We just met with Anthony this week to work with us and our 6 month-old puppy, Zelda. Anthony showed…read moreus a lot of tools to help her, and gave us a ton of confidence that she's going to be a great dog in the long term. She's already gotten so much better on walks and we are even practicing her being off leash already! His videos are great, but you can't beat an in person session. Highly recommended.

I'm starting my 5th week of owning Benny, whom I adopted from Love of All Dogs Rescue. He's a…read more'sato' (mixed breed) from Puerto Rico who was skittish, a lousy walker, hyper for other dogs since he was born in a cave & then fostered in the suburbs in a house with two other dogs who basically just went potty in the backyard. I spent 1.5 hours in the pouring rain w Anthony as we walked Benny into the field, where he was off-leash and learning how to follow, and also enjoying his time socializing with dogs. Anthony impressed upon me how important social play is for dogs to PURGE THE ENERGY out. Not going to lie, i LOVE to walk with dogs, and sitting around while THEY play was not my thing. LOL. WORLD OF A DIFFERENCE it has made. Benny is a great walker now (not pulling 90% of the time). He knows how to act when other dogs walk by us as he is rewarded to meet them after behaving! He's doing so well. Still a little touchy on the running toddlers and guarding, but I am confident we'll get there thanks for Anthony's guidance! I HIGHLY RECOMMEND HIM, especially for new pups and rescue dogs!

We just completed our 4 sessions with Jason and in a little over a month (each session is spaced…read moreout a week or two apart) and my now 6 month old is already 1) crate trained 2) walking SO much better on a leash and learning to be 3) calm on cue and 4) recall. When I first got my puppy, he was 3 months old and Shiba owners keep telling me only to use positive reinforcement training. I did my research and decided that I will look for a trainer who employs balanced training methods especially since my goal is to be able to walk with my dog off-leash. (More on this later.) This is the article that convinced me I should opt for balanced training: https://longhaultrekkers.com/balanced-dog-training/ If I was a dog, I'd want Jason to be my owner. Because he is the perfect balance of letting dogs be dogs, while still creating structure to set dogs up for success. Setting up a dog for success, for starters, mean that you are training them to be calm, that they are being trained not to get excited when a stranger or another dog or a bird is within the vicinity. That means I can't just introduce my pup to other pups on the street to say 'hi'. Pet parents, there is a proper way of introducing dogs, so please please be respectful of other dogs and owners. Jason breaks down his training into small baby steps so you can easily follow the training - when yo add distractions, duration, etc. I have learned so much from Jason - he is very passionate about what he does and he will make sure your dog gets what is needed. He goes above and beyond to train your dog and keep you and your dog safe. Now, a note on off-leash dogs. There is a lot of discipline, work and trust involved here and unless you have control over your dog and are confident that you can call your dog back despite distance and distractions, don't do it. Your dog CAN get hurt, or CAN hurt other dogs. Keep Brooklyn a safe space for dogs - the more well-informed dog owners are, the better our chances are at keeping a dog-friendly community.

Jason is an incredible teacher and trainer. We are so happy with all of our sessions and noticed…read moreimprovements with our dog (lola) after less than a month of implementing Jason's techniques. We completed 4 training sessions with Jason for our senior Great Dane to work on separation anxiety, resource guarding, staying in place, recall, and proper walking etiquette. Having a big dog, we knew it was important to have complete control over her in all situations but were worried she was too old to learn any habits learned from her previous owner. Boy were we wrong! Our first session focused on Jason getting to know Lola and what brought us to training. From there, we worked on learning her body language and having her respond to us when we say her name. Next week focused on putting her in her crate and working on separation anxiety. This helped tremendously. Our dog used to howl, bark, and whine for hours in the crate. Now, she enjoys her crate and is calm when she enters, and can settle down quickly. The next session focused on putting Lola in "place". This was done through positive reinforcement and rewarding her for her correct behavior. Lola can now go to place when someone comes to the door and does not leave until released. Our final 2 sessions worked on proper walking etiquette and recall. We've noticed Lola stays by our side more closely and doesn't pull us when walking and also uses the bathroom very quickly when we go out for our nightly walk. Previously, she would only go in the park or very specific spots of grass. The recall session was fun and educational. We are seeing improvements with Lola coming back to us when called. Jason does a great job checking in throughout training and is always open to any questions you might have. He's kind and patient with his customers and their dogs, Lola gets so excited when she sees him. We're so happy we chose Jason as our trainer and are thrilled with Lola's improvement throughout the training sessions.

5-stars for Inna and the Wag The Dog training program!…read more My wife and I found Inna (via Yelp) shortly after taking our miniature poodle home with us at 11 weeks old. Being our first dog, we did not know what to expect. Inna visited us for 4x1hr sessions over the course of about 8 weeks and we could not have been happier with the results. In short - the puppy is trained, but it is really the "masters" that learn all the tricks. Inna was patient with us as we learned the benefits of positive reinforcement. Bebop the Poodle has become most excellent with the basic commands - come, sit, stay, touch, watch - and we, as owners, feel confident that we can continue teaching more desirable actions on our own now that *we* have been trained. Inna is very accommodating and provided a quality service in-person, but is also available for help via phone or email when we've had questions. She clearly loves dogs and is a much-welcomed visitor for little Bebop. We heartily endorse Wag the Dog for personal 1-on-1 training, and imagine that group sessions are equally effective.

