LovePup Training

03/10/2025

03/08/2025

🎉 Big News, Saugerties! 🎉 LovePup Training is branching to your beautiful town! After years of successfully helping NYC dogs and their families overcome behavioral challenges, we're thrilled to bring our expertise to the Hudson Valley. From leash reactivity to separation anxiety, we've seen it all and helped countless pups become happy, well-adjusted members of their families. We're so excited to join the Saugerties community and look forward to helping your furry friends thrive! Follow our page to stay tuned for updates on our services and how to book your spot. 🐾

01/20/2025

Ambition. Courage. Vitality.

We stand at the forefront of a powerful shift in the dog training industry—one fueled by knowledge, compassion, and a deep understanding of the cognitive and emotional lives of dogs.

In urban environments, where challenges abound, raising well-adjusted, confident dogs requires more than outdated methods rooted in fear and intimidation. It demands a commitment to positive reinforcement and total wellbeing-directed training.

Let’s embrace the progress we’ve made, believing in the science and heart behind these advancements. Together, we can lead the industry forward—creating stronger bonds, happier dogs, and healthier communities.

The future is kind, and the future is bright.

01/19/2025

🛑 Punishment ≠ Progress: Let’s Rethink Dog Training 🐾

Using punitive tools like prong collars and shock collars to suppress behaviors often misunderstands the root cause: your dog’s natural, instinctive response to their environment. Behaviors like barking, chewing, or lunging aren’t acts of rebellion—they’re your dog’s way of communicating or responding to stimuli they don’t fully understand.

When we punish these behaviors, we risk creating fear, confusion, and even long-term emotional harm. Instead of addressing the underlying needs or triggers, these tools simply shut down the behavior without teaching your dog why or what to do instead.

🔑 The Key to Better Behavior? Education, Not Intimidation.
An effective, educated trainer doesn’t rely on pain or fear. We approach training with knowledge, patience, and a focus on:
✅ Teaching for understanding: Helping your dog comprehend what’s expected in a way they can process and enjoy.
✅ Teaching for choice: Empowering your dog to make decisions that align with human preferences, all while respecting their instincts.

🐶 Imagine a partnership where your dog learns with you, not because they’re afraid of what happens if they don’t.

Say NO to punishment-driven training. Say YES to a humane, science-backed approach that fosters trust, confidence, and lifelong learning.

Tag someone who needs to hear this message today! Let’s build better bonds, not break them. 💕

01/16/2025

🤫 Shhh... NYC secrets for puppy success. 🤫

Private training unlocks the key to a happy, well-adjusted city pup.

We'll help you:
🐾 Build confidence
🐾 Prevent common city dog problems
🐾 Enjoy a fulfilling life together

Let's get started!

01/09/2025

🏙️ City Living with a Puppy? 🏙️

Private training is key to navigating city life with your furry friend.

We'll teach you:
🐾 Leash walking mastery

🐾 Off-leash control in parks

🐾 Sound desensitization

🐾 And much more!

Give your pup the best start in the city.

01/05/2025

*Remembering Karen Pryor*

It's with a heavy heart that we remember the passing of Karen Pryor, a true pioneer in animal training. Her groundbreaking work in clicker training revolutionized how we interact with and understand animal behavior.

Karen's brilliance lay not just in her innovative methods, but in her unwavering commitment to clarity and respect for the animal. She challenged trainers to truly understand the learner, to identify and build upon their strengths, and to create joyful learning experiences.

Her legacy is immeasurable. Karen Pryor inspired countless trainers, enriched the lives of countless animals, and forever changed how we view animal training.

Thank you, Karen, for your wisdom, your passion, and your enduring impact.

01/04/2025

Just watched Victoria Stilwell’s video on the dangers of social media normalizing shock collars and harsh leash handling as “training.” She’s absolutely right—dogs are sentient beings, not robots to be controlled through fear or pain. They’re genetically wired to live and work alongside us, and they deserve kindness and respect. Training should focus on motivation, trust, and rewarding desired behaviors—not punishment. Let’s advocate for humane methods that honor the incredible bond we share with our dogs!

01/02/2025

🐶 NYC Puppy Life: Stress-Free & Happy! 🐶

training helps your pup thrive in the city.

✨ Learn essential skills & build a strong bond. ✨

Contact us for a free consultation!

12/26/2024

Private Puppy Training in NYC

Bringing a puppy into your life is exciting, but navigating NYC with them can be overwhelming.

LovePup Training offers personalized, private training sessions to help you and your puppy thrive in the city.

Why Choose Private Training?

One-on-One Guidance: LovePup trainers work directly with you and your puppy, addressing your specific needs and concerns.

Positive Reinforcement: LovePup Training uses gentle, reward-based methods to build a strong bond and encourage good behavior.

NYC-Specific Training: LovePup trainers understand the unique challenges of city living, including leash reactivity, noise sensitivity, and elevator etiquette.

