I can't recommend Deanne enough. 4 months ago, I adopted a 5-month old puppy who had no prior training and severe leash reactivity to both dogs and people. Through working with Deanne, he now has a strong foundation in training and can walk through busy NYC streets with few issues. He also LOVES Deanne and her training sessions. Her love for dogs is so evident. Deanne focuses not only on dog training, but also on giving owners the tools they need to continue training in between sessions. She writes detailed summaries with instructions on how to progress further, and I have learned so much about dog training and behavior through her, even as a lifetime dog owner.... read full review
March 2023
I can't recommend Deanne enough. 4 months ago, I adopted a 5-month old puppy who had no prior training and severe leash reactivity to both dogs and people. Through working with Deanne, he now has a strong foundation in training and can walk through busy NYC streets with few issues. He also LOVES Deanne and her training sessions. Her love for dogs is so evident.Deanne focuses not only on dog training, but also on giving owners the tools they need to continue training in between sessions. She writes detailed summaries with instructions on how to progress further, and I have learned so much about dog training and behavior through her, even as a lifetime dog owner.Deanne... read full review
December 2022
We adopted two 14 month old pugs (siblings) who needed help with issues such as jumping up, reactivity, and general manners. We feel so fortunate to have found Deanne who is an incredibly talented trainer and lovely person.Deanne’s approach is positive reinforcement which is exactly what we were looking for. Starting with a comprehensive intake, Deanne digs in and tries to understand the underlying context + antecedents contributing to various behaviors. She is keenly perceptive and understands our dogs’ behaviors to a tee. She has been able to pinpoint problem areas for each dog and skillfully come up with detailed plans for us to address them. After each session,... read full review
I can't recommend Deanne enough. 4 months ago, I adopted a 5-month old puppy who had no prior training and severe leash reactivity to both dogs and people. Through working with Deanne, he now has a strong foundation in training and can walk through busy NYC streets with few issues. He also LOVES Deanne and her training sessions. Her love for dogs is so evident. Deanne focuses not only on dog training, but also on giving owners the tools they need to continue training in between sessions. She writes detailed summaries with instructions on how to progress further, and I have learned so much about dog training and behavior through her, even as a lifetime dog owner.... read full review
I can't recommend Deanne enough. 4 months ago, I adopted a 5-month old puppy who had no prior training and severe leash reactivity to both dogs and people. Through working with Deanne, he now has a strong foundation in training and can walk through busy NYC streets with few issues. He also LOVES Deanne and her training sessions. Her love for dogs is so evident.Deanne focuses not only on dog training, but also on giving owners the tools they need to continue training in between sessions. She writes detailed summaries with instructions on how to progress further, and I have learned so much about dog training and behavior through her, even as a lifetime dog owner.Deanne... read full review
We adopted two 14 month old pugs (siblings) who needed help with issues such as jumping up, reactivity, and general manners. We feel so fortunate to have found Deanne who is an incredibly talented trainer and lovely person.Deanne’s approach is positive reinforcement which is exactly what we were looking for. Starting with a comprehensive intake, Deanne digs in and tries to understand the underlying context + antecedents contributing to various behaviors. She is keenly perceptive and understands our dogs’ behaviors to a tee. She has been able to pinpoint problem areas for each dog and skillfully come up with detailed plans for us to address them. After each session,... read full review