The Dog Training Company
with Heart 
36 years experience helping dogs and their owners achieve harmony
Dog Obedience Training and Puppy Training emphasizing basic good manners, as well as gentle, effective and safe problem solution
Let us help you "Close the communication gap between you and your dog"
All ASPCA approved "clicker training" methods
Dog Training and Puppy Training which will strengthen your bond, enhance your connection, and truly form a "Best Friend" partnership with your dog or puppy.
Member of National Institute of Canine Experts
In-home lessons can include a video transfer of your lesson to your home computer. You will recieve printed step by step instructions.
Our gentle, holistic & positive methods work wondersmethodsStrenght
"You're the best Linda. Thank you so much for your knowledge, your genuine concern and commitment, and your very special willingness and ability to think outside the box when all else failed with my very problematic puppy. I will be forever grateful." Deb, Westchester, NY
Training done with love, kindness, and positive methods is effective and has no unwanted side effects.
Receive a 10% Discount if you own a rescue dog on all private lesson services. Please "Like" my Facebook Page listed above.
Free phone consultation and evaluation: 845 228-0341 or 914 329-5902
Dog Behavior Problems a Specialty
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Dog Training Group Obedience Classes. Classes in Westchester and Putnam County, 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. In my classes you will learn the theory behind the methods, discussion of different breeds in class, and how to read and understand your dog's body language. You will increase end enhance your ability to understand and be better understood by your dog. And, you will have fun while doing so! New: Graduation photo with graduation cap available, dated, with graduation details, suitable for framing
(845) 228-0341 or (914) 329-5902
Adopt A Dog's September "Putttin' On The Dog Show"
Linda with winner of her class "Doggie Musical Chairs"
New: Fun and confidence building agility training in my Intermediate obedience 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
Member of ASPCA I accept Pay Pal & Credit cards
New: Local and National Dog Training Phone Consultations
E-mail me at cgdogtraining@gmail.com
I also have a Facebook Group page, please join to receive tips, updates, and dog related news.
Dog Training, with an emphasis on clicker training, for Puppies through Adult dogs
36 years total experience training dogs and other animals effectively and successfully
13 years of experience with Clicker Training
In home lessons with Linda include unlimited phone and email support
Discount dog training packages
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, phobias (thunder, fireworks), nervousness, shyness. Clicker training works at a deep emotional level that can be so helpful with fear, phobias, aggression and shyness.
Learn to be a "Service Dog Training
CGC (Canine Good Citizen) training which will get you started making your beloved pet one you can share with others as a "Therapy dog"ertificate. This can also be your first step toward having your dog be a therapy dog.
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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 solution
* Brand New & Exciting: I am offering Horse Clicker Training Seminars at your Horse Training Facility.
Please contact me to discuss how I can help you and your students learn the basics. Add this new, exciting and positive way to train horses to your "Toolbox". *
I am so excited to bring a new, modern and humane perspective to the Horse World. Wonderful method to solve problems.
Director: Linda Lukens.
In NY: Westchester, Putnam and Dutchess & Orange Counties
In Connecticut: Fairfield County, Danbury area, Greenwich and Stamford
Welcome to Common Ground Dog Training's site. Browse around to discover what I have to offer, philosophy and background, clicker training, FAQS, answers to questions about dog training, in-home lessons description, info about group obedience classes, locations of classes, customer comments, training articles,
New Fun Stuff: Check out my Squidoo lens page: You will find: Published Articles I have written, Debates, Products I like, Dog Training Videos to watch & vote for your fave, just plain Silly Videos, & Favorite Links, I encourage you to visit my new, fun and interactive Squidoo lens page. Will be updated often.
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 training theory was based on a human created wolf pack, the Druid Pack in Yellowstone, which was 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
Profiled Breed: Golden Retrievers
Historically developed as gundogs to retrieve shot game such a ducks and waterfowl. Bred to have a soft mouth so that they retireve game undamaged. Bred to have a love of water, although early exposure to the water as young puppies is best to be sure they turn out to be water loving adults. My suggestion to assure this is swim your puppy in the bathtub when very young, and as soon as weather permits, go swimming with them. The breeds intelligence and versatility has allowed them to be trained and used as guide dogs, rescue dogs, illegal drug detectors, and hearing dogs for the deaf. Gentle and sweet, with a natural love of children when exposed in puppyhood. They are the fourth most popular breed in the US. Very social, so early training to curtail their sometimes overly enthusiatic greetings with visitors is a must.
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