New York Wolfpack has changed our little girl's life! Nomi was struggling a lot with reactivity, anxiety, and needed help building her confidence so she could feel comfortable around other dogs. Walks used to be a miserable experience for Nomi and we'd often find her hiding in the bathroom when it was time for one. Thanks to New York Wolfpack, our sweet baby gets excited to go outside! She's confident around other dogs both on leash and off, respectful of boundaries, and extremely obedient with all general cues. New York Wolfpack will give you and your dog a rock-solid foundation and the tools you need to continue training on your own. In addition to all the incredible work they did with Nomi, it can't be understated just how much she loves it there! Her tail starts wagging whenever we get within a block of the facility for a follow-up session and she greets Doug with big hugs and kisses like a second daddy. We cannot recommend New York Wolfpack enough. Your dog will get the help they need, in a safe and caring environment, while falling in love with them in the process. read more

Doug and Talia are super trainers - if you're thinking about sending your dog to training, highly recommend*. Our little miss, Roxanne, was a rescue and new to New York City environment. She was so loving and sweet but was already 2.5 and didn't have any socialization with dogs, showed signs of being neglected, wasn't that trusting with humans in her space (particularly men), and totally overwhelmed by the chaos of FiDi. Before NY Wolfpack, her main issues involved: - Tugging like a maniac on leash - Got into a couple "arguments" at the dog park (terrifying for any owner) - Developed separation anxiety, would poop and pee at home alone - Fearful of men in our apartment, would bark a lot At first, we tried some trainers that used positive reinforcement only. Honestly, didn't do much. ----- NY Wolfpack changed our lives ----- She went for a 6-week board + train program (we cried dropping her off, that is totally normal and sad and scary but I'm telling you - best decision we ever made). They introduced us to the right training tools (e-collar, crate, prong collar, "chip" rewards, etc.). - We learned a tremendous amount about Roxanne's personality type - She is wonderful off-leash, has amazing recall, and we trust her - Is MUCH better with loose leash walking and is a ROCKSTAR at heel - Loves her crate and cozies up in there when home alone - Is non-reactive to dogs, runners, bikes, etc. - Learned to trust us with people in the apartment and the "quiet" command ... the list goes on Roxanne gets SOOOO many compliments about how obedient, well-trained and wonderful she is now. It's all thanks to Doug and Talia. It's been a full year since we sent her to Wolfpack but they helped us through the transition, are always available for at-home private training sessions, and to answer any questions via mobile. If we decide to adopt another pup (down the road), we will 100% send them to NY Wolfpack. Seriously, thank you!! read more

New York Wolfpack - Pet Training Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

I cannot say enough great things about Doug and Talia. First and most important they made it possible to keep our German Shepard in our home. My 7 month old GSD was having some really strong reactivity issues. She lunged at dogs and people while on walks. She barked aggressively at children as well. She even nipped at a young family members face. We recently had a baby and were so worried that our dogs issues were going to ultimately be too high of a risk to our child. We had our then current trainer strongly suggest rehoming her. I was desperate and thank God I found Wolfpack. We were able to get our dog into their board and train. She was with them for just over a month. Dorothy (our pup) now can calmly walk beside me when we are out. She does not lunge or bark at dogs as we pass by, even if they are on the same side of the walkway. She hasn't been aggressive towards people or children either. She no longer incessantly barks in our home and is just more mellow and HAPPY overall. She understands all of her commands and responds well. We of course have to keep up on the training but now that I actually have the tools and knowledge, it's not difficult to do. Whenever we have run into any issues with Dorothy, Doug and Talia are very quick to respond to us when we reach out. Either they have a solution over the phone or they setup a session with us. I learned that Dorothy is not aggressive but actually very insecure. By her not having the proper structure and training she felt she needed to be in control. She used to be SO alert her ears would actually shake/vibrate. Now someone can ring the doorbell and she usually simply looks to us to see if alls ok. She now feels safe enough to just be chill. We are just so, so grateful. If you're on the fence if you want to use Wolfpack, I highly suggest moving forward with them. This review was not incentivized in anyway. We just want everyone to know how happy we are. :):) read more

New York Wolfpack - Pet Training Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

