ABOUT US

Background

Tammy the Trainer a native New Yorker fell in love with the dog as a child.  She offers one of the best professional in home training programs in Manhattan and parts of Southeastern, CT.  She offers all types of dog training, puppy education & behavior modification for her clients at home or work.  Developed and refined over 18+ years, Tammy’s approach is based on the canine psychology of "pack mentality." Voice control and body language are the instinctual tools dogs understand and Tammy uses these techniques in teaching your dog, but more importantly, she teaches you how to get control and uses dog friendly methods and training tools. She has studied under world renown trainers and behaviorist and stays at the for front in canine behavior and psychology working hand and hand with Veterinarians when needed on assessments and guidance with problem pets. She will tell you honestly everything she knows instinctively came from behavioral studies watching dogs run and play in packs for years.

Tammy has studied other animal species such as lions, tigers and bears independently and at Hollywood Exotic Animal Training, but her true love is working with dogs and their owners. She worked occasionally in the entertainment industry as a trainer and handler. Her own dog "HARLEM" has been seen in Elle magazine, a commercial for North Shore Animal League with Eva Longoria (Desperate Housewives), and is a featured dog in DOGA Yoga for Dogs , written by Jennifer Brilliant and William Berloni. 

Training Philosophy

“People sometimes just don’t understand their dog. It seems they understand our language before we understand theirs, resulting in them training us instead of vice-versa. Dogs are smarter than people think.” Tammy believes it is never too early or late for owners or dogs to start training whether they are large or small, young or old. She can teach a two year old how to get a dog from jumping on them or a 75 year old person to be able to walk with their dog without being pulled. Tammy's unique philosophy is to make it fun for the dog and owner and that is why she designs training programs that are customized to the owner’s lifestyle and needs. She incorporates training into their day so it doesn't feel like a chore. Tammy likes to say that "No two dogs or owners are alike.” Years of study and experience specializing in “dog packs" and behavioral problems keep her clients coming back for advice on diet, grooming, training, behavioral changes as their dog age, or getting a new pup.

She believes it is important to keep a sense of humor and understands that most pets are people’s children. She listens to owners carefully with compassion and understanding. “Dogs and puppies can be a lot of work but the rewards are abundant."

Here and Now

Tammy holds appointments either in your home or at her office in Manhattan at 311 East 60th street.   She carries holistic products and training tools needed to keep a happy healthy dog at any age.   She is a part of Animal Behavior Associates affiliate program that enables Veterinarians and everday pet owners to get information and products needed to educate themselves on canine and feline behavior.  Tammy lives with her fourteen year old cairn terrier “ Duffy” who enjoys the Big Apple as much as she does and is enjoying his retirement years to the fullest !