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5 Best Dog Trainers in New York (2026)

Independently ranked by our review of ratings, reviews and reputation · How we chose

Fenris Morrow
By Fenris Morrow, Expert in Professional Services · ✓ Data verified August 2026 · 9 min read

A leash-reactive dog on a crowded Manhattan sidewalk is a different problem than a puppy who hasn't learned recall in Central Park, and New York's best dog trainers tend to specialize in one or the other. Between them, the dog trainers in New York on this page carry 964 combined Google reviews, and remarkably, four of them hold a perfect 5.0 rating, so the real decision is which trainer's method fits your dog's specific issue.

Short answer: Supreme K9 Dog Training & Advocacy leads with a perfect 5.0 across 225 reviews, specializing in serious reactivity and aggression cases through structured board-and-train programs. For leash pulling and off-leash recall in city parks, Spot-On K9 Training (5.0, 165 reviews) and Dogboy NYC (5.0, 219 reviews) both have deep, decades-long track records in Manhattan and Brooklyn.
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New York's top dog trainers, compared

# Business Rating Reviews Best for
1 Supreme K9 Dog Training & Advocacy 5.0 ★ 225 Reactivity and aggression cases View ›
2 Dogboy NYC 5.0 ★ 219 Long-term relationships, group classes View ›
3 Pawmos Dog Training 5.0 ★ 178 Behavioral work with rescue dogs View ›
4 Spot-On K9 Training 5.0 ★ 165 Off-leash recall in Central Park View ›
5 Easy Wag FiDi 4.9 ★ 177 Puppy training alongside daycare View ›
5 Best Dog Trainers in New York (2026)

Which trainer fits your dog's issue

Supreme K9 Dog Training & Advocacy logo
#1 Overall🕑 Open 5 days/wk

Supreme K9 Dog Training & Advocacy

5.0225 Google reviews

Supreme K9 Dog Training & Advocacy, based in Union City just across the Hudson from Manhattan, specializes in dogs with serious behavioral challenges: reactivity, fear, and prey drive, through both a Day School program and an intensive in-home Home School option led by trainer Otto. The team works hands-on with owners as much as with the dogs themselves.

What people praise

  • Perfect 5.0 rating across 225 reviews, the deepest track record on this page
  • Reviewers describe multi-week transformations with large, powerful dogs previously considered unmanageable
  • Program includes direct owner education, not just dog handling
  • Reviewers repeatedly describe compassionate, non-judgmental framing of difficult behavior

Worth knowing

  • Programs run multiple weeks and are priced accordingly, a bigger commitment than a single session
Reputation scorecardrank in New York
Rating5 / 5
Review volume225 · 97th
Confidencehigh
Recency2 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown98% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: The clear specialist for serious behavioral cases, particularly reactivity and aggression. Reviewers describe outcomes that sound genuinely life-changing for both dog and owner.

Website+1973-310-2920 Directions

1414 New York Ave Store #2, Union City, NJ 07087

Dogboy NYC logo
#2🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

Dogboy NYC

5.0219 Google reviews

Dogboy NYC, founded by Robert Haussmann in 2005, offers private in-home training, puppy training, behavior training, and group classes at Wag Club in Brooklyn Bridge Park. The company is built around long-term client relationships, with reviewers describing working with the same trainer across multiple dogs over a decade or more.

What people praise

  • Perfect 5.0 rating across 219 reviews
  • Two decades of operation in Brooklyn with reviewers who've returned across multiple dogs and years
  • Sends follow-up training videos to reinforce lessons between sessions
  • Offers group classes including agility, tricks, and scent work, not just obedience

Worth knowing

  • Popular trainer's schedule may book up given the long client tenure described in reviews
Reputation scorecardrank in New York
Rating5 / 5
Review volume219 · 92th
Confidencehigh
Recency2 months ago
Info completenesssite · hours
Rating breakdown100% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: The strongest option for anyone who wants an ongoing relationship with one trainer rather than a one-off program. The 20-year track record here is unusual and well documented.

Website Directions

362 Furman St, Brooklyn, NY 11201

Pawmos Dog Training logo
#3🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

Pawmos Dog Training

5.0178 Google reviews

Pawmos Dog Training, run by trainer Gabriel out of Brooklyn's Fifth Avenue, offers private sessions and board-and-train style stays focused on positive reinforcement and behavior modification. Reviewers frequently describe adopting reactive or fearful rescue dogs and working with Gabriel specifically to address building-specific triggers like narrow hallways and elevators.

What people praise

  • Perfect 5.0 rating across 178 reviews
  • Reviewers describe practical, real-world techniques for city-specific triggers like elevator encounters
  • One reviewer's week-long boarding stay significantly improved leash pulling and jumping
  • Follow-up sessions available to reinforce progress over time

Worth knowing

  • Smaller solo-trainer operation, so availability may be tighter than a multi-trainer team
Reputation scorecardrank in New York
Rating5 / 5
Review volume178 · 87th
Confidencemoderate
Recency3 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown100% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A strong specialist for rescue dogs navigating apartment-building-specific stress, a very New York problem that Gabriel's reviews describe handling well.

