PJH Dog Training
Service area: Serves all areas of New York City, with in-home and park-based training on the Upper West Side, Central Park, and Riverside Park.
Service Overview
Types of Dog Training
- Family Dog
- Competition / Agility
- Behavior Modification
Specialty Focus Areas
- Puppy Training
- Recall
- Leash Pulling
- Reactivity / Aggression
- Separation Anxiety
- Jumping on People
- Barking Excessively
- Basic Obedience
- Fearfulness
Training Formats Offered
- Private Lessons
- Group Classes
- In-Home
- Private Facility
- Day Training
- Video Calls
Program Formats
- One-Time Consultation
- Sessions Package
- Ongoing Weekly
- Intensive Program
Types of Dogs
- Small
- Medium
- Large
- Giant
- Herding
- Sporting
- Working
- Hounds
- Terriers
- Doodles
- Brachycephalic
Age of Dogs Trained
- Puppy (<1 year)
- Adolescent (1-2 years)
- Adult (2-8 years)
Dog Training Methodology
Methods:
- ✓ Positive Reinforcement Only
Equipment:
- ✓ Clickers
- ✓ Food Rewards
- ✓ Harnesses
- ✓ Flat Collars
- ✓ Obstacle Courses
Programs include Puppy Socialization, Puppy and Adolescent Obedience, Dog Day School, Reactive Resilience Therapy™, Indoor and Outdoor Agility, Nose Work, and Training Walks. All programs combine hands-on coaching with home practice guidance. Clients can choose from one-time consultations, ongoing weekly sessions, or concierge programs tailored to behavior challenges. Small-cohort group classes are available for agility and nose work, capped at four dogs.
Pricing & Policies
Pricing Summary
Pricing is transparent and published on their website, with options for private in-home sessions, virtual coaching, small-cohort group classes, day school, and concierge programs. Every new client starts with a paid consultation ($55 for a 30-minute virtual consult, $110 for a one-hour in-home assessment), and rates for ongoing work vary by service type and package, with no hidden fees.
Testimonials
“We’ve been doing private lessons with Pepe since bringing home our new puppy — he’s the best! He taught me how to teach my puppy with positive reinforcement and although training is quite a long process, results are already visible. And most of all I now know how to continue to teach my dog using positive reinforcement.”
– Donna Winer
“If I could rate this more than 5 stars, I totally would! When I started private lessons with Pepe I wasn’t very hopeful — past trainers couldn’t fix my dog Cream’s reactivity… Already by the 4th training session she was walking next to another dog! Pepe is super kind-hearted and has a really good knowledge on dogs and their behavior.”
– Laura Sambataro
“Pepe is an awesome trainer. Getting a puppy is overwhelming, but hiring him was the best decision I’ve made… Otis is happier. I am less stressed. And it’s by and large thanks to Pepe’s effective, kind and compassionate approach.”
– Marco Pizzato
About the Trainer
Dr. Pepe Hernandez, PhD and CPDT-KA certified dog trainer, offers science-based, force-free dog training in NYC using positive reinforcement methods. He specializes in helping puppies, adolescents, and adult dogs with reactivity, aggression, obedience, agility, separation anxiety, and leash pulling. His services include private in-home training, group classes, day training for puppies and adolescents, indoor and outdoor agility, nose work, and training walks. Dr. Hernandez combines his background in behavioral neuroscience with compassionate, client-centered coaching to empower owners and build lasting bonds. He also provides resources like FAQs, behavior guides, and a training blog to help dog owners succeed. His training philosophy emphasizes safety, patience, consistency, and avoiding fear or punishment.
PJH Dog Training serves clients across NYC with flexible scheduling and tailored programs for urban living, including apartment-friendly solutions. Clients receive direct coaching to become their dog’s best trainer, with progress tracked through real-life skill-building and ongoing support.
Additional services include puppy socialization, dog day school, adolescent/adult day training, and Reactive Resilience Therapy™ — a proprietary program for reactivity. All training is conducted without force, fear, or corrections.
Accomplishments
Dr. Pepe Hernandez holds a PhD in Behavioral Neuroscience and is a CPDT-KA certified professional dog trainer. He has over 15 years of research and training experience, and has helped hundreds of clients in NYC with complex behavior cases using evidence-based methods.
How to Get Started!
Client engagement begins with a consultation to assess the dog’s behavior, goals, and environment. After the consultation, clients choose a program (private, group, day training, etc.) and schedule sessions. Follow-up support includes email resources, video guidance, and structured weekly plans.
16+ Years Experience
Contact Information
Availability
- Weekdays
- Weekends
- Morning
- Afternoon
- Evening
Hours
Monday: 9am-9pm
Tuesday: 9am-9pm
Wednesday: 9am-9pm
Thursday: 9am-9pm
Friday: 9am-9pm
Saturday: 11:30am-4pm
Sunday: Closed
Certifications
- CPDT-KA
Associations
- Accredited
Other Services Offered
- Dog day care center
- Dog walker
- Pet trainer
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