Whattagooddog - Certified Professional Dog Trainer - Greenwich, CT
I am a Certified Professional Dog Trainer-Knowledge Assessed, an evaluator for the AKC Canine Good Citizen program and AKC Trick Title evaluator, a professional member of the Association of Professional Dog Trainers, an active member of the APDT's Membership Task Force, a certificant of the Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers, a Supporting Member of the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants, a member of the Pet Professional Guild, Hudson Valley Paws for a Cause, and the Old English Sheepdog Club of America.
A lifelong animal lover, I have been teaching pet training classes for more than 20 years at local training facilities in NY and CT. I was the Training Coordinator for the Good Dog Foundation for Fairchester (Fairfield and Westchester Counties) from 1999-2002, and am currently an Administrator of the Pet Therapy Program at Kids in Crisis in Cos Cob, CT. I teach Therapy Dog classes
with the goal of becoming registered with Pet Partners. I am currently registered with my dog, Ellie, as a Pet Partners Therapy Dog Team.
With a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree and numerous awards in Advertising Design, I put my creative talents to work in designing courses for all levels of my Agility for Fun classes. I also teach Good Manners and specialty classes, along with in-home private lessons.
I am committed to only positive, force-free, dog-friendly training methods, which create a bond of trust and foster teamwork. Training is all about relationships and clear, two-way communication between handler and dog. I believe that training should always be enjoyable for both human and animal alike, and I interject humor and fun into all my training.
I share my life with my husband, Will, and my son, James. We are guardians of two Old English Sheepdogs, Eleanor (Ellie-Belly) and Aero, and a rescued feral kitty named KitKat.
Please contact and book us on Petworks. Thank you.
- Certified
Pricing Packages
Please message me prior to booking a lesson as I have limited times weekly for lessons.
How do you serve precious pets?
- Dog Trainer
- Puppy Trainer
- Dog Obedience Training
What training tools do you use?
- Barriers
- Clicker
- Front-clip Harness
- Leash
- Long Line
- Martingale Collar
- Praise/Affection
- Toys
- Treats
Which training type do you employ to encourage paw-sitive behaviors?
- Dog Agility Training
- Dog Obedience Training
- Dog Therapy Training
- Pet Behavior Modification
What part of the animal kingdom do you serve?
- Dogs
Pet Certifications
- American Kennel Club Canine Good Citizen Approved Evaluator (AKC CGC)
- Certified Professional Dog Trainer (CPDT-KA)
Which part of the country do you serve pets?
Stamford, Norwalk, Yonkers, New Rochelle, White Plains, Mount Vernon, Port Chester, Harrison, Rye, Darien, Connecticut
SERVICE AREA: Within 50 miles, including Stamford, Norwalk, Yonkers, New Rochelle, White Plains, Mount Vernon, Port Chester, Harrison, Rye, Darien, Connecticut
Distinction
How do you serve precious pets?
- Dog Trainer
- Puppy Trainer
- Dog Obedience Training
What training tools do you use?
- Barriers
- Clicker
- Front-clip Harness
- Leash
- Long Line
- Martingale Collar
- Praise/Affection
- Toys
- Treats
Which training type do you employ to encourage paw-sitive behaviors?
- Dog Agility Training
- Dog Obedience Training
- Dog Therapy Training
- Pet Behavior Modification
What part of the animal kingdom do you serve?
- Dogs
Pet Certifications
- American Kennel Club Canine Good Citizen Approved Evaluator (AKC CGC)
- Certified Professional Dog Trainer (CPDT-KA)
Which part of the country do you serve pets?
Stamford, Norwalk, Yonkers, New Rochelle, White Plains, Mount Vernon, Port Chester, Harrison, Rye, Darien, Connecticut
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Betsy is a trusted professional dog trainer in Greenwich, CT, dedicated to helping dogs and their families build lasting, trusting relationships. With years of hands-on experience working with dogs of all sizes...from playful puppies to seasoned seniors, Betsy Schwartz uses positive, effective, science-informed techniques to make training enjoyable, rewarding, and results-driven for you and your dog.
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Living in a busy urban or suburban environment can bring unique challenges for dogs - distractions, new neighbors, and varying routines. Betsy Schwartz’s canine training services bring expert guidance directly to your door, providing flexible schedules, personalized attention, and safe, fun walks and training sessions for dogs of all energy levels.
🐶 Obedience & Manners – Teaching reliable commands and respectful behavior
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📘 Training Tools & Techniques
Betsy Schwartz uses customized, positive methods tailored to each dog’s needs:
🎯 Clicker or reward-based reinforcement
🦴 Treats, toys, and praise for motivation
🐾 Safe harnesses and leashes for structured practice
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