Stephen helped our deaf dog overcome some of the anxiety she felt about being around other dogs. I would highly recommend him to anyone with a dog that has behavioral issues.

Spot-On K9 Training
New York, New York
About Spot-On K9 Training
Established in 2018, Spot-On K9 Training (dog-training) offers expert dog behavior and obedience training across New York City, including Manhattan, as well as Litchfield County, New Haven County, Fairfield County, and Monroe, CT. SOK9T specializes in comprehensive behavior modification and advanced off-leash e-collar training. We are dedicated to transforming your K9 companion into a well-behaved, balanced, and happy member of your family. Discover how we can help your dog reach their full potential, specializing in Behavior Modification and Off-Leash E-collar training, Stephen Baum, Owner/Trainer, licensed and insured. Check out our 164 5-Star NYC Google Reviews.
Training & services
Training goals
- Behavior consultation
- Crate training
- House training
- Leash training
- Obedience training
- Recall training
Behavior support
- Aggression training
- Barking
- Fear and confidence
- Reactivity training
- Resource guarding
- Separation anxiety
How training happens
- Board and train Customer-reported
- Group classes
- In-home training
- Online or virtual training
- Owner coaching Customer-reported
- Private training
Dog age
- Puppies
Support between sessions
- Homework and practice Customer-reported
Dog sports
- Agility
Your dog’s background
- Rescue dogs
Training approach
- Balanced training
- E-collar training
Other listed services
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- Basic Commands
- Behavior Solutions
- Behavioral Classes
- Dog Run
- Dog Training Advice
- Dog Training Near Me
- Dog's Issues
- Dog's Leash
- E- Collar Training
- Electric Collar
- In-Person Training
- Individual Classes
- Initial Training
- K9 Training
- People Training
- Personal Lesson
- Place Training
- Potty Trained
- Rehabilitation Training
- Stopping bad behavior
- The Best Dog Training In Manhattan
- The Best Dog training in Connecticut
- Trainer & Behavioral
- Training Call
- Training Course
- Training Equipment
- Training Lessons
- Training Programs
- Training Sessions
- Training Training
- Training Your Dog
- Unwanted Behavioral
- Walk your dog easily on a leash
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Customer reviews
Google listingMentioned in reviews
- Leash pulling 97
- Walks 70
- Confidence building 49
- Obedience 29
- Ecollar training 17
- Reactive dog training 16
All 10 topics
- Recall training 15
- Understanding dog behavior 15
- Leadership training 6
- Responsive trainer 6
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We rescued our 1 yo supermutt Ollie around 6 months ago and have considered ourselves lucky that he's been friendly with other dogs & humans from day 1. But we've also struggled with his leash walking, making our routine walks around NYC super stressful, and nothing was helping. …Read full reviewClose full review
We rescued our 1 yo supermutt Ollie around 6 months ago and have considered ourselves lucky that he's been friendly with other dogs & humans from day 1. But we've also struggled with his leash walking, making our routine walks around NYC super stressful, and nothing was helping. It was nearly impossible to keep his attention on us when walking outside; he would consistently pull, eat off the ground, jump up in the air from excitement upon seeing another dog, and bite/pull at the leash out of frustration when he couldn't play or say hi. We were referred to Stephen by a neighbor and reached out immediately for a Walk Clinic session. He was so friendly and accommodating and we knew immediately we made the right decision. We met him in CP for our session and learned SO much. We saw a difference right away and walked away feeling confident in our ability to continue working on these new skills. Stephen was such a pleasure to work with and we are so grateful for everything he taught us!
Stephen provided excellent training for our nervous pooch. After the first class, we saw substantial improvement in our Australian shepherd's behavior on the leash. By a few sessions in, Stephen helped us learn how to keep our dog safe and at ease in various situations that were …Read full reviewClose full review
Stephen provided excellent training for our nervous pooch. After the first class, we saw substantial improvement in our Australian shepherd's behavior on the leash. By a few sessions in, Stephen helped us learn how to keep our dog safe and at ease in various situations that were difficult before training. I recommend Spot-On K9 Training to anyone who needs help with leash training, reactivity, and recall.
My relationship with my dog has strengthened after training with Stephen! Prior to training, my dog listened to very few commands, pulled on the leash, and had very bad separation anxiety. After a few weeks of working with Stephen, my dog can sit on command, hold “place” for an e…Read full reviewClose full review
My relationship with my dog has strengthened after training with Stephen! Prior to training, my dog listened to very few commands, pulled on the leash, and had very bad separation anxiety. After a few weeks of working with Stephen, my dog can sit on command, hold “place” for an extended period of time, and no longer pulls on the leash. My dog’s separation anxiety is the main reason I signed up for training, and her anxiety symptoms have diminished over the past few weeks. We have stopped her from incessantly barking and have been able to teach her how to relax while being alone. Stephen is an attentive trainer who thoroughly explains the reasoning behind everything we implement in class. He also provides online support, follow-up info docs, and homework to be done in between sessions. I am not only more relaxed while walking my dog and leaving her alone but am also more confident as a dog owner.
My dog benefited immensely from Spot-On K9 Training. Before training, my dog was pulling on every walk, was a big jumper, was stubborn, and acted like had selective hearing. After the training, my dog’s obedience has sky rocketed! Not only is he pleasant to go walking with, but h…Read full reviewClose full review
My dog benefited immensely from Spot-On K9 Training. Before training, my dog was pulling on every walk, was a big jumper, was stubborn, and acted like had selective hearing. After the training, my dog’s obedience has sky rocketed! Not only is he pleasant to go walking with, but he also is now listening to every command I give him. I highly recommend Spot-On Training as the training we did in session laid all the groundwork and the follow-up support was wonderful.
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