Achieve Your Dog’s Best Behavior From a Certified Dog Trainer & Behavior Consultant
Dog Training and Behavior Modification on Long Island
Make Improvement Today! We Can Help With…
PUPPY TRAINING
Start your puppy off right with private puppy training to help you and your puppy succeed! We cover training skills, life skills, potty training, rule setting for success, play and motivation skills for relationship building and socialization opportunities for a well-rounded puppy. All training is done using a positive reinforcement and play based approach.
OBEDIENCE & MANNERS
Offering a variety of private training options for those looking to have a well-rounded family companion. From basic to advanced training at home or in public, to introduction to dog sports; Anthony is here to help you and your dog enhance your lives together!
LEASH REACTIVITY
If your dog barks and/or lunges at dogs, people, vehicles etc. while on a walk, Anthony can help you and your dog improve. Private sessions are tailored to you and your dog's needs. Sessions are offered at your home, neighborhood or public location.
BEHAVIOR MODIFICATION
Qualified help for fear, anxiety, reactivity, impulse control issues, aggression and much more. Our behavior programs are tailored to the individual needs of both you and your dog.
AGGRESSIVE BEHAVIOR
Anthony is a Certified Dog Behavior Consultant by the IAABC and is here to help you and your dog make improvement together. All behavior modification programs are designed for the individual needs and issues of your dog.
ONLINE VIRTUAL CONSULTATIONS
An effective way to get professional advice and coaching from the comfort of your home. We can do it all together live, in real time!
DIFFICULT DECISIONS
If you are seeking help due to a challenging situation or you need to make a difficult decision such as rehoming, relinquishing etc., Anthony can help you explore all of your options.
DOG PROS SEEKING GUIDANCE
If you are a dog trainer or behavior consultant seeking help on a difficult case, looking to collaborate or seeking private coaching; Anthony can help.
Meet Anthony De Marinis
Meet
Anthony De Marinis
Here to help you and your dog live your best lives together!
Certified Dog Behavior Consultant- IAABC
Accredited Dog Trainer- IAABC
Family Dog Mediator- Licensed Professional
Fear Free Certified Professional
✓ Certified & Professional
✓ Recommended by Veterinarians, Behaviorists & Trainers
✓ Educated in dog behavior & training
✓ Friendly, Humane, & Science-based
✓ Providing In-home & Virtual Training & Behavior Services
Our Approach & Philosophy
We approach each dog as an individual, helping them to be the best version of themselves while teaching you how to be the best owner for your dog. Whether your aim is to address a behavior issue, train a new puppy, achieve advanced skills or simply learn how to be the best dog owner, we are here to help. Through one-on-one lessons, we will help you understand who your dog is, then come up with strategies to achieve your goals.
You will learn to:
- Understand who your dog is and why they do the things they do.
- Train your dog using reward-based training methods, enjoyable exercises and play.
- Address your dog’s sometimes inconvenient behavior(s).
- Provide appropriate enrichment and exercise opportunities.
- Develop an enjoyable relationship with your dog.
- Guide and set your dog up for success, both in and out of the home.
- Create clear and consistent rules and boundaries.
NOTE: We do NOT offer quick-fix approaches.
Our Philosophy
Our training techniques and behavior modification strategies include a variety of methods, mainly focusing on positive reinforcement to reward and motivate your dog. This means using food, toys and play, praise and attention, and/or exploration as rewards for behaviors we want to see more of.
Though we mainly focus on using positive reinforcement and reward-based techniques, we DO NOT limit ourselves to one training method. We are open to using whatever approach and training tools you want to use with your dog, as long as they are in the best interest of you and your dog.
Our goal is to help both of you to succeed. Just like humans, dogs are individuals, and they learn, work and are motivated in different ways. Together, we will determine what is the best strategy to achieve your goals so you can live the best possible life with your dog.
Benefits To Our Approach
✓ Individualized approach for both the dog and owner
✓ Training becomes enjoyable for your dog as he or she gets rewarded for a job well done
✓ Uses play and enjoyable interactions to create motivation and joy
✓ Teaches skills while setting boundaries and rules in a clear and consistent manner
✓ Fosters a relationship between the dog and owner using a friendly and humane approach
✓ Proven results for both training and behavior modification for dogs of all ages and breeds
Serving Long Island's Nassau & Western Suffolk Counties
Nassau County:
Manhasset, Port Washington, Rosyln, Glen Head, Sea Cliff, Glen Cove, Oyster Bay, East Norwich, Muttontown, Jericho, Syosset, Woodbury, Plainview, Bethpage, Mineola, Garden City, Westbury, Hicksville, Levittown, New Hyde Park, Williston Park, Merrick, Bellmore, Wantagh
Suffolk County:
Cold Spring Harbor, Huntington, South Huntington, Greenlawn, Northport, Commack, Dix Hills, Melville
We DO NOT Service the following areas:
Queens, Floral Park, Great Neck, Hempstead, Franklin Square, Five Town’s area, Valley Stream, Lynbrook, Rockville Centre, Freeport, Long Beach, Amityville, Babylon, Lindenhurst, Deer Park, and anything east of Kings Park, Brentwood and Bayshore.
*There may be areas that cannot be serviced due to the trainers schedule and caseload.
*If you are not in our service area, we offer virtual sessions and have limited appointments at our studio.
Client Testimonials
“Anthony is the best! My 2.5 year-old rescued Pitbull, Ace, was displaying resource guarding and aggression. After working with Anthony for a couple of months both over zoom and in-person, Ace has improved so much.”
“I was referred to Anthony by another trainer for aggression and reactivity in my rescue puppy. Since working with him my dog has made tremendous progress. I highly recommend anyone with a dog who has behavior problems.”
“We LOVE Anthony! He helped us so much with our two special needs rescue pups, even coming over to accommodate a crisis late on a Friday night. He’s so passionate, he’s so knowledgable, he genuinely cares about the animals he’s working with.”
“We got in touch with Anthony after our now 1-year old puppy, Grace, developed some aggression towards our other dog. After our training sessions with Anthony, she has come so far! Anthony really excels at explaining different techniques and strategies for training, and he is great at making sure we understand.”