About Us

Welcome to Village Dogworks Obedience & Behavioral Training.

I set up the training program at Dogworks to help owners navigate the unique challenges of raising their dog in the urban environment. Dogs in the city tend to be our constant companions hence we need to teach our dogs to walk comfortably at our side as well as navigate greetings inside stores, around other dogs, when they approach children, or when they visit the local dog park.

Our training programs offer group and private classes utilizing positive-based techniques to teach all the core commands which make training a fun activity for you and your dog.

-- Garrett Rosso


Dog Obedience Classes

Dogworks specializes in positive based training geared to create a balanced dog in your home as well as teaching you the skills to have your dog walk comfortably on leash. Our classes not only train you to train your dog but also provide a curriculum and homework (called "set-ups") to practice throughout the week to teach your dog these skills in everyday life.

Basic Obedience is the foundation of all training. In this course you learn the fundamentals of positive based training including the core commands of sit, down, stay, come and heel. Click below for a class outline.


Intermediate Obedience builds off the foundation of basic obedience with a stronger emphasis on teaching your dog to walk comfortably by your side. In this class dogs learn to focus on your commands no matter what and listen to you whether you're across the room or at a distance. Click below for a class outline.




Walking & Boarding

I specialize in offering private or semi-private visits for owner's looking for individualized attention for their favorite companion in the East Village and Greenwich Village area. Every dog is unique and requires special attention. Call and we can discuss a personalized fitness program that can include Daily Walks, Home Visits or Running Sessions for dogs who need a more active workout.

I can also do Puppy Visits to help with house training or crate training. And visit dogs with special needs such as separation anxiety -- or who'd prefer a solo walk because they have issues with other dogs or strangers.

Weekly and Daily packages are available for 1 hour and 3 hour walks as well as all day, active daycare and overnight visits. Click below for rates or to schedule a visit.



A New Puppy
House Training

Having a new puppy in the house poses unique challenges to the city dweller. We can help you set up a program to quickly navigate the difficult journey of puppyhood including house training, crate training, nipping, nuisance barking as well as the more difficult challenges of destructive chewing and separation anxiety.





Problem Behavior
Let's Fix It

Does your dog have a few issues? Do they hate being alone? Do they bark and lunge at other dogs or strangers? Are they getting into frequent fights at the dog park or bothering your neighbors with nuisance barking? Fixing problem behaviors can be a great way to forge a positive relationship with your dog and help them overcome their stress to lead a more balanced, comfortable life. Behavioral consultations begin in your home -- or at the place where the problem occurs -- to teach you the techniques to help your dog overcome their issues.





Private Training
Personalized Instruction

We have a variety of packages to meet you and your dog's needs. Private training includes one-on-on instruction with you and your dog for all our obedience programs. We also offer packages for our trainer to visit your dog while you're at the office to accelerate their learning.