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A strong start
Puppy Kindergarten
Build confidence, social skills, and everyday manners from the very beginning.
Dog WorksTraining for real lifeFind your class Holbrook, New York · Since 2000
Better training.
A stronger bond.
Positive, practical training for dogs and the people who love them. Learn the skills that make everyday life feel better together.
Trusted by Long Island dog families
Real guidance. Lasting results.
25+years serving
our community
our community
Connection firstSkills for life
25+years of
experience
experience
5,000+dogs through
our programs
our programs
4.9community
rating
rating
1 bondat the heart of
everything we do
everything we do
Start where you are
Training for every
chapter together.
Whether you have a brand-new puppy or want to explore a new sport, there is a place for you here.
Explore this program
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Real-life skills
Family Dog
Practical training for calmer walks, better listening, and easier life at home.
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Learn through play
Skills & Sports
Keep learning together with agility, rally, nose work, and advanced handling.
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Individual support
Private Training
Personal guidance built around your dog, your household, and your goals.
Not sure which class fits? We’ll help you choose.
Class finder
A clear place
to begin.
Tell us a little about your dog. We’ll point you toward the program that makes the most sense.
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No pressure. Just a useful recommendation.
02A trainer confirms the fit before registration.
03Confirm availability before attending.
Answer all three questions to see your starting recommendation.
Training should work where life happens.
The Dog Works approach
Clear guidance.
Kind training.
We help people understand their dogs—and give both ends of the leash the confidence to succeed.
- 01Start with the relationship
We look at the dog, the person, and the life they share.
- 02Practice what matters
Simple, useful skills you can carry into everyday routines.
- 03Build lasting confidence
Progress that feels good and gives you a clear way forward.
From our community
Good dogs.
Happy people.
Generations of Long Island families have learned alongside us.
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Debi is a lifesaver. I could not navigate puppy and doghood without her. I recommend Dog Works wholeheartedly.
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The trainers encourage you and your dog to be successful. Training is the highlight of our week.
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Depth of experience, passion, and patience. They took the time to understand my dog and our goals.
Come say hello
Your next chapter
starts here.
Visit our spacious Holbrook training center and meet the people who will be in your corner.
Find us780 Broadway Avenue
Holbrook, NY 11741
Get directions Holbrook, NY 11741
Class availabilityUpcoming times are shared after inquiry.
Tell us about your dog first. A trainer will confirm the right program and provide the next available options.
Ready to talk?
Contact Dog Works directly to ask about training and the next available options.
Before your first class
Good questions.
Straight answers.
Why aren’t class times posted publicly?
Dog Works shares upcoming options after learning about each dog and confirming the appropriate program. This also keeps active classes focused on registered teams.
How do I know which class is right for my dog?
Start with the class finder above. A trainer should confirm the recommendation, especially when there are behavior concerns or a dog may need individual support first.
Can a puppy begin before completing every vaccine?
Age, vaccination requirements, and safe participation should be confirmed directly with Dog Works before registration. The live site will show the current policy beside every puppy program.
What should I bring to training?
Most classes require a suitable leash, comfortable collar or harness, plenty of small treats, and any paperwork requested in the class confirmation.
Do you help with specific behavior concerns?
Yes. Private training is the best starting point when the issue needs an individual assessment or a group environment may not be appropriate.
What happens after a beginner program?
Dog Works offers continued skills, handling, agility, rally, scent work, and other activities so training can become an ongoing part of life together.