Annie Grossman has helped countless city pups — including those belonging to Amy Schumer and Olivia Wilde.
Local dog trainer Annie Grossman, of School for Dogs in the East Village , teaches NYC pups essential life skills -- from walking calmly amidst sirens and loud construction noises to sitting pretty in subway carriers.doesn’t just teach pups to be obedient and well-mannered, she also giving them coping skills — from walking calmly amidst sirens and loud construction noises to sitting pretty in subway carriers — for life in the Big Apple.
Urban leash walking is a key skill. At her school, makeshift obstacle courses of cones and toys are used to mimic the stimuli of busy street corners, strangers and passing dogs. “Teaching the owner and dog to do a seamless U-turn so when you have to do that in a stressful moment they’re not going berserk at the end of the lease,” she said. Grossman uses half-sized yoga matts to train pups to sit and stay – even in high stimuli settings like a busy outdoor restaurant. Grossman uses half-sized yoga matts, like the one seen here, to train pups to sit and stay – even in high stimuli settings like a busy outdoor restaurant.
“Some dogs might need extra steps – literally making the bag as low key as possible. Having your dog put one foot in the bag, then two feet, then all in.”
Lifestyle Amy Schumer Celebrity Pets Dogs East Village Jim Gaffigan Olivia Wilde
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Celeb-hotspot Catch to open 'corner store' offering NYC's essential dishesThe restaurateurs behind Catch – the New York-based celebrity hotspot that has become a nationwide brand – have decided to open a “corner store” in Manhattan’s trendy Soho neighborhood.
Read more »
NYC pizzerias shelve celeb photos for first responders during week of 9/11NYC pizzerias shelved their photos of celebrities for legends of a different kind this week: 9/11 first responders.
Read more »
NYC weather: Severe thunderstorm watch issued in NYC-areaThe National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm watch in the NYC area on Sunday.
Read more »
Dear Annie: When you always put others first, you teach them to put you lastAdvice from Annie Lane.
Read more »
MTA adds OMNY vending machines to dozens of NYC train stationsCommuters can now purchase OMNY cards from 201 machines activated in 87 NYC train stations.
Read more »
Dear Annie: My boyfriend keeps getting mad and won’t move in with me, our babyHe gets upset when I talk to other people about our problems.
Read more »