Meet the Trainers

Stacy Alldredge is an expert dog trainer specializing in canine behavior problems including aggression, separation anxiety, Obsessive/ Compulsive Disorder, and fear issues — big challenges that regularly confront urban dogs and their guardians. An ardent advocate on behalf of dogs for approximately 24 years, Stacy considers herself not only a dog trainer but also a dog activist, and believes that...

Magic is a border collie mix and has been a client of Stacy's since forever! Actually, since 1997. He was about 4 months old when his owner, who was attempting to give him away to anyone who would take him, handed him over to me. After 2 walks he knew his block and building and he was pretty pleased with...

For many years, I lived vicariously through every dog owner in my West Village neighborhood. While I was desperate for a dog of my own, a very demanding job made that impossible. Finally, after switching to a job with a more predictable and consistent schedule, I adopted an adolescent Black Lab/Hound mix from rural Georgia in October 2009. I was...

When I moved to New York City, I found myself without an animal for the first time in my life. I'd grown up with horses, dogs, cats, guinea pigs, hamsters, parakeets (etc.), and the big city seemed a little lonely. So, after much thought, I adopted Sophie, a Pit Bull (probably really a Staffordshire Bull Terrier mix, but potato/potahto). It...

The first pet I was solely responsible for was a goldfish named Wally. Cleaning out his tank, feeding him and introducing him to new aquatic friends solidified my love of animals, even though now I prefer the kind with fur. Growing up in rural Oregon, my family always had dogs as well as goats, chickens, rabbits, cats and birds, but...

Being around dogs brings about a change in my mind and body. All other stimuli fade away. I relax. It's just me and the dog. It almost feels like I'm sending the dog a telepathic message: "I love you." My first pet, an English Springer Spaniel named Stan, taught me that telepathy isn't a great way to communicate with dogs....

Marie has always surrounded herself with animals from the time she was a young girl growing up and would come home with strays in dire need of a home. At one time or another she would always find herself living among dogs, cats, birds, hamsters, gerbils, chicks, and whatever other animal she may have found along the way. But it...

I was lucky to grow up in Hawaii with a pet loving family. When I adopted my first dog as an adult in NYC and she spent the first 2 days alternating between cowering from and barking at my husband, I quickly realized I needed professional help. Lola and I became clients of Who’s Walking Who for the next couple...

I’ve loved animals as far back as I can remember. Growing up, my best friend was a bichon frise named Charlie (named after the main character in my favorite movie at the time: “All Dogs Go to Heaven.” I also had a menagerie of other pets in my parents' small New York City apartment. At one time, I had three...

I got my first dog, a yellow lab puppy, when I was 5 years old. Her name was Sandy and she was my best friend and adventure buddy. We grew up together and she taught me how rewarding it is to have a meaningful, understanding relationship with an animal. From then on I was hooked. I tried to spend as much...

For as long as I can remember I have always felt a strong connection to dogs and admired all their special abilities. Dogs have an amazing ability to learn and are always striving for balance in their lives. We stand to learn a lot from them if we are open to it. This is one of the many reasons I...

From the moment I entered this world I have loved dogs. At the age of 10 I was finally allowed to adopt my first rescue—a 10 pound terrier mix named Spunky. He had a lot of dislikes (baths, cars, dogs, boys, vets…) but he did love learning tricks! Our relationship seemed to confirm my life-long dream to become a veterinarian.  Fast-forward...

A few years after moving to Brooklyn, I adopted a big, sweet dog from a local rescue organization. Hank was from Georgia and it was clear he was going to have a very tough time adjusting to life in NYC. He was shy, nervous and scared of just about everything he encountered. A short walk around the block terrified him....