IDEAL FOR ALL DOGS.
NOT IDEAL FOR ALL DOG OWNERS.
AS DOG OWNERS, WE ARE PARENTS, AND A PARENT'S JOB IS NEVER DONE.
No matter how difficult or aggressive, we are impartial to the issues your dog may have. However, we choose to work with clients looking to become better, more responsible owners.
OUR SOLUTIONS
During our board & train program, we will address specific problem areas in addition to the common issues listed below:
PUPPIES & NON-OBEDIENT DOGS
- Playful Nipping / Jumping
- Mouthing / Chewing
- Housebreaking / Crate Training
- Obedience
- Being obedient to commands
- On Leash / Off Leash Training
- Excessive Barking / Howling
- Hyperactivity / Anxiety / Nervousness
- Dog Aggression
- Already trained, but doesn’t listen
AGGRESSIVE DOGS
- Starting to show signs of aggression
- Food Aggression
- Possessive Aggression
- Territorial Aggression
- Fear Aggression
- On Leash Aggression
- Dog Aggression
- People Aggression
SEVERE AGGRESSION
Perhaps your dog is extremely aggressive towards people and / or dogs, and you have no other choice but to euthanize or re-home your dog if you aren’t able to find get them trained; we’ve helped many owners in a similar “last resort” situation who have tried everything from training to medication. We may be able to help you, so please reach out to us.
BOARD & TRAIN
We offer a 4 week board & train program in which your dog stays with us, at our home, to learn and develop themselves into becoming a better member of your family.
TRAINING IS DONE BY STEVE & KI
In doing this for over 30 years, we understand that our work cannot be delegated. Steve & Ki will be the ones training and handLing your dog.
TRAINING CAN LAST MORE THAN 4 WEEKS
We want your dog to be well trained. We stand behind our work, therefore, for more difficult dogs such as those with severe behavioral or aggression issues, training may be extended by an additional 1-2 weeks. You will not be charged for the additional time.
TRAINING REGIMEN
Your dog will be trained daily, under real life situations, in addition to formal training sessions.
SOCIALIZATION
During their stay, depending on your dog, they will be able to spend time with our personal dogs who are fully trained to be in various real-life situations.
GRADUATION
Following the training, we will provide you with a private lesson so that you can learn how to work with your dog’s training and become a confident handler.
CONTINUING EDUCATION
We offer free group sessions for alumni every Saturday morning at St. Martin’s School in Uniondale, NY (1 hour from NYC) so that your dog stays trained and you can improve your abilities to handle them in different situations.
GROUP SESSIONS
Our Group Sessions are only open to clients who have graduated from our board & train course. These sessions are held at St. Martin’s School in Uniondale, NY every Saturday Morning 11am depending on the weather.
GRADUATES ONLY
Group sessions are strictly for graduates and is free of charge.
IT'S IMPORTANT
Although you may not feel the need to come to group sessions once your dog graduates from our program, if training is not reinforced, your dog may start to revert back to their old behavior.
PARENTS NEED TO LEARN TOO
Training is geared toward helping dog owners and families become better handlers of their dog.
GETTING STARTED
Give us a call or send us an email to schedule and evaluation.
EVALUATION
Similar to a private session, during this 1 hour evaluation, you and your dog will meet with Steve. Evaluations will take place on our field at St. Martin’s School in Uniondale, NY
START DATE
We accept 4 dogs per month into our board and train program, therefore we usually schedule a start date for a month after the evaluation. If you have a hard start date due to your travel plans, please contact us for availability.
FAQs
DO YOU OFFER SHORTER PROGRAMS?
We do not offer shorter programs such as 2 week or 3 week courses. Dogs need time to acclimate to their new setting and trust us as they trust their owners. Our objective is to train your dog well. We want the training to be long lived rather than help them cram for a test.
WHAT METHODS DO YOU USE?
We use a balanced method of both reinforcement and punishment. For puppies that do not know right from wrong, punishment is not applicable. However, if your dog understands the difference between right and wrong a balanced approach is necessary. There are 3 key factors when training a dog; PATIENCE, CONDITIONING, and most importantly TIMING – it is EQUALLY important to know when to PRAISE your dog, as it is to know when to CORRECT them. For example, when a dog is given a treat to distract them from their bad behavior, they will be given mixed signals. Therefore their interpretations won’t be be aligned with your intentions.
DO YOU USE E-COLLARS?
Yes and No. E-collars have become very popular as they are easy to use for many owners and trainers. However, e-collars may not be right for your dog. During the evaluation, Steve would be able to pinpoint the best method for your dog. Please note that the methods will always be discussed with you first. You, as the handler must also be be trained on how and when to make the proper correction. Please do not use an e-collar on your dog without consulting us first and learning how to use one. When used incorrectly, an e-collar can harm your dog not only physically, but mentally as well. We have even received dogs that have developed an aggression towards e-collars due to it being used incorrectly.
CAN MY AGGRESSIVE DOG BE REHABILITATED?
If by “rehabilitated,” you mean aggression free, most often times the answer is no. Similar to people, dogs have different personalities. Personalities don’t change; if your dog has an aggressive personality, we are looking for them to reduce and control their aggression. Although there have been cases where aggressive dogs have completely turned around, in most cases aggression is reduced, not eradicated.
WILL MY DOG REMEMBER ME AFTER THE 4 WEEKS?
Yes. Think of a soldier coming home after being away for several years to be greeted by their dog, happy to see their owner come home.
WILL MY DOG FEEL ABANDONED?
Similar to the above, no, this is a human emotion. Although your dog may take a few days to acclimate to their new setting, they will soon settle in from their home away from home and begin to bond with us throughout the program.
