Dog's Best Friend
For years dogs have been man’s best friend. But don’t you think it’s about time your dog had a best friend too? That’s where we step in!
Meet Rachel
Rachel Lane is a highly-skilled, sought after dog trainer. She is recommended by vets, educated, and as a candidate for Virginia Tech’s Masters of Science in Applied Animal Behavior and Welfare, Rachel is among the most qualified dog trainers in NYC.
She’s an avid student of positive reinforcement training and translates cutting-edge animal behavior sciences into city-smart training for your dog.
A happy dog is a safe dog. Rachel’s mission is to help you and your dog learn how to enjoy safe and happy city living, one paw at a time. Although behavior is a complex science, Rachel believes in creating training plans that ensure success for clients and their dogs, all while making those plans as straightforward as possible . With patience, practice, and consistency, Rachel helps you and your dog develop a deeper relationship while meeting your training goals.
Though blessed to have shared her life with SO many amazing dogs, Rachel is the proud doggy-mom of Dustin, her almost twelve-year-old terrier mix. Dustin was adopted from NYCACC death row after failing all of his shelter evaluations. With a lot of love and positive training, Dustin has gone on to earn his champion trick dog title, starred in a movie and has been in a professional children’s production of the musical “Annie.” He also competes in rally, nose work, canine musical freestyle and does agility for fun.
Dogs Rachel has worked with have gone on to do many great and wonderful things, but most importantly, they become beloved, well-behaved, family members.
Credentials
Certified Professional Dog Trainer, Knowledge Assessed
Certified Behavior Consultant Canine, Knowledge Assessed
Applied Animal Behavior and Welfare, Masters Candidate, Virginia Tech (completing 2022)
Certificate in Applied Animal Behavior, University of Washington
Family Paws Parent Educator Certified
Certified Trick Dog Instructor
AKC Canine Good Citizen Evaluator
Certified Fear Free Professional
AKC Trick Dog Evaluator
American Safety and Health Institute, Pet First Aid Certified
WHO ELSE WORKS HERE?
We have one intern, 2 official helper dogs, and many un-official helper dogs.
Dogs don’t lie, and neither do we. Like the best best friend, we promise to:
- Listen without judgment, and make sure you feel heard
- Make difficult challenges less daunting
- Translate your dog’s quirky, scary, and embarrassing behaviors into a language you understand
- Provide gentle reminders, honest feedback, and empower you to lead your dog to a place of mutual respect, understanding, and cooperation
- Support you as you learn to accept your dog for who they are, make decisions, and become a happier human as your life with your dog becomes more peaceful and relaxing
- Cultivate your confidence and unite you and your dog