Website+1917-557-9402 Directions

121 5th Ave Ste 117, Brooklyn, NY 11217

Spot-On K9 Training logo
#4🕑 Open 7 days

Spot-On K9 Training

5.0165 Google reviews

Spot-On K9 Training, run by Stephen Baum out of Manhattan's Upper West Side, offers behavioral modification, obedience, and off-leash e-collar training with sessions held in Central Park. Reviewers describe going from constant leash pulling and reactivity to trusted off-leash walks in the park over a handful of sessions.

What people praise

  • Perfect 5.0 rating across 165 reviews
  • Multiple reviewers describe dogs successfully off-leash in Central Park within just a few sessions
  • Provides extensive reading material and homework ahead of and between sessions
  • Offers free monthly group lessons to reinforce private-lesson progress

Worth knowing

  • Off-leash e-collar training is a specific method, worth discussing if you prefer a different approach
Reputation scorecardrank in New York
Rating5 / 5
Review volume165 · 76th
Confidencemoderate
Recency3 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown99% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: The clear specialist for anyone whose end goal is trustworthy off-leash behavior in the park. The before-and-after accounts in reviews are consistently dramatic.

Website+1917-848-3108 Directions

400 W 43rd St #33R, New York, NY 10036

Easy Wag FiDi logo
#5🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

Easy Wag FiDi

4.9177 Google reviews

Easy Wag FiDi runs dog daycare, boarding, and walking out of its Financial District location, with training sessions led by trainer Richie built into the daycare experience for dogs already spending their days there. Reviewers describe puppy training progress happening alongside routine socialization.

What people praise

  • 4.9 rating across 177 reviews
  • Training is folded into a dog's regular daycare routine, reducing the need for separate appointments
  • Reviewers describe noticeable obedience progress from consistent daily exposure
  • Staff get to know each dog's personality over repeated visits, not just single sessions

Worth knowing

  • Training here is bundled with daycare rather than offered as a standalone specialist program
Reputation scorecardrank in New York
Rating4.9 / 5
Review volume177 · 82th
Confidencemoderate
Recency4 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown98% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A convenient option if your dog already attends daycare here and you want basic obedience reinforced daily rather than booking separate private sessions.

Website+1347-495-7578 Directions

124 Nassau St, New York, NY 10038

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How we score

Rating is each trainer’s live Google average. Review volume tracks how many customers actually rated them, ranked against others pulled for this search. Confidence weighs the rating against that volume, so a perfect score from hundreds of reviews carries more weight than one from a smaller base. Recency checks how current the review activity is. No business can pay to change any of these numbers.

How much does dog training cost in New York? (2026)

Dog training pricing in New York varies enormously by format, a single private session costs far less than a multi-week board-and-train program for serious behavioral work. None of the trainers here publish flat rates, so expect a consultation before a firm quote.

Serving all of New York

These trainers cover a wide swath of the city and beyond, from the Upper West Side and Central Park to Brooklyn Heights, Brooklyn Bridge Park, and the Financial District, with one based just across the river in Union City for in-home visits citywide. If you’re searching dog trainer near me anywhere in Manhattan or Brooklyn, these are worth a call.

What to ask before you hire a dog trainer

  • What method does the trainer use, positive reinforcement, balanced, or e-collar based?
  • Is the program private sessions, group classes, or a board-and-train stay?
  • How many sessions are typically needed for a case like mine?
  • Does the trainer work with the owner directly, or only with the dog?
  • Is there follow-up support after the program ends?
  • Has the trainer worked with my dog’s specific issue before, like reactivity or leash pulling?

Frequently asked questions

Are these rankings paid?

No. Rankings come from public Google data. A business can pay to be a Featured Partner (badge and top placement), but that never changes another business’s score or position.

How did you choose these dog trainers?

We pulled every dog trainer with a public Google Business Profile in New York, then ranked by rating, review volume, and how recently customers were still leaving reviews.

How often is this page updated?

We refresh the data and rankings periodically. This page was last verified in August 2026.

How long does dog training typically take to show results?

It varies by issue. Reviewers on this page describe everything from single-session improvements in leash pulling to multi-week programs for serious reactivity, so timelines depend heavily on the specific behavior.

What’s the difference between board-and-train and private sessions?

Board-and-train means the dog stays with the trainer for an intensive period, often a week or more. Private sessions happen at your home or in a park, with the owner present and involved throughout.

The bottom line

For serious reactivity or aggression, Supreme K9’s structured, owner-inclusive programs are the safest bet given the depth of documented transformations. For simpler goals like off-leash recall or leash manners, Spot-On K9 or Dogboy NYC both have long, well-reviewed track records in the city’s parks.

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