New York Wolfpack is the quintessential example of professional dog training. If it wasn't for Doug and Talia I don't know where I would be today with my Gigi. They absolutely changed both of our lives. My dog Gigi is now focused and structured. she is living the best life that she possibly can be living. As a team, we're finally able to communicate with one another. It is such an amazing feeling. I cannot speak more highly about New York Wolfpack. The program that they offer Is worth every penny. Thank you Doug and Talia. read more

I am extremely grateful for the time and expert training that my dog received from the New York Wolfpack. It's been a game changer in my relationship with my dog and my confidence in walking with my beautiful rottweiler. When I first connected with Talia, I knew that she had a deep understanding of dogs, obedience, and the canine-human relationship. I was fortunate enough that they had a board and train opening, and I did not hesitate to make the investment in professional dog training. Prior to training, my dog was reactive to other dogs who reacted to her, and she was engaging in behavior that I instinctively knew was going to get worse. I LOVE my dog, and I want the best for her. Doug and Talia returned an impeccably well-trained dog, and I am having a wonderful time working with her under their guidance. It's delightful to see my dog light up with joy when she sees Doug for follow-up training sessions. We are continuing to work with my dog in scenarios that she used to find very triggering in such ways that she hardly notices what used to upset her. THANK YOU. read more

New York Wolfpack - Pet Training Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

I tried working with a few different dog trainers before I decided to work with New York Wolf Pack and I'm so glad that I did. The first few trainers I worked with were good but had extremely limited availability and had high hourly rates & consultation fees that were out of budget for me. When I adopted Charlie, he was just a 3 month old dalmatian and I had zero experience with training puppies or taking care of an independent, athletic, working dog. Talia and Doug helped me develop the leadership skills I needed to build a strong bond with Charlie. They also provided very clear guidance on how to establish a solid foundation of structure, exercise, communication, and boundaries for Charlie so that he could mature into becoming a confident, calm, well-mannered and happy doggo. Not only did they go above and beyond in responding to all my texts between sessions, they would even meet me and Charlie at Fort Greene and Prospect Park to provide feedback outside of our sessions or go for group walks. After completing about 5 months of puppy training with NYWP, I know that that I've built a lifetime of trust and connection with my sweet and goofy Charlie. Now Charlie is almost 3 yrs old and everyone comments on how well behaved Charlie is, especially at the park off leash, on trains, in cars, inside dog-friendly stores, on escalators, pretty much everywhere. People even assume I'm a dog trainer bc of how bonded we are now and how good he is in any environment! I have to make a point to tell people I was lucky to work with trainers like Talia and Doug. Every dog is different but they do a great job of tailoring their feedback when training each dog/handler duo. Charlie responded very well to the balanced training approach with the prong collar and e collar. I know that I can trust him to not pull at all on the leash on walks, to consistently respond to recall commands, which allows us both more freedom to go for longer walks or hikes in and outside the city. read more

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My incredible experience with Talia and Doug from NY Wolfpack has forever improved my experience as a dog owner. I sent my 1.5 year old (very high energy) Boston Terrier to NY Wolfpack for a 4-week B+T program where he learned skills for loose leash walking, boundaries to control his excitement levels (which were previously very difficult for me to control), and recall/e-collar training for off leash adventures. It's no surprise that raising a well-trained dog in New York City presents significant challenges. Not only is the high-stress environment a factor, but also the proximity to other dogs and their owners who often lack proper boundaries. NY Wolfpack not only provided Nemo with a solid training foundation but also equipped me with the tools, resources, and confidence to reinforce this training every single day. Most importantly, I've learned how to establish boundaries with other dogs and their owners while advocating for my dog. If you're looking to develop a more fulfilling and FUN relationship with your dog (and put in the hard work), start advocating for them by providing them with the training and structure they deserve. Massive thanks to Doug & Talia who continue to provide Nemo and me with incredible support and guidance throughout this journey. I couldn't be more appreciative of their dedication, hard work, and genuine love for dogs. read more

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Everything was so amazing! We sent our dog Atticus who is a 3 year old newfoundland poodle mix for training and to help him adjust to New York when we moved. I would never have thought that only 7 weeks later he would be walking off leash, passing other dogs on the street, able to be left alone in his crate, and more. They truly are so amazing at what they do and I cannot recommend them enough!! The communication was great with lots of photos and videos of his training being sent throughout and the handoff process was amazing as well to have sessions with them learning what to do as owners to keep up his training. Everything was wonderful and amazing and we are so so thankful for all their help and everything they have done. read more

