Raise the Woof Dog Training

Directions Website Contact the business

Raise the Woof Dog Training Multi-certified +R behavior pros. CPDT-KA, CBCC, FDM. Find us on IG . Does your dog... pull you down the street?

Bark when you're on your cell phone? Steal your shoes and run around the apartment? Go to the bathroom on your new silk rug? Wake you up at 5am on weekends? Completely ignore you when you call her in the dog run? Bark and whine while you're gone at work? Growl at you when you get on the couch? We can help with ALL of the above. Malia Stevens-Sandler, CBCC-KA, CPDT-KA, FFP, AKC CGC has been involved in training and behavior since 2007. She loves dogs and people and is committed to helping them live harmoniously. Malia is a Certified Behavior Consultant Canine (CBCC-KA), Certified Professional Dog Trainer (CPDT-KA), Fear Free Certified and an AKC CGC evaluator. She’s also a member of the Association of Professional Dog Trainers (APDT) and the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants (IAABC)

Justis Bolding, CPDT-KA, FPPE, has been training dogs, i.e. fine tuning her "dog skills," professionally for 16 years in both New York and Los Angeles. She also benefits from years as an experienced actor, thus honing "people skills" that have enabled her to put her human clients at ease. She firmly believes that there are no bad dogs AND no bad people, and strives to bridge the gap in order to help people understand their canine kids. She is certified by the Council for Certification of Professional Dog Trainers, is a licensed Family Paws Parent Educator, is a supporting member of the International Association for Animal Behavior Consultants, and a professional member of the Association of Professional Dog Trainers.

We met up with my friend and her new puppy Bruce….and at 11 weeks Bruce and Stanley are almost the same size😍😍😍. Foreve...
10/10/2026

We met up with my friend and her new puppy Bruce….and at 11 weeks Bruce and Stanley are almost the same size😍😍😍. Forever proud of my recovered reactive baby who makes great choices with dogs!

10/10/2026

Super confident puppy doing all the things! Little Enzo at 4 months is a bit of a dream. He is confident, friendly, smart, confines and settles well, is learning to pass dogs in leash (while being given lots of appropriate off leash play time). Here is us enjoying an advanced enrichment toy by Fable and practicing walking using the long spoon method.



Over the past couple years, I’ve had an increasing number of retirees and their pups as clients- often referred by their...
09/08/2026

Over the past couple years, I’ve had an increasing number of retirees and their pups as clients- often referred by their children! There is something extra special about an older person’s devotion to their dog and sometimes the dog is a real lifeline when the human has suffered the loss of their spouse and other big life changed.

Being welcomed into these families is something I’ll always cherish….and they have the time to do lots of cool stuff with their dog!!




Many dogs are hardwired to chase birds and other small critters. Some are in it for the “fun” like this little guy who ...
08/27/2026

Many dogs are hardwired to chase birds and other small critters. Some are in it for the “fun” like this little guy who enjoys making pigeons fly 🕊️🕊️🕊️.

Here we are working on an alternate behavior (anything other than chasing but focusing on hanging out and observing while also feeding the birds). Thanks to Lydia DesRoche who shared this protocol. If you’re lucky you’ll spot her in Central Park practicing this with the squirrels and chipmunks!



suttonplacedogs

Over the years i’ve learned my clients appreciate my “less is more” approach- they do not want to be dog trainers and I ...
08/26/2026

Over the years i’ve learned my clients appreciate my “less is more” approach- they do not want to be dog trainers and I will lose them over pages of homework and handouts (There are exceptions of course- looking at you Karen Hock ).

This is why creative management is so important. We describe this as preventing the rehearsal of the undesirable behavior. I love this photo and these clients because it’s a great example of effective management. 3 baby gates is inconvenient for sure and not what most people envision aesthetically for their home but they are effective!



08/25/2026

We are very excited to welcome our friend Kristina Trank-Donovan to the RTW team. Kristina and I first met and worked together starting back in 2009 when we were dog training apprentices. Since then, Kristina has gone on to great things in NYC and LA. We love her for her big heart and expertise in all things behavior. She’s also a certified separation anxiety trainer (CSAT) so brings that important expertise to the team.

Read more about Kristina here https://raisethewoofnyc.com/meet-the-team/ and reach out if you need in person help on the Upper West Side or need support for Separation Anxiety any where in the world!

08/04/2026

What do we do when it’s hot outside and the air pollution is dangerous? PLAY DATES!! We are always chatting with our trainer colleagues finding good matches for our clients for whom a playdate might be advantageous. Puppies- of course, but also shy dogs, nervous dogs, frustrated dogs…the list goes on. Big thanks to NYC Dog Training for collaborating.

A glorious day to celebrate! Happy Pride everyone!
06/28/2026

A glorious day to celebrate! Happy Pride everyone!

06/02/2026

Jumanji! At 35lbs and 17 weeks, chances are this cutie is going to grow up to be a very big boy. his family is so dedicated to his development they are going all the things:
Group classes ✔️
Puppy day school ✔️
Private training (with me) ✔️

We are truly impressed with this lovely family and all they are doing to prepare their big pup for life in the big apple 🍎🍎🐾🐾 #

05/07/2026

We fell in love with Rigatoni before we even met him and his mamma because…I mean look at him!!! put her heart and soul into this little guy and it shows❤️❤️❤️.

We love supporting newly adopted dogs and offer deeply discounted initial consultations to support them.

Address

New York, NY
10003

Website

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Raise the Woof Dog Training posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The Business

Send a message to Raise the Woof Dog Training:

Shortcuts

Share

Category