Real obedience.
Built on relationship.
Limited spots available. Focused on quality vs. quantity. Your dog's needs matter most!
Two to four weeks. A different dog.
Donald takes your dog into his home and goes to work. You get a coached handoff and a dog that actually listens — at the park, on the leash, around guests.
- Daily one-on-one work in a real home — no kennel runs
- Foundational & advanced obedience: sit, down, place, recall, heel
- Real-world reliability: leash manners, distractions, public outings
- Crate & house manners, socialization with vetted dogs
- Owner handoff session — we coach you on every cue and routine
- Follow-up sessions included after your dog comes home
Four steps. No mystery.
Free consultation
We talk through your dog, your goals, and whether we're the right fit. No pressure.
Evaluation & pickup
Donald evaluates your dog, then transports them to his Long Island home base.
2–4 weeks of work
Daily training, real-life exposure, regular video updates so you see the progress.
Owner handoff
Hands-on session where we coach you through every command and routine.
Pick the program. We'll set the timeline.
Real results take the time they take. We set the timeline based on what your dog actually needs to get there — not an arbitrary clock.
2-Week Foundations
Best for puppies (6+ months) and dogs needing a strong reset on basics.
- Foundational obedience
- Leash manners
- House & crate manners
- Owner handoff + 1 follow-up
4-Week Real-World
Best for adult dogs needing reliable off-leash potential and distraction proofing.
- Everything in 2-Week
- Off-leash foundations
- Public-place reliability
- 2 follow-up sessions
Custom / Extended
Reactivity, fear, or specialty work. Donald sets the timeline based on your dog — not the clock.
- Tailored protocol
- Behavior modification
- Includes everything above
- Ongoing support
Beyond board & train.
Board & train is the focus. These run in the background for the right clients — ask on the consult.
1-on-1 Obedience
Private coaching at your home — for owners ready to put in the work alongside their dog.
Boarding
Trusted boarding with a trainer who actually knows dogs. Limited spots, kept calm and structured.
Puppy Foundations
Start right. Crate, potty, social exposure, and the building blocks of real obedience from day one.
Working with dogs since 2001.
Donald has been training dogs for over two decades and is a NePoPo® Gold graduate — one of the most respected modern training certifications in the world. We invest in what your dog needs for lasting results.
"If it takes a year to build a house and you want it in six months, you'll pay for it one way or another. We invest in what your dog needs for lasting results."
Based in Oceanside. Serving the Tri-State.
Donald comes to you for evaluations and pickup across NYC and Long Island, with travel into southern Connecticut and northern New Jersey for the right fit.
Oceanside, NY
Home base & pickup
Manhattan
All NYC neighborhoods
Brooklyn
Park Slope to Bay Ridge
Queens
Astoria, Forest Hills, Bayside
Nassau County
Long Island — full coverage
Western Suffolk
Huntington, Smithtown, Babylon
Also serving
Common Questions
Ready to start your dog's transformation?
Limited spots available. Focused on quality vs. quantity. Your dog's needs matter most!
Request a Free Consultation
Tell us about your dog. Donald will personally reach out — usually within one business day.