Wag More NYC

08/25/2026

When dogs become more interested in something other than you, their recall response percentage automatically drops.
Which is why consistently training it in various environments, with various different distractions is important.

Dogs should be able to recall off of various stimuli, not just a neutral, easy level environment.

If your dog can only recall when they are the only one in the park- they are not ready to be off lead. The chances of them ignoring you in alternate environments is high. And once they ignore you, they’ve reinforced they can do it again.

If your dogs ever ignored your recall after the first call, or even continued to sniff around with their head down- it’s up to you, to follow through with the command.

Hearing owners repeat their recall command multiple times just taught your dog two things,
1. You are a broken record that they let become background noise: you’ve lost importance
2. You are going to repeat yourself anyway so why would they have to listen the first time.

Say it once, follow up with your tools. Grab that leash, that collar, that e collar, the body pressure reinforcement- and do the work to regain your dog’s attention. It should be optional.
Optional recall is not reliable recall- and it’s irresponsible off leash dog ownership.

08/21/2026

Letting two unfamiliar dogs approach each other without any control always leaves room for interactions like this. (Especially an intact male)
And I can confidently say this isn’t the first time I’ve witnessed this golden attack other dogs… and it’s the owners fault.
Unclipping your dogs leash and allowing them to run up to a dog who’s not actively even chasing an interaction, will usually be followed with an outcome like this…
And then forcing your dog into other interactions after something like this and asking random owners in the park if they would be interested in mating with your unhinged dog is irresponsible, disgusting and ignorant.

This is your typical “he’s friendly” bu****it.

So two things to remember here: stop letting your dog approach strangers dogs unless you’re prepared for a blood battle, and spay and neuter your damn pets- you are not and will not ever be a breeder or an ethical, morally correct human by letting your pet mate.
Oh, and stay the hell away from dog parks!

08/20/2026

This is Crystal! With Baku Street Dog Rescue! I got the opportunity to meet with Crystal and her amazing foster who wants to get her ready for her forever home!! 🐕🏠
This two year old village dog has spent majority of her life in a rescue and bouncing between fosters, so getting some proper socialization as you can imagine, has not been easy!
This sweet girl who instinctually is aroused by movement, is having a hard time communicating to her handlers and other dogs that she just wants to play!

Crystal is dog and cat friendly and is house trained! (Hesitant with certain men and new people, but works through it well with positive reinforcement)
So putting the last piece of the puzzle together was fun and easy with this super smart girl. This little pup deserves to have a childhood, and would benefit from someone who is willing to use her talent and smartness to excel and is willing to reinforce all that she is learning!

This girl LOVES to be outside, and would tire out other dogs in the home if you gave her the chance. Whether you have a yard, or you’re a hiker: this short stack can keep UP!

If you’re interested in giving Crystal her forever home! Reach out to Baku Street Dog Rescue or DM me with any further questions!
NY Dog Trainer | ABCDT CPCN IAABC K9TECC is offering a FREE training session to whoever adopts this sweet, snuggly girl!

(Must be in the Queens, Long Island area for in person training: Outside candidates will be offered an online training session)

Let’s get Crystal the family she’s been waiting for!

08/17/2026

Assuming a dog is friendly strictly off their breed is dangerous. And Is solely rooted in breed stigma.
Any dog, or any size or breed, can be unfriendly.

Having a breed that’s looked at as the “friendliest breeds” are usually Labs, and Goldens, and Doodles…
And breeds who off the bat are labeled “unfriendly” are Pitbul type dogs, Rottweilers, German Shepherd Dogs…

(Not to mention some of the worst RG cases have came from Goldens 🫢)

The issue with that is: any dog could be either. A dog with teeth is a dog capable of a bite. Friendliness is rooted in not what the dog looks like, but the genetic makeup of the individual dog, the training, and the level of socialization skills the INDIVIDUAL dog has. *Being able to identify body language should be a must before you let your dog run up on any dog*

Yes, typically Labs and Goldens are goofy, floppy, and love everyone. But assuming because the first 4 Labs you’ve ever met are friendly- the 5th will be as well, is dangerous.
Approach the dog in front of you and be respectful of the owners decision. Pushing back with “really?? That breed isn’t friendly? I’m shocked” is ignorant, and invalidating to the owners boundaries.

Just because you’re Lab (or any dog) is friendly, doesn’t mean it has the automatic okay to approach other dogs. Be mindful of others space and respect the boundaries they are setting.

Questioning an owners response is not an excuse for your lack of control. 🗣️

07/31/2026

Meet Gina!! Gina is looking for a short- to long-term foster or her forever home! ( is offering a free training to her future adopters to transition her into her forever home)
Gina is currently with her current foster through Linus & Friends and allowed me the opportunity to evaluate some of the behaviors they were concerned about such as some reactivity.

After my session with Gina and her current foster, we discussed how Gina’s frustration and reactions stem from two things
1. Lack of proper socialization in her past life
2. Genetics (this will always play a role in any behavior 😉)
Gina definitely has some herding breed in her which is why fast moving stimuli also arouses her.

By the end of our lesson, Gina was without a muzzle, and has been transitioned to a slip lead for a bit of easier communication and even pressure. Since our meeting together she has had some structured pack walk with other dogs and has worked on her settling in public spaces and watching the world go by.

