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Educate your dog with Andrea Arden and her team
Group Classes and Private Trainings for everyone.
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Our School's Approach
Founded in 1994, Andrea Arden School has made an over 30 year commitment to making training a positive, rewarding experience for both people and dogs. Our longevity in the field reflects our deep commitment to helping dogs and their people live happier lives together. We believe effective training is about far more than obedience, it’s about building trust and understanding. Our approach is rooted in positive reinforcement and a modern, science-based methodology that focuses on helping dogs to make good choices by harnessing reinforcements and using management tools to prevent unwanted behaviors. By focusing on teaching dogs what we do want from them, they are motivated to want to learn, which makes training most efficient and effective and this helps further strengthen the human-canine bond.
We believe in motivating and encouraging dogs to want to participate in the learning process and we tailor our guidance to each dog’s unique personality, history, and needs. As New York City’s most long standing and respected dog training school we’re committed to using dog-friendly, humane techniques that build trust and confidence. Whether you’re joining a group class or booking private lessons our experienced team will help you teach your dog in a way that is kind, effective, and enjoyable. Our goal is to help your dog become a well-mannered, happy member of your family and community and for you to become a more confident and skilled guardian for your dog.Â
Our team is made up of highly experienced trainers who bring a wealth of knowledge and a passion for animal behavior to every session. All of our trainers have been part of the team for many years, have authored a combined nine books about dog behavior and training, and have advanced education in canine behavior, giving them the tools to support dogs of all breeds, ages, and temperaments. Where you’re taking a group class or scheduling private lessons, we’re here to support your goals with proven techniques, personalized guidance, and a commitment to making training a positive, rewarding experience for both you and your dog.
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Private Lessons vs Group Classes
Choosing between private and group lessons depends on your dog’s needs, and your goals, schedule, and budget.
Group classes are a great way to build skills in a structured, social environment and can help dogs learn to focus and respond reliably around distractions. Group training are cost-effective and can be the impetus people need to be consistent with their training. However, group classes may not suit dogs who are reactive, easily overwhelmed, or need specialized attention focused just on them.
Private lessons offer one-on-one attention fully tailored to your dog’s unique behavior and your specific goals and priorities. Private lessons are perfect for addressing individual challenges or working on advanced skills at your own pace.Private lessons allow for flexible scheduling and focused progress, especially helpful for working on issues like leash reactivity, anxiety, fears and phobias, and aggression. While they are more of an investment, the individualized support can lead to quicker breakthroughs.
In many cases a a combination of private and group lessons is advised. If you’re not sure which is right for you we’re happy to help you decide based on your dog’s temperament, history, and training goals.
Our Story
Positive Dog Training
Reward and management based training is the most effective and easiest approach to teaching your dog and ensuring they are eager to play the training game.
Talented Team
Our team has extensive education and experience in the field of animal behavior, including many species, with a primary focus on companion dogs. All adhere to a dog and people friendly approach.
Andrea Arden
Andrea was a founding member of the Association of Professional Dog Trainers, on the team that created the first National Professional Dog Trainer certification program and is the author of numerous books, a go to sources for media and educational appearances.
Proven & Innovative
Andrea and her team brought the concept of positive training, puppy group training and play groups to New York City and have been building a full set client value added programs for thirty years.
Our academy team
Andrea Arden
Founder
Andrea Arden is a professional dog trainer with over 30 years of experience. She is one of the authors of NYC’s first dog trainer certification program and the author of several popular books on dog behavior.
JoAnne Basinger
Instructor
JoAnne Basinger has been a member of Andrea Arden’s team for over 20 years. Based in LA, she specializes in teaching manners and using positive reinforcement to help dogs learn good behavior.
Katrina Krings
Instructor
Katrina has been with our team for 20 years. She has a wealth of dog experience and knowledge, and works with nearly 100 dogs and puppies per week!
Hannah Richter
Instructor
Hannah Richter is a certified dog trainer and author of two books. With years of experience in socialization and behavior training, she focuses on achieving lasting results through positive reinforcement techniques.
Stefania Bedoya
Instructor
Stefania Bedoya is a certified dog trainer who uses proven techniques to address a wide range of behavior issues. She offers personalized training sessions and leads group classes tailored to each dog’s needs.
Lara Sullivan
Instructor
Lara Sullivan is a certified dog trainer known for her practical approach and strong communication skills. She is also Pet First Aid and CPR certified. She’s volunteered for rescue organizations in her home town of Sydney, Australia.
Mike Lustig
Instructor
Mike is a wonderful example of how varied life experiences can be a recipe for a talented trainer who has superb communication skills with dogs and their people. He currently teaches group classes, private lessons, runs puppy socialization groups, and is a certified evaluator for the AKC’s Canine Good Citizen (CGC) test.
Stephanie Teed
Instructor
Stephanie is passionate about helping pet parents develop a similar bond and enthusiasm for positive training fun with their dogs. Stephanie worked as manager at Cherrybrook Pet Supplies in New Jersey, a position which allowed her to develop an impressive knowledge of dog grooming and nutrition.
Casandra Sultanik
Instructor
Casandra has been part of our team of experienced, compassionate trainers for fifteen years. She is well versed in the science of learning, is devoted to helping dogs live happier lives through improving manners and decreasing stress. She is dedicated to helping dogs become happy, well-behaved companions.
FAQ
Dog education
What types of tools do you use?
We focus primarily on identifying rewards that each dog is most fond of and using those things to motivate the dog to comply with requests. Rewards can be praise, petting, toys, food, access to the environment (such as the couch), and life rewards (such as being taken for a walk, or being permitted to spend some extra time sniffing at a certain spot). Additional tools include plain buckle collars, front clip harnesses, leashes, treat pouches, markers, targeting objects (such as a target stick or container). We do not use electric shock collars (sometimes referred to as e-collars or stimulation collars).
Is there a real guarantee for your solutions?
We adhere to the Code of Professional Conduct and Responsibility set forth by the Association of Professional Dog Trainers: Members are to refrain from giving guarantees regarding the outcome of training, because there is no sure way to guarantee the cooperation and performance of all parties involved and because the knowledge of animal behavior is incomplete. This should not be confused with a desire to guarantee client satisfaction with professional services.
Training Classes
What should I bring to dog school?
A dog who has not eaten his or her meal at least one to two hours prior to the class start time. Treats: soft, pea-sized treats are ideal. A 4-6 foot leash (no retractable leashes, please!) A buckle collar, head halter or body harness. A hollow toy which can be stuffed with food so your dog is kept busy while you listen to your instructor during the discussion portions of class. The Comfort Bone is a great stuff able toy option.
Where are your classes located?.
- New York Dog Spa – 32 West 25th Street (between 6th Avenue & Broadway) New York, NY |Â Map
- Beasty Feast – 327 West 14th Street (between 8th and 9th Avenues) Â |Â Map
- Muddy Paws – 821 Ninth Avenue  (between 54th and 55th Streets)  | Map
- New York Dog Spa – 145 West 20th Street (between Sixth and Seventh Avenues) Â | Map
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Main Office
- info@andreaarden.com
- +1 (212) 414-9597
- 32 W 25th St, New York, NY 10010
- Everyday 9:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
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