Perfect Behavior Dog Training

Jay has changed the game for us. His experience is really something you don’t see everyday. My dog Cody was a reactive dog and walking him was stressful for both of us, he could not be in the presence of a dog without completely disassociating and starting the “hunting cycle”, and look at him now!! He made a new friend! And all of this happened in a little over a month!! Cody is happier, calmer and walking him gives me so much joy. If you ever thought of getting a trainer please go to Jay, he will change your life!!

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We reached out to Jay because our 2-year old Aussie-Collie mix Hazel was terrified of going outside, even on our quiet block next to Riverside Park. Within ten minutes of meeting her, Jay clocked that her current medication was making her anxiety worse. He connected us to a wonderful veterinarian here on the UWS who prescribed new meds that she's responding well to.

Jay's guidance and training have been excellent, if a little overwhelming at first. He's a disciple of Karen Pryor with decades of experience training dogs professionally and a passion for scent work. He introduced us to various exercises rooted in "shaping" Hazel through reinforcement to rebuild her confidence outdoors, as well as improve her focus and nose. In the few sessions we've had, we've practiced hand targeting, scent work, the ten-treat game, relaxing on a mat (see photo), and walking on the street. Hazel went from barking aggressively the first time he came to our apartment to over-the-moon excited every time she sees him.

What impresses us the most about Jay isn't his knowledge (which on its own is impressive), but how much he genuinely cares about the dogs he trains. He texts us at least twice a week asking for updates on Hazel's progress, and to give us guidance and reassurance. While we're only a couple months into the training process, we've seen real results: we can walk her around the block and in Riverside Park. We are so happy we chose to work with Jay, and Hazel is too.

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Jay has been wonderfully helpful and patient as my husband and I train our 1 y/o cocker spaniel. Our puppy was very destabilized by a move, and Jay has helped us build his confidence back with scent work and helped us train him to be more comfortable alone. He's gone above and beyond by helping us connect with vets, recommending books and videos, and answering frantic messages throughout the week. We'd certainly recommend him.

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My Arrow the Airedale, canine star of stage and screen, was 8 weeks old when we began training with Jay Andors of Perfect Behavior Dog Training. Initially, I had contacted Jay to help me with “hand stripping”, a particular technique for grooming wire coated dogs. He explained that the very first step in grooming, for any dog, is to train for obedience— such as tolerating standing still, lying down, sitting— and wow, did that make sense!

Jay was fatherly, kind, patient, and had a clear syllabus of graded challenges and behaviors with which to follow over the course of the weeks of sessions that we had with him. He took the time to understand what my goals were for both home life and the dream of having my dog work alongside me either as an animal assisted therapy dog (I was an occupational therapist) or as a showbiz dog (my other career). Jay helped me develop these goals and dream both big and small.

And thus, our sessions extended way beyond grooming— to loose-leash walking, developing Arrow’s attention and focus, targeting (we went from my puppy simply touching a target with his nose or paw, to opening handicap/ accessible doors when he was tall and strong enough!), and much more— all when he was just months old! By the time he was 13 months old, Arrow had acquired his first professional gig— as “Sandy” at the 92nd St Y’s production of “Annie”.

It has now been 8 years of non-stop love and success with my dream dog. He has been on the set of Law and Order, New Amsterdam, She’s Gotta Have it Too, among others. He even has had multiple theater critics mention his perfect behavior in reviews! This month, my Arrow performed in his 7th professional production of Annie.

During one performance, there was a technical error that stopped the show for 20 minutes. Arrow and I were given permission to come on the stage and entertain the audience with tricks and stories of his “pawsome” career, as well as participate in a Q&A with the captivated audience. Many questions centered around “how did you get Arrow to do THAT!?” And I found myself responding by explaining, "Jay Andors helped us with that!”

Jay’s mentorship and ongoing support has provided a life-long foundation of success for Arrow and our family, and we can’t thank him enough!

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I feel compelled to write a review about Jay because it is amazing what he has managed to do with my service dog in such little time. Variety is only 7 months and he’s able to travel in the subway and long distance trains calmly and without accidents (he is fully potty trained!).
When we first met Jay, Variety was only 3 months and we were very overwhelmed with puppyhood but in just one session he was able to teach Variety three commands and that gave us hope. Thanks to Jay I have the most wonderful and well behaved service dog and for that I’m very grateful.

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