Dog Training Packages on Long Island
Our program is designed to move you forward step-by-step. Most clients complete Level 1 + Level 2 for a rock-solid "everyday dog."
Dog Training Packages on Long Island
Our program is designed to move you forward step-by-step. Most clients complete Level 1 + Level 2 for a rock-solid "everyday dog." Level 3 is for teams who want truly advanced performance. We'll recommend the right next step during your consultation.
Basic Obedience
- Weekly private sessions (30-60 minutes)
- Clear communication system (markers + rewards)
- Loose-leash walking foundations + calm routines at home
- Core cues: sit, down, place, come
Intermediate
- Weekly private sessions (45-60 minutes)
- Proofing around distractions (people, dogs, noise)
- Impulse control + real-world leash manners
- Real-world proofing in public environments
Advanced
- High-distraction distance + duration work
- Advanced recall + emergency recall protocols
- Precision obedience (heel, position changes, long down)
- Public-space performance (busy parks, events, crowds)
Basic Dog Training
Level 1 is all about building a foundation that actually holds up. You'll learn how to communicate clearly, reinforce the right choices, and create structure so your dog understands what "good" looks like -- at home and on leash.
What you'll work on
- Engagement + focus: getting your dog to choose you
- Core cues: sit, down, place, come (intro)
- Loose-leash walking fundamentals
- Household structure: doors, settling, routines
- Replacing bad habits with clear alternatives
Program structure
- 8 weeks • weekly private sessions (30-60 min)
- Core cues: sit, down, place, come
- Homework plan after every session
- Progress check + next-step recommendation
What to expect
- Hands-on coaching for you and your dog
- Clear drills you can repeat at home
- Live troubleshooting (leash pulling, jumping, focus)
- Simple routines that fit real schedules
- Short daily reps (5-15 minutes)
- Structured walks (quality over quantity)
- "Real life" practice: doors, visitors, calm settling
- Optional DIY Training modules to reinforce progress
Intermediate Dog Training
Level 2 is where things become reliable in the real world. We take the foundation from Level 1 and proof it under distractions. This is the track most clients complete to achieve a calm, confident, well-mannered dog in everyday life.
What you'll work on
- Distraction proofing: people, dogs, movement, noise
- Impulse control: greetings, thresholds, food, toys
- Leash manners in real environments (parks, sidewalks, stores)
- Reliable recall progression (on long line)
- Longer duration holds on place/down
Program structure
- 10 weeks • weekly private sessions (45-60 min)
- Real-world proofing in public environments
- Customized practice plan + progress benchmarks
- Graduation criteria for Level 3 eligibility
What success looks like
- Loose leash in higher-traffic areas
- Controlled greetings (no jumping / rushing)
- Better focus around other dogs
- Calm behavior in new places
- Reliable place/settle during meals and visitors
- Improved impulse control at doors and thresholds
- Clear routines that reduce chaos
- Confidence + consistency with a real plan
Advanced Dog Training
Level 3 is for graduates who want truly advanced performance -- not just "good behavior." This is where we build elite reliability, precision obedience, and higher-level public performance for owners who want next-level freedom.
Advanced skills
- Distance + duration under heavy distraction
- Emergency recall protocols + real-world drills
- Controlled heel work + position changes
- Neutrality in crowds and high-stimulation environments
- Scenario training (events, parks, busy public spaces)
Eligibility
- Completion of Level 1 + Level 2
- Consistency benchmarks met (we'll assess)
- Owner commitment to structured practice
- Recommended for a smaller subset of teams
Therapy Dog Training
Therapy work requires a unique kind of stability: calm neutrality, comfort with handling, and confidence around unpredictable environments. This track is designed for teams who want to visit hospitals, nursing homes, schools, and community programs.
Key focus areas
- Neutral behavior around wheelchairs, walkers, medical devices
- Polite, stable greetings and safe handling
- Long settling periods in quiet environments
- Confidence in elevators, hallways, crowds, and tight spaces
Requirements
- Prerequisites: Level 1 + Level 2 completed
- Temperament check + skills assessment
- Proofing in public settings
- We'll guide you through next steps and readiness
DIY Training
DIY Training is for owners who may not be ready for a full in-person program but still want structure and guidance. It's also a strong supplement to Levels 1 & 2 for added consistency between sessions.
What's Included
- Step-by-step video modules organized by skill
- Clear demonstrations + timing/reward guidance
- Printable practice routines + weekly plans
- Progression guidelines so you know what to do next
Who It's For
- Owners on a tighter budget
- Families who want to move at their own pace
- Dogs needing extra reinforcement between sessions
- Teams preparing to begin Level 1