Phillips Command Dogs/The Dog Guy, NY LLC

Training programs are customized to individual dog and owner needs, ranging from one-time consultations to ongoing weekly sessions and intensive programs. Services include in-home, facility-based, and board-and-train options. Programs cover basic obedience, behavior modification, service and therapy dog certification, detection work (narcotics, explosives), tracking, and personal protection. Handler instruction and certification testing are included for law enforcement and civilian teams.

Pricing Summary

Pricing details are not publicly listed; clients are encouraged to contact for customized quotes based on training type, duration, and individual needs. Packages available for obedience, service, and detection training.

Phillips Command Dogs, also known as The Dog Guy, is a professional dog training business based in New York, specializing in personalized obedience, behavior modification, and specialized detection training for all breeds. Led by Stephen B. Phillips, a K-9 trainer with over 40 years of experience, the business offers services including Basic and Advanced Obedience, Service Dog Training, Therapy Dog Certification, Personal Protection, Narcotics and Explosives Detection, Tracking/Trailing, and Custom Problem Solving. They also provide handler instruction, private detection sweeps for drugs or explosives in homes and schools, and assistance in selecting the right dog for specific needs. The trainer is certified by the DEA and NY State Bureau of Controlled Substances, licensed to possess high explosives, and an AWDA Certified Master Trainer. They offer certification for both law enforcement and civilian K-9 teams and have trained dogs for search and rescue, law enforcement, and private security applications.

The business emphasizes building a strong bond between owner and dog through firm yet gentle training methods, with many clients reporting noticeable improvements in behavior and obedience. They also provide resources and articles on detection dog training, anxiety in dogs, and therapy dog certification.

Phillips Command Dogs is insured, bonded, and accredited by the Better Business Bureau, and offers training for puppies, adolescents, adults, and senior dogs across a wide range of behavioral and working needs.

Accomplishments

Stephen B. Phillips is a former DEA-certified trainer, licensed by the NY State Bureau of Controlled Substances and BATF to possess high explosives. He is an AWDA Certified Master Trainer in Narcotics and Explosives Detection, authored the “Scent Mixing” Detection Dog Training Manual, served as the first NY State Coordinator for the Eastern States Working Dog Association, founded the Multi-Jurisdictional Working Dog Task Force, and was a sworn K-9 officer for the Village of Portville Police Department. He has also served as a tester/observer for Therapy Dogs Inc. and the American Temperament Testing Society.

How to Get Started!

Client engagement begins with a consultation to assess the dog’s needs, goals, and training history. After the consultation, a customized training plan is developed, and sessions are scheduled based on availability and program type (private, home, facility, or board-and-train).