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The Best Dog Trainers for Aggressive Dog Training in New York, NY of 2024

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July 10, 2024

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Welcome to the Sniffspot list of top-rated dog trainers for Aggressive dog training in New York, NY. Based on feedback and votes from our Aggressive dog training community, we've curated a list of top-rated trainers in the New York area.

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    Jay Andors

    Aggressive dog training, In home training, Reactive dog training, Puppy training

    I've worked with thousands of dogs in New York City over the last twenty-plus years. Beginning as a professional groomer with my own business on the Upper West Side of Manhattan in New York City, I trained dogs to cooperate in their own self-care, shaping their behaviors to turn the stress of grooming into a positive experience. Next, I transferred these skills, including a lot of patience, to ...


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    Frankie Banaag

    Aggressive dog training, In home training, Reactive dog training, Off leash training, Puppy training, Agility training

    Frankie is a CPDT-KA certified dog trainer, who grew up with a desire to work with animals in some capacity. She pursued an Animal Veterinary Science degree at Clemson University, with the intention of becoming a veterinarian one day. Once she began volunteering at the New York Aquarium in 2013, she knew she belonged in the animal training world. She worked for over five years as a Trainer at t...


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    Stephen Baum

    Aggressive dog training, In home training, Reactive dog training, Off leash training, Puppy training, Agility training

    Hi fellow dog lovers! Since childhood, dogs have been an essential part of my life, and I'm excited to come full circle with Spot-On K9 Training. (The Best In-Home Dog Training In Manhattan.)Lives in Hell's Kitchen, NYC, and has three beautiful children who all love dogs. 2017+ Volunteer trainer for dog rescue BARC-CT.org, training hard-to-place dogs Graduate of the NK-9 Learning Center for Dog...


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    Corinna Bhasin

    Aggressive dog training, In home training, Reactive dog training, Puppy training

    After 20+year career in coaching human in business, I am now a Professional Dog Trainer. Dog training is as much training the human as the dog. I am skilled in human psychology and mastered canine behavior.

    I am certified and continue to pursue tougher certifications. You are in good hands (references as proof).


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    Laura Folsom

    Aggressive dog training, In home training, Reactive dog training, Off leash training, Puppy training, Agility training

    Laura (CPDT-KA) knew that she was always meant to work with animals and felt the need to understand them at a deeper level. She went on to get her Bachelor's in Marine Biology from Roger Williams University, and became a marine mammal trainer, focusing on working with seals and sea lions. Over the years, she's worked with a number of different species of animals, but she now applies the same po...


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    Corinne Fritzell

    Aggressive dog training, In home training, Reactive dog training, Off leash training, Puppy training, Agility training

    Corinne is a Certified Behavior Consultant ( CBCC-KA) . Corinne grew up with dogs from a young age, and has always been fascinated by them, from how they interact with each other to how they manage to successfully live in the human world they find themselves in. Wanting to learn more, Corinne earned a BA in Psychology and a Masters in Animal Behavior and joined the SSDT team in 2014. A long th...


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    Robert Haussmann

    Aggressive dog training, In home training, Reactive dog training, Puppy training, Agility training

    Robert Haussmann is a Certified Professional Dog Trainer, Canine Behavior Consultant, and Co-founder of Dogboy NYC. He is licensed under the Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers and has been working with dogs and advising their humans since 2003. He founded Dogboy NYC in 2005 to help canine and human clients navigate the complex urban jungle of New York City. Through creative, pr...


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    Linda Keehn

    Aggressive dog training, In home training, Puppy training, Agility training

    CDBC, CPDT-KA, LFDM-B
    Founder of Positive Canine Training and a Certified Professional Dog Trainer & Behavior Consultant

    I believe in dog training that is safe, effective and fun. You will love the results and your dog will love the process.

    I enjoy seeing the bond grow between families and their dogs, as they learn to communicate. When the dog learn what is wanted and ...


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    Jean Keesler

    Aggressive dog training, In home training, Protection/guard dog training, Reactive dog training, Puppy training

    Jean has been providing dog walking and pet care services in Brooklyn, NY since 2005. She grew up in the Pacific Northwest with a wily Siberian Husky and a variety of rescue cats that she kept bringing home. Jean moved to Brooklyn, studied Architecture at Pratt Institute and has a background in visual and graphic arts, however she has always had an interest in animals and science from an early...


