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Ettel Edshteyn

Dog trainer in Brooklyn

#416 in United States, #15 in New York, #2 in Brooklyn

United States

Brooklyn

https://www.poodlestopitbulls.com

Service areas:

Queens Brooklyn Astoria Long Island City Williamsburg Greenpoint

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I've been training for over a decade, specializing in fearful and aggressive dogs in NYC most of that time. I've worked with DOH cases, testified as an expert witness in a NYCHA case, work with NYCACC's Community Pets Program to offer free training to underserved communities, worked on Rikers Island with their Rikers Rovers program, work closely with veterinary behaviorists on complicated behavioral and medical cases, and do therapy work with my certified therapy dog.

I often say I came to dog training for the dogs and stayed for the people.

Certifications:

Karen Pryor Academy - CTP Fear Free Certified Professional

Dog training services include

  • Aggressive dog training
  • Reactive dog training
  • In home training
  • Off leash training
  • Puppy training

More info about Ettel Edshteyn's dog training:

I specialize in working with fearful and aggressive dogs and their people. Training can be in person in your neighborhood and home, or virtually. I also work with all pet dog behaviors, including puppy training, obedience training, manners, etc.

Behavioral issue focus:

Leash reactivity is the most common concern I'm called about, to both people and dogs. Second is getting comfortable with new people. Fear of being outside the apartment, guarding high value resources, leash manners, barking at home, being handled, getting comfortable with children/new babies are also very common.

Dog training methods:

I focus on motivating dogs and their owners. I don't use or recommend corrective collars, and instead work on setting everyone up to get things right and supporting good choices. Dog training is often much more than just behavior, and I take time to see if there might be a need to bring in other specialists, especially regarding medical concerns. I don't use cookie cutter programs and everything we work on is tailored to each client and their individual needs and preferences.

Why I became a dog trainer:

My heart and soul dog, Charlie (a black Poodle), had significant separation anxiety. I was in graduate school studying English Literature at the time. I spent most of my time working with my dog on his behavior and learning about dog behavior while working at a boarding kennel, and later starting a dog walking business. Eventually I decided I wanted to pursue dog training instead of academia and left graduate school for dog training school!

My favorite part of being a dog trainer:

Supporting owners and helping them feel like there's hope.

My #1 dog training tip:

Reward the heck out of what you want to see more of your dog doing on a daily basis.

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