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Located on Hudson's main drag
in what was once a cigar factory, we've
got a 2000 square foot training space
with wall-to-wall windows on the back
facing a landscaped terrace, an additional
smaller training space on the ground
floor for puppy playgroups and small
dog socials, and a 1000 sq foot retail
space. Our store is filled with unique
and useful dog training items and healthy
treats you'll never find in a big box
store. And the whole place is solar
powered so we can keep cool in the
Summer and warm in the Winter with
a clear conscience! Please stop by
for a visit next time you're in town
and don't forget to bring your dog
with you.
We've handpicked the most interesting and useful dog supplies
there are. Toys, books, treats, food and more, all of which
we've played with, read, and eaten (well, some of us have),
so we really know what we're talking about. Find out more
here...
Erica Nance, MA, CPDT
Over the years, Erica has helped pet owners train their
dogs and helped shelter dogs to find their people.
With a Master's degree in Experimental Psychology specializing
in Evolutionary Psychology, she uses her knowledge
of both the human and the animal mind to make dog training
effective, fun, and stress-free for everyone involved.
Before
opening Dogs of Hudson, she owned and operated DogStar
Dog Training and Behavior Consulting, teaching private
lessons and group classes in Delaware County, New York.
Prior to that, she worked as the Manager of Operations
of the Animal Behavior Department at the ASPCA in New
York City. Her duties overseeing the day to day operations
of the department included evaluating the shelter dogs,
supervising staff, counseling adopters, and implementing
the shelter dogs' treatment protocols.
Erica has also
taught group classes and private lessons under the employment
of a well-known New York City dog training company and
volunteered at the adoption centers at Animal Haven Animal
Shelter, also in New York.
An enthusiast of clicker training,
Erica is dedicated to using positive reinforcement
with all her students: both human and animal.
Before
her career with dogs, Erica, a Vassar College graduate,
was employed in the mental health field. She shares her
home with a rescued Husky named Nova, and her husband
and young sons. The household is managed and directed
by an 13 year-old Border Collie named Jack.
Roxy, Retail Maven & Mascot
Hello, my name is Roxy. I believe my name translates
to "fierce protector" or something along
those lines. I am a Chihuahua-Pug mix (at least that's
what my mom, Lisa believes). I rescued my mom after
she adopted me from the Hudson Humane Society. I have
had some rough times in the past before my adoption.
Life is great now! I have my very own bed and I let
my mom sleep in it with me. I get home cooked meals
and share baby carrots with Babs. Babs is my best friend
and the sweetest bunny in the world. I work over here
at Dogs Of Hudson and my mom assists me. I greet the
customers as they enter the store. Sometimes I get
confused and bark. I get my home job of "fierce
protector" mixed up with my day job of "welcome
wagon".
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I am still a work in progress. Mom is
hoping I pick up a few good habits watching the other
dogs in their training sessions. I do love to participate
in the Sunday morning play sessions! It is so much
fun working here in the retail shop. I can show my
mom all the goodies I want as they come in. Anything
to make her life a little easier. I hope you'll come
visit us and let me show you around our beautiful shop.
See you soon!
Hanna Fushihara, Instructor
Hanna likes having fun with dogs and believes that the best kind of dog training should put a smile on your face and help you build a stronger bond with your dog. In addition to teaching at Dogs of Hudson, Hanna is on the care and enrichment staff at Animal Farm Foundation, an organization dedicated to securing equal treatment and opportunity for "pit bull" dogs located in Dutchess County. She currently lives with her husband, two dogs, six cats, and two turtles. Her two dogs Coleman and Derek are both Canine Good Citizens and are working on earning their Trick Dog titles. Her younger dog Derek recently became a certified Therapy Dog and also serves as Hanna's demo dog and helper dog for clients with leash reactive dogs.
Danielle Grand, Instructor
Danielle Grand has spent the last decade working to parlay her affinity for animals into a career. Earning her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology with a concentration in experimental and evolutionary psychology afforded Danielle the opportunity to participate in a scientific study on canine cognition. She has also obtained her dog training certification from Animal Behavior College and has attended numerous dog training seminars conducted by respected behaviorists.
Having worked at Dogs of Hudson for the past few years, Danielle enjoys forging strong, happy relationships between dogs and their humans.
When she's not teaching dog training classes, Danielle works as a veterinary technician at Parkside Veterinary Hospital in Albany where she also offers positive training consultations for puppies and newly adopted dogs, as well as their people.
Danielle lives in Schenectady with her three cats: Sedda, Kit and Mama Cass.
Lisa Norris, Instructor
Lisa has been involved with training animals all of her life. She began her partnership with animals working with horses in the hunter/jumper rings and rehabbing retired racehorses, teaching riding lessons as well as training terriers and barn dogs along the way.
In 1998, Lisa became active in Dog Agility and Clicker training and traded her reins for a clicker and leash. She's been teaching Clicker training and Agility since 2001 near Albany & Kingston New York. Her dogs, Boston Terriers, don't know they're supposed to be Non-Sporting and successfully compete in Masters level agility and have run in numerous national and regional events. Pandora became the 1st Boston ever to attain USDAA National Top Ten Masters Agility rankings in 2001 through 2007. Applying Clicker training and Positive motivation, Lisa guides handlers and dogs of all types to learn the FUNdamentals of Agility. Her young dog Pistol is currently working in Advanced & Masters level in her first year of competition.
Dog training should be fun for dogs and people. Modern,
humane methods of training make it just that.
We'll show you how to get your dog wanting to do what
you want her to do. No more choke chains, yelling,
coercion, pleading, or begging: just simple application
of the principles of learning. Dogs are animals after
all, and like us, their learning is subject to these
laws. Let's take advantage of that and get happy compliance
from our beloved beasts.
The Register-Star and the Daily
Mail newspapers publish
our piece, Calling All
Dogs in their weekend section
every other week. Our Q&A style column has recently
addressed such questions as:
How to get my dog to stop barking?
How do I make my dog sit every time I ask?
What do I do when my dog is afraid of my houseguests?
How do I get my dog to drop the ball to play fetch?
How do I keep my dog from jumping up all over guests?
Please submit your dog questions to ask@dogsofhudson.com.
We look forward to hearing from you!
We're at 355 Warren Street, Hudson's main drag, two doors up from Hudson Wine
Merchants and across from Swoon Kitchenbar.
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From the west:
Go east on 23 over the Rip Van Winkle Bridge, bear left following signs for Hudson,
turn left on 23-B to Hudson. In town, go right on Warren street and we're two
blocks up on the right. There's a municipal parking lot just past us on the right.
From the east:
Route 23 west, to 23-B in Claverack. In Hudson, left on S 5th Street, right on
Warren. We're a block and half down on the right.
From points south:
take I-87 to exit 21 Catskill. Go east on 23 and follow directions above.
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