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The Language Of Dogs

New York, New York

4.9/5· 53 Google reviews

About The Language Of Dogs

Justin Silver is an award-winning dog trainer, behavior expert, and host of CBS’ Dogs in the City. With over 20 years of hands-on experience, he’s trained thousands of dogs worldwide, from family pets to service dogs, police K9s, and TV/movie dogs. He’s author of the best-selling book The Language of Dogs and founder of the rescue dog charity Funny for Fido. A frequent guest on national TV, Justin uses a balanced training method: nurturing with one hand, disciplining with the other. His gentle approach is effective for all types- Basic fundimentals, advanced obedience, service dog training, aggression, anxiety, leash reactivity, barking, marking and more. His mission? Make you the trainer your dog needs.

Training & services

Training goals

  • Behavior consultation
  • Leash training Customer-reported
  • Obedience training

Behavior support

  • Aggression training
  • Barking
  • Reactivity training

How training happens

  • Private training

Dog age

  • Puppies

Training level

  • Advanced obedience

Assistance and working dogs

  • Service dog training

Your dog’s background

  • Rescue dogs

Training approach

  • Balanced training

Other listed services

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    Program details

    Private training session range from 1-2 hours ranging from $250- $350 depending on the package you choose. All types of training can be covered: Puppy basics, advanced commands, behavioral modification (reactivity/ anxiety/ fear), service dog training, E- collar, sport dog training and more. · Listed price: From $250.00

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Customer reviews

Google listing
4.9
out of 553 Google reviews

Mentioned in reviews

  • Knowledgeable trainer 11
  • Reactive dog training 9
  • Confidence building 8
  • New tools 8
  • Canine knowledge 5
  • Generous trainer 5
All 10 topics
  • Leash training 5
  • Aggression cases 4
  • Basic obedience 3
  • Obedience commands 3

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55 collected reviews

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Jasmine Van Wattum
5/5

Justin provided great lessons and support when I adopted my 18 month old male Great Pyrenees mix. He challenges you to step out of your comfort zone to get the best life possible for you and your pup. Thank you Justin!

Jay Nog
5/5

The best! Justin has so much knowledge and you see changes in your dog immediately. Great experience.

Stacy Fischer
5/5
Justin Silver is hands down the best investment I've made in my relationship with my dog. I came to him with Frankie, my very stubborn Weimaraner, feeling frustrated and out of options. What I didn't realize was that the problem wasn't Frankie—it was me. Justin was incredibly pat…Read full reviewClose full review

Justin Silver is hands down the best investment I've made in my relationship with my dog. I came to him with Frankie, my very stubborn Weimaraner, feeling frustrated and out of options. What I didn't realize was that the problem wasn't Frankie—it was me. Justin was incredibly patient throughout the entire process and always kept in touch about our progress. He was readily available anytime I had questions, which meant everything when I was struggling to stay consistent. And that's the key word: consistency. Justin didn't just train my dog—he trained me. He taught me how to communicate with Frankie in a way he could actually understand, and he showed me how important consistency was in everything we did together. His approach isn't about dominating your dog or following one-size-fits-all rules. He teaches you to truly understand what your dog is trying to tell you and how to tell them what you want (not what you don't want). It completely transformed our relationship. If you're willing to put in the work and be consistent, Justin will give you all the tools you need to succeed. Frankie and I are proof that even the most stubborn dogs can thrive with the right guidance. I cannot recommend Justin highly enough!

Andrea Chavez
5/5

Helped me and my dog so much with service animal training and all other aspects of training my dog. He was so patient and always knew what to do when my dog was having a hard time with certain commands. Doesn’t sugarcoat anything and gives great feedback to the dog owner. Extremely happy with my results! Wouldn’t go to anyone else!

Emily Tully
5/5
Where do I start? Justin was a godsend to us as we navigated obstacles with our dog from a shelter. We were dealing with leash reactivity, greeting people at the door with barking / jumping, and Her separation anxiety was not improving as we had hoped . She is only 30 pounds , a…Read full reviewClose full review

Where do I start? Justin was a godsend to us as we navigated obstacles with our dog from a shelter. We were dealing with leash reactivity, greeting people at the door with barking / jumping, and Her separation anxiety was not improving as we had hoped . She is only 30 pounds , and I say this because I think some people think smaller dogs with issues don’t need as much training as bigger dogs. Wrong! After two sessions and conversations with Justin, it was night and day. We had the tools. We also learned that WE needed as much training as the dog. Improving singular behaviors had such an impact on her life as A WHOLE. Within a week we were more connected to her , she became softer , more playful and most importantly CONFIDENT. Which was beautiful to see, given her history. Now, mimi is a dog that our friends with dogs envy. “She’s the best “ “she’s so well behaved”, etc. she travels cross country , has lots of dog friends , and loves her time alone at home watching tv lol. This is not some “buy 20 training sessions “ nonsense. Steer clear of those. If you have a dog , you’re the trainer now. And Justin is there to guide you , even after your time with him . We still will reach out with questions and he always helps however he can . Best investment you’ll ever make .

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