Setting Your Puppy Up for Success: LovePup Training will teach you essential skills like potty training, basic commands, and socialization to ensure your puppy grows into a well-adjusted companion.

Common NYC Puppy Challenges:

Leash Reactivity: The city's distractions can lead to pulling and barking on walks.

Noise Sensitivity: Traffic, sirens, and construction can be overwhelming for puppies.

Elevator Etiquette: Riding in elevators can be stressful for both you and your puppy.

Socialization: Meeting new people and dogs in a busy city can be overwhelming.

Why Credentials Matter

Choosing the right trainer is crucial. LovePup trainers are certified professionals with years of experience working with puppies in NYC. LovePup Training prioritizes positive reinforcement and building strong relationships with both puppies and their owners.

Invest in Your Puppy's Future!

Contact LovePup Training today to schedule a consultation and learn how LovePup Training can help you and your puppy thrive in the exciting and challenging environment of New York City.

12/07/2024

✨ Welcoming a new puppy or dog into your family is an exciting chapter! 🐾 To set your furry friend up for success, start with patience, love, and positive training methods. Remember, you’re building trust and a bond that lasts a lifetime.

Take time to learn their personality, meet their needs, and guide them with kindness as they adjust to their new home. The journey might have its challenges, but the love and companionship that follow are worth every moment. ❤️🐕

If you’re looking for tips on training or creating a smooth transition, feel free to reach out—we’re here to help!

Wishing you and your new family member a joyful start! 🌟

11/28/2024

Happy Thanksgiving from LovePup Training! 🦃🍂 Today, we’re grateful for our amazing clients and their pups who make every day a joy. Remember to keep your furry family safe during the holiday—watch out for turkey bones, rich foods, and decorations they might get into.

Let’s celebrate with love, not stress! 🐾❤️

09/11/2024

The calendar date September 11 always feel heavy for generations of my time. It’s a date that brings about strong emotions especially being a New Yorker then and now. Amidst the memorial of heroism displayed that day, I want to bring attention to the search and rescue hero dogs. There’s a book on it; may it inspire all dog lovers on the courage and capabilities of dogs we are privileged to share our lives with.

https://a.co/d/8q46DUW

08/30/2024

I hope dog guardians take the time to interview and question the dog trainers they are looking to invest their time, efforts, trust, and money to help them with their dog training needs.

Find one that teaches dogs and their owners effective behaviors for various situations. Positive reinforcement/reward based methods coaches humans and dogs to understand each other’s expectations and behave harmoniously as a team without using pain, fear, or frustration. It’s effective and helps the dog fits into your lifestyle!

Victoria Stilwell, I’m with you! Thanks for your blog post detailing the stand!

Either you’re ok using methods and equipment when working with dogs that cause pain, fear, and purposeful discomfort, or you’re not. I am not.

08/04/2024

🐾 Reward-Based Training Works for All Breeds! 🐾

Did you know that positive reinforcement training is effective for every breed of dog? Whether you have a tiny Chihuahua or a mighty Great Dane, using rewards like treats, praise, and play is the key to success.

There is **no need** to rely on outdated methods involving pain, fear, or frustration. These compulsion techniques not only harm our dogs but also weaken the trust and bond we share with them.

Let's embrace compassionate training! By focusing on rewarding good behavior, we build happy, confident, and well-behaved pups. Remember, every dog deserves to learn in a loving and supportive environment. 🐶❤️

07/02/2024

Reminder to help your dog feel safe despite the threatening experience from fireworks.

Help your dog feel safe despite the threatening experience from fireworks.

05/27/2024

Thank you to all the military dogs, past and present. Your service and sacrifice will never be forgotten. 🐾🇺🇸

On this Memorial Day, we honor all the working military dogs serving now and those served before. Our freedom depends on the sacrifices from our men, women, and canine in uniform. Salute!

05/12/2024

Three great quotes that applies to dog families with “challenging” (“” as it’s a judgment opinion it itself) dog/s. Credit to Susan Garrett's DogsThat for the original post (Op)

“When a flower doesn’t bloom in the place it’s planted, the blame is on the environment, not the flower” ~ Alexander den Heiler

“The main reason for failure in dog training is people expects too much of the dog and not enough of themselves.” ~ Bob Bailey

“When you change the way your look at the things, the things you look at change.” ~ Wayne Dyer

As my mentor and friend the iconic Bob Bailey says “The main reason for failure in dog training is people expect too much of the dog and not enough of them selves.” Maybe the training you’ve put into your dog up to this point hasn’t worked, maybe the input you’ve received from experts so far hasn’t worked, that doesn’t mean there is no solution...it could mean you’ve been looking in the wrong places or trying the wrong approaches. To make it a perfect trifecta, three amazing quotes in one post, I’ll add one more from the late great Wayne Dyer “Change the way you look at things, and the things you look at change.“ Dogs really are amazing when we give them the chance to be!