Puppy Training In Sea Cliff, NY
In-home customized training for you and your puppy.
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Puppy Training That’s Effective & Enjoyable
The best puppy training doesn't end when the lesson is over—it continues through the daily interactions you have with your dog. That's why De Marinis Dog Training & Behavior offers individualized in-home puppy training throughout Sea Cliff, giving you the opportunity to work directly with Anthony De Marinis while learning how to confidently train your puppy yourself.
Each lesson is tailored to your puppy's unique needs and focuses on practical skills you can use in everyday situations. Anthony provides hands-on coaching throughout every session, showing you how to reinforce good behavior, prevent unwanted habits, and build reliable obedience and life skills. Whether you're working through potty training, crate training, leash walking, puppy biting, socialization, or basic commands, you'll gain the tools needed to help your puppy grow into a confident, well-behaved companion.
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Our Process & How It Works
Initial Consultation (90 minutes): Everyone starts here. During the consultation we will cover your goals in detail, discuss helpful tips based on your questions and concerns and start implementing strategies and begin training.
Follow-up Sessions (45 minutes to 1 hour): You have the option to pay per session or purchase a 6 Session Package, the choice is yours. During the follow-up sessions we will pick up where we left off from our prior session by continuing to build on any skills or techniques that were covered and/or we will introduce additional skills and concepts to continue moving forward.
*Rates are listed on the rates page.
We Can Help With…
Foundation Puppy Training Skills (Focus, sit, down, come)
Socialization (Intro to new people, dogs, sounds, & new places)
Crate Training
Positive interactions between your puppy and your kids
Confidence Building for Shy, Fearful or Anxious Dogs
Impulse Control
Leash Walking Skills
Relationship building
Go to place
Leave it / Drop it
Being polite with guests and out in public
and much more!
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Our Approach & Philosophy
Puppy Training Session with Tess and Guinness
We approach each dog as an individual, helping them to be the best version of themselves while teaching you how to be the best owner for your dog.
As individuals, each dog learns, works and is motivated in different ways, which is why we do not believe in one training method or approach.
Our training techniques and behavior modification strategies incorporate a variety of methods and styles, with a focus on reward-based techniques and play, as we believe training and learning should be enjoyable, motivating, and cultivate a relationship. This is done by using food, toys and play, praise and attention, and/or exploration as rewards.
Lessons are customized based on your goals and who your individual dog is. Our goal is to help you and your dog succeed. Together, we will determine what the best training methods, strategies and tools for your dog and you will be so that you can achieve your goals and live your best lives together.
If you would like see what our training looks like, take a look at some of the videos throughout the website and on our social media channels.
Puppy Training Session With Hudson and Anthony
Through our one-on-one lessons, you will learn how to:
Train your dog.
Understand who your dog is and why they do the things they do.
Address your dog’s sometimes inconvenient behavior(s).
Fulfill your dog’s needs both physically and mentally.
Guide and set your dog up for success, both in and out of the home.
Create clear and consistent rules and boundaries.
NOTE: We do NOT offer quick-fix approaches.
Meet Your Sea Cliff Puppy Trainer
Anthony De Marinis
Here to help you and your dog live your best lives together!
Want to see what our training sessions look like?
Take a look at the clips down below!
Helpful Tips From Our Puppy Blog!
Frequently Asked Questions
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Training your puppy should start right away because a puppy is a learning machine! A puppy is most impressionable at a young age. They can learn skills, rules, boundaries, what they like and don’t like all at an early age. To learn more you can read our blog about starting training early by clicking here.
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It is normal for a puppy to mouth. Mouthing can occur for a number of reasons. It can occur because:
A puppy is teething
The puppy is curious and is learning about the world around them
The puppy is bored and/or creating its own fun
Overstimulated and/or overly tired
Trying to communicate that they are not comfortable
You can get helpful tips and advice and learn more about mouthing, nipping and biting by checking out our detailed blog post by clicking here.
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This really depends on how consistent and structured you are with your potty training plan. Some can learn this in a matter of days, while others may take a few weeks or months. A puppy needs to urinate about every 30 minutes to 1 hour and they may defecate about 3-4 times a day. Making sure to bring them out regularly is key to reducing the number of accidents. To learn more on how potty train successfully click here.
Client Testimonials
“I had taken 16 weeks of puppy training and had a private trainer several times before I found Anthony. He is amazing. He noticed immediately what we were doing wrong walking Teddy. Teddy was anxious of loud trucks, bicycles and some other dogs. I can’t thank Anthony enough. I have a happier dog and now we all love our walks!”
-Deb C.
“I was referred to Anthony before I purchased my puppy. This was my first puppy I ever owned. He helped me organize what I needed to do to prepare for my pup by providing detailed lists of the essentials as well as reading material on training. Anthony is totally engaged in his relationship with both me and my dog. I highly recommend him.”
-Robin M.
“We cannot say enough good things about Anthony De Marinis, who has been training our puppy. He uses positive reinforcement techniques and a warm, caring approach when training. Anthony is trustworthy and super knowledgeable. He is a wonderful teacher who takes the time to work with our puppy and to teach us (her parents) simultaneously. He is really amazing.”
-Barry B.