PJH Dog Training

  NYC’s most affordable top-tier dog training company

Learn Together, Lead with Confidence, Live in Harmony

Affordable, Customized Dog Training in NYC—Tailored to You and Your Dog

PJH Dog Training is one of New York City’s most trusted and respected dog training groups. Our trainers are committed to using science-based, reward-driven, and force-free methods that not only improve your dog’s behavior but also strengthen the bond you share.

Whether you're seeking private in-home sessions, help with reactive behavior, or basic obedience training, you’ll receive personalized, results-oriented support from professionals who prioritize both effectiveness and empathy.

At our Upper West Side location, we offer a calm, focused environment where you and your dog can learn essential skills together. We empower owners to lead with confidence, create lasting behavioral change, and enjoy a more peaceful, rewarding relationship with their dog.

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Our Dog Training Services | Upper West Side - NYC

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Experience personalized, one-on-one reward-based sessions in your home to tackle leash pulling, barking, and reactivity.

We provide tailored solutions for house-training puppies or adult dogs—most are accident-free within 2–3 weeks.

If your dog displays destructive behaviors, constant barking, or other unwanted habits, our neuroscience-based protocols will reduce their frequency and intensity—or eliminate them entirely—while strengthening your bond.

Help your dog feel secure when home alone through a gradual desensitization plan combined with confidence-building exercises.

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Small, structured cohorts that teach obedience, social skills, and confidence—all led by CPDT-KA certified trainers.

Set your puppy up for success with fundamentals like sit, stay, and polite greetings—designed to grow with your pup.

Three-hour sessions combining reward-driven training, supervised socialization, mental enrichment, and rest periods to build confidence and skills.

Strictly fun, supervised playgroups that focus on early socialization and confidence building.

Positive-reinforcement classes for dogs 4.5 months–2 years old, honing impulse control, recall, leash manners, and core obedience skills.

Three-hour, structured sessions of training exercises, supervised socialization, enrichment activities, and rest to reinforce obedience and confidence.

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Experience the benefits of Reactive Resilience Therapy™️,our multi-step, science-based approach that manages threshold, counter-conditions fear responses, and teaches agility-related alternative behaviors to achieve lasting calm.

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From beginner to advanced, build your dog’s speed, focus, confidence, and problem-solving skills in both indoor and outdoor courses.

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At PJH Dog Training, we don’t just teach your dog to follow commands—we teach you how to build trust and communication that lasts a lifetime.

Located on the Upper West Side of Manhattan, we offer affordable, personalized training programs grounded in science-based, reward-driven, and force-free methods. Whether you’re starting with a new puppy or working through challenging behaviors, we’re here to support you every step of the way.

Our NYC services include:

Looking for dog training services in New York with a unique edge?

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Based in New York City, PJH Dog Training offers an evidence-based approach to dog behavior and learning.

Our founder, Dr. Pepe Hernandez, is both CPDT-KA certified and holds a Ph.D. in Behavioral Neuroscience, ensuring every training plan is built on rigorous research and practical expertise.

By blending academic insight with hands-on experience, we tailor our programs to each dog’s individual needs—delivering clear, effective, and lasting results.

Why Folks Choose PJH Dog Training Over Other Trainers

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  • Led by Dr. Pepe Hernandez, Ph.D., CPDT-KA, a certified dog behaviorist and neuroscientist, we offer personalized puppy training, reactive dog support, and obedience programs that reshape behavior through positive reinforcement and neuro-based methods.
    Serving New York City with expert dog training grounded in science and love.

  • As a behavioral neuroscientist specializing in learning and memory, Dr. Hernandez brings cutting-edge, science-based dog training to every client. His expertise helps dog owners understand how dogs learn and behave, turning complex research into clear, effective strategies. Whether it’s loose leash walking or preventing dog reactivity, his approach goes beyond obedience—empowering owners to build long-term success through deeper insight into their dog’s mind.

  • Dogs learn best when the training approach is tailored specifically to them. Therefore, our customized dog obedience training and private dog training respect your dog's personality and learning style. Puppy socialization, puppy obedience and dog obedience classes are modified according to the skill level and learning speed of each dog. Workshops for dog reactivity, whether it's dog-dog reactivity, leash-reactivity, or reactivity to people or objects are all handled on a case by case basis.

  • At PJH Dog Training, training behavior goes beyond basic puppy obedience and addressing problematic dog behavior. We focus on puppy socialization, reactivity, handling, bite inhibition, house training, mental stimulation, enrichment, and emotional wellbeing. Behavior consultation of puppies and adult dogs is provided to explore the needs of your dog beyond obedience training.

  • When it comes to training, cost should not be the determining factor. I'm proud to make PJH Dog Training the most affordable dog training NYC has to offer for the value you receive. Our affordable dog trainers maintain a standard of excellence far above the rest of the pack. Discounts given for teachers, first responders, veterans, and seniors in financial need. At PJH Dog Training, we are the top choice for dog owners searching for pet trainers near me on Manhattan’s Upper West Side.

