I am Dr. Pepe Hernandez, PhD, CPDT-KA , a behavioral neuroscientist and certified professional dog trainer providing evidence-based, results-focused training for puppies, adolescents, and adult dogs across NYC. I offer comprehensive puppy training, structured obedience programs, and specialized support for reactivity, fear, and aggression, along with day school, puppy socials, training walks, agility, and nose work. Using a customized program built from these services and positive reinforcement behavioral techniques, I help owners achieve their goals of living in harmony with their best friend. I serve clients throughout Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, and the greater NYC area.
Training & services
Training goals
Behavior consultationProgram details
I work directly with you and your dog to address problem behaviors such as fear, anxiety, barking, jumping, or resource guarding in NYC settings.
House training
Leash trainingProgram details
I teach your dog how to walk politely on leash, reduce pulling, and stay engaged with you for enjoyable, stress-free walks.
Obedience training
Puppy training
Socialization
Behavior support
Aggression training
Barking
Fear and confidence
Reactivity trainingProgram details
I help dogs struggling with aggression or reactivity in NYC learn calm, safe behavior through structured, confidence-building training techniques.
Resource guarding
How training happens
Day training
Group classesProgram details
Adolescent I/Adolescent II classes consist of (5) 1 hr classes and are held at the Advent Church Basement in NYC for an experience that goes far beyond dog obedience training. I will teach your dogs socialization, upgrade commands, and how to deal with distraction and common triggers that cause dog · Listed price: $350.00
Master the city streets with our NYC group training classes, designed to build your dog's focus and confidence amidst real-world distractions.
In-home trainingProgram details
I come directly to your home in NYC to provide personalized training focused on your dog’s behavior in their everyday environment.
Online or virtual trainingProgram details
I provide effective online training sessions, not limited to NYC, where I coach you step-by-step to work through your dog’s behavior challenges from home.
Virtual puppy training 30 min sessions @$50. All other dogs are 60 min training sessions @$100. · Listed price: From $50.00
Pack walks
Private training
Dog age
Adolescent dogsProgram details
In my NYC facility, I help teenage dogs develop impulse control, manners, and obedience through structured day training that keeps their minds engaged
Adult dogs
PuppiesProgram details
I work with your puppy throughout the day to build obedience, confidence, and good habits during their most important learning stage.
I host safe, age-appropriate puppy socials on the Upper West Side of NYC that help young dogs develop healthy social skills and confidence through positive interactions.
Support between sessions
Personalized training plans
Dog sports
AgilityProgram details
I guide your dog through agility obstacles to build confidence, coordination, and teamwork in an exciting and rewarding outdoor or indoor NYC environment.
Agility training for most dogs ages 5mo to 5 yrs. or so. Format is 5 classes approx. 1 hr long, held in NYC. As your pup's handler, you will learn to guide them through the hoop jump, bar jump, teeter-totter, open tunnel, closed tunnel, pause mat, weave poles and more. · Listed price: $300.00
Scent workProgram details
I help NYC dogs master fun scent games that build the focus and confidence needed for city life. By tapping into their natural instincts, these sessions provide essential mental stimulation, helping your pup stay calm and engaged amidst the unique distractions of the NYC streets.
Training approach
Positive reinforcement
Additional services
Daycare
Other listed services
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Dog sitting (in-home)Program details
Experienced dog, cat, and bird sitter. Fee is for an experienced trainer, over a holiday, and location (house sit or take to my home), and any addition training can range from 100-125/night plus training fees and transportation fees. · Listed price: From $100.00
Dog trainingProgram details
Led by Pepe Hernandez, Ph.D., CPDT-KA, I offer the best in an array of dog training services in NYC including puppy training, reactive dog training, aggressive training, and dog obedience training. I am offering private, at-home customized training as well as outdoor group classes in Central Park.
I help your dog or pet learn foundational manners and behaviors that make life at home and in NYC more enjoyable for everyone.
Basic Commands
Certification TrainingProgram details
I prepare your dog for recognized NYC certifications with clear training steps and focused practice to help you successfully meet the requirements.
Customized Dog Training
Home Dog Training
Leash skillsProgram details
Leash skills is a group class held in NYC once a week for 3 weeks for 1 hr. I will teach you how to better communicate with your dog to shred those bad habits on the leash and replace them with well-mannered behaviors. Say goodbye to all the pulling, reactivity, criss crossing and ground grazing. · Listed price: $150.00
Private in-person dog trainingProgram details
Private, one-on-one, in-home, dog training fully customized to you and your dogs specific needs. I can address any behavior including puppy obedience, dog obedience, dog aggression, dog reactivity, manners etc. Packages (4 & 8 packs) can be purchased at a $50 discount, single sessions $150. · Listed price: From $150.00
Training Check-Up'sProgram details
Is your adolescent or puppy obedience skills getting a bit rusty. Brush off the cob webs and refreshen your training skills and your pup's memory with a 1 hr Training Check-Up. To be purchased after an initial training session, this is the perfect way for me to correct your technique for less $. · Listed price: $100.00
Training ProgramsProgram details
I offer flexible training programs and individual sessions based in NYC that are designed to help your dog learn and progress at a pace that fits your needs.
Training Sessions
Training WalksProgram details
I combine training with exercise, reinforcing leash manners, focus, and obedience while your dog enjoys a structured walk in any NYC neighborhood.
Training walks with certified trainerProgram details
Training walks are conducted by me, a certified professional dog trainer, during which any leash-related issues can be worked on including: pulling, plopping, reactivity to dogs, kids and other humans, bikes & wheeled objects etc., in NYC. 30 min @$45, 60 min @ $75. Buy 5 or 10 packs at discount. · Listed price: From $45.00
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5/5We have been doing private lessons with Pepe after bringing home a new puppy and he is the best! So attentive, hands-on and our puppy loves him. He has been coming to our home to better understand our puppy and really personalize the training sessions based on what we need such a…Read full reviewClose full review
We have been doing private lessons with Pepe after bringing home a new puppy and he is the best! So attentive, hands-on and our puppy loves him. He has been coming to our home to better understand our puppy and really personalize the training sessions based on what we need such as basic commands, leash training, separation anxiety and more. Pepe is super professional and reliable, and we are so happy we found him!
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