The Dog Behaviorist NYC

I worked with Dominik to help address walking issues with my 4-year old rescue pitbull mix. While her enthusiasm and curiosity are usually lovely qualities, they made our walks frequently stressful, with lots of pulling and unpredictable moves to smell this thing or greet that person. I had tried a variety of collars, harnesses and techniques, to no avail. I had also worked with another trainer, without getting things where we needed to be. My pup and I had three sessions with Dominik, and she is walking like a dream. Dominik's training process was fantastic. He is very clear in explaining his approach. He is extremely calm, and he assessed the situation quickly. I really appreciated that he used our time well, and he mixed demonstrating what to do with also giving me lots of time to practice while he was there, so that he could offer tips and clarifications. I highly recommend Dominik, and will definitely work with him again for any other training needs.

Dominik's approach is nothing short of miraculous. He took the time to understand Aurora's history and our concerns, then developed a tailored plan that addressed her specific needs. His methods are based on positive and negative reinforcement and building trust, which resonated with both Aurora and us as pet parents. Within weeks, we saw a remarkable transformation in Aurora. She became more confident during our walks. Dominik’s techniques were easy to implement and he provided ongoing support, answering our questions promptly and adjusting the plan as needed. What truly sets Dominik apart is his passion for his work. It's evident that he genuinely cares about the well-being of both the dogs and their owners. He empowered us with knowledge and skills that have improved our relationship with Aurora immensely. If you're struggling with any dog behavior issues, don't hesitate to contact Dominik. His expertise, compassion, and results-driven approach make his the best in the field.

My girlfriend and I contacted Dominik for some help with our 1.5 year old goldendoodle, Benny. Benny is a great dog but after training him ourselves for the first year or so we still needed to clean up a few areas of concern. We asked Dominik for help with the following: - Leash training. Despite trying to train basic leash skills with Benny it often felt like my girlfriend & I were out on a walk WITH HIM as opposed to the other way around. When he smelled or saw something interesting (plants, trees, stop signs, NYC street food aka chicken bones) he would quickly divert his path to go check that thing out & it would take us quite a bit of convincing to get him back at our side & walking again. - Reactivity to other dogs, and sometimes children, on the street. Benny would typically lay down prone when passing other dogs or children on bikes/scooters, encouraging them to come up to him, and then he would quickly pop up to say hello - sometimes startling the other dog and/or owner. We wanted him to stop with the laying down in the middle of the sidewalk & stop quickly popping up to say hello. - Reactivity to guests (expected or not) & delivery people. Benny would bark and growl anytime someone approached our front door or entered the house. Dominik helped us understand some of the bad habits we were utilizing as handlers and how they played into some of the behaviors we wanted to correct. Since working with Dominik Benny no longer lays down on the street to greet other dogs; he's still very curious and will look in their direction but he remains at our side without breaking stride. Along those lines, our walks are much more enjoyable now that he is obedient on leash, listens to our commands, and maintains eye contact/attention on us throughout our walks. Lastly, our final session was yesterday and we worked specifically on reactivity to unexpected guests and by utilizing place training + a positive reward system Benny was no longer growling at our friend who was there to act as a guest for the training session. Dominik also helped us work on off-leash recall skills & a proper heel position. Not only did he help us become better dog parents; he also helped Benny to be more confident when in new scenarios & improved his overall obedience. Dominik also introduced us to some tools that we were not familiar with (slip lead, clicker training, place board) and somewhat uncomfortable with before he taught us the proper techniques to utilize them (prong collar). We'll be utilizing all of these tools moving forward as they have been a massive aid. After 6 sessions with Dominik we feel more informed, prepared, & confident in continuing Benny's training. We can't thank Dominik enough.

My husband and I recently had the pleasure of working with Dominik for our Standard Poodle Hazel. From the start, Dominik exhibited professionalism, a deep knowledge of animal behavior, and a love for dogs. Each session was educational for us as he taught us how to better communicate and understand Hazel's needs. Dominik's methods are kind, effective, and tailored to the unique personalities and needs of each pet he works with. We HIGHLY recommend Dominik to anyone looking for positive changes with their dog!! THANK YOU DOMINIK!

My husband and I are so thankful we found Dominik. In just a few months, both our dogs confidence levels have soared!! One of our dogs can be a real bully and reactive due to past attacks, but now he is much more friendly and relaxed around other dogs. It’s amazing!! We also adopted a second dog to add to our family and it was clear she had no manners, she was insecure, she was a MAJOR leash puller AND squirrel addict. All together, we were an absolute mess on walks. I used to be in tears and nervous to go on walks with the both of them. Dominik immediately gave us the tools and education to raise healthy and happy dogs who can now be trusted everwhere. We purchased a 6-pack of sessions and our newest dog is already working on off-leash training. It happened so fast considering where we started. Dominik also has this uncanny ability of explaining concepts to you so you can understand and really empathize with your dog. And I think the balance method is a great way for a dog to learn accountability and clear communication. It makes me so proud to see our dogs make a choice - good choices that ultimately give them freedom and happiness. I can’t express how happy we all are in our household. THANK YOU, Dominik.