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    Emily Komer

    Aggressive dog training, In home training, Reactive dog training, Off leash training, Puppy training, Agility training

    Emily is a CPDT-KA certified dog trainer, living in Brooklyn, NY with her husband and rescue Poodle, Penny. Growing up as the only human child with dogs and other pets, Emily has always had a huge passion for animals. With a BFA in art/psychology, Emily moved to NYC in 2007 and began volunteering at a local shelter in 2011, which led to her interest in dog training. She began her apprenticeship...


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    Amanda Kontakos

    Aggressive dog training, In home training, Reactive dog training, Puppy training, Agility training

    Amanda Kontakos began training at a young age, working with horses and competing in Hunter/Equitation. Interested in training, she stopped competing and began to work using natural horsemanship techniques. With continued research in positive reinforcement training, Amanda even taught horses targeting and other tricks using clicker training.Amanda spent nearly a decade working as a Dog Trainer w...


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    Katrina Krings

    Aggressive dog training, Board and train, In home training, Reactive dog training, Off leash training, Puppy training

    Katrina has been with our team for 20 years. She has a wealth of dog experience and knowledge, and works with nearly 100 dogs and puppies per week!

    Katrina teaches a variety of group classes including: Puppy Class Part 1, Puppy Class Part 2, Adolescent and Adult Obedience, Small Dog Obedience, Intermediate Obedience, Intro to Agility, Agility Part 2, and Puppy Agility and Enrichment. S...


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    Ariella Lisker

    Aggressive dog training, In home training, Reactive dog training, Off leash training, Puppy training, Agility training

    Ariella is a positive reinforcement trainer working towards her CPDT-KA certification who absolutely loves working with pet parents who want a deeper, more meaningful relationship with their canine companions. She helps them understand their dogs on a fundamental level by establishing effective communication.As an AKC Canine Good Citizen Evaluator and a graduate of the CATCH Canine Academy, Ari...


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    Alexandra Mann

    Aggressive dog training, Board and train, In home training, Reactive dog training, Off leash training, Puppy training

    Alexandra fell in love with dog training when she fell in love with Allie. She adopted her from 'A Cause for Paws', a New York City based rescue group; she was volunteering with during her Sophomore and Junior year of college. Allie had a host of behavioral problems. Alexandra spent the next two years researching, studying, and working with trainers on how to help Allie with her socializatio...


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    Nicolette Marino

    Aggressive dog training, In home training, Reactive dog training, Puppy training

    Nicolette Marino has been a huge dog lover since she was young. Her passion for dogs started when she got her first puppy, CoCo, as a child. Since then she had attempted to read and learn all she could about dogs. Ever since then, Nicolette knew she wanted to have a career that involved animals. Nicolette's enthusiasm for dog training came when she adopted a new member to her family, a Havanese...


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    Denise McDermott

    Aggressive dog training, In home training, Puppy training, Agility training

    CPDT-KA, CCDT Certified Professional Dog TrainerAs a certified professional dog trainer & animal lover, my most important role is to provide you and your pet with effective, professional positive reinforcement-based training. Teaching you and your dog how to live within the rules and structure of your family life makes your life easier, and gives you a canine companion who is relaxed, happy and...


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    Nancy Meara

    Aggressive dog training, Board and train, In home training, Reactive dog training, Puppy training

    Nancy MTrainer & Day School ManagerNancy's training career started with her pet rats and cat. Unable to have a dog as a child, Nancy set out on a journey to explore positive reinforcement and clicker training with the pets she could have. Her hard work and dedication paid off, strengthening the bond between Nancy and her unusual pack, while proving to her mother that the time was right to test ...


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    Daniel Neale

    Aggressive dog training, In home training, Reactive dog training, Off leash training, Puppy training, Agility training

    Daniel is a Certified Dog Behavior Consultant (CDBC). Daniel holds his Masters of Science in Animal Welfare and Behavior from the University of Pennsylvania's School of Veterinary Medicine, as well as CPDT-KA and CPAT-KA certifications . Daniel first fell in love with dogs and animal behavior when he rescued a Beagle-Corgi mix from his local SPCA when he was 10. After graduating from Carnegie M...


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    Cynthia Okimoto

    Aggressive dog training, Board and train, In home training, Reactive dog training, Puppy training

    Cynthia Okimoto, is the founder and head trainer at New York Dog Nanny. She is devoted to the sacred person-dog bond and created several services since 2010 to enhance this bond which is now provided through holistic dog training. She is the proud dog mom of Coco (11) and Max (10) as well as the curator of a Dog Blog which covers topics from CBD oils to how to choose the right dog for your fami...