Inna was super helpful in setting up a framework to deal with my dog Ellie's reactive behaviors…read more Through gradual exercises and follow-ups, the difference for my pup in just two months is impressive. Definitely recommend!

I can't recommend Devin and Claudette highly enough. My flight home was canceled due to severe…read morestorms after my 7-month-old puppy had already been dropped off at my apartment from boarding at his daycare while I was away. He was going to be left home alone overnight unless I found someone to take him in. I posted in a local Facebook group in a panic, and Devin reached out almost immediately and welcomed my dog into their home. From the very beginning, they went above and beyond to put me at ease, proactively sharing their business information, reviews, ID, and certifications. They sent updates and photos throughout the night, and it was obvious my dog was being treated like one of their own. My dog came home happy, relaxed, and clearly well cared for. I feel incredibly lucky that Devin saw my post that night, and I wouldn't hesitate to trust them with my dog again. Highly recommend!

Devin and Claudette are wonderful. I have a rescue dog that is extremely skittish and within a…read moreweek with them the change was remarkable. They treat all their dogs like they are their own pets. Really great with scheduling and no large packs, just a few at a time or alone, depending on times!

Corinna with Lovepup Training brought such a positive attitude to helping my dog chop adjust to his…read morenew forever family. I adopted a 6year old lab mix who showed signs of extreme anxiety. After a few months, I knew I needed help. Corinna would explain in simple terms why chop was anxious and how I needed to make small changes to make chop feel safe. Before Corinna, I could not leave chop alone, I could not let him interact with other dogs, and I never saw him play. Each week I had minor goals to work on to make chop feel safe. He responded so quickly. Chop plays! He has puzzle toys, rope toys, and is learning fetch! He loves any training session and has completely transformed. I'm so glad I chose Corinna with Livepup Training and would highly recommend.

Corinna has help me and my dog moose tremendously! Moose has been having many behavioral issues and…read moreafter many different trainers, I started to lose hope. Corinna came prepared and really took the time to get to know me, moose and our situation. Her approach really allowed me and my dog to be more confident in training, it focuses on the bond between owner and dog and building that trust. Whatever you need help with, Corinna will make sure to have a plan curated just for you and your pet. 100% would recommend!

My husband and I are so happy with trainer, Jess Castellano's, help with our dog, Copper. When we…read moreadopted him last year, it was clear from the start that he has a great disposition, but at just over 1 year old, he had very little training from his original owners. He was not housebroken and was a nightmare on a leash. Jess was able to provide us with great suggestions to help keep him from having accidents in the house, and following her advice got us into the right routine with him. We started to take Copper on the bi-weekly pack walks, which are such fun and a great opportunity to socialize with all sorts of dogs and people. We worked with Jess one on one as well to figure out how to get our pup to walk on a leash. She has a great disposition and our dog immediately responded to her. She then assisted us as we practiced the methods she used to make walking with Copper a more pleasant activity. We are very grateful to Jess for helping us and Copper to get into good habits together!

I've been using Connor's Canine Services since my dog Foxy and I moved to the neighborhood 6 months…read moreago. Foxy has been noticeably happier and calmer since spending time with Jamie, and on a few occasions when I've been home when he came, Foxy was so excited to see him and ran over to meet him at the door. Jamie is great about giving me updates on how Foxy is doing, any problems she's having and giving suggestions on things she might like when I'm gone during the day. He also sends me pictures and videos so I can see how she's doing when I'm not there. I would recommend Jamie to anyone in the Brooklyn area; Foxy and I both think he's the best!!

Jamie has been great at walking my little Aussie Terrier mix. I've confidently recommended him to…read moremany people in the neighborhood. I trust him with a set of keys to my apartment and know he going to do a good job. He's an animal lover and knows what he's doing. Walking dogs is not always easy but Jamie does it because he loves it. I feel fortunate to have him. I love that he works with me and my ever changing schedule. Thank you Jamie! I'm glad Teo told me about you.

We had an amazing experience with Natasha, and cannot recommend her enough!! If you're looking for…read morea dog trainer that is super comfortable with animals, very knowledgeable, takes on a positive reinforcement training style, and gives you concrete steps to implement to help change your dog's behavior issues, Natasha is the one! We found Urban K-9 through a neighbor, who couldn't recommend Natasha enough. Our neighbor has a dog who was scared around kids, and Natasha helped the dog go from reactive to calm in difficult situations with kids. We had a similar issue with our dog, so we reached out. Natasha helped us with a few different things, including our dog's reactivity around kids/strangers, our dog's tendency to bark at the door and jump on strangers to greet them. Natasha helped us understand our dogs psychology, and was able to help us see where our dogs behavior was coming from. For instance, we didn't realize that barking at kids was a sign of the dog being scared, rather than being angry/aggressive. The main take-away was that the more our dog feels like she can rely on her owners to take her through a difficult situation safely (aka not let a random stranger pet her, but be her leader/protector), the less our dog would feel like she needed to take care of the situation herself (aka bark/lunge/etc.). Natasha shared a lot of concrete steps and methods to implement in order to create a more clear dynamic between us and our dog. We learned a number of things, including how to get out of a difficult situation, how to desensitize our dog to her fears, how to train patience, how to show stronger leadership with leash walking, and so on. Our dog has become less reactive around kids since seeing her. I highly recommend you check out their website and book a session with Natasha if you're looking for a really great dog trainer!!