Dharma Dog NYC

My dog and I have had such an incredible experience working with Alison on different manifestations of anxiety and reactivity. Most recently, she has been helping my dog adjust to a new human sibling. Alison is extremely knowledgable, empathetic, and supportive. She brings a calming presence into sessions that puts both me and my dog at ease. Alison listens deeply to my concerns/priorities and makes sure that they are all covered during sessions. She gives me hope and is also realistic about what training can do. Alison makes it clear through her work that she genuinely loves what she does. She provides concrete strategies and written resources to help with practice between sessions. I always feel such a sense of relief after a session with Alison. I cannot recommend her enough!

I got referred to Dharma Dog by my vet. I've done training sessions before with another trainer, but my dog Cider still had a few bad habits that really stuck with her. My dog is quite reactive to her triggers, and I really wanted to correct the behaviors (lunging and barking). So far, I've done a consultation and two sessions with Alison B. (who runs Dharma Dog)... and can I just say she's amazing? She's obviously very knowledgeable and experienced. She's taught me a lot about a dog's psychology, body language, and arousal/trigger management. She looks at the whole picture and not just bits and pieces. I'm looking forward to the rest of our sessions. I firmly believe that you get what you pay for! Alison, you rock!!!

Alison is such a great trainer and is a perfect match for me and my anxious puppy, Shiloh. Alison is confident and calm and is ready to adapt specific training protocols based on your individual dog and their needs. Shiloh absolutely loves her and I completely trust her judgement and experience. I booked the five pack training sessions and booked them spread out over 2-3 months. We learned so much! It was also really helpful to have an expert come in and validate what I have been learning about my dog and her personality. I will probably end up booking more time with her down the line after we've had some time to practice all of the skills she taught us. I highly recommend working with Alison, she will listen to your needs and will instill trust in your dog.