New York Walk &Train

Specialties

WALKING TRAINING BOARDING

Voted «Best of NY» by New Yok Magazine, NY Walk & Train is the original pet care company to bring daily training reinforcement and walking together under one roof.

We have paved the way through better employee training and hiring standards to raise the quality of service for the pup’s of Manhattan.

Our walkers are the most savvy on the street. By attending puppy and obedience classes they are knowledgeable and have developed skills in animal behavior and handling.

By providing walking, training and boarding, our clients have ONE service provider they feel confident handling their pup. We develop strong and personal relationships with each of our client (both the furry and human kind).

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History

Established in 2001.

New York Walk & Train is the collective brainchild of Luna & Colleen. Luna is a rescued boxer (ish) who owns dog trainer, Colleen Safford.

Luna needed a walker with a quick stride and the throwing arm of a Yankees pitcher. Colleen needed a walker to help consistently reinforce Luna’s manners. Luna’s interest in street cleaning cigarette butts & napkins while pulling like an iditarod trained sled dog were a concern. She also needed reminding that offering a sit is the more appropriate way to say hello to neighbors, versus her super double jump-​lick.

After many dog walker interviews… nothing.

Finally, Colleen met a walker she really liked. She only wished she knew a little more about Luna’s routine requirements. So she asked the walker to attend her puppy classes to learn a bit more about general dog behavior & manners.

Perfect! A walker who could not only exercise her, but one Colleen knew would also help stay consistent with her daily routine.

Meet the Business Owner

Collen S.

Business Owner

Colleen Safford is both a dedicated dog owner & and formally educated dog trainer. Colleen received a degree in Psychology from The Ohio State University. She is dedicated to using training methods based on the principles of learning theory, to ensure that training is simple & fun for both you and your dog.

Colleen is the premier trainer for TFH Nylabone’s DVD and book series.

She also been featured in various TV segments on animal behavior and training.

Colleen was certified by the Delta Society as a Pet Partners Team Evaluator and Instructor. In addition, she has served as the Chairperson of the Sponsorship Committee for the Association of Pet Dog Trainers (APDT). Colleen teaches puppy classes, private lessons & therapy dog class with Andrea Arden Dog Training. She is committed to raising awareness about animal shelter over population, and is a volunteer with the Animal Haven Adoption Center. Colleen is proudly owned by Luna, a rescued boxer!