Spot-On K9 Training

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!

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!

Before training, our Vizsla Donna was a handful—her recall was unreliable, especially around birds and squirrels, which made walks in busy Central Park stressful. Her strong hunting instinct often overrode the leash manners we tried to teach, so there was a lot of pulling on walks. We were hesitant to move beyond positive reinforcement and try stricter methods, worried it might stress Donna. Stephen helped us introduce a balanced approach that set clear boundaries without causing unnecessary stress. Donna responded really well, and the changes were noticeable . Now, Donna listens reliably, her leash manners have improved, and we enjoy off-leash mornings together a lot. She’s happier, and our walks are much more enjoyable and relaxed. I highly recommend Spot-On K9 Training. Stephen’s thoughtful, balanced methods made a world of difference for Donna and our family!