Shelby Semel-Dog Training / Behavior Modification

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Shelby Semel-Dog Training / Behavior Modification Shelby Semel Dog Training LLC I hold Puppy Socialization Classes/ Basic Obedience Classes.

I am a positive reinforcement trainer who wants to make the process of training your dog ( or modifying its behavior) fun, exciting, and easy! I also do 1-2 hour in-home private consultations for the following issues:

Puppy training ( barking, nipping, chewing, housebreaking, apartment set-up)
Adjustment to NYC
Leash Frustration/ Aggression ( barking and lunging on leash)
Handling issues
Doorbell Excitement ( barking at buzzer, strangers entering)
Socialization for shy dogs- bringing them out of their shell.

10/15/2026

Confidence comes from exploring, problem-solving, and trying new things! 🐾✨ Let your dog go at their own pace and celebrate every brave step. 💪🐶

10/11/2026

Has your dog mastered ‘place’ at home?

Next step: try practicing in the lobby!

The lobby is great place to practice where you don’t have the same level of distraction as outside, but you can start to building consistency in new environments!

Where else do you practice your dog’s training to help make it stronger?

10/08/2026

Want better focus and engagement on your walks? Try the Up Down Pattern Game! 🐕⬆️⬇️

As you walk, casually drop a few treats on the ground for your dog to find. When they finish, keep moving and repeat the pattern: walk → treat → walk → treat.

This simple game teaches your dog to:
✨ Check in with you while moving
✨ Stay engaged instead of constantly scanning the environment
✨ Learn that good things happen when they pay attention to their person
✨ Build a predictable pattern that can make busy walks feel easier

And the best part? You’re not asking for a perfect heel—you’re making paying attention to you part of the walk.

10/06/2026

🚲🛴🛹 Wheels are everywhere in the city—which is exactly why your puppy should learn that they’re no big deal.

Bikes, scooters, skateboards, strollers, delivery carts… city puppies are going to encounter A LOT of things moving quickly and unpredictably.

Instead of waiting for your puppy to react, we want to proactively teach them that wheels = calm, neutral, and nothing to worry about.

Start at a distance where your puppy can notice the wheels without becoming overwhelmed. Pair the sight and sound with treats, praise, and calm observation. Gradually decrease the distance as your puppy gets more comfortable.

The goal isn’t to make your puppy love every bike that passes—it’s to teach them “I see it, and I can keep walking.” 🐶✨

Especially in the city, that’s a life skill worth practicing early.

10/01/2026

A simple chin rest can make handling feel a whole lot safer. Chin rest + reaching = a powerful handling exercise. Try this at home!

09/28/2026

We often say “don’t repeat your cues” and this is why!

Our dogs aren’t robots, and we have to give them a chance to process and respond! If we give them a few extra seconds, that’s often all they need.

If you do notice your dog consistently not responding or taking a long time, try and take a step back and make the cue easier for them (less distractions, closer distance, etc) and then build back up!

09/24/2026

When you put in consistent time and effort, the results you get are pretty amazing! It can often take a while to see progress, but it’s definitely worth it when this is the result!

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