North Fork School for Dogs

Training begins with an online evaluation (puppy/rescue/behavior) to assess needs and create a customized plan. Clients can choose from one-time consultations, ongoing weekly sessions, or intensive behavior modification programs. Programs include basic obedience, manners, leash reactivity, separation anxiety, and trick training. Options include in-home, public space, or virtual sessions. Group classes include mini-group manners (3+ dogs) and semi-private classes (2 dogs). Training is structured around progressive exposure, positive reinforcement, and owner education with handouts provided.

Pricing Summary

Online evaluations are $115; 30-minute online sessions are $50; 60-minute online sessions are $100. In-person private obedience/manners training is $150 (or $200 with travel fee). Reactive behavior sessions are $110 for 40 minutes. Just Asha and Your Dog (3-hour in-person session) is $100. Mini group manners (3+ dogs) is $85; semi-private (2 dogs) is $100. Dog walking is $35/hour. Free cow hoof given with first visit.

Policies

Online training payments are via PayPal only. In-person training accepts cash, check, Zelle, Venmo, or PayPal. No specific cancellation policy is stated, but bookings are made online with calendar confirmation.

North Fork School for Dogs is a positive reinforcement-based dog training business led by Asha Gallacher, a certified dog trainer based in Southold, Long Island. Asha helps dog owners improve their dogs’ behavior through humane, science-backed methods that focus on communication, body language, and reward-based training. She offers both in-person and online training options, including private lessons, group classes, and specialized programs for puppies, rescue dogs, and dogs with reactivity or fear-based behaviors. Asha’s approach emphasizes building trust and understanding between dogs and their owners, using techniques endorsed by leading experts in the field. She also provides additional services like dog walking, behavior counseling, and virtual trick training. Her training philosophy is rooted in force-free methods, and she is committed to ongoing education through workshops with renowned trainers like Ian Dunbar, Grisha Stewart, and Susan Friedman.

Asha is certified by the Animal Behavior College (ABC) and is an AKC Evaluator. She is an active member of professional organizations including the Association of Professional Dog Trainers (APDT), Pet Professional Guild (PPG), and International Association of Canine Professionals (IACP). Her own dogs, Caru and Sophie, are well-trained and serve as living examples of her methods. Clients appreciate her patience, knowledge, and ability to tailor training to individual households and dog personalities. Free cow hooves are offered with every first visit as a welcome treat for new clients.

Accomplishments

Asha Gallacher is an ABC Certified Dog Trainer and AKC Evaluator. She has attended workshops and seminars with top trainers including Ian Dunbar, Chirag Patel, Grisha Stewart, Susan Friedman, and Kathy Sdao. She has participated in multiple APDT Annual Conferences and the Clicker Expo. Her rescue Corgi, Spoonie Luv, was successfully rehabilitated using positive methods, inspiring her career. Her Dachshund, Sophie, qualified in her first agility trial in 2014.

How to Get Started!

Begin with an online evaluation (Puppy/Rescue/Reactive Dog Evaluation) for $115, which includes a 60-minute video consultation, behavior assessment, and personalized training plan. After the evaluation, clients can book ongoing sessions or choose from in-person or virtual training options.