The Dog Behaviorist NYC

4.9 Stars,97 Reviews
86 Fleet Pl #18F, Brooklyn, NY 11201

Service area: Serves Brooklyn, NYC, and surrounding areas with in-person and virtual sessions available.

Service Overview

Types of Dog Training

  • Behavior Modification
  • puppy
  • basic
  • recall

Specialty Focus Areas

  • Leash Pulling
  • Reactivity / Aggression
  • anxiety
  • resource_guarding
  • Fearfulness
  • Recall
  • Potty Training
  • Biting / Nipping
  • Jumping on People

Training Formats Offered

  • Private Lessons
  • In-Home
  • Video Calls

Program Formats

  • One-Time Consultation
  • Sessions Package

Types of Dogs

  • Small
  • Medium
  • Large
  • Giant
  • Herding
  • Sporting
  • Working
  • Terriers
  • Doodles

Age of Dogs Trained

  • Puppy (<1 year)
  • Adolescent (1-2 years)
  • Adult (2-8 years)

Dog Training Methodology

Methods: 

  • Positive Reinforcement Only
  • Balanced Training

Equipment: 

  • Clickers
  • Food Rewards
  • Harnesses
  • Flat Collars
  • E-Collars

Clients begin with a virtual or in-person behavior assessment to identify issues and goals. Based on the assessment, a customized package of 3–8 sessions is recommended. Sessions focus on behavior modification, obedience training, and owner education. Training is hands-on with follow-up guidance to ensure consistency at home. Packages are designed for progressive improvement over multiple sessions.

Pricing & Policies

Pricing Summary

Training packages range from $700 for 3 sessions (Bronze) to $1,600 for 8 sessions (Gold). The Puppy Package is $1,400 for 6 sessions. Pricing is structured by behavioral complexity, with Bronze addressing mild issues like leash pulling and anxiety, Silver for reactivity and visitor issues, and Gold for severe aggression and resource guarding.

Testimonials

“We tried everything for about two years – intensive training camps, daily reward based walks, multiple trainers through the highest rated positive-reinforcement training programs….Dominik was the only trainer who actually made a difference.”
-Kayla Bilings

“Dominik is an incredible and truly gifted dog trainer. If you are looking for the best of the best in NYC – look no further and book a session (or several) with Dom. Worth every cent.”
-Katie Gregoire

“Our relationship with Ollie has never been better, and we owe it all to Dominik’s patience, honesty, and understanding of dog behavior.”
-Andrew Catalano

About the Trainer

The Dog Behaviorist NYC is a professional dog training business led by Dominik Feichtner, a certified dog behaviorist based in Brooklyn, NY. Dominik specializes in behavior modification, general obedience, and puppy training using a modern, reward-based, and ethical approach. He focuses on understanding the unique relationship between dog and owner, offering personalized assessments and customized training plans to address issues like reactivity, leash pulling, anxiety, aggression, resource guarding, and more. Dominik’s mission is to prevent dog euthanasia by helping owners resolve behavioral problems before they lead to surrender. He provides in-person and virtual consultations, and his training emphasizes building communication, confidence, and a stronger bond between dogs and their families.

Dominik has been training dogs since 2013 and relocated to Brooklyn in 2015 to focus on behavioral challenges in urban environments. He is known for his patience, clarity, and ability to empower owners with practical tools to continue training at home. His clients report significant improvements in their dogs’ behavior, including reduced fear, better recall, and calmer interactions with people and other dogs.

He offers structured training packages tailored to specific behavioral needs, from mild issues to severe aggression, and includes follow-up sessions to ensure long-term success.

Accomplishments

Voted Top 5 Dog Trainer in NYC by Happy Doggo. Dominik has been training dogs since 2013 and has helped hundreds of dogs and owners in NYC overcome behavioral challenges.

How to Get Started!

Client engagement begins with scheduling a virtual consultation or in-person behavior assessment to discuss the dog’s issues, training goals, and determine the best package. No upfront commitment is required before the assessment.

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  • 12+ Years Experience

  • Free Consultation

Availability

  • Weekdays
  • Weekends
  • Morning
  • Afternoon
  • Evening

Hours

10am-7pm

Associations

  • Accredited

Languages

  • English

Location

86 Fleet Pl #18F, Brooklyn, NY 11201

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