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
Learn skills that make it fun and easy to live with your dog in harmony
Build a strong, healthy, and reciprocal relationship with your dog
Fix small problems that gradually or suddenly became big problems
Resolve nuisance puppy behaviors that never went away
Enjoy a dog who is patient and polite inside your home and out, around toys, people, dogs, and other distractions
Learn leash skills to make walks more enjoyable
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
- Requires more sessions, but less time
- Provides quick relief from problem behaviors
- Phone and email support while we work together
- Organized and efficient communication
- Stay informed about your dog's progress and see their changes daily
- Written and/or video references for practicing
- Individualized training plan tailored to meet your family’s unique needs
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
- Requires more time, but less sessions
- You do homework between every session
- You train your dog yourself with our expert guidance
- Phone and email support while we work together
- Individualized training plan tailored to meet your family’s unique needs
There is so much we can do to help
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 - $415
Your 90-minute Initial Evaluation is where we’ll create a clear strategy for your dog’s training journey. Every client completes an initial consultation.
We will:
- Identify the challenges you’re facing, pinpoint the specific behaviors you’re looking to address and determine the most effective training approach to help your whole family reach your goals.
- You will gain a comprehensive understanding of your dog’s current behavior.
- Collaborate on setting realistic and achievable goals; short-term, and long-term.
- Discuss tailored follow-up training options.
- Begin teaching key foundation skills that will make a real difference.
After completion of your initial evaluation, you will receive access to your Leash & Learning plan through your own Training Hub!
Inside, you’ll find:
A summary of our evaluation.
Clear instructions for training exercises.
Our insights and recommendations.
Notes on your dog’s current behavior.
Extra handouts and resources.
Follow Up Lessons
1 Hour Each
Your 60-minute follow-up lessons are designed to build directly on the goals and exercises we started together during your Initial Evaluation.
Option 1: Jumpstart Program
Accelerated Learning:
- We come to your home 3 times per week to train your dog for you.
- You do not need to be present at these appointments.
- Experience intensive support, individualized attention and effective training.
- Every session is carefully planned to ensure that it aligns perfectly with your dog’s individual Leash and Learning plan.
- You receive detailed updates (notes, photos, videos) in your training hub after every session.
Option 2: Basic Program
Guided Learning:
- We come to your home once every 1-2 weeks to meet together.
You need to be present for all sessions.
We show you exactly what to practice and how.
- Experience intensive support, individualized attention and effective training.
You reinforce your dog’s learning with daily practice; consistent daily practice between sessions is key.
- Every session is carefully planned to ensure that it aligns perfectly with your dog’s individual Leash and Learning plan.
- You receive detailed updates (notes, photos, videos) in your training hub after every session.
Feeling overwhelmed or unsure? Don't worry! Part of the initial evaluation is discussing your goals, and the best way to get you there.
Send us a bark
We’d love to hear from you! We will get back to you shortly upon receiving your message.
Book a free 15-minute consultation call
Your personalized training begins during your free 15-minute phone call.
On your scheduled day and time, Rachel will reach out via phone to learn more about your training goals and challenges, and answer your questions.
Before speaking, we recommend the following next steps:
- Read our price menu
- Prepare questions for our call (optional)
- Email any pictures and/or videos of your dog’s behavior (optional). However, do not provoke any dangerous situations to do so!