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R+/FF Certified Dog Behavior Consultant (CDBC) specializing in fear, reactivity, aggression
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Gonzo Dog is a fully insured, certified CPDT-KA dog trainer, utilizing positive reinforcement methods and explaining animal behavior in a way that you can understand. It's incredibly difficult to train your own dog with the owner/pet bond, so contacting me to come in and offer my experience and knowledge will provide insight and guidance as to how to work more in harmony with your dog. I offer tra

ining services that range from puppy to advanced, potty training to roll over and play dead. Our trainer has a decade of experience training and handling, and has both the patience and persistence to get you and your dog working together in sync. Visit our website for rates, or contact us for a consultation and let us know what we can do to make your pet's life happier!

16/12/2024

These simple words changed my perspective forever. (From my dear friend !! 💗)

I first want to quickly state that this doesn’t mean that I’m the cause of my dog’s problems, and it doesn’t mean that you’re the cause of your dog’s problems either.

Also “needy” (my own word, reflected back to me) is a gross construct because we all have needs to be met and there is no shame in that.

A little background: Smithers gets very anxious (hyperactive, unable to relax, “needing” my attention) while I’m on phone calls and video sessions.

On this particular day, I was in the middle of an energy session - and Smithers was more stressed than usual so I (probably) was apologizing for his “neediness” when Ellen changed my whole perspective with one simple sentence:

“Smithers isn’t needy, he’s responsive.”

[insert mind blowing up here] 🤯🤯🤯

Most of my phone and video calls present some kind of uptick in emotions for me - whether it’s virtual therapy sessions for myself, phone calls with friends or virtual behavior sessions where I’m holding space for my human clients’ emotions about their own dog’s behavioral issues and the impacts they have.

Picking up the phone or tablet and starting to talk can be very emotional and Smitty RESPONDS to that.

Instead of adding more stress and emotions to my own plate, scrambling to suppress everything happening, it has now become a reminder to me to BREATHE and recenter. Just a few moments to re-situate and reassure Smithers can be all it takes for me to remember to acknowledge my own feelings rather than suppressing them.

Tl;dr: words matter. How we frame things matters. Behavior is communication.

[ID: black text on white background, reading “your dog isn’t needy… he’s responsive”]

06/12/2024

PSA from Smithers. Any questions?

If you need gift ideas, I think this sticker from would be appreciated by any guardian of a doggo with reactive behavior! It even comes in a G-rated version 🤫 Use code GONZO10 for 10% off your order!

[ID: closeup of Smithers, a tan and white dog, his head hanging low with a serious look next to a blue sticker that says “live, laugh, leash your fu***ng dog”]

01/07/2024

Hot Tip!! Literally, because summer is already turning the heat waaay up 🔥

When it’s too hot for more than a potty walk outside, there’s so much that we can accomplish indoors! Summer is one of my favorite seasons to train because it:

🔥 Starts indoors with a controlled environment for optimal learning

🔥 Builds a solid foundation to grow those skills outside once it cools

🔥 Explores other canine needs and burns energy right in your home

So no more worries about your dog not getting enough exercise, overheating or driving you bananas. Let’s get creative and explore indoor types of enrichment to keep your dog safe, happy and fulfilled.

Excited to announce that my books are OPEN for new virtual clients! Even though I’m still figuring out where to relocate (open to suggestions in comments!), this break has allowed me to add new services AND… **drum roll**

A Sliding Scale!! Many thanks to for their inspiring work 💖

Hit the link in bio to learn more and get started! Stay cool out there and let’s make the most of this heat with indoor fun!

[id: first slide is neon text on a black background; remaining slides are white and red text on black background; full transcript in alt text]

12/03/2024

Wow guys… it’s been so long since I’ve posted that we have new filters 🫠

First, if you’re still here - THANK YOU! To all my clients who stuck with me through this and keep coming back - THANK YOU!!!!

The last few years have been wild to say the least. A few months after losing Cbass in 2021, I began experiencing chronic illness. I did what I’ve always done and tried to work through the symptoms for over a year - while also going through dozens of doctors, specialists and tests - but sadly it just kept getting worse.

My body was FORCING me to stop and listen, so I bid farewell to my apartment and business in NYC and moved to the country to figure out how to heal. After dozens more doctors, specialists, tests and procedures… it turned out to be what my gut told me from the start:

STRESS and DEPRESSION. I was majorly burned out 😔

I’ve been on a huge healing journey and I’m happy to say things are starting to feel “normal” again. I’m easing back into work with new clients and making sure to maintain a personal balance for effectiveness and my health.

Not saying the stress is gone! I am currently looking for a new home and place to rebuild my business which is a lot 🙀 I’m working on some new things (website, business model and services, etc). Some of the newer services - like video analysis! - are already up on the current website.

I have missed you guys and DOGS so much (I have *not* missed social media - working to find the balance there too), but I’m still around! Working to bring an upgraded version of myself and my services to assist you with your doggos!

Tl;dr: I was sick from stress. I’m feeling better! I’m slowly coming back to behavior consulting but there are lots of new things to figure out. I love you all and thanks for hanging with me.

ID: Jack Nicholson from The Shining with his face sticking through a hole in the door; b/w text above reads “heeere’s an update…”; background is red and maroon vortex stripes.

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Tuesday	17:00 - 20:00
Wednesday	10:00 - 20:00
Thursday	10:00 - 20:00
Friday	10:00 - 16:00
Saturday	10:00 - 16:00
Sunday	10:00 - 16:00

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Gonzo Dog is a fully insured, experienced dog trainer, utilizing positive reinforcement methods and explaining animal behavior in a way that you can understand to modify your dog’s issues. It's incredibly difficult to train your own dog with the owner/pet bond, so contacting me to come in and offer my experience and knowledge will provide insight and guidance as to how to work more in harmony with your dog. We offer training services that range from puppy to advanced, potty training to roll over and play dead. Our trainer has over a decade of experience training and handling, and has both the patience and persistence to get you and your dog working together in sync. Visit our website for rates, or contact us for a consultation and let us know what we can do to make your pet's life happier! (Gonzo Dog also offers cat visits in the Bedstuy/Prospect Heights/Crown Heights/PLG areas)