Business Details
28 Years
experience
Your Trusted Dog Training Partner in Carmel, NY
Westchester K-9 has been transforming canine behavior since 1998 through personalized, science-backed training methods. Our certified professionals combine over 25 years of experience with individualized attention to address puppy socialization, obedience training, and behavior modification. We maintain small group sizes to ensure focused instruction while empowering owners with lifelong training skills. Our structured daycare and boarding programs provide mental stimulation and socialization in a controlled environment.With thousands of successfully trained dogs across Westchester, Putnam, and surrounding regions, we emphasize humane treatment and relationship-building to create confident, well-adjusted pets. Our proven techniques have resolved issues ranging from leash reactivity to separation anxiety, supported by documented success stories and ongoing client education.
Services
Dog Training
Puppy Training
Doggy Daycare
Board and Train
Private Dog Training
Group Dog Training
Details
- Year established: 1998
Highlights and features
- Certified trainers with 25+ years of combined experience
- Proven success with thousands of trained dogs
- Small-group training for personalized attention
- Science-backed behavior modification techniques
- Car service available for boarding and training
What people say
Radical transformation
New dog
Senior dog trusted
Human needs training
Ecollar success
Services
Dog Training
Our comprehensive dog training programs address obedience, behavior modification, and socialization for adult dogs. Certified trainers use science-backed techniques to resolve issues like jumping, pulling, and reactivity. Clients receive personalized instruction to build lasting relationships between pets and owners.
Puppy Training
Structured puppy training focuses on housebreaking, socialization, and foundational obedience. Programs follow critical developmental stages from 3 weeks to 1 year, preventing behavioral issues through positive reinforcement and owner education.
Doggy Daycare
Daily structured daycare provides mental stimulation and supervised socialization in small groups. Certified trainers monitor interactions to build confidence while preventing fear-based behaviors. Monthly subscriptions available for flexible scheduling.
Board and Train
Intensive board-and-train programs combine 24/7 professional care with structured obedience instruction. Dogs receive personalized training plans while owners learn maintenance techniques. Includes follow-up sessions for continued success.
Private Dog Training
Custom private training sessions address specific behavioral challenges in home or controlled environments. Trainers develop tailored solutions for issues like separation anxiety, leash aggression, and advanced obedience commands.
People
Stacy Hirsch
Owner & Certified Master Trainer
With over 25 years of experience, Stacy Hirsch leads Westchester K-9's training team. She specializes in behavior modification and puppy development, combining scientific methods with compassionate care for lasting results.
Questions
What areas do you serve?
We serve Westchester County, Putnam County, Bronx, NYC, and parts of Connecticut with car service available for boarding and training.
Do you offer puppy training?
Yes, our puppy programs follow developmental stages from 3 weeks to 1 year, focusing on socialization and foundational obedience.
What training methods do you use?
We use science-backed, humane techniques emphasizing positive reinforcement and relationship-building tailored to each dog's needs.
Are your trainers certified?
All our trainers are certified professionals with extensive experience in behavior modification and obedience instruction.
What's your success rate?
With thousands of successfully trained dogs since 1998, we maintain a proven track record of resolving behavioral issues and improving owner-dog relationships.
Do you offer group classes?
Yes, we provide structured group training sessions with small class sizes to ensure individual attention while teaching obedience skills.
