Cousin Anne’s Dog Academy - Dog Training - New York, NY
Based in Yorkville, Manhattan, Cousin Anne is a certified professional dog trainer with years of experience.
- Insured & Bonded: Pet Sitters Association
- American Red Cross First Aid /CPR Certified
- Fundamentals of Dog Behavior & Training Certification: The Dog Psychology Center
- Dog Emotion & Cognition Certification: Duke University
- Association of Professional Dog Trainers: Member
Cousin Anne helps create happy and healthy dog human relationships.
Dogs are pack animals. Typically, the human gets a dog and brings it into the human world, on human terms. Iit can be confusing for a dog to understand what we humans want them to do for us, their pack leader. Therefore, it is up to us to protect and direct our dogs in a way that will provide mental well-being and health.
In order to accomplish this, Cousin Anne:
* Focuses on the body language of the dog
* Seeks an understanding of the dog's mind
* Observes the energy of the dog with and without their human
* Exercises with the dog before training
* Provides the tools and guidance for both human and dog to practice together
- Online Sessions
Pricing Packages
An intensive and immersive 28 consecutive 24 hour per day program located at Cousin Anne's.
We have a small private backyard on the Upper Eastside of Manhattan. Your puppy will be able to go outside and enjoy a safe and secure space. I also have a small pack of daycare pups that I have trained that your puppy will be able to socialize with under the guidance of Cousin Anne & Coach Cody.
Once your puppy receives all of the necessary shots, your puppy will venture out onto the sidewalks of Manhattan. We will do small pack walks of no more than four pups per pack.
• Intro. to Basic Puppy Skills w/Cousin Anne.
• Canine Etiquette w/Cousin Cody.
We have a small private backyard on the Upper Eastside of Manhattan. Your puppy will be able to go outside to enjoy a safe and secure space. Once your puppy receives all of the necessary shots, your puppy will venture out onto the streets of New York.
Skills introduced include:
* Follow the Leader: Leash Lessons
* Chew on This: Appropriate Chewing
* Go Away: Appropriate Barking
* Home Alone: Healthy Separation Habits using the Crate
* Curb Your Dog: Transitioning from indoor potty to curbside potty
Training, in Person, in Your Home or Outdoors
Five private 45 minute walk while learning sessions.
The first 3 lessons will be be pup only. Homework will be assigned for pup & their person. Lessons 4 & 5 will include pups’ person.
This program will focus on the importance of calmness, confidence, relaxation, and how your energy impacts the leash behaviors of your dog.
We also practice inside these important key elements of the walking routine:
• approaching the interior door
• putting on leash
• leaving apartment
• walking calmly down hallway
• elevator manners etc.
I do interval training of:
- 3 minutes meditation/calm
- 10 minutes walk & train
- 3 minutes meditation/calm
- 10 minutes walk & train
- 3 minutes meditation/stillness practice curbside
How do you serve precious pets?
- Dog Trainer
- Puppy Trainer
- Dog Obedience Training
- Dog Trainer
What training tools do you use?
- Back-clip Harness
- Front-clip Harness
- Leash
- Long Line
- Muzzle
- Praise/Affection
- Slip Lead
- Toys
- Treats
What part of the animal kingdom do you serve?
- Dogs
- Turtles
Which training type do you employ to encourage paw-sitive behaviors?
- Dog Agility Training
- Pet Behavior Modification
- Service Dog Training
Proud member of...
- Association of Professional Dog Trainers (APDT)
Cat-astrophes happen! What is your cancellation policy?
Which part of the country do you serve pets?
What year did you begin serving pets?
SERVICE AREA: Within 100 miles, including Manhattan
Distinction
How do you serve precious pets?
- Dog Trainer
- Puppy Trainer
- Dog Obedience Training
- Dog Trainer
What training tools do you use?
- Back-clip Harness
- Front-clip Harness
- Leash
- Long Line
- Muzzle
- Praise/Affection
- Slip Lead
- Toys
- Treats
What part of the animal kingdom do you serve?
- Dogs
- Turtles
Which training type do you employ to encourage paw-sitive behaviors?
- Dog Agility Training
- Pet Behavior Modification
- Service Dog Training
Proud member of...
- Association of Professional Dog Trainers (APDT)
Cat-astrophes happen! What is your cancellation policy?
Which part of the country do you serve pets?
What year did you begin serving pets?
🐶 Certified Dog Trainers in New York, New York
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How many dog training sessions will I need? Every dog is different, but many pet parents begin to see progress within 2–4 sessions. More complex issues like reactivity or anxiety may take ongoing training and consistency at home.
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