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Puppy Training
We include all the essentials to raining a puppy in New York City with our puppy services. We help acclimate your pup to the sounds, sights and smells of the city. We help design a winning plan that reflects the realities of your lifestyle and where you live.
Leash Training
We want to help you enjoy your strolls around the city. Instead of fighting with your dog on the leash we hope to reframe things. Sometimes this means slowing down or giving more leash. There's always a solution.
Behavior Modification
We can help whether you're dealing with obsessive barking and destruction or something else. We put in the time and have the patience to find the right solution for you and your dog.
Trick Training
It's so much fun for you and dogs to include trick training. Instead of the same old process we can add jumps, spins and so much more. NYC dogs love to turn the City into their personal playground and so do we.
Why hire us?
Our Philosophy
We believe dog training is about building a loving relationship between humans and dogs. Dog training should be about encouraging and teaching dogs how to make good choices. We take into account a dog’s individual wants and needs. They have their own thoughts and feelings, and a trainer should be considerate and conscious of that fact!
Our story
Meet Rob
Dog Trainer, CPDT-KA
Google Reviews
Mia T2024-01-22 When our 12 pounder, Crosby, suffered a life threatening attack by a 50 pound dog (in the vet's waiting room no less) his physical wounds healed quickly, yet his emotional wounds lingered and we called Rob. Crosby was in fight or flight mode, growling at every large breed he saw from either a block away or across the street and we feared for his safety on the NYC streets. Turning to Rob helped greatly! Over the phone, he really listened, as he was told of Crosby's fearless history and I didn't hesitate to make an appointment. When we met, Crosby took to Rob immediately as Rob spent the first part of the session getting to know him at home, teaching us training techniques, games, he called them to begin to re-condition him. Then we brought what we learned out to the street. Cros loved it and Rob! Since that time, with Rob's techniques, he's back to being our chill, fun-lovin' little guy...he's regained his confidence and just trots by those big dogs like everything is just fine. Rob is a kind human and will definitely remain our go-to person--he not only listens to dogs, but concerned owners too! Sanford Marcus2023-11-08 I'm a first-time dog owner and Rob's knowledge and skill (and patience!) has been invaluable to raising a happy, healthy dog. His training is very intentional -- and yes, he's not only helping to train our dog (who loves Rob), but he's also training ME. I just don't know what we'd do without him! Anya Ahuja2023-11-07 Rob has single-handedly changed Moose (my golden retriever) and my lives! Rob began puppy and leash training with Moose when he was about 5 months old. At the time, we lived in Tribeca and Moose was so overwhelmed - we would not have been able to keep Moose in NYC without Rob's kindness, help, and training. Over a year later and now living uptown, we still work with Rob multiple times a week because he is so effective and helpful. He is extremely talented, kind and communicative. He is a true lover of our furry friends. Thanks to Rob, Moose does not even flinch when he hears a siren and even spits out tin foil or other city trash. The photo attached is Moose with Rob - enough said! Jamie Hoffmeyer2023-07-13 Rob is hands down, the most incredible dog trainer we have ever had the pleasure of working with! We adopted our fur baby in September 2022 and right away we knew, from what little was known about his background, he was going to need a very special trainer. We chose Rob initially because we wanted a trainer that used positive reinforcement methods and fear free corrections. Boy, did we choose correctly when we picked Rob! He is truly a miracle worker and absolute blessing for us and our pup, Rhett. Our baby came to us with so much anxiety, body boundaries/sensitivity, multiple fear based behaviors, leash reactivity, separation intolerance, poor leash walking, zero recall, and was easily triggered into over threshold behaviors (constant barking, growling, jumping and nipping, chewing, etc.) that were challenging and created huge barriers to building trust. Rob recognized all of Rhett’s challenges, yet quickly turned to his strengths to build up his confidence, trust, and understanding of safety with his pack. He gave us incredibly useful tools, tricks, games, adaptations, and compensatory strategies to help Rhett build trust with us and enjoy his life! Rhett is now able to walk extremely well on lead, does not react to other dogs on leash, is able to go with us into businesses without becoming fearful and barking, no longer demonstrates jumping-nipping behaviors when overstimulated (he now seeks out toys or we play games Rob taught us with him when we recognize a situation that might cause these behaviors in order to stop them before they start), he has improved recall in public spaces (dog park), decreased anxiety (he was fearful of so many things in the city-no longer), has manageable body boundaries that now allow us to clean his ears-trim his nails-bathe him-groom him-remove ticks-treat wounds, now seeks cuddles and love from his humans, and is beginning to be able to stay home alone without barking and/or destructive behaviors. These things have only been possible with Rob’s incredible style of meeting his clients where they are at, understanding the dog he’s working with, and creating “just right” challenges that promote success and bonding with even the most difficult clients. Rob has helped our boy learn how to be a dog and enjoy his life to the fullest with his forever pack. Rob’s knowledge is extensive and the interventions he suggests/teaches are life savers! We TRULY could not recommend Rob more! Elana Lyn Gross2022-12-09 I worked with Rob to see if my foster dog could adjust to life in NYC since she would get scared when dogs got close to her — something that is almost unavoidable in NYC. Rob assessed