I'm beyond grateful for Doug and Talia. We have a German Shepherd that just turned a year old (Lina). When we got Lina at 8 weeks old, we set up our first call with Talia. She guided us virtually with how to best create a strong bond with our dog over the course of her first year. Laying the foundation with obedience and the basics of leash pressure. Also setting us up for success so that Lina did not develop reactivity towards other dogs. We built an incredible foundation with her thanks largely to their guidance. At the 1 year mark, we left Lina with Doug and Talia for a 3 week Board and Train. During this time, they got Lina familiar with an E-collar. Our goal was to develop 100% reliability in her obedience commands. A strict heel, no leash pulling, staying on place, eliminating any jumping, and proper socialization around other dogs. They did an incredible job; in just 3 weeks. Lina stays on place until told "break". She walks in a perfect heel. She ignores other dogs and focuses solely on us. She has a reliable recall. So we can take her on hikes and she can enjoy her freedom and we know she'll come back when called. We have learned much from Doug and Talia. Training a dog is not a straight line. There is a process to this. Our first year with Lina was about developing a bond; not expecting her to be 100% strict with commands (like a perfect heel). After she turned one, we could expand on the foundation she had and dive deeper into those commands so they become reliable. Now we are working on reinforcing what she's learned thru consistent repetition. We could not be happier and more grateful for these two. They are very knowledgeable and go about this the right way. Plus they have 2 incredible working line dogs that are impressive to watch. I have learned this as well. There are MANY bad and uneducated dog owners in New York City. These owners don't even realize the mistakes they are making. Not all dogs are meant to say "hi". I want Lina to focus on us and to go out for a walk peacefully, ignoring other dogs. That's exactly what she does. Training is not something you do sometimes with your dog. It's something you constantly work on with your dog. Always evolving and growing together. Doug and Talia continue to be incredible leaders for us and great examples on how to raise a well behaved, confident, secure, and reliable dog. Joe read more

We've been working with New York Wolf Pack since our German Shepherd puppy, Coast, was just 4 months old. Now, at almost a year and a half, he's become the incredible dog he is today thanks to their expert guidance and training. Talia and Doug strike the perfect balance between kindness and understanding, while being clear and firm when necessary. Talia began helping us from the start, establishing essential rules and boundaries for Coast when he was still a little pup. During one of our trips, he also spent three weeks in their board and train program, which reinforced the solid foundation Talia had helped us create. One of the key aspects of their philosophy is training the owners--teaching us how to effectively communicate with and train our dog, something we needed even more than Coast did. I can't recommend New York Wolf Pack enough. They've been truly transformative, and I would wholeheartedly suggest them to anyone looking for quality dog training. read more

Working with Talia and Doug has changed my relationship with my dog for the better and has improved his life quality greatly. Before our board and train, which was almost a year ago now, Atlas was unruly, reactive, and would wriggle out of his harnesses/collars or somehow get out of the yard, leaving me in fear that he'd be hit by a car or otherwise get hurt. It got to the point where I was afraid to even walk him, because if we saw a dog on the walk, he would lunge or drag me to want to see that dog--or even try to get out of his collar and harness to the point where I would have to hold his entire body tightly until the dog walked far enough away that we could resume our walk. (He has never been aggressive reactive, but has always wanted to meet every person and dog we would encounter.) In addition to that, Atlas would completely destroy my house whenever I would have to leave. While he (luckily) never ate my furniture, I did come home to clothes shredded, garbage bags removed from the can and torn open, urine everywhere (even after training him to go out--this was only when I wasn't home), and just general behavior that I deemed unacceptable for my household. When I tell you that I've never had more anxiety surrounding an animal, having had dogs my whole life, I would literally cry thinking about all the things Atlas was missing out on. I couldn't even take him for a quick walk around the neighborhood, let alone have any experiences where he'd have off-leash freedom. I was nervous, at first, leaving Atlas with people for 8 weeks, but I knew it was the best for him and I knew these were the best people to help both of us. (I think I even made a 27-page Google doc of information about Atlas for them... Sorry .) Talia understood my anxiety completely and did everything she could to make me feel at ease. The board and train allowed me the time to learn what works with Atlas without the pressure of having to do it right away. Doug and Talia sent photos and videos every single day of what they were doing, why it was important, and how to continue or improve upon it. They gave me homework (which was so helpful!) and really took the time to answer my questions thoughtfully and in ways I understood. Now, eight months after Atlas has been home, we've had such a better life. Atlas has been with me on trips where we'd hike off-leash using our e-collar. He's run on the beach and through the waves more times than I can count. He doesn't lunge at other dogs and stays pretty neutral around dogs we don't know when we're off-leash (and he is much better at playing with the dogs we *do* know). He is a dream to walk now, and although I *can* leave him unsupervised in the house when I'm gone, he enjoys his crate during those times and I know he's safely snoozing instead of ingesting something that could potentially hurt him. Not to mention--my anxiety is almost nonexistent when it comes to Atlas now. Both Atlas and I now have the tools to go through life and share experiences safely. He gets much more freedom and I have peace of mind. Talia and Doug absolutely changed our lives. (And one of the best perks about joining the Wolfpack--They're around even months/years after the board and train is done for questions or help. Going on a trip? They can board your dog while you're gone... and you know your dog will come back happy, healthy, and won't regress on any training like they might leaving them with a family member or friend. It gives me peace of mind knowing that they're around as people who not only I can trust with my dog, but that my dog trusts as well.) You truly won't regret working with them--but you have to be willing to put in the work, too! read more

