Stone Hill Training Center
Ranked #2 in Central Square and #53 in New York
Service Overview
Types of Dog Training
- Competition / Agility
Specialty Focus Areas
- Basic Obedience
- Puppy Training
- Jumping on People
- Fearfulness
Training Formats Offered
- Group Classes
- Video Calls
- Private Facility
Program Formats
- Ongoing Weekly
Types of Dogs
- Small
- Herding
Age of Dogs Trained
- Puppy (<1 year)
- Adult (2-8 years)
Dog Training Methodology
Methods:
- ✓ Positive Reinforcement Only
Equipment:
- ✓ Obstacle Courses
The business offers a structured agility training curriculum designed for dogs at various stages, from beginners to advanced competitors. Programs include Foundations for puppies and adult dogs, focusing on motivational games and reinforcement-based training to build a strong agility drive. Specialized classes cover Jump training, teaching efficient jumping and handling skills, and Contacts and Weave Poles, utilizing 2×2 weave pole training and games for solid contact performance.
For more advanced dogs, there are Novice and Pre-Competition classes that help dogs “put it all together” and prepare for their first agility shows with distractions. The Open/Masters/International program is designed for dogs and handlers aiming to compete at higher levels, including local and world team competitions. Additionally, the business provides Training E-books and Online training options for those needing extra help or unable to attend in-person classes.
Testimonials
“Huge thanks to you Tina for helping give Chip the foundation skills he needed to accomplish this. It’s always a pleasure to trust that he will be sitting at the start line and performing his contacts as expected every time we walk into the ring. That’s HUGE TOM!!!!!!!!!!!!! I tell everyone who will listen that foundation training is key and worth every minute.”
– Janine Crane
“Dahlia and I have been training at Stone Hill for almost two years now. She came to us a fairly quiet, unassuming, somewhat inhibited dog and remained that way for the first two years we had her (prior to training at Stone Hill). Training in such a wonderful and positive environment with a teacher like Tina has brought out the best in both of us. We’re learning to communicate and even more than that, we’re learning to have fun! Dahlia has gained a lot of confidence, is willing to try new things more easily, she has more speed and drive and her wonderfully goofy sense of fun that we didn’t see when we first had her has emerged. I cannot thank Tina and Stone Hill enough for helping to build my girl’s confidence. She is such a happy dog now and that means the world to me!”
– Michelle Osborn
“Tina is great with dogs and knows how best to read their level of understand of concepts and learning.She is awesome with feareful and anxious dogs and really knows how to read stress levels She isn’t afraid of taking a step back and solidifying understanding for both owners and dogs. She’s helped me be able to understand the signals that my dogs are giving me so that I can make everything I do with them positive and rewarding. She’s helped me grow tremendously as a competitor, dog trainer and behaviorist. My dogs are tough and have very different personalities and through her programs and mentorship I have greatly increased the bond I have with both of them and am much better for it.”
– Aliza Smith
About the Trainer
Stone Hill Training Center, now operating under Pawsitive Trendz, offers comprehensive agility training for dogs of all levels, from puppies and adult dogs starting out to those competing at open, masters, and international levels. The training emphasizes motivational games and reinforcement-based methods to build a driven agility dog.
Trainer Tina Eldred is highly praised by students for her caring, devoted, and knowledgeable approach. She is particularly skilled with fearful and anxious dogs, helping owners understand their dogs’ signals and build confidence. Classes are structured yet casual, providing individual attention without being rushed, and Tina is available for support via email or phone.
In addition to in-person classes, the center provides training e-books and online training options. Tina also has a network of other professionals, including agility teachers, obedience teachers, and animal behaviorists, to assist clients further.
How to Get Started!
Dog owners can get started by emailing Tina@pawsitivetrendz.com to join the mailing list for class announcements or to ask questions for more information.
Contact Information
Misc Features
- wheelchair accessible parking