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    Vicky Ortiz

    Aggressive dog training, Puppy training, Herding training, In home training

    Vicky is an ecuadorian biologist who since childhood had an affinity with animals, especially dogs. Her dream was always to be able to communicate, help and work with them.In 2008, Vicky did an intensive study about the world of dogs. She continued to take many courses, seminaries and workshops that taught her Ethology, dog behavior and training in Ecuador, Colombia and Chile.In 2009, Vicky com...


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    Hannah Richter

    Aggressive dog training, Board and train, In home training, Reactive dog training, Off leash training, Puppy training

    Hannah is the author of two dog training books, Teach Your Dog New Tricks and Clicker Training for Dogs. Hannah joined our team after five years in pet care, completed a two year apprenticeship with us, earned her CPDT-KA certification, and has since been part of the training team for seven years. Hannah has worked with hundreds of dogs and their families to develop deep bonds and strong commun...


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    Michael Schaier

    Aggressive dog training, In home training, Reactive dog training, Puppy training

    It is our firm belief that dogs learn from being motivated to learn. All of Michael's Pack trainers are certified professional dog trainers, schooled in positive reinforcement training. Some feel that you can get a dog to listen by using heavy handed techniques but that's not us. We want you to have a happy dog and a wonderful relationship with your pet.


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    John Scott

    Aggressive dog training, In home training, Reactive dog training, Off leash training, Puppy training, Agility training

    John is a dog trainer based in Astoria, Queens who has worked with animals for the last sixteen years. For many years of his career, he worked at various zoos and aquariums across the country as an animal trainer. The start of his career involved training free-flight birds of various species for shows at facilities like Disney's Animal Kingdom, Dallas Zoo, Brookfield Zoo, and more. After moving...


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    Moriah Shapiro

    Aggressive dog training, In home training, Reactive dog training, Puppy training

    Moriah was born and raised in Brooklyn. She initially started dog walking and boarding as a young child as a ruse to get dogs in the house, and quickly moved up to fostering dogs in her teen years. After working at various Animal Clinics in NYC and North Carolina as a Veterinary Assistant, she realized that her heart lay in the realm of animal behavior. Moriah has since taken courses in dog tra...


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    Christina Shusterich

    Aggressive dog training, In home training, Reactive dog training, Puppy training

    A little about me: Becoming a recognized Dog ExpertMy life mission and passion to literally save dogs' lives and prevent them from going to shelters and likely euthanization, behavior problems the number one cause and free their struggling, devoted owners. Creation of my Total Harmony Dog Transformation System Welcome! I started studying and training dogs when I was 12 with my first dog, i...


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    Philip Smith

    Aggressive dog training, In home training, Reactive dog training, Puppy training

    Meet Philip Smith, our premier Suffolk County dog trainer. Phil embraces the Michael's Pack philosophy of behavior modification which focuses on positive reinforcement and consistency.Philip has been adopting rescue and shelter dogs since childhood. His passion to train dogs came to be when he started preparing his Border Collie Mix, Pepper, for a drive across the country. Being able to safely ...


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    Sabrina Sosnick

    Aggressive dog training, In home training, Reactive dog training, Off leash training, Puppy training, Agility training

    Sabrina ( CPDT-KA) is an animal trainer with a deep passion for understanding and improving the lives of animals. She looks to use her skill analyzing complex animal behaviors to help dogs build confidence and strengthen the human-animal bond.Sabrina is a dedicated advocate for animal welfare. She has worked in animal rescue organizations and wildlife sanctuaries, providing her with the experi...


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    Alexis Toriello

    Aggressive dog training, In home training, Reactive dog training, Puppy training

    Alexis is a certified professional dog trainer, behavior consultant and canine cognition researcher. She has nearly two decades of experience in dog behavior modification and has worked with thousands of dogs over the years, with needs ranging from fear to reactivity to separation anxiety and beyond. Her methods avoid the use of force and rely on molding pet dogs' behavior by building positive ...


