Dog trainers in New York
Just over half of the 40 dog trainers listed in New York train force-free: 21 of them, against 2 that are e-collar-centric and 1 balanced. The other 16 don't state their methods. 35 have a Bark Score, and 11 of those are Gold Rated. Credentials are common here too, with 11 trainers holding the CPDT-KA. Most offer private 1:1 sessions (26) or group classes (19).
Ranked by member recommendations and the Bark Score. How we rank them
Instinct Dog Behavior & Training
board & train, private 1:1, day school. Helps with basic obedience, recall, leash, puppy.
Recommended byNo one yetBark Score4.8Platinum Certified TrainerTraining methodsForce-freeYuruani Olguin Dog Training
in-home, online/virtual, private 1:1. Helps with basic obedience, separation anxiety, recall, leash.
Recommended byNo one yetBark Score4.7Gold Rated TrainerTraining methodsForce-freePaws for Thought Dog Training
Transform Challenges into Joy: Expert Puppy Training and Behavior Solutions for a Happier Life with Your Dog!
Recommended byNo one yetBark Score4.6Gold Rated TrainerTraining methodsForce-freeShelby Semel Dog Training
Shelby Semel Dog Training is a New York City based Canine Behavior Expert and Trainer.
Recommended byNo one yetBark Score4.6Gold Rated TrainerTraining methodsForce-freeShelby Semel Dog Training
Shelby Semel Dog Training is a New York City based Canine Behavior Expert and Trainer.
Recommended byNo one yetBark Score4.6Gold Rated TrainerTraining methodsForce-freeKate Perry Dog Training + Daycare Center
private 1:1, group class. Helps with puppy, basic obedience, recall, leash.
Recommended byNo one yetBark Score4.5Gold Rated TrainerTraining methodsForce-freePerfect Behavior Dog Training
Perfect Behavior Dog Training - Competition-winning, New York Certified Dog Trainer - Where Passion meets Performance.
Recommended byNo one yetBark Score4.5Gold Rated TrainerTraining methodsForce-freeLovePup Training
private 1:1. Helps with puppy, basic obedience, aggression, reactivity.
Recommended byNo one yetBark Score4.5Gold Rated TrainerTraining methodsForce-freePJH Dog Training
Certified, neuroscience-driven dog training for reactivity, obedience, and confidence building.
Recommended byNo one yetBark Score4.5Gold Rated TrainerTraining methodsForce-freeThe Peaceful Dog
private 1:1, group class, day school. Helps with basic obedience, leash.
Recommended byNo one yetBark Score4.4Gold Rated TrainerTraining methodsForce-freeEasy Wag
At Easy Wag, your furry friend's happiness and well-being are our top priority.
Recommended byNo one yetBark Score4.3Gold Rated TrainerTraining methodsForce-freeFollow My Lead
private 1:1, group class. Helps with basic obedience, puppy, AKC CGC Test Prep.
Recommended byNo one yetBark Score4.3Gold Rated TrainerTraining methodsForce-freeThrow Me A Bone Inc. / Dog Daycare, Grooming and Boarding
private 1:1, day school. Helps with puppy, basic obedience, agility, leash.
Recommended byNo one yetBark Score4.2Silver Rated TrainerTraining methodsForce-freeThrow Me A Bone Inc. / Dog Daycare, Grooming and Boarding
private 1:1, day school. Helps with puppy, basic obedience, agility, leash.
Recommended byNo one yetBark Score4.2Silver Rated TrainerTraining methodsForce-freeDogRelations NYC
As a musician I was already very familiar with many different practice techniques when I started working with dogs.
Recommended byNo one yetBark Score4.1Silver Rated TrainerTraining methodsForce-freeTara’s School for Dogs
in-home, private 1:1. Helps with puppy, basic obedience, recall, leash.
Recommended byNo one yetBark Score4.1Silver Rated TrainerTraining methodsForce-freeFar Fetched Pets
private 1:1. Helps with basic obedience, recall, leash.
Recommended byNo one yetBark Score3.9Silver Rated TrainerTraining methodsNot stated- Recommended byNo one yetBark Score3.9Silver Rated TrainerTraining methodsForce-free
Petco Dog Training New York New York
private 1:1, group class. Helps with puppy, basic obedience, recall, leash.
