Tara's School for Dogs

About

This Manhattan-based dog training service provides personalized instruction for puppies and adult dogs through private lessons conducted in homes, outdoor settings, or via remote sessions. The business specializes in puppy development programs, including foundational training and AKC STAR Puppy certification, with particular emphasis on critical early socialization during the 8-16 week developmental window. Their certified trainer offers customized approaches that accommodate different learning styles and can adapt methods for senior or disabled dogs. The service addresses common behavioral challenges through positive reinforcement techniques and behavior modification protocols. Areas of focus include separation anxiety, excessive barking, leash pulling, resource guarding, and house training issues. As an official AKC Puppy Partner, they provide pathways to various American Kennel Club certifications including Canine Good Citizen and Urban CGC credentials. Operating primarily on Manhattan's Upper East Side, the business emphasizes family-centered training that involves all household members in the process. Their approach combines management strategies with desensitization and counter-conditioning methods, requiring current vaccination documentation and adhering to American Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior position statements in their training philosophy.