Best Friend’s Dog Training

Training programs include in-home private lessons, a two-week board and train program with in-home follow-up, unlimited lifetime group classes, and puppy kindergarten. All programs include obedience training in real-world environments with distractions. Owners are taught the reasoning behind techniques to ensure long-term success. Group classes are held weekly and include socialization, skill reinforcement, and community events like picnics and holiday parties.

Pricing Summary

Offers a “One Price for the Life of Your Dog” package that includes unlimited group classes, lifetime access to training support, and no additional fees for ongoing training. In-home and board and train programs are available with follow-up sessions. Free in-home evaluations provided.

Policies

No cancellation or rescheduling policies are explicitly stated. Training continues for the life of the dog with no time limits under the “One Price” package. Free evaluations offered with no commitment.

Best Friend’s Dog Training is a dog training company founded in 1999 by Frank Bonomo that offers personalized training solutions for dogs of all temperaments, including shy, fearful, and aggressive dogs. They provide in-home training, board and train programs, unlimited lifetime group classes, puppy kindergarten, and obedience training. Their unique “One Price for the Life of Your Dog” package ensures clients receive ongoing training support until their dog masters the skills, with no time limits or extra fees. They emphasize teaching owners the “why” behind training techniques and use a team of certified trainers skilled in clicker training, leash-based methods, and modern remote collar training. They do not use yelling or physical punishment, focusing instead on praise and low-level attention-getting techniques. They also offer free in-home evaluations and include access to annual dog picnics, holiday parties, and video classroom resources. Their services extend to therapy dog team certification, with over 250 trained teams.

They serve clients across New York, New Jersey, Maryland, Northern Virginia, Richmond VA, and Florida (Tampa, Pasco, Pinellas, and Naples), with multiple local phone numbers for each region.

Additional services include home-based boarding, professional training facilities, and socialization programs for puppies and adult dogs.

Accomplishments

Trained over 250 therapy dog teams and over 6,000 dogs since 1999. 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.

How to Get Started!

Client engagement begins with a free in-home evaluation. No commitment required. After evaluation, clients choose between in-home training, board and train, or group classes. All programs include lifetime access to group classes and training support.