Business Details
46 Years
experience
Expert Dog Training with Guaranteed Results
Stein-Way Dog Training has been a trusted name in dog training for over four decades, serving the Hudson Valley and surrounding areas with a proven, personalized approach. Founded by Linda Stein, a seasoned trainer with over 30 years of experience, our family-owned business transitioned to her daughter Andee over a decade ago, who continues to uphold our legacy of excellence. Our unique one-on-one training method, developed through decades of hands-on work with over 10,000 dogs, guarantees results in a single 2-3 hour session tailored to each client's needs. We specialize in addressing common behavioral issues such as housebreaking, obedience, and separation anxiety, while emphasizing the importance of owner education to create lasting partnerships between dogs and their families.With flexible scheduling available days, evenings, and weekends, our approach combines practical home advice, immediate follow-up support, and humane techniques that align with how dogs naturally learn. Clients consistently report noticeable improvements within days, often describing our method as 'so much easier than expected' and crediting us with transforming their dogs into well-mannered companions. Our commitment to quality is reflected in our lifetime written guarantee and the countless testimonials from satisfied owners who continue to recommend us after seeing dramatic behavioral changes in their pets.
Services
Customized Training Program
Manners and Obedience
Housebreaking
Telephone Consultation
Safe Baby Program
Breed Selection
Separation Anxiety Solutions
Puppy Training
Behavior Modification
Owner Education
Details
- Year established: 1980
Highlights and features
- We offer personalized one-on-one training sessions tailored to your specific needs
- Our method guarantees results in a single 2-3 hour session
- Family-owned business with 40+ years of combined experience
- Successfully trained over 10,000 dogs of all breeds and ages
- Provide lifetime written follow-up support at no charge
What people say
Immediate improvement
Well-behaved dogs
Highly recommend
Great results
Easy to follow training
Services
Customized Training Program
Our tailored training sessions address specific behavioral needs through one-on-one instruction. Designed for all dog ages and breeds, this program focuses on obedience, housebreaking, and manners. Owners learn practical techniques to create lasting partnerships with their pets.
Telephone Consultation
This 45-60 minute consultation provides behavior solutions for distant clients. Through detailed discussions and video analysis, we address issues like jumping, barking, and destructive behavior. Owners receive customized written instructions and one follow-up call.
Safe Baby Program
This program prepares dogs for new baby arrivals by establishing boundaries and safe interactions. We teach owners how to manage dog-child interactions and create harmonious relationships between pets and infants in the household.
Breed Selection
Our expert guidance helps prospective owners choose suitable breeds based on lifestyle and household needs. The service includes personalized recommendations and a $25 gift certificate toward future training programs.
Housebreaking
This specialized program resolves house-soiling issues through proven techniques. Dogs learn to signal bathroom needs and maintain cleanliness within days. The training adapts to owners' lifestyles, including newspaper or litter box options.
People
Linda Stein
Founder
With over 30 years of experience, Linda established Stein-Way Dog Training in 1980. Her innovative methods formed the foundation of our successful training approach before passing the business to her daughter Andee.
Andee Stein
Owner/Trainer
A second-generation trainer, Andee has continued the family legacy for over a decade. She specializes in personalized training solutions and has successfully trained thousands of dogs using her mother's proven methods.
Questions
What age is best for dog training?
Dogs can learn at any age. We recommend starting when you first bring your dog home, though 65% of our clients have had their dogs for over a year.
How long does training effectiveness last?
Most clients see 75% improvement within 3 days and complete success within a week. Our lifetime written guarantee ensures lasting results.
Can all dogs be trained this way?
Out of 10,000 dogs trained, fewer than 20 couldn't succeed. We offer a $75 evaluation fee instead of full payment for difficult cases.
What makes Stein-Way unique?
Our one-on-one approach guarantees results in one session. We teach owners humane methods that work quickly, with lifetime follow-up support included.
Do you offer remote training options?
Yes, our 45-60 minute telephone consultations include video analysis and customized instructions for clients who cannot visit in person.