🏡GINAS IDEAL HOME 🏡
Gina is a sniffer and even on the hot day we met she was willing to walk and excited to be outside. She loves grass and from all that we spoke about she definitely was a backyard dog for most of her time. So someone with a yard or someone who is Willing to take a longer walk so she can get in all her sniffs. Sniffs = regulation so I’m so glad she does that! IF YOU LIKE TO HIKE- THIS IS YOUR DOG.
She would be okay in a home with other dogs ones possibly who match her energy level, are stable, balanced and have a experienced handler who is disciplined and can make sure everyone in the house hold is safe and structured!

If you are interested in fostering or adopting Gina! Please contact Linus & Friends and fill out an application on their website!!

05/20/2026

May is giving us a preview of what this summer is going to look like. With temperatures already at 85°.☀️
Heat can be fatally dangerous to both humans and dogs. Here are some ways to prepare for the summer’s sweltering temps 🥵🔥

Shed the extra pounds: Heat is a killer, but so is obesity. Not only is it cruel to your dog, but it’s putting extra strain on their body and makes it excessively more difficult to regulate their body temperature. If your dogs not at a goal weight, start working to shed those pounds. Canine heat stroke is not a joke. Neither is arthritis and underlying pain. All are contributing factors to how your dog handles the change in climate.

Keep your pups hydrated 💦
Adding water to your dog’s meals is a great way to sneak in some extra hydration!
⚠️Avoid giving your dog water during excessive panting⚠️
Drinking during excessive panting can lead to bloat and possibly death. This isn’t something to mess around with. Panting is how dogs cool down their body. Wait at least 15-30 minutes before offering them water depending on strain and size.

Abide to the “pavement rules” 🍳
Test the pavement with the back of your hand. Holding it for at least 8 seconds. If it’s uncomfortably warm for your hand- your dog’s paws are at risk of blistering.
Consider dog shoes 👟 🐕. Brands like & .pup help keep your dog’s paws safe from heat and dangerous objects that cover the city’s streets.

Wait till sundown for longer walks and activity 🌅
UV numbers above 5 make surfaces hotter and warrant proper sun protection. Waiting for the sun to go down or catching it before the UV is high, often keeps the temperature cooler.
Air Quality is just as important! For us, and our pups!

Save this video and share with your friends to help keep your pups safe this summer 🐕💦☀️

05/12/2026

04/16/2026

Come find me THIS SATURDAY! At 📍Travers Park for Partners and Paws community fair! Hosted by the 115th Precinct and !!
Stop by and see me and my golden girl Maple! While we run some training drills, work on settling and say hi to some kiddos!

I’ll be around from 11am-2pm answering training questions, modeling examples of what my training program looks like and offering a raffle for a FREE ONE-ON-ONE DOG TRAINING session with me!

Come learn about canine behavior and handling, canine nutrition and different ways to exercise and stimulate your dog based on their breed, age, and needs! Bring your dog by and get a free evaluation and training advice ON THE SPOT!

Maple and I hope to see you there! 🐶

04/07/2026

I can vividly recall every time I’ve ended a session in a big hug and a pool of tears. And thankfully I can confidently say, they have all been happy tears. And last week my session with Jasper and his Mom were added to the small part of my brain that stores those unique memories.
For the first time since we have been working together, and since being adopted by his mom. Jasper acted like a dog. And I mean that so literally.
For the first time ever, we got a dog who galavanted, who ran, and who even made a friend.
Our session started off really slow and for a second I could feel that hope was fading. After some sniffs Jasper got comfortable with the space he had around him and even took some treats from me. As soon as I got him to take a treat I made a game of it. I would bring the treat to his nose and throw it into the grass and say “get it!” and encourage his run off to get the treat. I repeated this every time he came back and he started to add som bunny hops!
He then showed interest in a dog on the outside of the enclosed area (shout out Coco Puffs! Who is not pictured) and we chatted with the owners while he closed the gap between the fence and the other dog and discovered comfortability.
Shortly after, little Rocco (brown toy poodle) entered the park and asked if it was okay to meet. Because I felt confident that Jasper would create space for himself if needed I told Rocco’s owner to come on in and unclip him.
The rest, well it’s history… no just kidding, the rest is the clips pictured here. And it is still bringing some tears to my eyes while I post this.
The last two clips in the carousel was Jasper when we first started together.. and if you’ve followed Jaspers highlight, you can really see how he has blossomed.
Big shoutout to Jaspers mom for her amazing, consistent dedication to training, and to for working with us to address Jaspers anxiety while also respecting his hard work and training. It takes a good team and we’ve definitely got one here. ❤️🥇

04/01/2026

You can teach your dog to STOP PULLING by reinforcing where the leash ends.
Every time your pup extends to the end of the leash, offer them a treat back at your side.
You can use their name and a walk back to encourage their return!
By pairing the leash pressure and simple name association I am teaching the dog that it’s time to come back when they feel the pressure against the leash!

Reinforcing an alternative behavior will lead you to your preferred outcome!
Remember be consistent, use reinforcement, and be patient. Allow your dog time to figure it out as they become familiar with this new “game”. Don’t forget to heavily reward your dog when they come back, AS WELL as when the leash remains loose!
If you want a behavior from your dog, it must be reinforced.

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