Leader of the Pack NYC - Dog Training

12/14/2023

🐕💝🌺 TESTIMONIAL
PETUNIA & Mom Becca 💞
(Adopted from Animal Care Centers of NYC (ACC)!)

I cannot recommend Rachel enough! She worked wonders with my new rescue pup Petunia, who used to be so fearful and anxious on walks.

Rachel's approach, rooted in a deep understanding of dog psychology, helped build Petunia's confidence and eliminated her leash pulling habits. Before training, Petunia would tremble in fear, but now she walks with ease. She also helped build my confidence as an owner to lead her calmly and confidently!

Rachel's patience and clear communication made our training enjoyable and effective.

I am so incredibly grateful for her expertise, and I highly recommend her to anyone seeking a skilled and compassionate dog trainer!
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💻 LeaderofthePackNYC.com
✉️ [email protected]

09/14/2023

🐕TESTIMONIAL💓
Honey🐕🍯 & Shana
📧 [email protected]
💻 https://www.leaderofthepacknyc.com/
Honey is the light of my life, the apple of my eye... When I first adopted her, she had some behavioral problems that Rachel's trenchant insights into dog psychology and optimal dog care helped me alleviate.

Honey had once been a stray dog living in Puerto Rico and she never had much of a home outside of her brief stay with her foster family before she came to me. She did not know how to walk on a leash and was not comfortable doing so.

Rachel helped me find the appropriate leash to guide Honey in the right direction. Rachel also very generously invited me to go on several pack walks with her charming brood of dogs. Honey learned how to go on normal dog walks from the other dogs and from the gentle guidance I was able to give her under Rachel's direction.

Leaving Honey by herself at home was also a major issue. Rachel made me aware of how my own exorbitant anxiety bled onto Honey and I consequently strived to keep my calm around Honey. Rachel advised me to leave her everyday, in her separation anxiety training and I had not been doing so beforehand. Now Honey can handily stay on her own for four hours or more if I need to leave her. When I return, she is cool as a cucumber when before I joined up with Rachel she would destroy my apartment and urinate on places like my bed.

Another way that Rachel helped us was with the basics of dog supplies. I had thought I had prepared adequately for Honey but there were many things I still needed: a f***y pack, proper identification, food that Honey liked and would eat (she didn't eat much during her first week or so with me), etc. This may sound minor but having the right supplies was instrumental in habituating Honey to her new life with me.

I can't thank Rachel enough for supporting me during the most difficult days of my journey with Honey, for always making time for me both via phone and in person and for knowing so darn much about how to take care of dogs!

07/07/2023

🐕TESTIMONIAL ❣️
Nemmy, Liz & Adeel
🖥️ LeaderofthePackNYC.com

I was pet sitting, Nemmy for 2 weeks. She is the sweetest dog inside, but outside she was reactive on the leash.

Everything scared her: bikes, kids, adults, sounds, other dogs and even riding in the car. She would pull so hard while barking incessantly and lunging towards everyone. I was at a loss because I wanted her to meet our neighbors and friends but I couldn’t introduce her without her reacting. Neighbors would walk across the street instead of walking past us because she was so intense. I knew it would be difficult for me to get through her stay unless I had some guidance. I called Rachel and she was able to fit me into her schedule.
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When I say Rachel helped me turn this beautiful soul around, I mean to the point that my neighbors thought she was a different dog! 💥
They were astounded that in such a short period of time and with the right direction, Nemmy was happily walking with me while heeling without any reaction.
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Rachel taught me about dog psychology, how to remain calm and confident, all the while guiding Nemmy to see the world isn’t so scary. Rachel was patient, encouraging, and helped me understand Nemmy. Once I did, our relationship shifted.
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She trusted me to be her leader which gave her the confidence to walk on the leash without reacting. She no longer felt nervous or the need to “protect” me while outside. She rode in the car, went to work with me, met new dog and human friends. She became the dog I knew she could be.
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Our time together flew by! I absolutely adore Nemmy and look forward to her stays without any hesitation. Rachel not only helped Nemmy, but she changed my approach to dogs.
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Highly recommend, Rachel!
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Website: LeaderofthePackNYC.com
Email: [email protected]
🐕 People Trainer for Dogs 🐕

06/30/2023

How to Prepare your Dog for Fireworks 🙏🏻🐕💕

Fireworks are supposed to mean celebration, but for many animals and pet owners, it can mean stress and anxiety. It's time to put an end to that! With July 4...