her, helped me learn strategies for walking her, and now she enjoys passing by other dogs because she knows she’ll get a treat. I loved her but wasn’t sure if NYC was right for her, but after a few sessions realized she could be a happy New Yorker. I ended up adopting Rosie and Rob was a huge part in helping her find her forever home. We also worked on distraction, walking techniques, relaxation, fetch, being less mouthy, and other training techniques. Rob is kind, responsive, and it’s clear he really cares about his human and pet clients. I couldn’t recommend him more! Antonella B.2022-11-08 Rob is the best dog trainer in the city! His methods work every time. He truly loves what he does and wants the very best for my dog. He helped us get our dog travel-ready. He also helped our dog get acclimated to NYC. It is as though Rob is a member of the family. Thank you Rob for making our lives better! Erik Johnson2022-08-23 Rob has done wonders training us to train our dog. He’s so knowledgeable and patient. He explains things so well that we feel like we know how our dog thinks. Our dog does fun tricks and knows good commands thanks to Rob. I recommend him very highly! George Gore2021-11-16 I really enjoyed working with Rob! I booked four sessions with him and could not be happier with the results. He took a laundry list of behavioral issues I had with my dog, and worked through them with me in such a short amount of time. Rob really understands how dogs operate and has enabled me to communicate with my pet so much better. He always provided a great lesson recap, and was always available to provide resources when I need them. Thank you, Rob! Peter Risafi2021-11-14 My dog Woody and I have been working with Rob for the last 2 months. The difference is incredible. We're both enjoying our walks now which, before training, had been very stressful. The games that Rob has shown us are super fun and have made Woody much more focused. This has been a great experience and has made me much more confident as a dog owner and Woody much more happy with the time we spend together. Zach Halper2021-08-11 Working with Rob has been a lifesaver for us with our new puppy! He is extremely friendly, reliable and knowledgeable about his craft. In just a few weeks our puppy was fully potty trained and over time learned proper leash walking skills and a number of tricks to keep her stimulated and engaged. We appreciate the positive reinforcement style of training and our puppy is so excited everytime Rob visits. He's also been great at helping us bond our pup with the smaller animals in our household. We highly recommend Chelsea Walk and Train for professional training and to get you and your pup on the right track!
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Service Areas
Manhattan Dog Training
Rates
All dog training services begin with a ninety-minute consultation ($200)
All prices are subject to NY sales tax.
Initial Consultation
A la carte Training Sessions:
Trick Training and Trick Dog Certification Sessions
Walk and Train Prices
Walk and Train Sessions
Sleepover Prices
Sleepovers
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Per day
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Includes morning & evening walks
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Daytime walks are charged separately
Full service list:
-Potty training
- Creating and maintaining a schedule and working with humans
- Proper reinforcement schedule for success
-Hyperarousal and overexcitement
- Working with relaxation protocol
- Staying under threshold
- Acclimating to exciting stimuli
-Attention Building and Recall
- Basic attention building all the way up to more complex heeling
- Recall
-Leash Handling
- Loose leash walking
- Proper two handed leash technique
-Working with anxieties and fear
- Proper attitude when dealing with fear and anxiety
- Staying under threshold
- Working with a dog’s boundaries
- Reading canine body language in stressful situations
- Avoiding stressful interactions and scenarios
- Management plans to avoid incidents
-Desensitization and Acclimatization
- Noise
- Human and animal
- Equipment and clothing
- Body handling and manipulating
-Trick Training
- Rob is a Certified Trick Dog Instructor (CTDI) and has experience with teaching dozens of tricks
- Certifying client’s dogs as Trick Dogs
- Working with clients if they wish to become CTDIs
- Create fun and stimulating bonds with your dog
- Priming a dog for advanced behaviors and quicker learning for any sort of training
Our Systems & Processes
- We take a detailed background and history of your dog during intake
- First, we check that there are no health issues that might be causing behavioral or training problems.
- Next, we ensure that the dog’s individual needs in day to day life are met. No training can occur if a dog’s needs aren’t properly met
- We then implement a training plan based on LIMA (least intrusive, minimally aversive) and positive reinforcement-based training philosophies
- Training plans are tailored to the individual dog and their humans, and support is offered in between sessions by email and phone as needed
Dog Training Business
Want to see how we work? Check out: Our Leash Program
- We believe that dogs are friends, and they should be treated as such! They are our companions, not our servants, and our relationship with them should be one of mutual respect. However, dogs are not humans. They are dogs, and they are born only knowing only how to act like dogs. Our respectful relationship needs to focus on teaching them in a positive way how to live with humans.
- We believe that good training is largely based on offering choice to our dogs. Dogs are individuals with unique feelings, wants, and needs, and one size does not fit all. Learning how to listen to what our dogs are telling us and offering them safe, positive choices enables them to figure out for themselves what their best options are.
Techniques:
Holding a Leash
The Slow Stop
The Fake Pull
The Basic Heel
Why Do Dogs Pull?
Dog Training Service
What Do We Do If Dogs Pull?
Safety Concerns
Two Hands Is Better Than One
Corners and Blind Spots
Dog Fights
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