Mike Preis Dog Training

Training is delivered through personalized private sessions tailored to each dog’s needs. Sessions focus on basic manners, leash walking, house training, behavior modification, and addressing fear, reactivity, and separation anxiety. Virtual sessions are conducted via video chat with live coaching. Walk & Train sessions combine on-leash training with real-world exposure. Training plans are developed after an initial assessment and include follow-up resources like videos and articles. No group classes are offered.

Pricing Summary

Pricing details are not listed on the website. Payment options include cash, check, Zelle, and optionally Venmo or PayPal. Cancellations require 24 hours’ notice; otherwise, the session is charged. No package pricing is specified, but session recommendations are made after assessment.

Policies

Cancellations must be made at least 24 hours before the scheduled session to reschedule; otherwise, the session is charged. Exceptions may be made for emergencies or inclement weather at the trainer’s discretion.

Mike Preis Dog Training is a certified positive reinforcement, force-free dog training service based in Brooklyn, NY, serving Manhattan, Brooklyn, and Queens. Founded by Mike Preis, CPDT-KA and CSAT, the business specializes in puppy training, basic manners, behavior modification, and addressing fear, anxiety, and separation anxiety using science-based, non-aversive methods. Mike has over 10 years of experience training dogs, with a focus on building trust-based relationships between dogs and their owners. Services include private in-home sessions, outdoor training, and virtual video lessons via Zoom, Skype, or FaceTime. The business also offers Walk & Train sessions for on-leash behavior improvement. Mike emphasizes understanding canine body language, reducing stress, and making training fun and rewarding for both dogs and owners. Jean Keesler, CPDT-KA, also provides training services with specialties in canine good citizen testing and predation substitute training. The team does not offer group classes but recommends a partner for those services.

They provide personalized training plans based on each dog’s history, environment, and family dynamics, and follow up with detailed emails containing videos, articles, and resources after each session. Their approach is rooted in the work of pioneers like Karen Pryor, Patricia McConnell, and Dr. Sophia Yin, and they avoid all aversive tools such as prong collars, choke chains, and e-collars.

Mike’s personal journey began with rescuing a traumatized pit bull, Brindy, whose transformation through positive reinforcement inspired his career. He continues to expand his knowledge through ongoing education and collaboration with other professionals in the force-free community.

Accomplishments

Mike Preis is a CPDT-KA certified trainer (2016) and a Certified Separation Anxiety Trainer (CSAT) through Malena DeMartini (2023). Jean Keesler is CPDT-KA certified and a Certified Canine Good Citizen Evaluator. Both trainers have completed apprenticeships under leading force-free trainers and continue ongoing education through seminars and research.

How to Get Started!

Prospective clients can contact Mike Preis Dog Training via phone or email to schedule an initial consultation. After discussing needs, a training plan is developed, and the first session is booked in-home, outdoors, or virtually. No free initial consultation is offered.