Training with Leah

The primary goal is to build handler confidence so dogs can focus on their owners amidst city distractions. Training methods focus on educating the handler with proven techniques to improve communication with their dog.
nnIn-person sessions often include the trainer demonstrating skills with the dog, followed by a breakdown of the interaction for the handler to understand and consistently replicate. Virtual sessions are used for goal-setting, aligning on training plans, and reviewing successes or challenges. For new puppies, the first session covers potty, crate, and impulse training, along with guidance on safely exposing the pup to city life.

Pricing Summary

In-person training is $150 per hour. Virtual training is $120 per hour and is also available by the half hour.

Training with Leah is a female owned and operated local business specializing in difficult breeds and practical NYC situations. Their goal is to make handlers feel confident so their dog can focus on them instead of the city’s ongoing distractions. Methods center on educating the handler with proven techniques to improve communication with their pup.

In-person sessions involve the trainer demonstrating skills and then breaking down the interaction for the handler to replicate. Virtual sessions are available for goal-setting, training plan alignment, and reviewing progress. For brand new puppies, initial virtual sessions focus on potty, crate, and impulse training, along with safe exposure to city life.

Leah has honed her training skills since childhood, introducing herself in college with a presentation on tricks she taught her poodle-mix. As an adult, she fostered over 20 puppies in 2 years. She works with breeds of all ages, sizes, and quirks, including crate-haters, picky eaters, nippy teens, resource guarders, and nervous dogs. She is particularly skilled with quirky/difficult breeds like Basenjis (18% of her 2021 clients) and nervous rescue dogs. Dog training is her side hustle, done in the evenings and on weekends, providing a creative outlet and balance to her tech career.

Accomplishments

Leah is proud to be a female owned and operated local business. She has honed her training skillset since she was a kid, introducing herself in college with a presentation on tricks she taught her poodle-mix. As an adult, she fostered 20 puppies in 2 years, falling in love with setting them up for success.
nnShe has experience working with breeds of all ages, sizes, and quirks, including crate-haters, picky eaters, nippy teens, resource guarders, and nervous dogs. In 2021, 18% of her clients were Basenjis, a breed she is particularly skilled with, along with nervous rescue dogs. She also fosters pups from Muddy Paws Rescue NYC.

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