"Linda is amazing! Linda watched Coco for us during the holidays. Before her stay with Coco, we had met up a couple times. From the first moment, we knew that Linda loved dogs and that she was extremely experienced and knowledgeable about dogs- she is an experienced and qualified trainer. As we handed over instructions for Cocos, we knew Coco would be in great care. We try to be disciplined in how we care for Coco and how we train Coco- and we knew nothing would get lost with Linda. Linda played with Coco, walked her, and in general took great care of her while we were gone. She sent frequent updates about Coco and many cute pictures. When we returned, we came home to a happy, healthy, and fulfilled dog. We would recommend Linda with no hesitation! “
-Sophie R.
"Linda is amazing and one of the very few people that I trust with my boy, Buddy. My mom usually walks my dog when I am at work, but in earlier months she had fractured her wrist. Linda was the first person I thought of to help me in such a pinch and started walking Buddy the next day. She responds in a timely manner and never gets tired of my constant nagging to see how Buddy is doing. She has been walking Buddy daily and occasionally pet sits. Linda met Buddy from his early stages of training from another facility so she is familiar with his temperament and I have no worries when she is with him. I would highly recommend Linda to care for your pet. She is patient, kind, loves what she does, and most importantly my boy loves her too."
-Kristen G.
"Linda is such a huge help with Lucy! She has this incredible knack for matching authority with love. Her enthusiasm for dogs is genuine and it shows. Linda quickly became more than a trainer but part of the family and I am so grateful for everything she does."
- Christine C
"Linda is absolutely PHENOMENAL! Linda cared for both Lefty and Myla on multiple occasions. She is extremely professional, trustworthy and accommodating. There is not an ounce of my being that would not recommend her! Linda has this incredible gift of connecting with animals. She invests the time into learning what your pet needs. She provides genuine love and attention and I must say both my pups came back home much more obedient than when I dropped them off. Myla’s barking diminished tremendously and her potty training was almost a 100% mastered. She made both of their boarding experiences fun and safe! I am not only grateful but excited for their next visit & I'm sure my pups agree!"
-Cindy H.
“Can’t say enough wonderful things about Linda and how well she takes care of our Yorkie! The first time she had to pet sit him for a week, he got sick the day before we left. We were so anxious to leave him knowing he was on medicine and had such an upset stomach but she helped nurse him back to health seamlessly. She is also great about sending pics and videos which is helpful in easing any worry. To make it even better, we came home to a spotless apartment! Even the dishwasher had been emptied! Dasher clearly loves her and so do we!”
-Nicole B.
"Working with Linda has been a GODSEND! Despite knowing one another since childhood, Linda was very professional in her approach and was so helpful in setting a foundation for us and Turbo. Turbo is now 6 months old and Linda truly set us up for success with our new pup. After our 5 sessions, Turbo's walking, command recall, crate mannerisms, play, and overall behavior have improved tremendously! I've already recommended Dog Basics NYC to 2 people who started training and will continue to share the love to new & old dog owners alike. "
-Erica Salcedo Boykins
"Linda is a phenomenal dog walker and trainer, we can't speak highly of her enough. She has great sense and intuition with dogs, and she knows how to handle dogs of all sizes - including our 70-pound Giant Schnauzer. Linda takes exceptional care with any instructions and in general is simply so good and kind to us and our fur baby. She's very communicative and always gets back to us. Most importantly, we trust her and feel great knowing our Rosie is in excellent, capable hands in any situation. She's astute, aware and very thoughtful in her services. Did we mention she's awesome with dogs? We truly can't recommend Linda and her services enough." --Melissa G.
"Before we started training with Linda we had no idea what to do with Leo. We weren’t able to control Leo anymore. Linda provided us with techniques that created structure in Leo’s life which he was missing. She also recommended products that I had no idea that existed that could help us with Leo. Linda was also very professional and accommodating." -Christy F.
"When we first sought Linda's help, we had just gotten our Pitufino. It was only a month after we lost our beloved Cherry, but we were ready to give another dog a home. Pitu is a loving dog, but he suffers from anxiety, and he needed training help. We needed help, too! Despite being a longtime family friend, Linda was honest with us -- and gave ALL of us the tough love we needed. Pitufino is a work in progress, but he's so much better than those first few weeks. He's home now, and Linda gave us a lot of great advice to help him settle in. In addition to training, she pet-sat for us as well. We trust her wholeheartedly -- and Pitufino happens to adore her! We have been so happy with Linda's services. She helped make a tough transition for our family so much easier." -- The Cruz Family
“We hired Linda for private training sessions with our 5 month old mini Bernedoodle, Gillie. Linda was incredibly accommodating and communicative with our schedules. Linda had a fantastic understanding of our dogs needs and behaviors and was able to clearly communicate them to us. She provided us with the tools to train Gillie in between sessions. There was a clear improvement in her behavior, listening skills and overall progress." -Farah B
"Linda was not only extremely professional and personable from day one, but ridiculously knowledgeable. Our energetic doodle was able to be tamed after just 4-5 sessions. Our favorite part of working with Linda was her willingness to work with our schedule - both in booking sessions and also with creating our dog’s daily routine. We’ve learned so maybe doable, self training tips we love sharing information with our friends and family. We can’t wait to continue working with Dog Basics NYC as our dog grows!" -Alex W.
