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The DOG
Putnam Valley, New York
About The DOG
Premier dog board and train program in Putnam Valley, NY, serving NYC, Westchester, and Greenwich. At The DOG, every guest learns through positive reinforcement, structure, and real-world experience on our 130-acre Hudson Highlands campus. Our expert training team focuses on obedience, manners, and confidence for puppies and adult dogs alike. Programs include boarding, follow-up lessons, and lifetime support to ensure lasting results. We also provide exclusive boarding for graduates and door-to-door shuttle service seven days a week. Train, play, and explore in a safe, enriching environment designed to help your dog thrive.
Training & services
Training goals
- House training
- Leash training
- Obedience training
- Puppy training Customer-reported
How training happens
- Board and train
- In-home training Customer-reported
- Private training
Dog age
- Adult dogs
- Puppies
Training level
- Advanced training
- Beginner training
Support between sessions
- Follow-up support
Training approach
- Positive reinforcement
Additional services
- Boarding
- Daycare
- Grooming
Other listed services
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- Day Camp
- Dog Park
- House Manners
- Immersive Learning
- Personalized Training
- Private Tutoring
- Train Training
- Training Behavioral
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Questions & answers
From GoogleWhat people have asked about this business.
Do you offer puppy training at The DOG?
Yes! We offer Puppy Boot Camp specifically designed for puppies ages 8 weeks to 6 months. Our puppy program focuses on early socialization, house training, crate training, bite inhibition, basic obedience commands, and building confidence in new environments. Early training is crucial for preventing future behavior problems and setting your puppy up for lifelong success. Puppies learn through positive, age-appropriate methods on our 130-acre campus with plenty of supervised play and exploration.
Community answer · The DOG · 2025-12-21
What makes The DOG different from other dog training or boarding facilities in New York?
At The DOG, training always comes first. We are not a kennel that offers training as an add-on, we are a dedicated board and train company built around structure, patience, and positive reinforcement. Every dog stays on our 130-acre private campus in Putnam Valley, NY, where they learn obedience, manners, and confidence through real-world experience. Our professional team of trainers works with each dog daily, and every program includes follow-up lessons and lifetime support. We also offer door-to-door shuttle service for clients in NYC, Westchester, and Greenwich, making it easy for busy owners to give their dogs the best possible training experience.
Community answer · The DOG · 2025-11-21
Has anyone used her for aggression and resource guarding cases?
Yes, our team at The DOG has extensive experience working with dogs that display aggression, reactivity, or resource guarding behaviors. These cases are handled carefully through a structured board and train program focused on clear communication, consistency, and positive reinforcement. Each dog is evaluated individually to understand the root of the behavior before training begins. Under the guidance of our experienced trainers, dogs learn to feel more secure, make better choices, and respond calmly to everyday situations. We’ve helped many families successfully manage and improve these behaviors through our comprehensive, supportive approach. If you’d like to learn more, we’re happy to discuss your dog’s specific needs and outline the right plan.
Community answer · The DOG · 2025-11-21
Wonderful people. Very caring. Only good things to say.
Community answer · Alice Sowin · 2021-09-21
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Customer reviews
Google listing4.7
51 Google reviews
Mentioned in reviews
- Boarding 25
- Caring staff 11
- Dog daycare 9
- Day camp 7
- Responsive staff 6
- Happy dogs 5
All 10 topics
- Dog boarding with training 3
- Farm environment 3
- Photo updates 3
- 3 week camp 2
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Excellent facility and the staff truly care about the dogs, they’re organized and on top of everything, and they’re positive reinforcement only, lots of other board and trains just put a shock collar on the dogs and shock them until they’re scared to do pretty much anything. I always recommend the DOG for board and train.
We can't believe what The DOG accomplished in three weeks with our 7 year old hound mix. He characteristically displayed an exuberance everywhere, with everyone, at any time. They returned him to us with the same exuberance, only instantly responsive to a whole array of commands …Read full reviewClose full review
We can't believe what The DOG accomplished in three weeks with our 7 year old hound mix. He characteristically displayed an exuberance everywhere, with everyone, at any time. They returned him to us with the same exuberance, only instantly responsive to a whole array of commands that neither of us could possibly have achieved while working full-time in and training him on the side. And we haven't even gone through the post-training one on one sessions that the group provides. Furthermore, the sense I get is that the dog really enjoys the structure and exercise of our min-training reminder sessions back at home. This group is absolutely worth every dime they charge, and probably much more.
I can’t recommend the dog more!! The ease of scheduling boarding, the friendly and loving faces and vibes of the staff who pick up and drop off, and the amazing care they take of my dog is honestly priceless. I always feel so assured that my pup is happy and healthy when she’s at…Read full reviewClose full review
I can’t recommend the dog more!! The ease of scheduling boarding, the friendly and loving faces and vibes of the staff who pick up and drop off, and the amazing care they take of my dog is honestly priceless. I always feel so assured that my pup is happy and healthy when she’s at The Dog. They’re a home away from home for our Juju and I’m so grateful!!! Even as a Type A “dog mom” (lol) I don’t worry at all when she’s there. Hands down the best facility ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Not helpful in training our dog. They Sent her home early from training because she was “too anxious”. Very expensive. I then paid a trainer elsewhere a fraction of the cost and they had my dog trained exceptionally well in two weeks time, an away from home camp. I regret spending the amount of money we did.
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