Dog Training & Behavior Counseling

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Dogs have 300 million olfactory receptors in their noses, making their sense of smell 10,000 to 100,000 more sensitive than ours. And the portion of his brain used for analyzing smell is, proportionally speaking, 40 times greater than that of the human's. The sport of Canine Nose Work leverages their amazing sense of smell with their natural desire to perform a task.

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Welcome to myWoofGang!

We want our canine companions to be included in every element of our lives -- eating, sleeping, living at our sides. To do that, they must be polite canine citizens, and WoofGang can make that dream a reality for your multi-species family.

Having worked for over a decade in animal sheltering, where behavior solutions need to be fast and effective, WoofGang's owner/behavior specialist Laura Garber, CPDT-KA, CC, FFCP, CBC, has developed tried and true solutions to training and behavior challenges, and she brings those same expert solutions to owned dogs just like yours.

WoofGang's dog training methodology applies positive training techniques. Reward-based training is an effective and non-aversive way of learning for dogs. It facilitates the acquisition of new behavior without causing fear or anxiety.

Further, the goal of any training professional should be not only to teach you and your dog the training fundamentals that are immediately useful but also to give you the tools to solve behavior problems for yourself should they arise in the future. Laura wants you never to need a trainer again!

Training is the language that binds. Let WoofGang help your family live happier lives at both ends of the leash.

With a commitment to aiding the plight of shelters and rescues, WoofGang provides a collection of articles & handouts about dog training and behavior modification specifically targeted to the needs of the shelter dog, useful to staff, volunteers, and adopters! Have an article idea that would help you in your work? Let us know!

To support our veterinary partners, WoofGang has assembled a collection of articles about dog training and behavior that might be helpful to your patients! And Laura Garber is a Certified Fear-Free Training Professional. Want to find out more about this? Give us a

What about our other furry friends, those of the feline purrsuasion?! WoofGang wants to share some insights from the Purr View.

Vet Recommendation

"Laura Garber is my go-to resource for canine behavior modification and training. Her extensive education and training ensures veterinary approved compassionate methods are utilized. Furthermore, her passion for dogs and dedication to each client results in improved out-comes and a strengthening of the human-animal bond."

from Dr. Jeff Stupine, VMD, Medical Director, World of Animals

Cafe-Ready or Not!

Training is not about getting your dog to submit to your every command. It's about shaping your dog into a family member, one who can work, play, and travel by your side. Training is the language that binds.

Let WoofGang help you forge greater understanding with your canine companion. Call now at 646.345.5116!

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