"My experience with Linda has been amazing! Before I started my training sessions with her, my puppy was a bit unruly. Him and I didn't have a trusting relationship and it was hard having him listen to me. Walking was something that I struggled with the most. After my first couple of sessions with Linda, walks became much more manageable. First, I would like to say Linda has different training options. I chose to have in-person training sessions and she came to my house every session. Most dog trainers wouldn't do that. She is knowledgeable, attentive, and helpful. Her goal is to build that trust with you and your pup. After 4-5 sessions with Linda, my puppy and I are starting to formulate a trusting relationship and his behavior has changed drastically. I would definitely recommend her!" -Breyana A.
... Linda was absolutely amazing, I dropped my Zoey off for the weekend and she went to Linda so easily ! It really helped that she had her dog Lando, he’s such a cutie ! Zoey typically doesn’t get along with dogs and I was honestly completely shocked that Zoey made a friend, I was so happy. I was so comfortable leaving her with Linda and Lando, I was sent constant pictures of her which was more than reassuring. It was such a good feeling to be away having fun and know that my Zoey was also having a good time in a safe space with her new friend Lando ! Would absolutely recommend Linda’s services to anyone ! She’s also trained Zoey and things I didn’t think were possible are now possible ! Linda taught us so much about our dog and continues to be there for Zoey checking in on her making sure she’s always doing well. A Very Satisfied Client !!" -Anari L.
"Linda was wonderful to work with and our puppy loved her. Not only did she offer great training, but she stayed in touch with us between sessions and took her time to give us additional tips every step of the way. As first time dog owners, we truly appreciated this. Our puppy learned a lot and we all feel more confident. I highly recommend her!" -Michelle P.
"I have a large dog (105lb American Akita) that can be extremely goofy, emotional, aloof, playful, stubborn and protective all during a 30 min walk. So I do not trust just anyone to walk him and definitely do not trust just anyone to dog sit him. Linda has dog sat Rocky several times and I love that she is able to sit at my home. Linda has a great dog training background and experience so I feel completely comfortable leaving Linda with Rocky. She is very respectful of our home and always checks in several times a day and sends the best pictures of Rocky during their time together. I am very thankful to have Linda available for dog sitting services." -Hana C.
"Linda is phenomenal! She has worked with my 2.5 year old German Pinscher, Bruce, who had previously done basic training but needed help tightening things up and working on his possessiveness and aggression. Linda immediately commanded Bruce’s respect and has trained him and me above and beyond what I expected. Her lessons are easy to understand and perform on our own. Bruce’s improvement has been noticeable to all and we’re very thankful for Linda. She is a great professional and person to be around. Old neighbors recommended Linda to me and I now recommend her to anyone who needs help with their dog. Linda is an exceptional trainer who I look forward to working with indefinitely." -William Y.
"You hope that the person who walks or minds your dog will meet his basic needs and keep him, if not happy, at least safe, while you’re gone. When you find someone who so far exceeds these expectations—enjoys spending time with your dog, remembers his birthday each year, makes sure he has his favorite toy at bedtime—you hold onto them! New York City is an unpredictable place, but I know that Bear is not only safe with Linda, he is always so excited to be with her. From the moment I met Linda, I was overwhelmed by her dedication to her clients and to providing the highest level of care. Linda treats my pup as if he were her own, and I couldn’t ask for anything more. We are Team Linda all the way!" -Alexandra & Bear
"I met Linda many years ago and noticed her passion and talent for dog training right away. So when I found out she started a dog training/ pet sitting business I knew there was only one person I would ever trust watching my dogs. They have gone through extensive training and knew Linda was the perfect person to keep up with their lifestyle. I know I can travel without having to worry if my dogs will be okay. She sends pictures and updates frequently so I am reassured they are having fun & safe! My boys also love her very much and enjoy their time together." -Kimberlee C.
"Linda was able to work with our puppy Bambi in the most effective and personal way possible. She took the time to understand Bambi's timid personality and was able to work with her. Linda is very knowledgeable and consistent with her training techniques which made us feel more secure and confident in applying them ourselves. Bambi has come a long way with just a few training sessions, and for that we are forever grateful! Thank you so much for helping us transform her into the confident puppy she now is!" -Chloe V.
