Dogboy NYC

Anna Meixler 4 months ago

Jenny is an INCREDIBLE trainer. She worked patiently, consistently, methodically, joyfully, and sensitively with my rescue dog, Boots. Boots is challenging—she has a range of behavioral issues, including being territorial around food, reactive to sounds outside, having trouble settling down, and needing to learn a host of commands. Jenny made amazing progress with Boots—teaching her to orient towards a resting place, helping her decompress, giving her regulation tools when she gets reactive, helping us both to improve her leash and play manners, and on. Most importantly, it’s clear that Boots LOVES working work Jenny. She was always appropriately challenged and deeply engaged, focused, tail wagging. I couldn’t recommend Jenny more highly.

Amanda Close 5 months ago

Robert has been life changing as we train a beloved and mischievious pup. He seems to have an intuitive way with dogs, and knows exactly how to guide us toward better manners & behavior. I like also that he is responsive to what we has her humans need to accomplish too. A joy to work with! Heartily recommend!

Jill Walton 6 months ago

Robert at Dogboy NYC is an exceptional dog trainer, and I can’t recommend him highly enough. From the moment we started, he was incredibly knowledgeable and explained everything in a way that was clear and easy to follow. He didn’t just work with my dog during the session—he gave me practical, useful tools that I could confidently apply at home. My dog, Clio, took to him immediately, which says a lot about his calm and approachable demeanor. Before working with Robert, walking Clio on a leash was a complete nightmare. I was honestly shocked that after just one hour, she was like a completely different dog—calmer, more focused, and so much easier to handle. He also helped us make great progress with essential commands like drop, come, and stay. What really stood out was how effective and efficient his methods were without ever feeling overwhelming. If you’re looking for a trainer who truly understands dogs and knows how to teach owners just as well, Robert is the one to call.

Jessica Y. Shamash 7 months ago

When I started looking for a dog trainer in Brooklyn, it’s no exaggeration to say that EVERYONE I asked referred me to Robert (aka Dogboy). He truly is the person to train your dog, and I’m now one of the lucky clients enthusiastically wagging my tail as I refer him to ze internets! We had just moved from California to Brooklyn, and our two-year-old pup was having a hard time adjusting to snow, walks, the noise of the city, and apartment life. Perhaps it was the city streets, but on walks it suddenly felt like our sweet dog had turned into a full-blown bronco overnight. We worked with Robert for a few sessions, and after just one session things were already VASTLY improved. Safe to say, our California pup is now a snow pup! (And the bronco days are behind us.) Robert’s combination of authority, kindness, and deep knowledge about dogs comes through in every interaction. His communication style translates beautifully to both dogs and humans and gives you the tools to truly make a difference. What he teaches is clear, practical, and easy to understand, and it sticks with you so that both the human and the dog leave better trained. He turned what felt like a very overwhelming trans

Ronni Potosky 9 months ago

We cannot say enough wonderful things about DOGBOY NYC and its founder, Robert Haussmann. We have known and worked with Rob for over 15 years, and he has trained both our very first dog, Maddy, and now our new boy, Travis (who turns two in January). Rob is, quite simply, the very best. Rob has an incredible ability to understand dogs and their people. His training is thoughtful, effective, and grounded in real-life situations. He offers excellent group classes—everything from puppy school to agility—and they are always well-structured, supportive, and fun. Beyond classes, what truly sets Rob apart is his commitment to his clients. He makes himself available by phone and text, and he genuinely cares about how things are going once you’re back home with your dog. Another standout is Rob’s follow-up. He sends clear, specific training videos that reinforce what you’ve learned and help guide both you and your pup between sessions. Those resources have been invaluable to us over the years. And a huge shout-out to Rob’s wife, Kim Haussmann, who is also fantastic. Kim handles scheduling and billing seamlessly, and she is always kind, responsive, and genuinely loving toward both clients