03/31/2023

EVE IS Still LOST!!! 😭💔🐕💔💔💔💔💔💔💞

Red fur with a white muzzle and chest. Has a cut on her left ear and a distinctive rat tail.

03/30/2023

EVE ! Still MISSING / LOST 😭💔💔💔
Last seen in Sunnyside, Queens NY
Call or text: (303) 725-5329

💔💔💔 🐕 MISSING 💔💔💔 $ 2,000 REWARD For Safe RETURN EVE was originally Lost on February 23rd - from Sunnyside Queens, New York (after being transported from Puerto Rico) She broke out of her collar - she was not wearing a coat or clothing. She has possible sightings - She could be ...

03/20/2023

💔 💔💔💔 🐕 MISSING 💔💔💔
$3,000 REWARD For Safe RETURN
Call or Text (303) 725-5329

EVE was originally Lost on February 23rd - from Sunnyside Queens, New York (after being transported from Puerto Rico)

She broke out of her collar - she was not wearing a coat or clothing.
She has possible sightings - She could be close and in the Queens vicinity, but could have been picked up -
Queens, Brooklyn, Bronx, New York, New Jersey, Connecticut.

💝🐕💫 EVE Is:
💫 Chihuahua/ Miniature Pinscher
💫 13 Pounds – small!
💫 Reddish brown with white chest & white on her snout
💫 She has a long distinct pointy rat tail !
💫 Ears are button / tipped ears (stand erect as well!)
👂 Her left ear is slightly ripped on top
💾 She IS Microchipped and legally belongs to persons registered
🥩 She loves real chicken and Stella & Chewy Beef Meal Mixers !

💔 She could be hiding, still on the streets or might be with someone on leash, wearing a coat, so please look out for this little lady!

👀 If you see Eve, please take photos and video and text , call ASAP!

👀 Please note the DAY, TIME & LOCATION of where you saw Eve!

************PLEASE!!**************
DO NOT CHASE (This can make her run away MORE)
DO NOT Make Eye Contact
DO NOT Walk directly at her (this is intimidating and challenging to a dog).
DO NOT TALK Or Call her Name
DO NOT whistle
DO NOT REACH OUT TO HER

DO - Take photos of her (with the person?) and note exact location
DO Note Day and Time you saw her
DO Take Video if you can
DO See if she goes inside somewhere to shelter
DO Email us ASAP !

We have additional photos and videos as well

$3,000 Reward for her SAFE RETURN !

(Any scammers or abusers will be blocked)

03/16/2023

💔💔💔 🐕 MISSING 💔💔💔
$$$ 2,000 REWARD For Safe RETURN
(303) 725-5329

EVE was originally Lost from Sunnyside Queens, New York
Could be close but could have been picked up - New York, New Jersey, Connecticut..

Please Share!

LET’S GET THIS GIRL HOME TO HER RIGHTFUL OWNER ! 💝

💝🐕💫 EVE Is:
💫 13 Pounds – small!
💫 Reddish brown with white chest & white on her snout
💫 She has a long distinct rat tail !
💫 Ears are button / tipped ears (stand erect as well!)
👂 Her left ear is slightly ripped on top
💾 She IS Microchipped and legally belongs to persons registered
🥩 She loves real chicken and Stella & Chewy Beef Meal Mixers !

💔 She could be hiding, on the streets or might be on leash, wearing a coat, so please look out for a goofy, silly, spicy nugget – although might be fearful (understandably so!)

👀 If you see this pup, please take photos and video and email or call or text !
📧 [email protected]
or 📞(303) 725-5329

👀 Please note the TIME & LOCATION of where you saw the dog.

💔 HELP – PLEASE SHARE THIS POST on all social media platforms, email neighbors and coop boards, shareholders and post to all Boroughs in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut

🙏🏻 HELP - If you are willing to help post flyers, we would be so appreciative - someone has been taring down our flyers !

💝 Thank you! – so grateful for you all…and the Sunnyside community has been so wonderful - thank you!

03/13/2023

💔💔 🆘 STILL LOST😭🆘💔💔
(As of March 13!)
$$$ REWARD FOR SAFE RETURN $$$

Please spread the word! Eve was LOST on February 22, 2023 in Queens, NY 11377 near Avenue and 43 Street, Sunnyside, Queens

Message from Owner: Eve was lost in Sunnyside Queens when she broke out of her collar very early on Thursday morning (February 23). We believe she is in the immediate area, but could have traveled. It's possible that she was taken in by someone.

