frustrating but after learning from Mark's skill and way of being, has overtime become a normal easygoing stride of our daily routine. read more

I've taken puppy one with mark and he is a great teacher and works differently with different dogs. Mines on the stubborn end. The biggest part which sets him apart from other training classes is he isn't all about the money. I had to miss 2 classes out of 8. And he allowed me to makeup the sessions at other times. When I had contacted other training places, they didn't offer any solutions knowing i was going to miss a few sessions. read more

We've been working with Mark for a few months now after adopting a pitbull, our first power breed. She was great at first but eventually became protective and got into a few fights unfortunately. We called Mark and have done 3 sessions with him. Mark really understands how dogs tick. What they want, what their reactions mean, and how to handle all sorts of situations. I can say that after just a few sessions, and implementing his techniques, we are more confident pit owners and shes a happier, more confident dog. And no more fights. Thanks Mark and Laura! 100% recommend!!! read more

When we adopted our dog last year, she hadn't had tons of exposure to other dogs or people, and was fearful around strangers - growling, nipping on occasion. Once she got comfortable with us at home her behavior improved, but eventually we decided it would be good to seek out an expert opinion to help us troubleshoot some of her issues that kept cropping up when she was stressed or put in a new situation. Mark was a great teacher - super patient, calm, observant, kind. We signed up for the class a week late and he was accommodating to make up for lost time. He gave a really thoughtful appraisal of where our dog was at, thoroughly answered all our questions, and checked back in weekly to see how we and everyone else in the class was coping with their dog's specific issues. Mark also taught a great class - we took a mix of basic obediance and agility training, and our dog loved having our full attention and earning treats while learning to follow basic, important instructions. We worked with her at home to reinforce her lessons, (Mark gave weekly homework assignments), and it was great learning how to communicate better with her. Plus, the class was a great opportunity to socialize with other dogs in a safe setting. Overall, highly recommended. read more

Mark is an excellent dog trainer who is both equally patient with me and my dog. He provides flexible training schedules and customized plans to help you meet your goals. He's provided a great amount of insight on my dogs behavior and how to progressively correct it. All the training he's done has always been positive reinforcement and corrections. I would recommend Mark to anyone who's looking for a knowledgeable dog trainer that is highly affordable. read more

Mark Bennett is an amazing dog trainer. He has a calm demeanor, is always punctual, focused, and ready to work. His methods for dog training are ones that not only easily enable dogs to quickly learn how to behave but also engage both dog and trainer to do their very best during their learning process. Since starting dog training with him in September, our now 10 month old puppy, Lord, has shown tremendous improvement in behavior, temperament, and obedience and we only did a class once a month! (yes, our puppy's progress was really that good after only meeting Mr. Mark 4 times). Therefore, I not only recommend Mark as a dog trainer but also implore that you guys quickly follow him, contact him, and start dog training classes with him. Trust me, you will NEVER be disappointed. read more

I can't say enough positive things about Mark. I have a young puppy who has a lot of energy and drive, and he needed a lot of training. Mark worked with Remy for four weeks and helped me work through some of Remy's unwanted behaviors - barking, not listening, being a spaz on the leash. Mark was flexible and traveled to where was most convenient, he was patient w/ me and Remy, and crafted the training methods to what Remy needed most. I would recommend Mark and Brooklyn's Finest Dog Training for any pup! read more

We just finished a 5 week Puppy Level 1 class with Mark, and I couldn't recommend the class more. It is a group class, and yes, it's a group of puppies so it's a bit chaotic, but it's what you need to do to make sure that your dog will listen to you when it counts the most, in a distracted environment. Even in a group setting, Mark makes sure to help each owner with their dog's specific quirks and struggles be it biting, pulling, mess making, you name it. If you've got a puppy this is the best investment that you can make in you and your pup's future happiness. read more

I'm working with my dog Malygos to become a certified therapy team and one of the steps that helps towards prepping for the therapy test is the Canine Good Citizenship test. I was recommended to Mark after looking for an advanced dog class to prep for the test and I was more than happy to find out that Mark had a class dedicated to passing the test. I was a bit worried at first since Malygos has awful separation anxiety ever since she was a puppy and a part of the test included Malygos having to be separated from me for three minutes without seeming upset or panicking. But Mark seemed to be very optimistic that Malygos would be able to pass by the end of her classes and she did! She actually passed earlier than expected and we were able to try an agility course. (which was so much fun!) I'm so thankful that Mark helped to work on Maly's anxiety and a few other small problems how easy he made it for me to practice with her outside of her class. So now Maly's able to keep her cool when I walk out the door (It's great!) I can't recommend Mark enough for all types of dogs! Even the dogs who know a lot already, there's always more to learn and it's a great challenge for everyone. I'll definitely be coming back with Malygos and any other new additions. read more

Excellent! We took Mark's Combo class and it was great! Highly recommended!