DOG TRAINING PHILADELPHIA

Expert Philadelphia Dog Training

No matter what the challenge, we at Independence Dog Training have the skills and experience to help you overcome the obstacles standing between you, your dog, and a happier, healthier relationship. We welcome pups of all breeds, ages and temperaments. We currently serve the Philadelphia and South New Jersey areas.

Meet the Trainer

Dylan Hockstein – Head Trainer

Dylan grew up in the Philly suburbs of Cheltenham Township, PA. His parents acquired their first dog as a couple when he wandered into the teen enclave they supervised while on staff at a camp in the Pocono mountains. After they discovered that this cute little mutt had strayed from a litter belonging to the camps’ maintenance family and they were given permission to keep it. After all, they fell in love with little “Avo” the moment they laid eyes on him. Dylan also worked the same camp as CIT and as a NFTY counselor supervising children during their adventure gatherings.

Since that time, his family has always had a dog including Miniature Schnauzer, JD (Just Dog) and later a Bichon Frise called “Rasta,” since his family vacationed in Negril, Jamaica many times. His mother, taught science enrichment as an elementary school teacher and Dylan grew up around all different kinds of animals at a young age including: an iguana, rabbit, turtles, frogs, and a few parakeets. Dylan has always been an avid animal lover and spent many happy days at the local dog park with his and other dogs. He has always loved being around dogs big or small. He’s always felt naturally comfortable around them.

Why work with a professional dog trainer?

Every dog could benefit from training. Yours may have minor issues like pulling on the leash or failing to consistently respond to commands, or your dog may have major issues like biting or excessive (and disruptive) barking.

 All of our certified dog trainers are fellow dog-lovers and certified professionals who adhere to a positive, committed training philosophy. Our trainers received certification through Canine Trade Group, a company that provides intensive classes for those individuals who desire to become canine behavior specialists. The course involves 320 hours of combined book work and hands-on experience. By the time students graduate, they are near-experts in canine psychology, history, and training methods.

The Best Commitment Based Training 

Our commitment to you and your dog is unmatched simply because we don’t stop working until the job is done. Whether your dog’s training program takes one week or one year, we won’t quit, and we’ll never charge an additional fee. We charge by the job, not by the hour.

But our commitment isn’t the only thing that sets us apart from other dog trainers in Philadelphia —our ability to create a unique plan for each dog has also played a significant role in our success. Every pet is different, so we don’t agree with the “one size fits all” mentality of other trainers.