Adult Dog Training & Behavior

Manhattan Dog Training
Private Dog Training in Home
From $150 - $900

Our Adult Dog Training and Behavior packages offer a customized program. Classes are private in home or outdoors as determined by your dog's needs.

Preparation for the AKC Canine Good Citizen Test – Build the skills needed for success and confidence.
Loose leash walking – Teach your dog to walk calmly by your side, making outings more enjoyable and stress-free.
Polite greetings – Practice calm guest arrival manners so visitors are welcomed without jumping or chaos.
Impulse control – Learn important cues like “leave it” and “drop it” to keep your dog safe and focused.
Reliable recall – Strengthen your dog’s ability to return promptly, even with distractions.
Settle on a mat – Encourage relaxation and self-control during meals, visits, or busy times.
Stay and wait – Teach patience at doors, crosswalks, and other high-distraction areas.
Handling and grooming manners – Help your dog accept brushing, nail trims, and vet care calmly.
Household manners – Reduce behaviors like counter-surfing, jumping on furniture, or demanding attention.
Confidence building – Introduce problem-solving games and new experiences to create a resilient, adaptable dog.

Leash reactivity – Reduce barking and lunging at other dogs, people, or moving objects during walks.
Separation anxiety – Help your dog feel calmer and more secure when left alone.
Excessive barking – Teach quieter, calmer behavior by addressing the cause of barking.
Resource guarding – Work on reducing growling, snapping, or guarding food, toys, or resting places.
Jumping on people – Replace jumping with polite, calm greetings.
Door dashing – Teach your dog to wait at doors and exits instead of bolting out.
Counter-surfing or stealing food – Encourage better kitchen manners and impulse control.
Over-excitement with guests – Create calmer, more controlled behavior during arrivals.
Fear-based behaviors – Build confidence to reduce skittishness, hiding, or avoidance.
Aggression toward people or dogs – Develop safe management strategies and structured training plans.