I can help you and your furry friend.

My Approach

I will come to your home for a 45-60 minute session. We will go over the tools and information needed to get the results you want. Your dog will learn to make good and safe decisions. Then later the same day I will email you all my notes along with a detailed training schedule.

All training is science based, force-free, and uses only positive reinforcement. Some of the techniques used are reward systems, hand signals, clicker training, and voice commands.

At your home or a local spot

The session will take place in your home, or at a location that will help with your dog’s training goals, such as a park, hiking trail, or a dog friendly store.

A big advantage of training at your home is we can experience the dog’s behavior in its most natural setting, including seeing how it interacts with the surrounding environment, all family members, and other pets.

Covering Sullivan County, NY and surrounding areas (including parts of Ulster and Orange Counties in NY) and northeastern PA.

Which option is best for you?

  • Private 1-on-1 or Group Lessons

  • Puppy Training

  • Basic and Advanced Obedience

  • Aggression Issues

  • American Kennel Club – Canine Good Citizen classes and Evaluation

  • Bright & Beautiful Therapy Dog classes and Evaluation

  • Helping you acquire the right dog for your specific life situation

  • Remote Training and other special services upon request.

 
 
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"My dogs, BooBoo and MuMu, could not be around other dogs or people without barking and trying to bite them. In just a few training sessions Steve Porter has shown me how to help my dogs be calm and greet new people and other dogs in a more appropriate way."

– Donna Brodie, Liberty, NY

Call Steve at 845-423-8569 to schedule your session
or if you have any questions or concerns that you want to discuss.

training session with Leinie the bernedoodle in Roscoe, NY

Big issues that would’ve grown to be even Bigger…

“Steve of Great Companion Dog Training helped us with our bernedoodle puppy, Leinie. We are first time dog owners, and our puppy needed guidance and training. In particular, biting, pulling, and counter surfing were big issues.

Steve provided effective and thoughtful training, emphasizing positive reinforcement. Leinie responded beautifully and after 4 sessions with Steve it’s like we had a new dog. In addition to training, we are very grateful that Steve introduced us to a puppy play group that Leinie continues to enjoy to this day.

We highly recommend Steve!”

— Ali Barbera