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        Hours of Operation Walk-in Hours: Monday - Friday 7am - 9pm Sat & Sun 8am - 9pm By Appt. Only: Sunday - Thursday 9pm - 7am Fri & Sat 9pm - 8am Staffed 24 hours Locations Upper East Side 1535 First Ave. (212) 419-2500 Upper West Side 469 Columbus Ave. (212) 419-2500 Riverside Boulevard 160 Riverside Blvd. (212) 419-2500 Murray Hill 701 Second Ave. (212) 419-2500 Greenwich Village 41 West 13th St. (212) 419-2500 Tribeca 102 Franklin St. (212) 419-2500 
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Return to Training  A Word from David Muriello, Director of Training
I am thrilled that my lifelong fascination with animals has led me to have one of the best jobs in the world: helping dogs and their parents lead great lives together. Through private lessons or a group class, we can teach you how to eliminate unwanted behaviors, instill manners, and maintain control using leadership and basic commands. You will gain a deeper understanding of how your dog thinks and learns, which will make you an excellent owner, teacher, and leader. Most importantly, you and your dog will have fun and strengthen your bond! Call us with any questions you have about your dog or training. We love what we do and would be happy to talk to you about your dog!  Meet Trainer Rikke Brogaard, CPDTRikke Brogaard is a Certified Pet Dog Trainer and a graduate of Pat Miller's highly-regarded Behavior Modification program in Maryland. She is also a compassionate leader, serving as the NY State volunteer Trainer and behavior consultant for the Mid-Atlantic Great Dane Rescue League. Drawing on a wide range of talents and experience, Rikke can help you with training and behavior issues from housetraining and separation anxiety to aggression and fear problems. Close to her heart is the dog-child relationship and helping families make the transition from being a "dog" family to being a "kid-dog" family (or the other way around) without adding extra stress to an already stressful time. She has successfully brought a seven-pound baby home to a household with two 150-pound Great Danes who were used to being the only babies! No matter what topic you are covering, Rikke's teaching style is fun, informative, and effective all at the same time.  Meet Trainer Dani Santanella, CPDTDani Santanella is a smart and skilled instructor who graduated from one of the top dog training schools in the country, Triple Crown Dog Academy in Texas. After her studies in advanced pet obedience and behavior modification, Dani began leading classes and private lessons at Best Friends pet care centers in NJ. She has always been an animal lover, having spent many years working in zoo keeping, doggy daycare, and volunteering for animal organizations. In addition to leading classes and providing behavior consultations at Biscuits & Bath, Dani currently enjoys taking Competition Obedience and Agility classes with her husky mix, Mila.  Meet Assistant Director & Trainer, Jenny ChunJenny Chun is passionate about raising happy, well-behaved dogs. One of her most proud accomplishments is providing a complete training education for her adopted Pit mix, Lucy, at 3.5 years of age (that includes housebreaking)! Jenny has spent many years as a volunteer with Animal Haven shelter in NYC and has also worked at the ASPCA where she was exposed to the entire gamut of dog behavior issues. She is now the Assistant Director of Dog Training for Biscuits & Bath where she helps oversee the quality and services provided by our fabulous training department. Jenny continues to further her education through advanced training programs, and is currently pursuing a diploma in Dog Training & Behavior Consulting from The Companion Animal Sciences Institute. Jenny has also received her certification in Pet First Aid by the American Red Cross and is currently a Junior Board member for Rational Animal, a Mayor's Alliance Organization dedicated to using media to advocate for at-risk animals in NYC.  