Services

I offer private in-home behavior modification and dog training, day training and classes for people and their dogs in the Hudson Valley using positive reinforcement training. My training is relationship and compassion-based. I want to see a happy, confident dog who trusts their people and feels safe in the world. We’ll start with your dog wherever he or she might be in this moment. Please note that I do not use choke, prong or e-collars.

Private sessions and day training packages

We’ll schedule an initial consultation at your home for 1-1.5 hours ($150). I’ll meet your dog and we’ll discuss your goals.

Then we’ll design a package that meets your needs. Additional sessions are $100/hour/session.

Please submit the contact form to schedule or for more information.

Classes 

See below for details for current classes. Class topics will rotate and locations may vary.

PUPPY CLASS!
Sundays in Kerhonkson

NEXT SESSION in JANUARY 2026

Hudson Valley Hounds offers small drop-in classes for puppies up to 16-weeks old.
Classes include playtime with other puppies, socialization, discussion of common puppy challenges and training new skills.
Sundays from 10-10:45am at Rondout Valley Veterinary Associates6006 Rte 209 in Kerhonkson.
Class limited to 4-5 puppies.
Pre-registration and payment is required to hold a spot.
Age appropriate vaccinations required

To register, please email tessa@hudsonvalleyhounds.com or submit a contact on the website.

 

FOUNDATIONS CLASS
Saturdays in Kingston

Classes begin on Saturday, January 10th at 10 & 11 am.

Each class is 45 minutes and limited to 4 teams.

Open to dogs of any ages.

Classes run for 5 consecutive weeks.

Please no choke or prong collars in class.

Cost is $225. (Prepayment is required to hold your spot.)

We will use an easy-to-follow framework to begin training our dogs to sit, down, touch, leave it, come, focus, go to a mat and stay. First class is humans-only.

Class is open to all dog-friendly dogs who have had age-appropriate vaccinations. Some initial barking is okay but dogs must be able to settle during class.

Classes will be held at Camp Belly Rub, 853 Flatbush Road, Rte 32 in Kingston NY.

To register, please email tessa@hudsonvalleyhounds.com or submit a contact on the website.

FOUNDATIONS CLASS
Sundays in Accord

Classes begin on Sunday, January 11th at 1 and 2pm.

Each class is 45 minutes and limited to 5 teams.

Open to dogs of any ages.

Classes run on Jan 11, 18 and Feb 1, 8 and 15

Please no choke or prong collars in class.

Cost is $250. (Prepayment is required to hold your spot.)

 

We will use an easy-to-follow framework to begin training our dogs to sit, down, touch, leave it, come, focus, go to a mat and stay. First class is humans-only.

Class is open to all dog-friendly dogs who have had age-appropriate vaccinations. Some initial barking is okay but dogs must be able to settle during class.

Classes will be held at The Wag Inn Training Center, 4628,

Rte 209 in Accord, NY.

To register, please email tessa@hudsonvalleyhounds.com or submit a contact on the website.

 

The Process

Step 1 – Contact me.

Step 2 – I will reach out to you within 24-48 hours to schedule an initial consultation.

Step 3 – Have faith in yourself and your dog. You can do it! You can meet your goals and have fun along the way! I’m here to support, guide and make the process a positively reinforcing one for both people and dogs.

Step 4 – Enjoy watching your dog transform into the super star you knew he could be! I love hearing clients exclaim in disbelief, “He is brilliant!”

I’ll tell you a secret… Regardless of why you contacted me, your dog will have no idea why I am at your house. Zero. For dogs who don’t love visitors, they are counting the seconds until I leave. But after a few minutes or a few sessions, regardless of whether your puppy is too sweet for words or your dog has been exhibiting less than desirable behaviors, your dog will be convinced that he figured it out!!! I visit your house so we can all play games and have fun! When teaching is done well, learning is fun!

I tailor our training to meet both your dog’s and your goals and needs. We teach your dog new skills and behaviors so that he can better manage and cope in the world. We’ll also explain to him how our crazy human world works and increase your dog’s behavior repertoire so he is able to behave successfully in specific contexts. We can teach him how to greet people, what to do when the front door opens, what his job is when the family sits down for dinner, and so on. You would be surprised how often our dogs are confused and guessing. As your dog’s skills, mastery and successes increase, so does his confidence and his connection to you. Training can feel like magic!

“I have learned that training is a transformative process for both the learner and the teacher. Critical to success in this transformation is developing trust among all involved.”
Ken Ramirez