Best Friend’s Dog Training

Training programs include in-home private lessons, two-week board and train with follow-up home sessions, puppy kindergarten, and unlimited weekly group classes. All programs include lifetime access to group classes and community events. Training focuses on obedience commands (sit, stay, come, heel, etc.) in real-world environments with distractions. Board and train includes training 2-3 times daily in varied settings. In-home training occurs in the client’s natural environment. All programs emphasize owner education and long-term retention.

Pricing Summary

Offers a “One Price for the Life of Your Dog” package that includes unlimited group classes and ongoing training support with no time limits. Pricing for individual programs like board and train or in-home training is not specified, but free evaluations are offered with no obligation.

Policies

Offers free in-home evaluations with no commitment. Training continues for the life of the dog under the “One Price” package. No cancellation or rescheduling policies are explicitly stated.

Best Friend’s Dog Training is a dog training business founded in 1999 by Frank Bonomo, offering personalized training services to dog owners in multiple states. They specialize in obedience training, puppy kindergarten, in-home training, board and train programs, and group classes. Their unique “One Price for the Life of Your Dog” package allows unlimited access to group classes and ongoing training support until the dog masters the skills, with no time limits. They train all breeds—small to giant, fearful to aggressive—and emphasize teaching owners the “why” behind training techniques. Services include housebreaking, leash training, behavior modification, and socialization. They also offer free in-home evaluations and require trainers to be proficient in multiple methods including clicker, leash-based, and remote collar training. Additional services include pet boarding, home-based boarding, and annual dog picnics and holiday parties for clients. Their team of certified trainers works across multiple locations to accommodate client schedules.

They serve clients in Nassau County, Suffolk County, New York City, Queens, Richmond VA, Arlington and Northern VA, Maryland, New Jersey, and Florida (Tampa, Pasco, Pinellas, Naples). They provide both in-home and facility-based training, with group classes held in Long Island and Queens. Their programs are designed for dogs of all ages and temperaments, with a focus on real-world distraction training and owner education.

They do not use yelling or physical punishment; instead, they rely on praise, low-level attention-getting techniques, and positive reinforcement strategies. Clients can continue training indefinitely through their lifetime membership program, which includes access to video classroom content, forums, and community events.

They also offer therapy dog training and have trained over 6,000 dogs since 1999.

Accomplishments

Founded in 1999, trained over 6,000 dogs. Only company requiring trainers to master all major training methods including clicker, leash-based, and remote collar training. Recognized by other trainers and behaviorists for handling difficult cases. Hosts annual dog picnics and holiday parties for clients.

How to Get Started!

Client engagement begins with a free in-home evaluation. No obligation is required. Clients can then choose between in-home training, board and train, or group classes, all of which include lifetime access to group sessions and support.