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    Toni Walton

    Aggressive dog training, In home training, Reactive dog training, Puppy training, Agility training

    She is a professional member of the Association of Professional Dog Trainers (APDT) and the Pet Professionals Guild (PPG), as well as Grisha Stewart's Animal Building Blocks Academy. Toni is an approved evaluator for AKC's S.T.A.R Puppy and all levels of Canine Good Citizen (CGC).Growing up in South Africa, Toni developed a passion for animals and their wellbeing. She had always wanted to work ...


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    Elisabeth Weiss

    Aggressive dog training, In home training, Reactive dog training, Puppy training

    I decided to make dog training my main interest and focus because I loved dogs and because it tickles me endlessly to communicate with them. I apprenticed with a dog trainer for three years and read, studied, took classes and became quite fascinated with behavior science and learning theory.This brings me back to Briards. A friend of mine lived in the same building that Laurie Anderson has her ...


Sniffspot’s top-rated list of dog trainers for Aggressive dog training in New York, NY is based on rankings from our community of dog owners as well as the general public. For Aggressive dog training, we received 0 total votes, resulting in 30 dog trainers who focus on Aggressive dog training. Our top-ranked dog trainers are listed in order of votes, with the top-ranked trainer for Aggressive dog training listed first.

Dog trainers for Aggressive dog training on this list are certified by CPDT-KA, FDM, or another trusted organization. We're proud to feature Jay Andors, who has been voted the top dog trainer for Aggressive dog training in New York, NY.

At Sniffspot, we prioritize trust and expertise. Jay Andors, as well as the other dog trainers on this Aggressive dog training list, ensures they bring the highest standards of care and training to your dog.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Aggressive Dog Training in New York, New York

How can I get in touch with these dog trainers?

Each of the trainer profiles contains a link to their website. You can click through to their website where you can find more contact information.

Are these dog trainers certified professionals?

Each dog trainers certifications are listed in their profile. Dog training is not regulated at the federal or state level, so there is no standard dog training certification. However, many private institutions offer certifications. Some of the top certifications in the dog training industry are CPDT- KA, IAABC, Karen Pryor Academy - KPA certification, Jean Donaldson's Academy - CTC certification and Fear Free Certification.

What methods do these dog trainers teach?

There are many methods for teaching dogs. All of the trainers included on this list are positive reinforcement only, as defined by no force, fear, intimidation, or aversive methods used. You can see more information in each trainer’s profile regarding their training specialties.

How much do these dog trainers cost?

Dog trainers have a wide range of costs for different services. We recommend first picking a trainer that provides the services that you are looking for, then reaching out to them to get up to date pricing.

Is training a dog good for the dog?

Yes! Training has many benefits for dogs. Going through a training process with your dog can improve the bond that you share with them. Also, training can do a lot to improve the confidence of a dog; it gives them more certainty that they understand how the world around them works. And lastly, it’s just fun for the dog and for you. Training can be very stimulating and enriching for a dog.

Can an aggressive dog be trained?

Yes! Any dog behavior can be worked on through training. Aggression is a serious issue, but it is also a term that is used very broadly. Many dogs that are thought to be aggressive are actually reactive, which is a different behavior altogether. If you believe you have an aggressive dog, we recommend reaching out to one of your local top trainers to get their diagnosis and advice.

I am a trainer. How can I get listed here?

We update this list once per year, normally starting in January. Make sure to keep an eye on our social media and sign up for email updates with Sniffspot in order to be in the loop on the next round of nominations.

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    Looking for the perfect dog name for your new male pup? We have created filterable lists of male dog names from our database of hundreds of thousands of Sniffspot users. You can filter by gender, breed and state to find the most cute, unique and creative male dog names.
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    Most Popular Female Dog Names

    Looking for the perfect dog name for your new female pup? We have created filterable lists of female dog names from our database of hundreds of thousands of Sniffspot users. You can filter by gender, breed and state to find the most cute, unique and creative female dog names.
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    Most Popular Golden Retriever Names

    Welcome to our comprehensive list of Golden Retriever dog names, curated from our vast database of Sniffspot users. Filter through hundreds of thousands of options by gender, breed, and state to discover the most adorable, original, and imaginative names for your beloved Golden Retriever.
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    Most Popular Labrador Retriever Names

    Welcome to our Labrador Retriever dog names page! Here you can browse through filterable lists of names for your beloved furry friend, ranging from cute and classic to unique and creative options. Our database of hundreds of thousands of Sniffspot users ensures you'll find the perfect name for your Labrador Retriever, whether you're seeking a name for a male or female, based on breed or state.

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