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There are not enough stars here to rate how thankful I am for Doug and Talia!! The TLDR is: We got Cudi (a Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever) not knowing we were pregnant so we unknowing ended up with 2 kids! We tried our best to train him ourselves, but once I fell heavily pregnant the efforts took a bit of a dive. This meant that we had him essentially 50% trained. He was great with some things, but not so great at others. Cudi was never a bad dog with crazy issues, but once our human baby arrived, Cudi started to become barky reactive to baby. We tried for a month to see if we could fix the situation ourselves, but the barky and unpredictable behaviour towards the baby was putting all of us in the house on edge (the sleep deprivation didn't help either). In the end we knew we had to get help! --- ENTER NEW YORK WOLFPACK!! --- and thank god we found them! I spoke to a couple of different trainers in the New York area. Talia was the only person I spoke to where I immediately felt like they knew what they were talking about and that they actually cared about the long term success of the dog! We moved forward with a 4 week B+T program and Cudi has come back as an AMAZINGLY well trained dog with the same goober personality! They have come in and literally restored the peace in our house and we feel like we finally now have the ability to breathe and enjoy our fur baby Cudi and our new human baby together. What I love the most about Doug and Talia is that they really do care. It never felt like a 'we've trained him and here you go, goodbye and good luck!'. They really try to set you up for success. Explaining all the why's, giving you and teaching you all the tools to have in your back pocket to better your relationship with your dog. Cannot recommend enough!!! read more

I am genuinely surprised to see someone say that they had a negative experience with NYWP. Talia and Doug are incredible at what they do. My dog Tuna spent 5 weeks with them last year and he was treated with so much compassion, patience, and understanding. My dog went from reactive and insecure to calm and well mannered. I can not express how fun and freeing it is to have such a strong and trusting bond with my dog. They worked in strong collaboration with me to ensure I understood what they were doing with my dog and what i would need to do to be able to maintain the training. It was a lot of work and required a lot from me, and I would do it all again in a heartbeat. The bond i have with Tuna now is something I'll always cherish. He is confident, has incredible recall, trusts me to be a strong leader and truly lives such a calm and full life. The training with did with Talia and Doug created such a strong foundation for us to build on, and has led to us having so many incredible adventures. He's remarkable off leash, he is so well behaved, and I can legitimately take him anywhere without worrying about how he will act. He also trusts me to protect him, lead, and create healthy and strong boundaries. From the second we started, they make it very clear that their priority was clear and effective training and that loving/ training a dog in the way a dog actually needs will ALWAYS be the priority. They we're always respectful and I found them to be firm in all of the best ways. I've received so much guidance and support, and absolutely love being a part of the community they are cultivating. As a person who actually has and continues to work with them, I can't not emphasize enough that they are remarkable trainers. I couldn't recommend them more highly. read more