Meet Trainer Shubha Chick, CPDTShubha Chick has been a dog lover ever since she fell in love with her Dalmatian puppy, Raja, at age 2. Over the past several years, she has gained invaluable handling experience working with rescue dogs at the ASPCA and Bide-a-Wee shelters in Manhattan. Shubha received her formal education in animal behavior through the ASPCA’s 4-month intensive Dog Training Program, where she graduated at the top of her class. She continued working at the “A” as a behavior consultant, evaluating, training, and rehabilitating hundreds of dogs. As a trainer, walker, adoptions counselor and temperament evaluator, Shubha’s seen it all - from out-of-control puppy problems to adult-dog behavior concerns. She is a skilled trainer with a knack for explaining challenging concepts in an easy-to-understand way. As a mother of two children, she is also well-versed in the challenges and solutions required to raise a family with dogs and children living harmoniously together. Shubha has an MBA from NYU and in her spare time, she enjoys taking Agility classes with her adorable rescue poodle, Rocco.  Meet Trainer Felicia Dyer BelleFelicia is a passionate Dog Trainer and animal lover with abundant knowledge and skill to share. She has been a standout member of the Biscuits & Bath Training Team for over a year, has completed the ASPCA's Level 3 Dog Training program (working with the "behaviorally challenging" dogs at the shelter), attended the Academy of Canine Education in Whitestone NY, and completed a 2-month Basic Grooming program at the New York School of Dog Grooming. Felicia has a seemingly endless and effortless flow of positive enthusiasm to share, which is why all of her students and colleagues love working with her. She is the proud owner of Noodle, a handsome Chihuahua mix, but her animal behavior knowledge doesn't stop with dogs. Felicia is also the parent of three rabbits named Bianca, Carmello & Elvis, and one brilliant cockatiel named Lola!  Meet Trainer Nicki HughesNicki Hughes is a first-rate instructor with experience leading Puppy Kindergarten, Basic Obedience and Agility for Everyone! classes at Biscuits & Bath. She truly enjoys helping overwhelmed puppy and dog owners find simple ways to meet their training goals, solve behavior issues, and have fun together in the process. Nicki has been in the company of dogs since her dad came home one Saturday morning with a puppy when she was 5-years old. As an adult, her proudest canine accomplishment is helping her 115-pound German Shepherd mix adjust from life in suburbia to life in Brooklyn - not an easy task. Nicki later adopted Maisy Lou, a Boxer/Pit Bull puppy, and set out to raise her to be a great "city" dog. Nicki has been a trainer on the B&B team now for over a year, and recently teamed up with Maisy to earn the highest score ever recorded in our Agility for Everyone! class. They finished the course in 17 seconds and earned an amazing 34 out of a possible 36 points!  Meet Trainer Lauren CameriniLauren is a Trainer and Veterinary Technician with a deep love and passion for helping animals. This has been evident since her childhood when she grew up living among dogs, cats, hamsters, guinea pigs, and turtles! For over three years, Lauren has served as a behavior intern at the ASPCA where she has been exposed to a wide variety of behavioral problems and solutions. In addition, she is a dedicated foster parent for Metropolitan Maltese Rescue and has raised a smart and beautiful 12-year old Maltese named Chloe, who is very sharp on her obedience and tricks. Over the past year, Lauren has also done an amazing job fostering and rehabilitating a 3-year old Maltese named Gus, a very challenging little dog with aggression towards people and separation anxiety issues. She has greatly improved Gus' behavior and is currently working on finding the right home for him. Lauren is Certified in Pet First Aid by the American Red Cross. As a Trainer, she loves helping parents understand a holistic approach to training, nutrition, and exercise - providing a happy, well-balanced life for your dog.  Meet Trainer Lauren GoldwertLauren Goldwert is a Cornell University graduate who has worked closely with David Muriello, our Director of Training, for over three years. She has demonstrated her talents in a variety of training situations, from raising well-mannered and perfectly housetrained puppies to teaching advanced tricks and resolving adult behavior problems. Lauren is a Mentor Trainer for the national Animal Behavior College based out of California. She has a natural connection with dogs but is also an empathic people-lover with a Masters degree in Counseling. Taking a class with Lauren is a wonderful learning experience thanks to her awesome energy and gift for making training concepts fun and easy to understand. Click here to view the upcoming class schedule. © 2006 Biscuits & Bath. All rights reserved. |