Private Sessions:
Private Training
Private In-Home Training, Behavior Training, and Online Sessions give us the space to work one-on-one with you and your dog. By using behavioral science and applied behavioral analysis, we can help you understand your dog’s unique personality, behaviors, and problem areas.
Private sessions allow us to:
Design a unique training protocol around your goals
Use practical, humane methods to train your dog in and around your home environment
Schedule each session at your convenience and go at your own pace
Answer all your questions and address any additional concerns
Discounted Packages:
Discounted Packages
It’s normal to take several sessions to address obedience or behavioral issues and reinforce training with your dog.
We recommend purchasing one of our discounted training packages to promote learning and address any follow-up issues or concerns. Note that packaged sessions should be booked in scheduled intervals (typically, one to three weeks between sessions). Packages are the most effective and comprehensive way for you and your dog to benefit from our time together.
Training packages are available at a discount.
Group Classes
Group training classes are a fantastic environment to workshop obedience skills and learn how to interact with other dogs. Our in-person group classes take place at our partner facility called Wag Club in Brooklyn Bridge Park. Classes include Puppy Socialization, Basic Obedience & Manners, Intermediate Obedience, Introduction to Agility, Tricks, and Introduction to Scent Work.
Basic Manners
It’s nearly impossible for the typical urban canine to avoid distractions walking the streets of New York City. That’s why it’s especially important that your dog has street smarts and learns to mind her P's and Q's.
In this 6-week course we will teach you practical, humane, and scientifically sound techniques to promote healthy leadership and a lifelong bond of mutual understanding and respect. Learn basic manners such as LOOK AT ME, SIT, DOWN, STAY, DROP IT, LEAVE IT, FOCUSED LEASH WALKING, COME WHEN CALLED, and more!
Please contact Wag Club to sign up or join the waitlist! Space is limited to 8 dogs per class.
Puppy + Wine Social
Come sip a little red during our Puppy + Wine Social Group. Our wildly popular Puppy Social is designed for puppies 4 months and under.
Please contact Wag Club to sign up! Space is limited to 8 pups.
Puppies go through a stage of social development that ends between 12 – 16 weeks. During this time, it is critical to expose them to as many social situations as possible.
Our Puppy Social is the perfect opportunity for pups to practice their social skills. They will learn how to elicit play, how to use their mouths appropriately, and how to safely engage with other members of their own species.
Under the supervision of a trained professional, humans can ask puppy questions and learn about their own dog’s play style and personality.
Puppy + Wine Social
When: Mondays / 7:30-8:15 PM
Where: Wag Club
Trainer: Robert Haussmann, CPDT-KA
Cost: $35
Introduction to Agility
“Jump, Tunnel, Weave… Oh my!”
Looking for a fun way to exercise and mentally stimulate your dog while bonding and building confidence?
This 5-week agility course is the perfect entry into agility training. This course will teach you and your dog how to work together as a team. Improve focus while you tackle jumps, weave poles, tunnels, and more!
No experience necessary, just come with a willingness to learn and have some fun!
Please contact Wag Club to sign up or join the waitlist!
Introduction to Scent Work
Did you know your dog has a super power? A dog’s sense of smell is up to 100,000 times better than humans!
This Scent Work course will teach your dog how to track smells both familiar and novel. Your dog will improve their confidence, focus, and hunting skills while they engage in challenging searches and some fun olfactory games. Humans will also benefit by improving their handling and observation skills. Scent Work is the perfect sport for the urban dweller. Burn off energy and mentally stimulate the canine brain in any space.
Open to dogs of all ages and abilities.
Introduction to Scent Work
Intro to Scent Work / Wednesdays / 3-wk course
When: December 4 - 18 / 8-9 PM
Where: Wag Club
Trainer: Robert Haussmann, CPDT-KA
Tricks Class
Wanna be the life of the party? Tricks are a real crowd-pleaser!
Tricks class will introduce a variety of fun tricks to mentally stimulate and enrich your dog’s behavior vocabulary. By building on your canine + human relationship, you will reinforce communication, learning, and bonding all while having fun. Help your dog wow any crowd. Your trainer will make suggestions and take requests for tricks that suit your dog’s personality, breed, or shape.
Open to all ages and abilities.
Tricks Class
Tricks Class / Tuesdays / 3-wk course
When: December 3 - 17 / 8-9 PM
Where: Wag Club
Trainer: Robert Haussmann, CPDT-KA
Intermediate Manners
Consider it “Middle School” for you and your dog. Intermediate Obedience is the perfect class for those students looking to revamp and improve upon their previous training.
In this 5-week course we will focus on improving timing, boost responsiveness to cues, create a more reliable recall, sit, stay, come, and place. We may even throw in a fun trick or two!
Discussions will be open, and we will troubleshoot common behavior issues so we can address any specific concerns related to you and your city dog.
*A solid foundation in basic manners is required.
Intermediate Obedience
When: TBD
Time: TBD
Where: Wag Club
Trainer: Robert Haussmann, CPDT-KA