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I do not want to imagine what my life with my dog would be if I didn't find New York Wolfpack. They are the BEST (Other words when I think of them : life changing, mind blowing, extraordinary, inspiring) . They will do everything in their power to train you to train your dog so you can have the best life together with your dog. Some background: Zulu, my goldendoodle dog, was a typical puppy when we got him. But since this was our first dog, we just didn't know what to do and how to train him. So the first few months of having Zulu were horror - it was legit hell on earth. I was desperatly looking for trainers and none of the trainers I found 1) Really cared for my puppy or me, they were more about the $$ and the # of sessions they can "fix" Zulu 2) Were just planning to use a one size fits all process 3) Took us serious since Zulu was only 18 weeks old. This all changed once I met Talia........ Thank God I met Talia (even to this day, I thank the universe for leading me to this fantastic couple). If it wasn't for Talia and Doug, my husband and I wouldn't be the handlers we are today. Personally, I am more confident, and I know exactly how to work my dog and lead him out of tricky situations while also ensuring he has the best life. We, as a family, have been enabled to train him to provide structure and boundaries, and because of which we are able to take Zulu literally EVERYWHERE. We take him to restaurants, hiking, shopping malls. He has been on every mode of transportation, on escalators, in food courts, beaches, kayaks, paddle boards, loose leash walks, off-leash adventures, parks. Our families allow him to be in their house and around their kids because of how well behaved he is. On top of this, with all the city craziness, we can call him back and put him on heel, and he will listen and always come back. People come home and just cannot believe what a fantastic dog he is. He might be 75% poodle, but he is 100% the goodest boy we have ever seen, and this is all because of New York Wolfpack.I put my blood, sweat, and tears into Zulu, and they did the same with me. The days that were hard, they uplifted me, and the days that were great, they cheered me on We have left Zulu with them for board and trains multiple times, and Zulu always comes back as happy as a clam. Their entire process from confirmation of booking, pick-up, during (including updates on training, things to work on), photos (which btw are epic), and drop-offs were always punctual, professional, and meticulously planned. To this day when Zulu sees them, he gets excited. I still am yet to see a dog that does NOT like them. Even after moving out of NYC, I am still in touch with Talia, getting her guidance on new situations or any genetic questions I have for Zulu. She takes the time to respond and send voice memos, and is always guiding and teaching me to be a better handler for Zulu. They are the most hands-on trainers who will call you out if you're doing something wrong while also guiding you to be best handler. Thank you, Talia and Doug, once again for all the guidance and support you have given me the last 2 years and still continue to give me. I will keep saying this for the rest of my life. PS : If you are truly looking for what's best for you and your dog, and a hands-on trainer willing to get every tool out of their toolkit to find the right solution for your dog, then please do not believe the one-star review and just take the plunge and go with this duo read more

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We cannot recommend NY Wolfpack enough! From the start, you can tell Doug and Talia are truly passionate about helping owners understand their dogs and setting them up with all the tools to build a stronger relationship with their pups! We sent our almost 3 yr old English Cocker Spanial named Homer to NY Wolfpack for a 7 week Board and Train to work on his dog reactivity, separation anxiety and basic obedience. Homer's a great derpy happy dog, but his dog reactivity started to increase to the point where we would be very stressed taking him out. We could never tell if he was going to react, so the unpredictability made us stop wanting to take him with us to a lot of places. We would even resort to carrying him out through the elevator/lobby of our building so he didn't have a chance to react. Fast foward to his B&T with NY Wolfpack and we couldn't be happier! Even from the first videos that were sent to us by Doug and Talia, we were amazed at the changes in Homer. Along with the video updates, Doug/Talia take the time to explain the reasoning behind everything they're doing and welcome any questions we have. They really want to ensure you understand how your dog thinks, which in turn helps you grasp how the training addresses those behaviors. One of the best part of Homers B&T was when we got to to have sessions with Homer during the final weeks because what's the point of having Homer trained if we as owners aren't trained as well? With these sessions, we became way more confident on taking Homer out and about and handling different situations, which in turn made Homer more confident as well. The 7 weeks flew by and Homer is back home and is doing amazing! Doug and Talia are not the type of trainers who drop off your dog and bid you good luck. They make it known they are available for any questions/concerns we have as we transition Homer back home. They also set up follow up sessions to make sure both us and Homer are doing well and keeping up the training. NY Wolfpack has made both our lives and Homers happier and stress free! Our dreams of off leash walks, dining out and holding his leash with a coffee in hand have come true and we can't thank NY Wolfpack enough! They are magical and our only regret was not sending Homer earlier! Trained dogs are definitely cooler! read more

