MEET THE TRAINER
Amy is committed to providing pet parents with the most current, effective, science-based positive reinforcement, force-free dog training and behavior modification methods. While she specializes in fear, anxiety, reactivity, and high arousal cases, Amy works with dogs of all ages with all types of behavioral needs.
Certified through the Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers, Amy graduated with honors from CATCH Canine Trainer Academy. She avidly pursues continuing education and professional development. keeping up-to-date on the latest research and best practices in force free animal training and behavior modification She attends several conferences, seminars, and workshops throughout the year.
Amy has also participated in intensive workshops at St Hubert's Animal Welfare Animal Center, training shelter dogs in basic manners, studying their body language, and addressing a wide range of behavioral challenges including fear, reactivity, over-arousal, frustration, and aggression cases. She also volunteers for the Animal Care Centers of NY training foster dogs.
Amy will help your dog successfully assimilate to your household by creating a customized training and behavioral modification program tailored to your lifestyle and your dog's needs. In addition to training, she will guide you through a holistic approach that supports your dog's physical, mental, emotional, and social well-being. Amy takes a compassionate, empathetic approach to working with both her clients and their dogs because she cares about them. She strives to make every training session engaging, effective, and fun.
Amy Sternberg
Founder & Trainer
Amy was exactly what we needed for our 1 year old German Shepherd, Bullet.
Amy trained her for several months. Suffice it to say that she was a completely different dog after her time with Amy. As a pup, she was easy to house-train and a sweetheart, but she was easily agitated by kids on bikes or scooters, runners and other dogs. Bullet is a big strong dog with a loud bark, and the jumping and barking that were sparked by her agitation could make walking her a harrowing experience -- both for us and our neighbors. Even when she was relatively calm, she would pull on her leash outside or, at home, take food off the table when we weren't looking. The result was that we weren't enjoying that wonderful personality as much as we wanted and she deserved. Amy's kindness and patience, combined with positive reinforcement and patient repetition helped Bullet learn to control her behaviors. And Amy's patience wasn't just reserved for the canine member of the family. She worked closely with my husband and me to teach us what worked with Bullet, and, equally importantly, pointed out behaviors on our part that triggered some of Bullet's agitation. Living with Bullet is now a complete joy. The walks are fun and relaxing, and she has learned to lie quietly on her blanket in our apartment while we are working or eating. Not only are we less stressed, but so is she. Amy taught us to understand how much she loves the "work" of training and the pleasure of knowing what her human parents want her to do. We simply can't recommend Amy more highly! She was a blessing for all of us.
-Bonnie L. | Manhattan