Wag the Dog Urban Dog Training

Wag The Dog offers virtual and in-person group classes including Puppy Head-Start (for 8-week to 5-month puppies), Basic Manners (for dogs 5+ months), and a semi-private Reactive Dog Class (for 2 dogs max) held at McCarren Park. Private training includes in-home sessions for puppies and adult dogs, with customized behavior modification plans for reactivity, separation anxiety, biting, potty training, and fearfulness. All private packages include weekly 15–30 minute Zoom check-ins and email support. The Reactive Dog Training Package combines virtual coaching with outdoor in-person sessions to address leash reactivity in real-world settings.

Pricing Summary

Group classes: Puppy Head-Start ($300 for 4 weeks), Basic Manners ($350 for 6 weeks), Semi-Private Reactive Dog Class ($400 for 4 weeks). Private training packages: 4 lessons ($850), 5 lessons ($875), 6 lessons ($950). Individual private lessons: $200. Reactive Dog Training Package (7 lessons + weekly check-ins): $1,150. No refunds on incomplete packages. Weekly Zoom check-ins included in all packages.

Policies

No refunds are offered on incomplete training packages. If a package is not completed by the expiration date, no refund is issued for remaining lessons. All sessions require advance scheduling and are non-transferable.

Wag The Dog NYC is a professional dog training and behavior counseling service founded by Inna Krasnovsky, a CPDT-certified dog trainer and behavior counselor with 28 years of experience, and Christine Corda, a CPDT-KA certified trainer. They offer both private and group training services focused on humane, reward-based methods with no choke chains, prong collars, or physical corrections. Services include private in-home training for puppies and adult dogs, group classes (virtual and in-person), and behavior consultations for issues like reactivity, separation anxiety, biting, potty training, and fearfulness. They also provide cat behavior consultations. Training is delivered using clicker training and positive reinforcement, with weekly Zoom check-ins included in packages. Virtual and in-person options are available, making their services accessible nationwide. They specialize in helping dogs thrive in urban environments like New York City.

Their team has extensive experience working with shelter animals through the ASPCA, and they prioritize building lifelong bonds between pets and owners. They offer tailored packages for puppies, reactive dogs, and dogs with behavioral challenges, with pricing structured in 4-, 5-, or 6-lesson bundles. They serve Manhattan, Brooklyn, the Bronx, and parts of Queens, and offer remote coaching globally.

They also provide semi-private reactive dog classes held at McCarren Park in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, limited to two dogs per session to ensure focused, safe training. Their approach emphasizes reading dog body language, managing triggers, and teaching alternative behaviors in real-world settings.

Accomplishments

Inna Krasnovsky is a CPDT-certified trainer and behavior counselor with 28 years of experience, including years working in the ASPCA’s behavior department. Christine Corda is a CPDT-KA certified trainer with extensive experience in animal behavior and behavior modification, particularly for aggression, fear, and anxiety. Both trainers have backgrounds in animal rescue and shelter work and regularly pursue continuing education in animal behavior.

How to Get Started!

Prospective clients must fill out an intake form on the Contact page to begin. After submission, they will be contacted to schedule an initial consultation or class enrollment. For behavior packages, a customized plan is developed based on the dog’s specific challenges.