The Language Of Dogs

I met with one other trainer, “all-positive,”before I met Justin. Her words to me, in a whisper, were, “You don’t have to do this.”Justin’s were, as he held up my lunging, aggressive, muscular beast’s leash, “If you want to do this, you are going to have to be me, and it is going to be hard.” Now that is what I call motivational speaking! To be fair, he did immediately, that evening, also come up with a concrete plan for training and rehoming Gunnar with a trainer he works with, Ebonie Lewis, who has her facility outside the city. Having a concrete plan was also comforting and took some pressure off of me. Justin Silver's highly individualized approach and expert dedication saved our rescue dog from being given up (or worse) because of unmanageable dog aggression (reactivity). Justin als

TLOD is unmatched. Justin is the absolute best dog trainer & person. He hears you but he keeps you honest as well. Justin also will bring his own iconic dog, Brutus, to help train. Brutus is amazing with everyone and everything; he has an indescribable demeanor. Plus Brutus is the goat and they do a lot of cool stuff! Justin has done so much for my dog Beluga from the very start - basic obedience to impulse control to e-collar training and more. You learn you have no unique experience with Justin - he has seen it all. Beluga & Brutus are each other’s body stunt doubles. Beluga has learned so much from not only Justin, but Brutus too. Justin has also taught me so much. He is extremely knowledgeable, adaptable to every dog, timely, and generous. Cannot recommend Justin, Brutus, and his in

A Life-Changing Trainer — Truly the Best in NYC Working with Justin Silver at The Language of Dogs has completely transformed our mini schnauzer puppy, Elvis — and, honestly, transformed us as dog owners. Justin isn’t just a trainer. He’s a communicator, a teacher, and someone who understands dogs on a level I didn’t know was possible. From day one, Justin brought unmatched passion, energy, and humor. He’s direct in the best possible way — clear, honest, and committed to doing what’s right for your dog. His focus is always on the relationship you build with your dog, not just the commands. He teaches you how dogs think, what motivates them, and how to create a bond that makes training feel natural. The results speak for themselves:
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Working work Justin has been great! We rescued a very anxious dog and when we first got him he hated being outside & would refuse to walk. After 3 sessions with Justin we were able to walk around the neighborhood. He really gave us the tools to help lead our boy & make him feel more confident. Our neighbors even comment on how much better he has gotten which is such a testament to Justin’s great relationship with the dogs he works with. We’re so lucky to run into him in the neighborhood & Heinz always runs right up to him! We can’t thank Justin enough for helping us do what’s best for Heinz!

I can't imagine what we would have done if we had not found Justin/The Language of Dogs. When we first met our dog Captain, he was a 7-week-old stray in Anguilla—handsome beyond words but painfully shy. We thought he’d outgrow it, but when we moved back to New York City, his shyness turned into a paralyzing fear of people. Even simple walks were a challenge; he was constantly anxious and on alert. That’s when Justin stepped in. From day one, he focused on building Captain’s confidence through structured command and leash training. His positive, clear approach not only helped Captain feel secure but also helped to strengthen our bond with him. Despite being terrified of strangers, Captain trusted Justin right away — something that had never happened before. Justin was patient yet firm, g