Dog Training Help for Real-Life
dogs in the Riverhead, NY area
One-on-one, in‑home dog training to help with manners, leash reactivity, and service dog skills so you can enjoy life with your dog again.
I work with families in Riverhead and nearby towns to turn stressful walks and chaotic households into calmer, easier days with your dog. Using balanced training and clear communication — including clicker/marker work — I’ll help you understand your dog and teach them what you do want, not just what you don’t.
What Can I Help You With?
- Pulling, barking, or lunging on leash
- Jumping on guests or family members
- Over‑excited or anxious behavior in the house
- Puppy manners and household rules
- Service dog manners and public access skills
- Building your confidence handling your dog
One-on-One Dog Training
Personalized, in‑home training sessions focused on your dog and your household. We’ll work on everyday manners, basic obedience, and the real‑life issues you’re dealing with — from pulling on leash to not listening in the house.
Leash Reactivity & Public Walks
For dogs who bark, lunge, or overreact on walks. We’ll teach you how to handle triggers, create safer space, and give your dog clear jobs to do so walks become calmer and more predictable.
Service Dog Manners & Skills
Support for pet dogs in service‑type roles and service‑dog‑in‑training manners. We’ll focus on calm behavior in public, basic obedience, and household skills so your dog can truly help you instead of adding more stress.
TRUSTED BY RIVERHEAD PET PARENTS FOR 26+ YEARS
Our Professional Pet Care Services
Dog Trainer
Every dog wants to have an owner that is trained in their needs! A 1 Critter Sitters and Training can help you become that person by becoming their own personal dog trainer!
A 1 Critter Sitters and Training are here to provide you one to one dog training experience – In Your Home! We come to you and help you become your dog’s trainer using our dog training knowledge with you and your family!
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Pet Care
Pet Care provided for your pets – In Your Home – where your pet is comfortable and, relatively, stress free! No more traveling to the kennel to pick them up as they will be home waiting for you – Safe and Sound!
Dog Training While Walking
A 1 Critter Sitters and Training is set to do SOME of the Training walks with you or for you. These are the walks where we take the dog one on one and give either a 30 or 45 minute training walk and it is NOT USED as a potty walk!
What our clients are saying!
Tessie and big brother Big Papi love the crew at A-1 Critter Sitters. We have used them for over 10 years and have always been reliable and personable. Our 2 pups and 2 cats are always in good hands when we have them take care of our fur babies when we are away!!
How to get started with us!
Book a Meet & Greet
Let us sit with you and see what we can do for you and your pets.
Create Your Account
When you wish to become a client or already are one, we are here to help.
Book Your Dog Training
Schedule a Consultation and purchase Dog Training Packages.