Description: Eve is 2 years old and weighs 13 pounds. She has white on her chest and muzzle. She has a distinct tear to her left ear.

For more info or to contact Eve's owner, click here: https://www.pawboost.com/p/8816591

Lost or found a pet? Report it to PawBoost here: https://pbrs.io/l/rpl

03/07/2023

⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ SIGHTING ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️
43rd Avenue between 42nd and 43rd Street
☀️ SUNNYSIDE QUEENS ❣️

🐕💝 Eve was sighted at about 12:30pm on Monday, March 6th, she has been missing since Feb 23rd, originally lost on 50th Avenue.

************ 🐶 PLEASE!! 🐶**************

🐕 ❌ DO NOT CHASE
🐕 ❌ DO NOT CALL HER NAME
🐕 ❌ DO NOT WHISTLE OR TALK TO HER
(Many of these things drive a dog further away or into traffic)
🐕 ✅ DO - Take photos of her and note exact location
🐕✅ DO Note Time you saw her
🐕✅ DO Take Video if you can
🐕✅ DO See if she goes inside somewhere to shelter

🙏🏻💝PLEASE TEXT (303) 725-5329 with any information !
THANK YOU ALL ! 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🐕💝💝💝
SUNNYSide community is SO NICE and supportive!

03/04/2023

💔💔💔 EVE ! 🐕 MISSING – Possibly STOLEN from Approximately at 50th Avenue and 43rd Street

💝EVE IS: 🐕💫
💫 13 Pounds – small!
💫 Reddish brown with white chest
💫 She has a long distinct rat tail !
💫 Ears are button / tipped ears
👂 Her left ear is slightly ripped
💾 Eve IS Microchipped
🥩 Eve loves real chicken and Stella & Chewy Beef Meal Mixers !

💔 we believe someone might have her and is not returning her as we have had no sightings. She could be on the streets or she might be on leash, wearing a coat, so please look out for a goofy, silly, spicy nugget – although she might be fearful (understandably so!)

👀 If you see her, please take photos and video and email to me: [email protected] or text (303) 725-5329
Please note the location of where you saw her.
A reward will be given for her safe return.

💔 Eve was transported from Puerto Rico on Wednesday, Feb 22.

💔 Within only a few hours of receiving her EVE WAS LOST!

💔 Ashley, her foster of 7 months! Flew in Wednesday night March 1st from Puerto Rico (on her own dime), to find our girl Eve and bring her back home. She has been out there in pounding the pavement searching and putting up flyers with me and another volunteer.

💔 HELP – We sure need help with search and posting more flyers. If you are able to lend a hand Saturday or Sunday, to search and post flyers, please message me!

🙏🏻 Please help by keeping and eye out for a dog that looks like her, take photos, video and location.

🙏🏻 Please share this with neighbors and coop board, shareholders etc.

💝 Thank you – so grateful for you all…

03/01/2023

WHO WANTS TO HELP US FIND EVE!???
Message me or email me!
Rachel Witz! [email protected]

03/01/2023

💔 Stiil LOST from Sunnyside Queens NY !

💝 REWARD $2,000 for SAFE RETURN

💓 Any info please text or call
(303) 725-5329
(Anyone inappropriate will be blocked and reported)

💔 We are hoping that someone has picked her up and is keeping her warm, it is very cold. A tracker was hired but it is becoming expensive. We are absolutely devastated and heartbroken.

💔We have contacted ACC, the local precinct, local pages and rescues, churches, vet offices, and much more.

💔 If you are in the area and can help look or hang posters any help would be greatly appreciated.

02/24/2023

Please help us bring EVE home!
Please if you see her do not call or chase her. Please contact the number to alert where she was seen. Last seen on 50th Ave and 43rd street 2/23/23

02/22/2023

“The most powerful leadership tool you have is your own personal example.”
~ John Wooden 🐕💥

Email: [email protected]
💻 https://www.leaderofthepacknyc.com/testimonials

02/03/2023

https://www.dogsnaturallymagazine.com/how-to-improve-your-dogs-behavior-with-diet/

The type of food your give your dog can dramatically improve his mood and lead to better trainability and behavior.

