Spot-On K9 Training

Spot-On K9 Training offers private and group training programs. Private Behavioral Modification Training (4-6 classes, 60 minutes each) focuses on basic obedience and addressing unwanted behaviors such as reactivity, separation anxiety, biting, jumping, chewing, pulling, resource guarding, and aggression. Off-Leash Recall/Remote E-Collar Training (4-6 classes, 60 minutes each) aims for 100% guaranteed recall and off-leash reliability using e-collars, suitable for dogs 5.5 months and older.

The Walk Doctor Clinic (2 classes, 60 minutes each) is designed as a quick fix for chaotic leash walking and obedience challenges, but it is not suitable for dogs displaying dangerous reactivity or severe fear/anxiety. Dog Training via FaceTime or Phone Consult (1 session, 60 minutes) provides essential information and techniques for specific issues, particularly for clients in areas not physically covered. All private training packages include free drop-in group classes (up to 9 classes, held monthly from March to November in Central Park West), phone and email support for the dog’s life, and exclusive help documents.

Pricing Summary

Private Behavioral Modification Training and Off-Leash Recall/E-Collar Training packages are available: 4 classes for $998, 5 classes for $1,248, and 6 classes for $1,498. The Walk Doctor Clinic offers 2 classes for $470. A Dog Training via FaceTime or Phone Consult is priced at $139 for a single 60-minute session.

Prices do not include suggested training tools. Cash pricing is available upon contact. Major credit card payment is required to schedule classes.

Policies

Appointments can be changed up to 24 hours before the scheduled time; cancellations or missed appointments with less than 24 hours’ notice will be charged the full session fee. Paid services must be used within four months of purchase. There is a strict no-refund policy for scheduled, missed, or unused services.

Unconfirmed classes (not confirmed or canceled within five days of receiving dates) will be forfeited without refund. Free drop-in group classes are an added-value program, subject to change or removal, and require 24-hour RSVP/cancellation.

Spot-On K9 Training provides unparalleled Behavioral Modification Training for even the most challenging dogs, emphasizing “Positively Balanced Training®” for results starting from day one. They offer personalized training methods using both positive and negative reinforcement. The business aims to teach owners how to train their dogs, addressing unwanted behaviors and obedience commands.

They specialize in helping dogs with issues like pulling or lunging on the leash, jumping up, counter-surfing, barking at the door, separation anxiety, and aggression toward other dogs or humans. Their highly acclaimed off-leash e-collar training takes place in Central Park and Southern Connecticut, ensuring safe recall anywhere.

Accomplishments

Stephen Baum is the Owner and an NK9 Certified Trainer. He is a graduate of the NK-9 Learning Center for Dog Trainers in Columbus, Ohio. He participated in Shadow Programs with Thomas Davis, UCA, in 2018 and 2019, and attended Jeff Gellman’s Reactivity Seminars in 2019 and 2022.

Stephen is a member of the National K9 Dog Trainers Association and an Associate Member of the International Association of Canine Professionals (IACP). He has completed various webinars and digital course studies, including Ted Efthymiadis’s Aggression Mastermind Series, Sue Sternberg’s Managing Dog to Dog Interactions, Sean O’Shea’s E-Collar Training, Michael Ellis’s Raising Your Puppy and The Electric Collar, and Tylor Muto’s Mastering the Remote Collar. He is also PetTech CPR & First Aid Training certified and has been a volunteer trainer for BARC-CT.org dog rescue since 2017. Spot-On K9 Training is a Veteran-Owned Small Business.

How to Get Started!

Clients are advised to complete and submit the online Registration & Service Agreement before receiving training. For more information or to talk to someone ASAP, clients should review the website’s training style, videos, programs, and pricing, then call Stephen at 917-848-3108 (texting is not preferred). It is recommended to contact them before purchasing a package to ensure the appropriate number of sessions for their goals.