Doug and Talia at NY Wolfpack are the most amazing trainers I could have ever dreamed of working with. I adopted my pup, Dolly, at 5 months, and she started out as a super sweet, docile and gentle girl who seemed to love other dogs and people. By about 10 months, she was reactive toward dogs she didn't know, resource guarding food, charging after my cats in an extremely scary way, and trying to bite my friends and family. It was awful bringing her out on walks because of how terrified she'd become of trucks and buses. I was beyond stressed and had no idea how I was going to manage living in the city with such a reactive dog. Enter NY Wolfpack! I was hesitant to spend the money on a 5-week board-and-train for Dolly, but I am SO glad I did and I would do it all over again and again. Doug and Talia are not only experts, they're compassionate, understanding, kind, and really funny, which you need when you're going through a stressful time with your dog. The amount of time, energy and care they put into Dolly's training was incredible. I've only had her back for a week and it's been a night and day difference. You have to be ready to put in the work it takes to continue the training, but Doug and Talia are beyond helpful in making sure you are set up for success. I text them almost daily with questions, and they are so responsive and go above and beyond to make sure I understand and am comfortable with what I need to do to be the best handler for Dolly. I am not kidding when I say Doug and Talia have changed my life. I can already tell that my bond with Dolly is so much stronger than it was before this training, and I'm confident it will only grow. The real testament is how excited Dolly was when she saw Doug about a week after she came back home. She was SO happy she even licked his face (and she's not a licker). That, to me, speaks volumes. I now have a much calmer, more confident, happy and obedient dog who enjoys going on walks and no longer pulls on the leash. I can trust her to be off-leash at the park, to come when I call her, and to de-conflict in any scenario when she's uncomfortable. I've brought friends over that she tried to bite in the past, and she was a perfectly calm and happy girl. Doug and Talia are truly the best, and I am so grateful I found them. read more

The owners (Talia & Doug) go above and beyond for giving you and your dog the best experience. Their knowledge, guidance, service - all of it is incredible. I've worked with trainers across states and after a few weeks with them my Male GSD was the most satisfied, lovely, excellent, happy dog. Learning the skills to communicate with him from NY wolfpack cannot be emphasized enough - they went ABOVE and beyond to ensure that I was comfortable with the training too. Talia patiently met with me multiple times to make sure my communication and comfort existed alongside the skills my dog learned. One thing about this place I love is they're serious. They take training seriously; they know having your animal is serious, they take the exchange of knowledge seriously.. all of their wisdom and confidence in training my boy has changed both of our lives, I'm forever grateful. They are the only people in NY I'm comfortable handling my dog, and worth every single penny of how they price their services. Highly recommend. read more

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I brought my german shepherd Bella for board and train a couple of months ago. She was extremely reactive mainly to other dogs and I could not walk her without her pulling on the leash, her life was limited because I would develop anxiety any time I took her on walks fearing coming across another dog. Along with that she ran the household and did things her way. Talia and Doug at the NY Wolfpack completely helped change our life for the better. Bella is no longer reactive, she is no longer spoiled/demanding the household around, no more pulling on the leash, and she is going to parks with a 30-foot leash to free to roam as she pleases. It didn't come without the hard work of the NY Wolfpack and continuing the work of her training as she is back home now. They are hands down one of the best if not the best trainers I've ever come across and I'm so happy and thankful for their care for Bella. If you are going to trust your dog with anyone and want actual real change/improvement for your dog this is the only place I will recommend read more

New York Wolfpack - Pet Training Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Yes this is the New York Wolfpack you're googling. They are terrible. It costs $125 to have an "intro" call to talk about your dog-- that should be your first clue to avoid this place. The second clue-- they aren't on yelp? Their former customers are the only one that want to review them. Met Talia to talk about training for our puppy. She told us that puppies can't learn anything and don't even know their name for their first year. Then proceeded to tell us about their program, the electric collars they use, and that they don't believe in training puppies. Before paying for and setting up this meeting I sent this company an email very clearly stating we were looking to train a puppy and the response was to recommend a $125 "consultation". After about 10 minutes it was clear they weren't going to work with our young dog, but everything we told them about our dog from the initial intake was exactly the same. It would have been great to see Talia take the initiative and stop the meeting after a few minutes and say it wasn't a match, rather than waste our time and money. Would not recommend this place as a training facility both because of the unjustifiable cost and their "methods" of training which really don't sound like something you'd ever want to put your dog through. read more

