Dapper Dog Training

Dapper Dog Training offers private in-home sessions and group puppy classes focused on basic obedience, housebreaking, leash manners, and behavior modification. Programs are tailored to each dog’s age, breed, and specific issues such as separation anxiety, reactivity, or biting. Clients receive personalized guidance, follow-up support, and written handouts. Training is delivered through positive reinforcement, with ongoing sessions available for long-term behavior improvement.

Pricing Summary

Pricing details are not publicly listed on the website. Clients are asked to contact Jessica directly to discuss rates for private sessions, group classes, and packages based on individual needs.

Jessica Jacobson, CPDT-KA, is the founder of Dapper Dog Training and offers personalized dog training services in New York City and nearby areas. She specializes in puppy housebreaking, separation anxiety, preparing dogs for babies, and behavior modification using positive reinforcement methods. Jessica provides both private in-home training and group puppy classes, helping owners build confidence and establish clear communication with their dogs. She also offers dog decision counseling for owners considering rehoming, and has experience working with dogs of all ages, including seniors, rescues, and dogs with physical disabilities. Her approach is analytical, gentle, and tailored to each dog’s unique needs, with clients reporting rapid improvements in behavior and stronger human-dog bonds.

Jessica’s background includes formal education in animal behavior at The Rockefeller University, apprenticeships with Victoria Stilwell’s Dog Trainers of NY, and training under Sue Sternberg’s Assess A Pet program. She is a contributing trainer at the Companion Animal Science Institute and actively involved in professional associations including APDT and AABP.

Her services extend to helping multi-dog households manage jealousy and resource guarding, addressing leash reactivity, fearfulness, biting, and excessive barking, and even preparing dogs for air travel. Clients consistently praise her patience, clarity, and ability to read canine body language, making her a trusted resource for first-time and experienced dog owners alike.

Accomplishments

Jessica Jacobson is a Certified Professional Dog Trainer – Knowledge Assessed (CPDT-KA) through the Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers. She studied animal behavior at The Rockefeller University, apprenticed with Dog Trainers of NY under Victoria Stilwell, and trained under Sue Sternberg’s Assess A Pet program. She is a contributing trainer at the Companion Animal Science Institute and has been featured on The TODAY Show for her work with Hoda Kotb and Al Roker’s dogs.

How to Get Started!

Prospective clients are encouraged to contact Jessica via the website’s contact form, providing their dog’s name, age, breed, training goals, and a daytime phone number. A consultation is offered to assess the dog’s needs and create a customized training plan.