  • Join a community of dog lovers who share your passion. Gain access to resources, workshops, and ongoing support to continue your journey at home. Participate in special events to promote community among dog enthusiasts. PJH Dog Training is proud to collaborate with Pets for Vets, working to rescue and train NYC dogs specifically suited for pairing with veterans who would benefit from this unique, supportive bond. Through Pets for Vets specialized NYC dog training programs, we help prepare these dogs for meaningful companionship, bringing positive change to both the dogs and the veterans they support.

  • "Our services are designed for pet owners searching for pet trainers near me, offering comprehensive obedience and behavior training in NYC. We serve dog owners throughout NYC, including the Upper West Side, Harlem, and Chelsea, Midtown, Upper East Side, Soho, the West Village, East village, Morningside Heights, and Washington Heights. Wherever you’re located in New York City, PJH Dog Training brings reliable and compassionate training to you.

Testimonials

  • Donna thanks me for the work done during private lessons for puppy in NYC.

    "We have been doing private lessons with Pepe after bringing home a new puppy and he is the best! So attentive, hands-on and our puppy loves him. He has been coming to our home to better understand our puppy and really personalize the training sessions based on what we need such as basic commands, leash training, separation anxiety and more. Pepe is super professional and reliable, and we are so happy we found him!”

    Donna Winer

  • Client happily recommends me for my reactivity work with his puppy Otis.

    "Pepe has been an amazing trainer for my puppy, Otis. My puppy had a trio of difficult issues: impulse control, leash walking and separation distress. We were near his eviction when I contacted Pepe, and he got us through it. Otis is happier. I am less stressed. And it's by and large thanks to Pepe's effective, kind and compassionate approach. Thank you, Pepe!"

    Ken Gill

  • PJH Dog Training is complemented for being affordable dog training in NYC.

    "Pepe has been so great to work with! Great trainer. Very professional. Always on time and fairly priced. Highly recommend."

    Alexander Loss

  • Happy for excellent private training of rescue dog in nyc.

    “Pepe is incredible! My wife and I rescued a mix breed puppy a few months ago and were unfamiliar with her varying personality traits. Pepe has done incredible work training both us and Nomi using positive reinforcement methods and his plethora of knowledge and expertise. He teaches us so much each hour, and also sets us up for success without him by giving us structure throughout the week so Nomi is always progressing. He’s helped fix bad habits learned from her litter and got her accomplishing tasks I’ve never been able to get my dogs to do in twenty years of being an owner. Pepe is magic! ”

    Andrew B.

  • PJH Dog Training provided a sense of community and support and was appreciated by these clients.

    It was so great meeting you earlier today and thank you for the recap and additional materials! We learned so much in such a short amount of time with you today and really appreciated your guidance - it feels like we have a real support system...

    Sam and Josh H.

  • Evan loved that he and his dog learned the enriching skills taught during agility class for dogs.

    I did a couple of 5-week agility classes the last couple of months. Pepe and Kyle were so much fun to work with! My dog, Lux, learned so much in a few short classes - jump, tunnel, teeter, etc. and I learned a lot myself about how to motivate my dog and lead. Lux especially had a great time - really cool to see how quickly he learned!

    Evan Edelman

  • Peri recommends me for excellent in home private puppy training in nyc.

    Pepe is excellent at training my new puppy! He is quite knowledge of animal behavior and my cavapoo Maisy adores him. Highly recommend.

    Peri Edelman

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    "I wasn’t sure how to stop my dog from pulling on the leash, so I looked up pet trainers near me and found a great trainer nearby. Pepe helped helped make my walks bearable again much thanks Dr."

    Patrick M.

  • Small reactive dog playing with toy instead of barking.

    "Pepe’s been great with helping get this little one focused. In just a few short sessions, he gave us the tools to correct negative behaviors and reward positive behavior appropriately. He’s very good with both the animals and the humans in this process, we can’t recommend him enough."

    Isaac Seal

  • "Pepe is a great teacher and I can’t recommend his coaching enough. He makes keen observations, offers excellent insight, and our dog adores him."

    Anha Klate

  • Reactive dog training at PJH Dog Training Upper West Side helped transform this dog so that she could walk along side other dogs again.

    If I could rate this more than 5 stars, I totally would! When I first started out with Pepe's private lessons I wasn't very hopeful as past trainers that I had for my dog Cream didn't help to fix her reactivity with other dogs. However, I was completly wrong. Already, during the consultation, Pepe assessed the problem and knew effective strategies to help with Cream's reactivity. With each lesson I became amazed at how much Cream transformed with these training sessions and already by the 4th training session she was walking next to another dog! Pepe is super kind-hearted and has a really good knowledge on dogs and their behavior. Highly recommend!!

    Laura Sambataro

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Remember, training is the #1 thing you can do for your dog to provide the mental stimulation they crave and need.

So go ahead and book a customized private dog training session or group class now!