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Private In-home Consults

"FIX IT" sessions
Many behavior issues can be resolved in a single consult. Our consults are 1.5 hours long and take place in your home. We allow you to priortize the issues you would like our help with and we systematically address them during our time together. You'll receive detailed notes for upkeep and exercises to continue working on. Occasionally a second consult may be recommended. Support via phone and email is free. Most of our clients see vast improvements after a single session. [see our 'rave reviews' section]

•Housetraining
•Mild Separation Anxiety
•Boredom Barking
•Excitement Jumping
•Pulling on Leash
•General Rowdiness
•Chewing & Destruction
•Nuisance Barking


**Some behavior issues are serious and require an extra commitment from both the owner and the trainer. We take on a limited number of cases involving aggression to people, pets or other dogs.
Feel free to call us and discuss any serious behavior problems. If we cannot take your case, we would be happy to refer you to another equally competent trainer.

Phone Consulting

Denise offers consulting via telephone on a limited basis when appropriate. Consulting rates are 40.00/hr. The following topics can often be resolved during a phone consult.
•Housetraining
•Chewing
•Mild to Moderate Separation Anxiety
•Barking
•General Rowdiness
•Clicker Training
We do not consult on the phone for aggression issues.

Small Dog Specialty

Denise Herman is the proud parent of a chihuahua and is very familiar with the challenges of parenting a small dog. Barking, fear, housetraining, and handleability are just some areas where small dogs present an added challenge. For help in these areas and others, Denise has successful strategies for changing behavior. Denise also offers a small dog socialization group in Brooklyn.

Pre Puppy Counseling

We can provide you with assistance selecting a new puppy or a rescue dog. We interview you to determine what type of dog might work for you and we coach you on what to look for in any dog or puppy you are considering. We can accompany you to assist in picking a proper pooch. Our contacts with local rescue groups let us steer your toward your best dog choice.

Expecting a new dog?
Ian Dunbar and Sirius Puppy Training are GIVING AWAY digital copies of "BEFORE YOU GET YOUR PUPPY" an awesome book of how to's to get you ready. http://www.siriuspup.com/

Lectures & Demonstrations

Denise is available to speak on dog behavior, behavior problems, learning theory, becoming a dog trainer and other topics relating to dogs. Denise has been invited to talk on dog park safety, tricks and clicker training by the Thompkins Square Park dog run. Her most recent talk was hosted by the Moriches Library in Long Island. We offer lectures on Rowdy Dogs, Housetraining, Leash Walking, Frisbee Training and more.

Ask A Trainer

Free Q&A service online. Ask your questions here.

Read some Q and A here.

Clicker Training

Wondering what all the buzz is about clicker training? Denise can teach you and your dog the "art" of clicker training. Learn what professionals use to train their dogs. If you are interested in Clicker Training your dog, you can buy Denise' Clicker Kits online here. Quick and Fun. Kids really enjoy clicker training.

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Shelter & Rescue Dogs

While working at the San Francisco SPCA, Denise rehabilitated dogs with issues stemming from life in the shelter. Rescue dogs often come to their next home with issues such as separation from their owners, housetraining, mild fear or phobias, or conversely over exciteability and rowdiness. Usually we can resolve most of these behavior issues in 1-2 session in your home.

If you are adopting a shelter dog and would like help, contact Denise.Click here to see our list of local shelters.

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