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Train your dog
with love and science.
Private dog training with Annie Grossman, CPDT-KA, KPA CTP — in homes across New York City and virtually, anywhere. Reward-based methods grounded in the science of behavior.
In-home in NYC
Annie comes to you for one-on-one training in your home — Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens. Best for puppies, manners, and behavior issues that show up in real life.
Book a session →Virtual, anywhere
Live video sessions from your living room. Surprisingly effective for most training questions, and great if you're not in NYC or prefer the convenience.
Book a session →About Annie
Annie Grossman, CPDT-KA, KPA CTP, is a certified professional dog trainer who founded School For The Dogs in Manhattan's East Village. She is the author of How To Train Your Dog With Love + Science, a podcaster, and a journalist.
She writes the Substack Don't Be a Dick to Your Dog — where she argues that everything you've been told about dog training is (probably) wrong.
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The book
How To Train Your Dog With Love + Science
A lively guide to what positive reinforcement is (and isn't), with building-block exercises and tips on how to train effectively using reward-based methods. Whether you've just brought a new dog home or you're teaching an old dog new tricks, the book will help you achieve your goals using techniques rooted in the science of behavior.
Woven through is the century-long history of positive reinforcement training — from Pavlov's dogs and Thorndike's cat to Skinner's pigeons and Pryor's dolphins — and a glimpse into seeing all behavior anew.
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“From Darwin to Pavlov and beyond, this is the best dog training book I've ever read—in fact, if I wrote a dog training book, I'd want it to be this one.”
“This is the perfect book for people who want to learn positive dog training methods. The science is explained in an easy-to-understand way.”
“Reward Training ROCKS! As does this book. Extremely well written, captivating, fascinating, and highly informative — more than just another dog training book.”
“This book takes its people — dogs and humans — into worlds of deep connection and wise education with each other. Love and Science, indeed. Use this book!”
Free guide
How Not To Be A Dick To Your Dog
A beginner's guide to getting better behavior without force. Sign up for my free newsletter and I'll send it straight to your inbox. Inside you'll learn:
- How to read your dog's body language
- How to prevent behavior problems before they happen
- Why feelings come before behavior
- How to find the right rewards
- Why timing matters
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