The Guiding Leash Dog Training and Behavior Solutions, LLC.

Three main programs: Explorer (6 weekly in-home lessons over 3 weeks), Wayward Dog (2-week board-and-train with 1–2 hour go-home lesson and 1 follow-up), and North Star (4-week board-and-train with 2 follow-up lessons, monthly pack walks, lifetime support, and structured boarding access). All include 6–7 core commands: Sit, Down, Place, Heel, Come, Free, and Out. Emphasis on door manners, calm behavior around distractions, and reliable recall. Each program includes video summaries, email support, and training equipment. Board-and-train dogs live in Tim’s home with his dogs and receive multiple daily sessions.

Pricing Summary

Consultation is required and its cost is applied toward any training package selected within one week. Explorer Program (6 weekly in-home lessons): $925. Wayward Dog Program (2-week board-and-train): $2,925. North Star Program (4-week board-and-train): $4,975. All programs include training equipment, follow-up lessons, and ongoing support. Pickup/drop-off included in board-and-train programs.

Policies

Consultation is required before enrolling in any program and its cost is applied toward any training package selected within one week. Limited availability; openings fill quickly. No explicit cancellation or rescheduling policy stated.

The Guiding Leash Dog Training and Behavior Solutions, LLC. is a dog training business based in Lagrangeville, NY, serving the Greater Westchester Area. Founded by Tim, the business offers personalized dog training programs designed to help dog owners build reliable, well-behaved companions through positive, structured methods. Services include private in-home lessons, virtual training, and intensive board-and-train programs where dogs stay at Tim’s home for 2, 3, or 4 weeks to learn obedience and behavior modification in a controlled environment. Dogs live alongside Tim’s own dogs and receive multiple daily training sessions. The business emphasizes teaching dogs to look to their owners for direction, with a focus on recall, leash walking, calm manners around people and other dogs, and impulse control. All programs include follow-up lessons, lifetime email/text support, detailed video summaries, and required training equipment. Tim’s approach is calm, patient, and focused on building trust and communication between dog and owner.

The business also offers pickup and drop-off services for board-and-train clients, monthly pack walks for graduates, and structured boarding for ongoing practice. Training is available for dogs of all ages, breeds, sizes, and temperaments, including puppies, seniors, and dogs with anxiety, reactivity, or fearfulness. The training philosophy centers on earning freedom through clear communication and consistent structure, rather than punishment or force.

Clients receive comprehensive go-home packets with videos, homework plans, and printed guides to ensure long-term success. Tim is known for daily video updates during board-and-train programs and for his personalized attention to each dog and family’s unique needs.

How to Get Started!

Begin with a consultation to meet you and your dog, assess needs, and determine the best program. The consultation fee is applied toward any training package chosen within one week.