Obedience & Manners TrainingIn-home lessons in Wantagh & nearby Long Island towns
Obedience is the foundation of a great relationship with your dog, and good manners make everyday life easier. We teach both in your home, then build them up until your dog listens in the real world.
- Lessons in your home
- Free in-home evaluation
- Certified trainers since 2002
- All breeds and ages
5.0
119 Google reviews
Why obedience training matters
Obedience training is fun and necessary for dogs of all breeds, even the little ones. It gets your dog thinking and learning, which means less boredom and fewer problems. Done right, your dog should be tired after a session and look forward to the next one.
Most owners are juggling work, the home, kids and everything else, and building reliable commands takes structure and practice. Our trainers have studied and practiced the right way to teach obedience so that your dog’s response to each command is absolute.
Every Sublime K9 graduate learns these commands. We use them as the foundation to fix problem behaviors, build your relationship with your dog and create balance and respect at home.
The core commands
Five words every dog should know
They look simple, but taught the wrong way they take far more time and effort. A truly obedient dog understands all five and responds right away.
Sit
Sits on the first cue, with or without a treat.
Down
Lies down calmly and settles when asked.
Stay
Holds position until you give the release word.
Come
A reliable recall, even when something is more interesting.
Heel
Walks at your side instead of pulling ahead.
How it works
From first visit to a dog who listens
- 1
Free in-home evaluation
We meet you and your dog, learn your goals, assess temperament and talk through methods and cost.
- 2
A plan for your dog
Your trainer recommends a program. Most dogs need 5–10 lessons, depending on the dog and the issues.
- 3
Weekly lessons at home
40–50 minute lessons, weekly or bi-weekly. Each one builds on the skills from the last.
- 4
Real-world practice
As your dog progresses, we move to busier places like a pet store so commands hold up anywhere.
Tailored to your dog
What your sessions can include
Every program is customized after the evaluation. Depending on your goals, sessions may cover:
- Basic obedienceSit, down, stay, come and heel
- Advanced obedienceLonger stays, distance and distractions
- Behavior modificationReactivity, jumping, barking and more
- Basic mannersGreeting guests, boundaries at home
- House trainingPotty training guidance included
- Off-leash trainingFor dogs ready for the next level
Dog manners
The dog everyone on your block talks about, in a good way
Nothing is more impressive than visiting a friend and meeting a well-trained dog with good manners. Now imagine that dog is yours.
Right now, your dog is…
- Barking at you or demanding attention
- Dragging you all over on walks
- Counter surfing
- Jumping on guests
- Nipping and play biting
After Sublime K9, your dog…
- Understands when it’s time to relax
- Walks politely next to you
- Doesn’t steal things
- Sits or stays in place while people come in
- Only chews his own stuff
A good dog with bad manners can lead to an unhappy life for both of you. Most dogs don’t know how to live by human standards; they need to be taught. Our programs quickly teach you and your dog how to work together and live in harmony.
Real results
What Long Island families say
★★★★★
“I highly recommend using Jess at Sublime K9 Dog Training! Jess helped us train our black lab puppy in a very quick and efficient manner. We have seen an extremely noticeable change in our puppies behavior. Thanks Jess for helping us train our dog into a perfect angel!”
Tomer KatzGoogle review
★★★★★
“Jessica was amazing to work with and helped our dog learn so much! She made the training process easy and our dog is so much better at not nipping, learning tricks, and leash walking!”
DianaGoogle review
Rated 5.0 from 119 reviews. Read them on Google or see more success stories.
Questions
Obedience training FAQ
How many obedience lessons will my dog need?
It varies with your dog and the issues being addressed, but the typical range is 5–10 lessons. Your trainer will recommend a plan after the free in-home evaluation.
What’s the difference between obedience and manners training?
Obedience is the core commands: sit, down, stay, come and heel. Manners are how your dog behaves day to day, like not jumping on guests, counter surfing, pulling on walks or nipping. We teach both together, and every program is tailored to what your dog needs after the free evaluation.
I just want my dog to listen. Why do I need formal obedience training?
Formal obedience training is the key to preventing, correcting and modifying most unwanted behaviors. It gives you and your dog a clear way to communicate that you both understand, and the tools for a lifelong, healthy bond.
Where do the lessons take place?
In your home. We don’t have a facility. As your dog advances, lessons can move to a pet store or another location with more distractions.
Is my dog too old for obedience training?
Usually not. It depends on the breed, the issues being addressed and your dog’s overall health, but dogs of all ages can learn new behaviors.
What training method do you use?
We don’t use one particular method. Our trainers have studied many methods and will decide with you at the free evaluation what will work best for your dog. You should feel 100% comfortable with the method chosen.
More answers on our dog training FAQ.
Start with a free in-home evaluation
We provide in-home obedience and manners training in Wantagh and these nearby towns:
- Bellmore
- Bethpage
- East Meadow
- Farmingdale
- Hicksville
- Levittown
- Massapequa
- Merrick
- Plainview
- Seaford
- Wantagh
- Westbury
