Be Present.
Play with Your Dog.
Why do we do this?
At Amanda Gagnon Dog Training, we don’t fix dogs. And we don’t fix people. Because we don’t think they are broken.
Dogs are fundamentally good, and people are too.
But we all have needs, and sometimes those needs conflict. That’s when problems arise.
At AGDT, we help solve those problems by first witnessing the good in every dog and person and then providing solutions that help us to thrive together in shared spaces. Working with us is about rediscovering the miracle of the ancient bond between dogs and humans.
Yes, you can speak dog. We’ll help you remember how.
We’re also here to provide support.
Lean on us when you are exhausted from midnight potty outings with your puppy.
Call us when you are at your wits end trying to find a decent dog walker.
Join a group class when you need support from other dog lovers because your dog’s behavior is driving you crazy.
We’re here to help, and we will do anything in our power to ease the burden of care you’ve shouldered for your beloved dog.
Puppy People!
Puppyhood is full of LOVE and LAUGHTER.
It’s also a ton of work, when you’re doing it right.
Looking to start training? Join a group class, or private training and we’ll get you everything you need to thrive with your developing dog.
Feeling isolated? Stop by for a social to meet other puppy people, or just swing by the office to introduce us to your adorable ball of fur. We’d also love to see you in our online community, free of charge, where you can ask questions of other puppy lovers and our pro moderators.
Need a break? Drop your puppy off for a day school, and let them train and socialize while you go out for brunch or something.
Dog Lovers! (aka owners)
Amanda Gagnon Dog Training is where dog lovers come to thrive. Our holistic, caring approach to communing with dogs and the people who love them has been the talk of the neighborhood since we opened our doors in 2009. We’re highly credentialed, vet-recommended, world-reknowned, and yada yada. But most importantly, we LOVE dogs and their people and it is literally our mission in life to make your relationship with your dog the best it can be. How can we help?
Not sure what you need? Call us or join a free Q&A.
Looking for basic manners? check out our group classes.
Need private attention or help overcoming something challenging? Try private training.
Looking for a break and a place for your dog to thrive under the tutelage of card-carrying pros? Day school will be your jam.
Dog Pros
Are you a human who loves the dog-human relationship so much that you want to dedicate your life to it?
We know all about that.
Amanda Gagnon is passionate about blazing trails for other dog-lovers who feel the significance of the dog-human bond in their souls. She is a sought after speaker and mentor for leading dog training organizations both nationally and abroad, but her most important work is right here at home, where she coaches apprentices in hands-on dog training in her hometown of New York City. Her students have gone on to build thriving dog training businesses, hold executive positions in dog rescues and shelters, and work in behavior fields within veterinary offices. If your dream is to help dogs and people, this could be a wonderful place to start.
Join us in our mission to create a better world for dogs and people. Click below to find out more.
“Begin by listening…
Truth is, we already know how to commune across species lines, but many of us have forgotten.
My role is to clear a path so that folks can talk with dogs again.
It is pure magic, and the love we draw from this ancient bond is unfathomable.”
— Amanda Gagnon