Business Details
21 Years
experience
Expert Dog Training Solutions in New York
At A Pawsitive Dog, we are dedicated to improving the lives of dogs and their owners through comprehensive training and education. With over two decades of experience, our founder Leroy Darby combines expertise in canine behavior with youth development best practices to address issues ranging from housebreaking to severe aggression. Leroy, a certified dog trainer and graduate of Wesleyan University, has trained under renowned experts like Anthony Jerone and continues to refine his skills with schutzhund specialist John Donnelly.Our approach emphasizes empowering owners with practical techniques, offering unlimited post-session support and tailored programs for dogs of all breeds and temperaments. We specialize in aggression rehabilitation, obedience training, and puppy socialization, serving New York City residents with personalized solutions that foster harmonious human-canine relationships.
Services
Aggression Case Management
Basic Obedience Training
Advanced Obedience Classes
Private Puppy Training
Mini-Course Refresher Sessions
Shared Training Sessions
Shelter Dog Programs
Canine Exercise Services
Details
- Year established: 2005
Highlights and features
- We have over 20 years of experience in dog training and behavior rehabilitation.
- Our trainer completed 200+ hours of hands-on training with diverse dog breeds.
- We specialize in aggression case rehabilitation with proven success stories.
- Our methods integrate youth development best practices for effective learning.
- We offer personalized post-session support and educational resources for owners.
Services
Aggression Case Management
We specialize in resolving dog aggression through individualized programs addressing territorial, possessive, and social aggression. Our approach combines behavior modification techniques with owner education to ensure long-term success. Clients receive structured training plans and ongoing support to manage and overcome aggression challenges.
Basic Obedience Training
This program teaches essential commands like sit, stay, come, and heel using positive reinforcement methods. Sessions focus on building communication between owners and dogs for better control in daily situations. Ideal for dogs needing foundational training to improve household behavior and public etiquette.
Private Puppy Training
Tailored training for puppies covering housebreaking, bite inhibition, and socialization. We address early behavioral development to prevent future issues while teaching basic commands and proper etiquette. Owners learn techniques to establish routines and foster positive learning environments for young dogs.
Canine Exercise Services
Our exercise program provides 30-minute running or biking sessions for active dogs in designated NYC neighborhoods. Designed to improve physical health and reduce behavioral issues from excess energy, this service requires veterinary clearance and endurance capability from participating dogs during warmer months.
Shared Training Sessions
Cost-effective group training allows two owners/dogs to train simultaneously on basic obedience and socialization. Sessions maintain personalized attention while offering peer learning opportunities. Not suitable for aggression cases, this program promotes efficient skill development at a reduced rate.
People
Leroy Darby
Owner & Certified Dog Trainer
With 20+ years of experience, Leroy Darby is a certified dog trainer specializing in aggression rehabilitation and obedience training. He trained under Anthony Jerone and continues schutzhund studies with John Donnelly. Leroy combines canine behavior expertise with youth development practices, holding memberships in professional dog training organizations.
Questions
What types of dog training services do you offer?
We provide aggression rehabilitation, basic/advanced obedience, puppy training, shared sessions, and exercise programs for NYC dogs.
How do you handle aggressive dog cases?
We address aggression through individualized behavior modification plans requiring owner commitment to structured training and management protocols.
Do you offer training for puppies?
Yes, our private puppy program covers housebreaking, socialization, and foundational obedience training for young dogs.
Are group training sessions available?
We offer shared training sessions for two dogs/owners at a reduced rate, focusing on basic obedience and socialization.
What areas do you serve?
Our exercise services operate in Inwood and Washington Heights, with training available throughout New York City.