"Linda is beyond amazing! We started virtual training during the pandemic and even with that, Phife learned so much in such a short time. Linda has been such a big help and she’s so personable & professional. I’ve recommended her to friends and she’s been a great service to them as well! Dog Basics NYC is the best!!!!" -Ashleigh L.
"Linda worked with our new puppy and was terrific. She is professional and my puppy loved her. Her years of experience & knowledge showed through her training techniques. We are very pleased and would definitely recommend her." -AnnMarie G.
"Before working with Linda, my dog and I had a decent relationship but we had a hard time trusting one another. Since working with Linda, I’ve learned the benefits of building a stronger relationship with my dog with patience, trust, and guidance. Linda is patient, throughly explains, and provides useful tips and tricks that all dog parents can use. My dog and I are furever grateful! " -Noemi C.
"Hiring Linda was the best decision. Before her, our American bully pup was a puller and heavily distracted while on walks. Linda taught my husband and I how to work through distractions and how to use the training tools correctly and our walks became more enjoyable for both us and our pup immediately. We saw a huge change after the first lesson! Each lesson is focused on setting you up for success and teaching you how to set your pup up for success. There’s no better feeling than watching your pup develop new skills and you develop them with him! Linda makes training fun and focuses on meeting your goals. She has definitely changed our lives. I HIGHLY recommend her!" -Geraldine C.
"Linda came and stayed with my dog Chris while I was out of town for a week and I couldn't be happier about the experience. She was clear, quick and easy to communicate with, extremely helpful, and took great care of my adorable but needy Jindo mix, and most importantly, sent me so many great photos and videos of Chris having a great time during Linda's stay. I would highly recommend her and will certainly have her dogsit again." -Beau
"Linda is great! She’s very well informed. I don’t know how I would have survived without her. She helped train me as well as my doggy Duke. From training, to bathing, to dog sitting for me on vacations. Linda is very professional and trustworthy. She inspired me to quit my job and become a dog walker ❤️"
-Reyna M.
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" I reached out to Linda because my boyfriend & I were really struggling with our puppy, Brownie. He originally wasn’t ours so we didn’t have much structure when we were dog sitting, then we found out we were keeping him & realized we had to train him. We watched YouTube videos, did research but nothing helped. Brownie was pooping & peeing all over our apartment & barking constantly. Linda had asked us for a list of goals for Brownie before the session. During our time with Linda we went over all of them deliberately & Linda answered all of our questions with grace. Linda showed us how to get him to listen to us, how to crate train, how to potty train, control his barking, & get him to eat his food at the time he is supposed to. All of this was an immense help, Brownie did a complete 180, thanks to Linda. We really couldn’t have done it without her!
-Johanny P.
"Linda was awesome - both in terms of helping us to train our dog Berkeley and in terms of logistics (scheduling sessions, following up, etc.). Each time she came over to work with Berkeley, he and we learned something new that we were able to implement. She has an incredible way with dogs and is not afraid to tell you exactly what you need to be doing / not doing to ensure your dog is well behaved. She listens to your concerns, questions, is beyond patient, and responds in a way that is super helpful and understandable. We'd 100% recommend Linda to others - Berkeley is doing incredible with his training and we know so much of it is because of what Linda taught him and us!"
-Colette L.
"Linda is an amazing dog trainer who helped me get my puppy Pam ready for a life of travel. Linda was always on time and her sessions were very effective. I had the four-session package and we were able to get Pam to sit, stay, be okay going into a crate, walk on a leash, jump over things and go underthings. Once each session was over Linda would send a ton of helpful information to help with training continuation between sessions. If you are considering any other trainer, I would stop and book sessions with Linda right away, she is simply amazing."
-Kenneth D.
"My husband and I cannot speak highly enough about Dog Basics NYC! When we first sat with Linda we discussed how we were having trouble with our Sheepadoodle puppy; unruly walks, jumping on people, non-stop barking and nipping. After training sessions with Linda, we now have the best relationship with our puppy Gus. Walks are now a pleasure to take and playtime has never been more fun. We truly understand what our puppy needs from us and that is all thanks to Dog Basics NYC. Linda goes above and beyond for her clients and furry friends and is always available if you have any questions or concerns. Joining the Dog Basics NYC pack was the best decision we have ever made for Gus and our family. Thank you Linda!"
-Bianca
"My family and I love the way Dog Basic NYC helped train our dog Milo, and made things so simple to get our dog to follow directions.Also made it fun for our dog. I highly recommend it for people who need their own dog trained."
-Ervin V.