Our outdoor sessions proceed in normal NYC weather, including light rain and winter conditions, helping your dog adapt to real-life city environments. For severe weather events—such as intense lightning, winds over 35 mph, or extreme temperature warnings—we relocate training to our climate-controlled North 11th Street studio to maintain comfort and safety.

The 3-month Foundation program focuses on core skills like urban calmness, pedestrian manners, and effective leash control. The 6-month Comprehensive program builds on that foundation with advanced off-leash reliability, spatial awareness, and resilience to complex distractions throughout the city.

Absolutely. We carefully address strong leash reactivity and territorial behaviors through structured counter-conditioning and controlled exposure. Dogs with significant challenges start in low-distraction environments and gradually progress to busier urban spaces at a pace suited to their needs.

During your first assessment, we provide a standardized durable leash and training lead designed for consistent handling. Retractable leashes, fashion harnesses, and prong or shock collars are not permitted to ensure effective, humane training.

Yes. Consistency is key to success. We encourage all primary handlers and family members to participate in coaching sessions so commands and routines are uniformly reinforced at home.