Before NY Wolfpack, walking our dog was stressful. She was nervous and constantly looking around, she pulled the leash to the point that we needed to hold the leash with both hands the entire walk, and if she saw a squirrel we would face plant into the ground (yes, this happened a few times). Isla is a great dog -- we got lucky. She's a rescue and is very well mannered, not reactive and has never caused any of us any harm. But for us, she was very tough to train. We were hesitant to send her off to a board and train. Ultimately, we decided to take the leap and enjoy the luxury of having the best trainers in the country train our dog while we traveled. Fast forward a few weeks and once we saw Isla again she was another dog. Just as sweet, didn't lose her personality at all, instead she became more of herself, more confident and SO obedient. Completely exceeded our expectations. We suddenly had this open channel of communication with her that I'm so grateful for. As soon as we spent time with them in person, we realized just how much Talia and Doug care about each pup. They really treat them as if they were their own and have become Isla's biggest advocate, teaching us so much about her personality, likes/dislikes and ideal routine. She's back in our house, we make up reasons to take her on walks because of how good she behaves. We are eternally grateful to Talia and Doug for giving us and Isla the best life ever and teaching us how to be better owners for her. We now take her off leash every morning in the park and let her chase squirrels off leash, knowing that the second we put the leash on her, we could balance a coffee on our heads. read more

Talia and Doug have done such an amazing job with our boy Chief. Before starting training with them he was very unsure of everything around him, reacted to anything or anyone passing by and just not listening to commands. It's like we have a brand new dog now! (With the same silly personality) we appreciate all the hard work they put in to teaching Chief to be the best dog he could be! read more

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On brand reaction and customer service response to dissatisfied customers. Professionalism is not a priority

It wouldn't be an exaggeration to say that New York Wolfpack saved our relationship with our dog. We adopted an anxious, reactive dog and knew immediately that we would need to work with a trainer. After wasting a bunch of money on a (very nice) trainer who practiced treats-based "positive reinforcement only" techniques, our boy was no more confident or obedient and in fact was rapidly settling into bad behaviors. Finally, we brought him to Doug and Talia for a 5 week board + train. They gave him the structure he needed to gain confidence and taught us how to build on their work. Now, we don't worry about him lunging on walks, we can let him off leash without issue, and we have the tools to manage his separation anxiety and resource guarding tendencies. Most importantly, he's obviously happier, and now that we're settled into our new routines, we get to enjoy our time together a lot more. It's worth noting that the only negative reviews on here are from people who aren't actually customers of New York Wolfpack. It's true that they can come off a little bit brusque about some things and dogmatic about their training philosophy. But they're really perfectly nice where it matters, highly communicative, great with the dogs, and the techniques work. The only thing I think we might have ultimately disagreed on is about medication. Our dog was taking fluoxetine to manage his anxiety; when we dropped him off they said they'd like to taper him off the meds to see how he responded to the training unmedicated. Apparently, most dogs come out of their program no longer needing them - and I believe that, given how quickly ours improved in so many respects. They said they didn't see a difference on or off the fluoxetine, and suggested that he didn't really need to continue it. They also observed that he struggled with genetic anxiety that could be managed but probably not "cured" by training. We eventually decided to put him back on the meds, and it seemed to be the final piece in the puzzle. Medication definitely wasn't the solution to his problems, but in conjunction with the training, it's helped him experience less intense separation anxiety and exhibit fewer anxiety behaviors throughout the day in general. Ultimately, Doug and Talia are very serious about their work and it shows. I don't think most people make it their first choice to do a multiweek board and train program to learn training techniques that aren't exactly broadly popular among average dog owners (like limiting your dog's interactions with other dogs and people). They do it when they're out of other options. If that sounds like you... stop hesitating. I wish we'd brought ours to New York Wolfpack sooner. read more

New York Workpack did a fantastic job with board+train for my 1 year old dog. He needed training for heel, crate, staying on place/bed, not jumping up to greet people, less barking at the mailman/deliveries, less separation anxiety when we leave and return home, recall so he can be off leash at times, no counter surfing, less reactive on walks (to deer, fox, and sometimes cars), and less reactive to some sounds on TV (dogs barking, horses neighing). Doug and Talia were terrific to work with. Very professional and so knowledgeable! They did a great job training Bernie and teaching us how to continue the training. This will help our life with Bernie be so much more pleasant! read more