Recommended byNo one yetBark Score3.9Silver Rated TrainerTraining methodsForce-freePetco Dog Training New York New York
private 1:1, group class. Helps with puppy, basic obedience, recall, leash.
Recommended byNo one yetBark Score3.9Silver Rated TrainerTraining methodsForce-freePetco Dog Training New York New York
private 1:1, group class. Helps with puppy, basic obedience, recall, leash.
Recommended byNo one yetBark Score3.9Silver Rated TrainerTraining methodsForce-freePetSmart Dog Training New York New York
Accredited trainers teach fun & effective classes with positive reinforcement for dogs of all ages.
Recommended byNo one yetBark Score3.9Silver Rated TrainerTraining methodsForce-freeThe Educated Dog
Train with expertise and compassion to teach new behaviors and resolve problem behaviors.
Recommended byNo one yetBark Score3.6Listed TrainerTraining methodsNot statedDOGMA
Doggy daycare, overnight boarding, grooming and walking services in New York.
Recommended byNo one yetBark Score3.6Listed TrainerTraining methodsNot statedSpot-On K9 Training
Helps with basic obedience, recall.
Recommended byNo one yetBark Score3.6Listed TrainerTraining methodsBalancedCalm Canine Academy
private 1:1. Helps with separation anxiety, fear based issues, aggression.
Recommended byNo one yetBark Score3.5Listed TrainerTraining methodsNot statedHappy Tails Pup Experience
group class. Helps with basic obedience, recall, leash, agility.
Recommended byNo one yetBark Score3.5Listed TrainerTraining methodsNot statedDelighted Pets, Inc
Canine Enrichment, behavioral reinforcement, supervised play in a secure outdoor setting and Mental enrichment.
Recommended byNo one yetBark Score3.4Listed TrainerTraining methodsNot statedCassidy Ingram Dog Training LLC
private 1:1, group class. Helps with puppy, basic obedience, recall, leash.
Recommended byNo one yetBark Score3.4Listed TrainerTraining methodsNot statedDog Days of New York
group class. Helps with basic obedience, recall, leash.
Recommended byNo one yetBark Score3.4Listed TrainerTraining methodsNot statedCityWags
private 1:1. Helps with basic obedience, separation anxiety, puppy, recall.
Recommended byNo one yetBark Score3.2Listed TrainerTraining methodsNot statedAmanda Gagnon Dog Training
day school, group class. Helps with puppy.
Recommended byNo one yetBark Score3.1Listed TrainerTraining methodsNot stated- Recommended byNo one yetBark Score3.1Listed TrainerTraining methodsNot stated
Dream Come True K9
We offer 4, 6 and 8 week programs based on the dog's behaviors and the owner's goals.
Recommended byNo one yetBark Score2.9Listed with limited dataTraining methodsE-collar-centricDream Come True K9
We offer 4, 6 and 8 week programs based on the dog's behaviors and the owner's goals.
Recommended byNo one yetBark Score2.9Listed with limited dataTraining methodsE-collar-centric- Recommended byNo one yetBark ScoreNot scored yetTraining methodsNot stated
- Recommended byNo one yetBark ScoreNot scored yetTraining methodsNot stated
- Recommended byNo one yetBark ScoreNot scored yetTraining methodsNot stated
- Recommended byNo one yetBark ScoreNot scored yetTraining methodsNot stated
- Recommended byNo one yetBark ScoreNot scored yetTraining methodsNot stated
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Questions people ask
Which dog trainer in New York has the highest Bark Score?
Instinct Dog Behavior & Training, with a Bark Score of 4.8, followed by Yuruani Olguin Dog Training at 4.7. Both are labelled Force-free. The score runs from 0 to 5 and nobody can pay for a higher one.
Are there certified dog trainers in New York?
Yes. 11 of the trainers listed here hold the CPDT-KA credential, 3 hold the CBCC-KA and 2 the KPA-CTP. Credentials make up 25% of a trainer's Bark Score.
Can New York trainers help with reactivity or aggression?
Several can. 14 trainers on this page list aggression among the things they help with, and 11 list reactivity. Leash skills and recall are more common still, at 27 trainers each. Each trainer's profile shows what they work on and how they train.
What do the method labels mean?
Every trainer is labelled by how they train: Force-free, Balanced, E-collar-centric or Not stated. Training methods count for 40% of the Bark Score, under Ethics. No trainer is hidden because of their methods, so you can see the label and decide for yourself.