Small-Cohort Programs · Manhattan, NYC

Specialized dog training programs in NYC. Small cohorts. Real results.

Outdoor agility, nose work, and day school — small-cohort classes in Manhattan, taught by a trainer with a PhD in behavioral neuroscience behind the curriculum. Pick the program that fits your dog, or talk to me first.

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  • CPDT-KA Certified
  • PhD Behavioral Neuroscience
  • NYC small-cohort classes
Dog training program participants in Manhattan
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Cohorts open now

Live spot counts on the schedule page — cohorts stay small, 4–6 dogs depending on the class.

Outdoor Agility I Central Park — Cohort 4 (Wed) Wed at 8:00 AM · enrolling now
Outdoor Agility I Riverside — Cohort 2 (Tue & Sun) Tue & Sun at 8:00 AM · enrolling now
Nose Work / Scent Work I 2504 Broadway — Cohort 4 (Thurs) Thurs at 7:30 PM · starts Oct 22
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Find the right fit

Which program is right for your dog?

These programs are intentionally specialized. Pick the one that matches your dog's actual need — or book a consult and I'll help you choose.

Dog performing nose work scent detection with search boxes
Indoor / Mental

Nose Work & Scent Work

  • Dogs who need mental fatigue, not more exercise
  • Reactive, anxious, or easily overstimulated dogs
  • Confidence, independence, and calm focus

Next cohort: TBD — email if interested.

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After you enroll

Clear logistics, no guesswork

You'll know exactly what to do before day one.

Step 1

Confirmation & details

Confirmation message with location, start date, what to bring, and how we'll run the session.

Step 2

Prep checklist

Gear, treats, arrival timing, bathroom break plan — so your dog starts calm and ready.

Step 3

First-class expectations

Goals set, reinforcement explained, and exact home practice walked through.

Step 4

Support between sessions

Homework that's realistic for Manhattan life — hallways, elevators, sidewalks, parks.

Common questions

Programs FAQ

Cohorts stay small — 4–6 dogs depending on the class. Live spot counts are visible on the schedule page.
Nose work is the strongest fit for reactive dogs — low arousal, lots of decompression. Outdoor agility works for many reactive dogs with proper distancing. For severe cases, see reactive dog training.
Book a 30-minute virtual consultation ($55) or a 1-hour in-home consultation ($110) and I'll recommend the right program for your dog.
Yes — private in-home training is the right path for customized work, household-specific issues, or anything that doesn't fit the group format.
Outdoor agility meets at Central Park (W 103rd St entrance) and Riverside Park (adjacent to the 105th St dog run), moving indoors to 2504 Broadway during the winter months. Nose work and puppy classes are held indoors at Advent Lutheran Church, 2504 Broadway (93rd St entrance). Specific meeting points are confirmed at booking — see the class schedule for each cohort's location.
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Pick a program. I'll handle the rest.

Cohorts are small and they fill. Reserve a spot or book a consult and I'll recommend the right program for your dog.

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