Spot-On K9 Training

We would totally recommend Stephen for dog training - ESPECIALLY if you are interested in gaining off leash skills. Our dog (Albie, a 1.5yr rescue) loves to play with other dogs and explore (but also likes to eat trash or whatever he finds AND can sometimes be "a lot" when trying to engage in play with other dogs) so we were really motivated to be able to train Albie to recall perfectly, leave it, heel etc so he could be independent in Central Park. Stephen's toolkit and teaching gave us the skill set to be able to have Albie off leash with 100% confidence in the morning and we all have the best time! We even sometimes will take him off (although not regulation) now during the afternoon and have him in heel next to us walking so that if no one is around we can let him so chase squirrels. his recall is perfect. he has gained a lot of home skills too, including most importantly, place training, esp as a reactive greeter when people come to the door. We are so proud of albies progress and we feels so lucky to have worked with Stephen and learned e-collar skills!

Stephen is amazing!! I signed up for training as my 3.5-year-old baby, Enzo, had issues while walking on the leash and always wanted to be in front. He also got too excited whenever he saw another dog or a bird and would pull me towards them. After just one session, I saw such a big difference. Enzo started walking next to me and became much more obedient in general. Each lesson had a clear target, which really helped both of us. For one of the class, we learned “place” and Enzo jumped up on a rock and held a “place” command like a pro. That was just the second lesson. He has never jumped that high before, let alone sit still at that height, so I believe his confidence grew, and so did mine too, as a dog parent. The concierge in my building even shared that they notice a difference in Enzo’s behavior! Enzo really likes and respects Stephen, and it shows in how he responds to him. If you're thinking about getting help with your pups, I can’t recommend Stephen enough. Thank you so much, Stephen you have truly been wonderful and such a good trainer!

We rescued a 2 year old French bulldog who was incredibly stubborn. He constantly was mounting our other dog, not listening, and making our lives fairly miserable. I contacted Stephen through the recommendation of the rescue. He was incredibly responsive and was able to begin training quickly. We were able to notice a difference after the first meeting with Stephen. Our dog now is a totally different dog. He no longer mounts our female, listens and follows basic commands (for the most part), and is much more manageable. We were able to do all the training sessions right in our backyard making it very convenient and comfortable. What we learned through these training sessions has been invaluable and I highly recommend using Spot-On if you’re looking for a trainer!