MEET OUR TRAINERS
Stephanie
Long Island
My name is Stephanie Weinberg, and training dogs has been my passion since I was 12 years old. After I saw the success in my family dog that was “untrainable” I realized what path I needed to choose. I have my certification from PetSmart, where I spent several years conducting Group and Individual training sessions anywhere from Beginner to Experienced levels. I continued to practice and evolve my training skills through personal, one-on-one training sessions where I have helped clients to solve issues of leash reactivity and aggression. I have a big place in my heart for dogs that have special needs such as blindness or deafness. I am a strong believer in the statement that any dog can be trained with patience, direction and commitment. My focus of training is to build a personalized training program through positive reinforcement to help develop and build upon the relationship between a human and their dog. A relationship built through communication and clear boundaries is the foundation to a clear understanding between the owner and the pet. I will teach you how to understand each other’s language and to carry forth the building blocks to a strong relationship.
Kurt
Long Island
Hi! My name is Kurt Sommer and I would love to train your dog! My passion for dog training was sparked many years ago when I had the opportunity to foster the quintessential “Bad Pitbull”. It quickly became clear that his aggressive behavior was not sustainable, so I took him in for some private lessons. After a few weeks of obedience training he was a completely different dog. Seeing the change that can be made in a dog by providing them with structure, boundaries and clear communication was absolutely life changing for myself and the dog. I now love the opportunity to work with dogs who have behavioral issues.
I have been professionally working in the dog business in one way or another since 2018, starting in a doggy daycare and moving up to training facilities. I received my Dog Behaviorist Certification in 2019 and have been training ever since. From Italian Greyhounds to Caucasian Shepherds, I have worked with them all!
My training philosophy is based on using obedience training to be a leader and an advocate for your dog. I believe every dog is a unique individual with a unique set or requirements that will make them successful in life. I will work with you and your dog to facilitate a strong bond, clear communication and most importantly, fun!
