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...

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’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....

A lifelong animal lover, I adopted my first rescue dog from North Shore Animal League in 2016. At 18 lbs, Riley was this scared little terrier mix who suffered from severe anxiety, fear, and sound sensitivity. Seeing what a special dog she is, we embarked on a new journey together, building her confidence, positive associations with the world, and showing...