01/31/2023

🐕POTENTIAL CLIENTS🐕

If you have submitted help for training
Please check your spam folder in case you don’t see a reply

You can always reach out directly to me via:
[email protected]

01/12/2023

✨🐕TESTIMONIAL ❣️
Frankie 🐕🎀, Nicole & Zach 💕
🐕🎀
When we rescued Frankie, she was seven months old and had spent most of her short life crated while her humans were hospitalized. We worked with a trainer recommended by the rescue who was able to help us get up to speed on being dog parents and how to ensure Frankie’s safety. We knew she was smart when she immediately picked up on “sit”, “let’s go!”, and “wait,” but we needed more help with ending her habit of emotional tinkling.

But working with Rachel changed everything for us. Rachel’s deep knowledge of dog psychology helped us reframe our thinking and better understand the root causes of Frankie’s actions. We also learned a lot about ourselves and how to always carry a sense of confidence and calm with us. Frankie remains stubborn, but already she is much better at being on the leash, doesn’t try to eat so much garbage, waits (mostly) patiently for her food, and sits calmly when we stop to chat with our neighbors on the street.

As Rachel says, a willingness to be open and a commitment to being consistent is critical to being a good dog owner and she is right!

Thank you, Rachel!!

12/04/2022

💚💚UPDATE!! 💚💚
Bear is home !!
He swam across the Hudson River to New Jersey..!
Article in comments

🆘 LOST Dog from the Upper West Side! Might be in New Jersey..
Sunday Dec 4, 2022
Please Share!!!!

10/16/2022

🐕💥TESTIMONIAL 💥🐕
Millie 🐕 & Rebecca
A lesson in “aggression”
“I serendipitously ran into Rachel in Riverside Park, and I truly feel like the universe brought us together!

One of my dogs, Millie, is a rescue with a lot of aggression toward other dogs. I was stressed out on our walks and paralyzed with fear every time a dog crossed our path. Rachel could immediately spot my anxiety the day she saw me and graciously offered to walk several blocks with us to provide some preliminary coaching. I was skeptical at first (who is this random woman in the park?!), but after just a few minutes, I could tell Rachel totally knew her stuff. I scheduled a training session and have been absolutely amazed at Millie’s progress after just a few hours with Rachel.

She is so knowledgeable, patient, and understanding, and I never felt judged for indulging Millie’s poor behavior or forming bad habits with her.

Rachel is all about looking ahead with positivity and making changes. I so appreciate her focus on understanding Millie’s psychology and the reasons underlying her aggression toward other dogs, as well as the behaviors and body language I’ve been using that might make these tendencies worse.

I feel both like I have a better understanding of Millie and a more confident approach to walking her.

Rachel has already taught me so many incredibly helpful tools, and I’m excited to see our work progress. I totally recommend Rachel as someone who will approach training with a combination of experience, firmness, and compassion!”

📧 [email protected]
💻 LeaderofthePackNYC.com

07/08/2022

🐕TESTIMONIAL ✅
Frankie🐕, Nicole & Zach 💓

When we rescued Frankie, she was seven months old and had spent most of her short life crated while her humans were hospitalized. We worked with a trainer recommended by the rescue who was able to help us get up to speed on being dog parents and how to ensure Frankie’s safety. We knew she was smart when she immediately picked up on “sit”, “let’s go!”, and “wait,” but we needed more help with ending her habit of emotional tinkling.

Working with Rachel changed everything for us. Rachel’s deep knowledge of dog psychology helped us reframe our thinking and better understand the root causes of Frankie’s actions. We also learned a lot about ourselves and how to always carry a sense of confidence and calm with us.

Frankie remains stubborn, but already she is much better at being on the leash, doesn’t try to eat so much garbage, waits (mostly) patiently for her food, and sits calmly when we stop to chat with our neighbors on the street.

As Rachel says, a willingness to be open and a commitment to being consistent is critical to being a good dog owner and she is right!

Thank you, Rachel!!

P.S. I barely have to correct Franks on her walks and she only got riled up when she saw Ramon (the porter who gives her sausage). No garbage eating, either! 🤣

07/01/2022

How to Prepare Your Dogs for the Holidays
https://youtu.be/jT3AsSkCYT8

For our pets, the Fourth of July holiday may not be as fun as it is for their human companions. During this time it can be stressful and traumatic, so Cesar ...