Brooklyn, NY
Doggie Academy
Doggie Academy offers full-service dog training and behavior counseling for New Yorkers and their dogs. They believe that training is a crucial component to creating a successful relationship with your dog. They offer a variety of services, so whether you need assistance with pet selection, pre-pet planning, puppy manners, basic obedience, advanced obedience or behavioral issues, they will help. They also offer enrichment training in agility and tricks that improve dog-human communication skills and strengthen the bond between you and your best friend.
Services
- Puppy Preparation & Dog Selection: They can help with the process of adding a dog or puppy to your home, including breed selection, breeder research, rescue recommendations, temperament guidance, and pre-puppy prep.
- Private Lessons: They offer private lessons at their Brooklyn training studio, in-home private lessons, and virtual training. They offer private lessons for all levels of manners and most behavior issues, as well as dog sport lessons for agility, rally obedience, tricks, and more.
- Group Classes: They offer a variety of group classes at their Brooklyn training studio, including Puppy Fundamentals, Basic Manners, Agility, Canine Good Citizen, and more.
- Online Classes: They offer a variety of online classes with live coaching from their trainers, including Leash Reactivity 101, Separation Issues 101, Recreational Scent Work 1, Canine Parkour, Trick of the Day, Basic Manners, and more.
- Behavior Modification: They can help with a variety of dog behavior problems, including leash aggression/reactivity, separation anxiety, resource guarding, destructive behavior, house soiling, fear & anxiety, unwanted barking, dog/cat issues, and jumping.
- Workshops: They offer a variety of workshops, including Canine Good Citizen Workshop, Curb Your Dog's Enthusiasm, Solutions for Sidewalk Snackers, Say Yes to the Vet, and Manners 911!.
- Dog Sports: They offer private lessons and group classes for agility, rally obedience, competition obedience, tricks, scent work, canine parkour, canine fitness, and more.
- Books: They have published two books: Play Your Way to Good Manners and BKLN Manners(TM): Positive Training Solutions for Your Unruly Urban Dog.
Certifications
Sarah Westcott, Owner/Senior Trainer, Behavior Consultant
Kate Naito, CDBC, CPDT-KA, Behavior Consultant
Toni Walton, CPDT-KA, Senior Trainer
Specializations
Puppy training, basic obedience, advanced obedience, behavior modification, agility training, rally obedience, tricks, scent work, canine parkour, canine fitness, and more.
Training Methods
Doggie Academy trainers are educated in a wide variety of training techniques and are able to draw from an extensive toolbox to help you reach your goals. Each client receives a customized lesson plan based on his or her dog, needs and lifestyle. They use positive reinforcement methods and are experienced in clicker training.
Customer Reviews
Stephanie T. with Sierra - So amazing. I can't wait to take another class. I've always loved training and working with Sierra but after this freestyle class, I feel so much more motivation. I am so excited to take future classes there with Sierra!
Denise J. with Mufasa - Sarah was wonderful. She was timely, friendly and Mufasa seemed to love her! We really appreciated her thoughtful approach and willingness to talk about anything we threw at her.. and we threw out a lot
Melissa R. with Stanley - Thank you so much for all of your help and guidance. We really learned a lot and had a great time in the process!
Sharon S. with Reilly - Very pleased with our experience at Doggie Academy. Reilly clearly enjoys it. It's fun to see that he's an eager learner and it's great exercise for him physically and mentally. Sarah sized up Reilly right away and gave specific suggestions for training our speedster.
Media Appearances
Sarah & Fever on AKC.tv Ask The Expert
Sarah, Fever & Doggie Academy Alumni on News 12
Kate on AKCtv's 'Ask the Expert'
Sarah, Kate & Fever on The Pet Show with Dr. Katy
Fever's Rover.com Commercial
Sarah & Fever on Fox & Friends
Fever on Blacklist: Redemption
Fever & Hank in a campaign for The Body Shop
Sarah & Kate on the Japanese television show 'Made in NY'
Made in NY 43 ドッグトレーナー from Broadway Caprice on Vimeo.
Hank in The Hunt with John Walsh (viewer discretion is advised)
Sarah on Good Morning America
We've got the answers for your questions
Seriously, if you have any questions about training your dog, we have the answers.
We have created a directory of licensed dog trainers specializing in positive reinforcement methods. These trainers are not affiliated with Dogo, and all information is gathered from publicly available sources. Each profile provides a brief overview of the trainer's experience and expertise.
Start by evaluating your dog's needs and identifying your training objectives. Each trainer's profile provides insights into their areas of expertise. Match these with your dog's character and your goals to find the ideal fit.
All trainers listed here are certified professionals with extensive knowledge of positive reinforcement techniques.
Positive reinforcement centers on rewarding preferred behaviors, ensuring a pleasant learning journey for your dog. This humane approach is scientifically proven to be the most effective long-term training method, strengthening the bond between you and your pet. By consistently rewarding good behavior, your dog learns to associate actions with positive outcomes, leading to lasting improvements and a happier companion.
Yes, they are. Our trainers are adept in basic obedience or intricate behavioral challenges. Browse their profiles to identify a trainer who specializes in the particular issues you wish to address.
Simply click on the preferred trainer's profile to access their contact details. From there, you can get in touch to discuss your requirements and set up training appointments.
Group sessions offer a communal setting where your dog learns general obedience alongside other dogs. In contrast, private sessions grant focused attention, making them perfect for targeted behavior modifications or individualized training agendas.
All our trainers are committed to positive reinforcement techniques and steer clear of any harsh or punitive methods. Their primary goal is to make training a joyous journey for you and your dog.
Results depend on factors like your dog's nature, the specific behaviors in question, and your training consistency. While many clients observe improvements in just a few sessions, it's crucial to be patient and persistent.
Reach out to the trainer you're interested in to discuss possibly attending a session. It's a great way to get a feel for their approach and see if it aligns with your expectations.
