Brooklyn Dog Training Center

Doggie Academy offers a variety of group classes and private lessons. Group classes include Puppy Fundamentals (4 weeks, for puppies up to 20 weeks, covering biting, chewing, housetraining, socialization, and positive training), AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy (6 weeks, for puppies up to 20 weeks, focusing on crate/house training, socialization, leash walking, and recall), and Puppy Social (for puppies under 6 months and 30 lbs, for polite play and calming).

Manners & Behavior classes include Basic Manners (6 weeks, covering Sit, Down, Leash Walking, Come, Stay, Leave It, Drop It), Beyond Basic Manners (advanced skills with distractions, impulse control, leash walking, recall), CGC Canine Good Citizen Workshop (prepares for the AKC CGC test), Solutions for Sidewalk Snackers (one session to address scavenging), and Curb Your Dog’s Enthusiasm (workshop for self-control around food, doors, dogs, and people). Dog Agility classes are offered at Intro, Agility 2, and Agility 3 levels, teaching dogs to navigate obstacles like jumps, tunnels, and weave poles.

Private lessons are available in-home, in-studio at the Brooklyn Dog Training Center, or live online. These customized sessions address a wide range of issues including advanced obedience, agility training, basic manners, Canine Good Citizen preparation, chewing, counter surfing, crate training, destructive behavior, enrichment activities, excessive barking, house training, jumping, leash aggression, leash walking, pet selection, pre-puppy prep, puppy care, puppy nipping, Rally Obedience, resource guarding, separation anxiety, and trick training. Private dog sport lessons also cover competition obedience, scent work, canine parkour, and canine fitness.

Pricing Summary

Private in-home and in-studio lessons for manners and behavior are $150 for a single lesson, $425 for a package of 3 lessons, and $675 for a package of 5 lessons. Private in-studio agility and dog sport lessons are $75 for a single 1/2 hour lesson, $150 for a single 1 hour lesson, $425 for a package of 3 hours, and $675 for a package of 5 hours.

Virtual training rates vary by trainer level: Associate Trainer rates are $65 for 1/2 hour, $125 for 1 hour, $350 for a 3-hour package, and $550 for a 5-hour package. Senior Trainer or Behavior Counselor rates are $75 for 1/2 hour, $150 for 1 hour, $425 for a 3-hour package, and $675 for a 5-hour package. All prices are subject to 8.875% sales tax. Training packages are valid for one year from purchase, and clients do not need to commit to a package for their first lesson.

Policies

Dog training packages are valid for one year from purchase. For safety, children under 10 are not allowed on the training floor during Puppy Fundamentals classes. Dogs with reactivity issues are advised to schedule a private evaluation before joining a group class. Vaccination records are required for participation in puppy classes.

Doggie Academy offers comprehensive dog training and behavior counseling services for dog owners in New York City and beyond. They provide a variety of training options, including private lessons, group classes, and specialized workshops, catering to different needs and lifestyles.

Their trainers are skilled in a wide range of techniques, allowing them to create customized lesson plans for each dog and owner. Doggie Academy emphasizes making training enjoyable for both the dog and the human, ensuring a rewarding experience.

Services cover everything from pre-pet planning and puppy manners to basic and advanced obedience, as well as addressing specific behavioral issues. They also offer enrichment training in dog sports like agility and tricks, which helps improve communication and strengthen the bond between dogs and their owners. Doggie Academy trainers are recommended by several area veterinarians.

Accomplishments

Sarah Westcott is the Owner/Senior Trainer Behavior Consultant and holds the CPDT-KSA certification. Kate Naito is a CDBC and CPDT-KA Behavior Consultant. Doggie Academy trainers are recommended by several area veterinarians.

How to Get Started!

Clients can book classes and private lessons online through the Doggie Academy website. Options include scheduling in-home private lessons, in-studio private lessons, or virtual training sessions. For specific inquiries, such as finding the right class or trainer, clients can contact Amanda, the administrator. Sarah Westcott can be contacted directly for in-home lessons in the Lehigh Valley area.