Manners and Obedience Training Services

Manners are for every dog

Changes you can see and feel

Treat your dog to a life of fun, freedom, and enjoyment. Give yourself a dog who is easy to live and communicate with. By training your dog to listen to cues and have manners in everyday situations, you are giving them the gift of inclusion. You can include them in events and experiences they might otherwise miss out on. You will feel more confident and will become a better dog-parent.

We can also help you if you are not happy with your relationship with your dog. Feel like they don’t like you? Or they don’t respect you? Are they stubborn or dominate? We help every dog:

The ball-obsessed
The sniff-obsessed
The people-obsessed
The dog-obsessed
The jumping dog

The pulling on leash dog
The stubborn dog
The dominant dog
The unhappy dog

Life Skills for Fun, Freedom, & inclusion

Teach your do to be cooperative and listen the first time when asked, both in your home and out and about

Every dog and person needs help sometimes

Training Options

We know that training your dog can be overwhelming. Leash and Learn offers two specialized training paths you can choose from. You will have the dog of your dreams with both, but they get you there in very different ways.

The Leashed Path

Premium Jumpstart Programs

New Yorkers are busy. Time is precious and there aren’t enough hours in a day. Our jumpstart programs are designed to give you some time back while we train your dog for you.

How it works

A trainer comes to your home 3 times per week to train your dog
You receive detailed notes, pictures, and/or videos after every session
We focus on leash walking, obedience, socialization, manners, crate training, and any other skills your dog needs to learn
On your own you focus on potty training, socialization, and biting and nipping
We meet every 1-2 weeks to teach you how to implement the skills

Benefits

The Learn Path

Basic Lessons

If you have been dreaming of training your dog yourself this is the perfect path for you! Our basic programs are designed for us to teach you how to train your dog

How it works

A trainer comes to your home and meets with you once per week
We answer your questions, and show you what to practice that week
You receive detailed notes, pictures, and/or videos after every session

Benefits

There is so much we can do to help

CLIENT BARKS

Imagine a world without limits for you and your dog

Rachel is simply the best.

“Very knowledgeable about all types of dogs (old, young, puppies, rescues, etc.) and very honest. I think she sets herself apart from the rest in setting reasonable expectations and timelines for improvement. Super sweet and down to earth as well really easy to talk to and addresses all questions and concerns. I think it's super important to have someone who you can trust when using them in your home or with your special loved pet and she definitely fits the bill."

Jesse

Fortunate to have found Rachel.

“For over a year, she treated her like she was her own and Lily was beyond excited every time she came. Lily's a strong pitbull mix and her powerful nature was never an issue for Rachel. She was always on time, enthusiastic and so observant of all aspects of Lily's health, disposition, and diet. The best part was that Lily's behavior improved from the time she spent with Rachel. She also had Lily surprise us with some new tricks!"

Lily

Pickle Loves Rachel!

“Rachel has been an amazing addition to Pickle's world. Rachel trains him and also helps us become better dog parents. We have noticed he is calmer on walks and has healthier interactions with other dogs. Additionally, Rachel gives us extensive feedback, tips, and tricks on how we can expand upon what she is doing with Pickle."

Pickle

A fantastic trainer for both humans and canines

“She breaks things down into straightforward tasks that can easily be practiced and learned. I have spoken to many dog trainers; unlike some, she also speaks fluent human 🙂 Rachel is extremely down to earth, very easy to talk to and work with, and extremely passionate about the behavioral science. I feel my puppy and I understand each other better after our training with her."

Bialy

Your investment

While training is highly customized to your dog and family, there is a basic framework that all clients follow when starting with training with Leash and Learn. This system sets everyone up for success and ensures better training results.

Initial Evaluation

1.5 Hours - $365

Every client completes an initial evaluation.

We will

Meet together face-to-face
Assess your dog’s current behavior
Set achievable and realistic goals for your dog and your family
Discuss follow up package recommendations
Start training the most relevant foundation skills
In 3-5 days you receive your training plan. It will include your notes and assessments from your evaluation and is a living document as we work together

Includes 2 Free Bonuses!

After completion of your initial evaluation, you will receive access to two great bonuses!

A monthly newsletter filled with all things dog, including product reviews, how-to guides, helpful tips and tricks, and announcements.
A link for a members only section of the website where I have compiled and shared many of my favorite dog training resources.