I come to your house, you will watch me first teach your dog a command, then it's your turn to do that same command. So it's I do, then you do, then we do together. I teach you the paramount importance of structure, routine, and how create a new dynamic with the relationship with and your dog.
I have spent my entire life working side by side with all kinds of animals. With almost 20 years of dog training experience and education, I have a deep understanding of canines and the domesticated dog.
There is a language barrier between humans and canines- but I have written the Rosetta stone for you and your new family member, bridging the gap between the two worlds. You will learn how to communicate with your dog the way a dog understands.
My Silver Method has been honed and perfected from my direct experience, success and ever continuing education. This exclusive method consists of effective techniques that have worked time and again for all breeds and behavioral issues. It includes educating you, the owner, on how to recreate pack hierarchy and the proper way to teach your dog the rules, boundaries and limitations of your home. My method is the least intrusive and minimally aversive way of learning. Success is accomplished by using respect and power of praise, assuring that both you and your dog genuinely love training. A well trained dog is a happy dog because they understand what is expected of them and they feel assured that their owner is a competent and dependable leader.
I am A.B.C.D.T certified. I have completed Animal Behavior College and continue my education in this field as it is an ever-evolving science with new discoveries and techniques. My life’s passion and purpose has always revolved around animals and animal advocacy. After working in Animal Control and then as an Investigator for Animal Control for the city of Albany New York , it was clear to me that my purpose was to focus on being proactive through dog training. Creating Silver Dog Training has allowed me to make a direct impact by not just preventing owner surrenders, but creating the owner-dog dynamic you had imagined.
As the demand for Silver Dog Training has grown - thanks to our amazing clients and dog graduates! - Nathaniel has begun to grow his team. Each trainer works side by side with Nathaniel until they have mastered the Silver Method and have had continued success with dog training under Nathaniel's direct supervision. Every Silver Method Trainer has passed an extensive apprenticeship to ensure the quality and success rate matches the 100+ 5-star reviews you see online!
