Common Ground Dog Training.com- Positive dog training, dog and people friendly behavior problem solutions, Westchester, Putnam, & Dutchess, NY, in home & group classes, Danbury area, Fairfield County,CT,unique,holistic approach

"Closing the communication gap between you and your dog"

Dog Training which includes basic manners, problem understanding and solution, meant to bring out the best in your dog and yourself

Using a realistic, holistic, dog friendly yet practical approach. Easy to apply and with wonderful results

Training done with love, kindness, and positive methods is effective and has no unwanted side effects.

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Attend my fun, educational Dog Training group obedience classes. Classes in Westchester and Putnam County, NY

New classes :April 7th, Briarcliff Recreation Deptartment, Beginners 7 PM, Intermediate 8 PM

(845) 228-0341 or (914) 329-8369

New: Fun and confidence building agility training in my Intermediate classes. I am also offering fun agility during in home, private lessons.

"Linda is GREAT! I’m a first-time puppy owner and my baby Jack Russell would have taken over my house if it weren’t for Linda. Lola responded to Linda in the first few minutes of the first lesson. She showed me how to train my dog in a gentle and kind way. Linda has made Lola a pleasure to be around. Thank You Linda. " Jennifer & "Lola" , Dutchess, NY

Dog Training classes are a great way to socialize your dog with other dogs, as well as a nice opportunity for you to make some lasting friendships with other owners

(845) 228-0341 or (914) 329-8369

E-mail me at cgdt@peoplepc.com or cgdogtraining@gmail.com

Dog Training for Puppies through Adult dogs

I offer dog friendly tested solutions for all of your dogs behavioral problems

10 years of experience with Clicker Training Methods

Let me help you with all of your training problems: jumping, nipping, housebreaking, running away, aggression, stealing, chewing, counter-surfing, unruly behavior, separation anxiety, pulling on leash,

I also offer and have experience in Service Dog Training
Certified Graduate of Dog Training School

I am not limited to dogs. My positive & proven methods can be used in cat training, and solving cat behavioral problems.

I have experience with parrots and offer Parrot training, as well as parrot behavior problem solutions
- Director: Linda Lukens.
  
  In NY: Westchester, Putnam and Dutchess Counties
- In Connecticut: Fairfield County, Danbury area, Greenwich and Stamford
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- "Dog's are not our whole lives, but they make our lives whole" Roger Caras
- Alpha, Schmalpha: Here is a good link explaining the newest scientific research on wolves, and how scientists no longer use the term "alpha". This is also applicable to dogs, as they are essentially domesticated wolves.
  
  So much of the punishment based theory was based on a human created wolf pack, the Druid Pack in Yellowstone, which was then studied and written extensively about.
- Unrelated wolves will fight for dominance, but that is an unnatural situation. Wolves actually live in family groups, like people, and the pups and juvenile young respect Mom and Dad as we respect our parents. This is based on a new study in Nanavut on Ellesmere Island. Here is the link: www.kmtr.com/content/petsource/training/story/What-does-Alpha-mean/sqyzCjoxLUW-NoKqqYb2JQ.cspx