ft. Quest
Local Dog Training on Long Island
One-To-One In-Home Help
Dog Training That’s Effective
We offer a variety of training options for those looking to have a well-rounded family companion and/or for those looking to enhance their lives and relationship with their dog. From basic to advanced training, to introduction to dog sports we are here to help!
Our dog training sessions are private one-on-one sessions. Sessions are individually designed for both you and your dog based on your goals and needs. You will work hands-on with Anthony so that you can learn and practice how to train and work with your dog. Sessions are provided at your home or at other dog friendly locations of your choice such as a local park, shopping center, walking trail etc. Sessions are also available at our training studio.
How It works:
Initial Consultation: 90 minutes – Everyone starts here. During the consultation we will cover your goals in detail, create a plan, discuss some helpful tips and start training.
Follow-up Sessions: 1 hour
6 Pack of Sessions: 1 hour each – Packages are NOT a requirement to purchase.
*Rates are listed on the rates page.
We can help with:
- Foundation Training Skills (sit, down, come)
- Engagement and focus
- Life skills- learning to settle at home or in public
- Play Skills
- Relationship building
- Impulse Control
- Advanced Training Skills
- Confidence Building for Shy, Fearful or Anxious Dogs
- Introduction to dog sports
- Leash Walking Skills
- Go to place
- Leave it / Drop it
- Being polite with guests and out in public
- Socialization (Intro to new people, dogs, sounds, & places)
- And overall ways to enhance life with your dog!
Take a look at some of our videos working with clients down below! And visit our social media pages to see more of our work!
Not Local? No Problem!
Anthony works with many clients who are not local.
Meetings can be virtual or at Anthony’s training studio.
Many of his clients come from areas that are out of our in-person service area including Eastern Long Island, New York City, Westchester, Hudson Valley, Connecticut, and New Jersey.
Clients can start out in-person and then choose to work virtually and vice versa to accommodate and reduce travel and to meet the needs of the particular dog and human team.
Inquire to learn more!
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.
Why is training a dog important?
Training is important because:
- It teaches dog and owners obedience skills, life skills & social skills.
- Helps create a relationship between the dog and owner.
- Sets clear rules & boundaries.
- Helps prevent problem behaviors.
- Teaches owners about their dog and how to work with and manage their dog in specific situations
Training Session Clips
Heel work foundations
with Quest
Off Leash Recall
Teaching Leave It
Client Testimonials
“We have been working with Anthony for the past five months with Enzo, our Labrador Retriever, with a focus on obedience skills. This foundation is important for both home life, visits with grandkids, and supporting his development of bird dog hunting skills. Anthony is dog and client focused. We both highly recommend him!.”
“My family and I have been working with Anthony on training our dog Bradley. We have seen outstanding results with his techniques. Anthony is an exceptional trainer and is extremely well informed and up to date on the latest dog training methods.”