CANINE CORE CONDITIONING & TRAINING with virtual and in-person services available in NYC

Movement isn’t just exercise — it’s how your dog navigates the world.

My fitness-centered training programs use intentional movement to get your dog there, and keep them there.

Confident dog. Strong body. Calm mind.

Let's build that foundation

What I Help With

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Strength, balance & body awareness

Most dogs compensate for weakness without their owners ever knowing. Through progressive conditioning exercises, I help your dog build a stronger, more coordinated body so they move better, feel better, and stay active longer.

Confidence for nervous, shy & reactive dogs

A dog who feels unsafe in their body can't learn, no matter how many treats you use. I help nervous, shy, and reactive dogs build confidence from the inside out, so they can finally feel at ease in their environment and in their relationship with you.

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If your dog is bouncing off the walls, destroying furniture, or impossible to settle, they're not being bad, they may be under-stimulated. Structured movement work gives them a purposeful, satisfying outlet that calms the nervous system and redirects that energy somewhere productive.

Healthy outlets for every energy level

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Whether you have a puppy building their foundation or a senior dog maintaining mobility, movement looks different at every age, and so does my approach. Every program is tailored to exactly where your dog is right now, so they're always being challenged in the right way.

Support through every life stage

Meet Faith

I started Faith Perez Dog Training because of Barkley — my dog, my heart, and my greatest teacher. When I learned she had arthritis in both hind legs, everything clicked.

Her behavior wasn't attitude, it was her body asking for help. That's what drives everything I do.

I combine certified professional dog training with canine core conditioning to build confident, stronger, calmer dogs. Through intentional movement rooted in trust, clarity, and love, I help dog families move forward together. No force, no aversive tools. Just results that last.

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Work with me

Every journey starts with a consultation. From there, we build a program around your dog's specific needs, goals, and life stage.

CANINE WELLNESS CONSULTATION

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CANINE MANNERS & LIFESKILLS

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$185

All new clients begin with a 60 minute virtual session designed to assess your dog's movement, behavior, and goals to build a clear path forward together.

A 6-week program for dogs who need a foundation they can actually rely on. We work on the skills that make everyday life easier for your dog and for you.

$1,300

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CANINE FITNESS FOUNDATIONS

A 4-week virtual program built around intentional movement, low-impact fitness, and purposeful exercise your dog can do from home.

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CALM, CONFIDENT & BALANCED

An 8-week program for shy, nervous, or reactive dogs. We combine canine core conditioning with settle behavior training to build a calmer, more confident dog from the inside out.

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Lemon + Cinnamon and Christina

"Faith has worked with my dogs in obedience and enrichment capacities. She brings a warm confidence to training that helps guide the session with expertise and helps both owners and pups feel at ease. Faith first understands each dog's personality and needs, then quickly identifies areas to work on with clear steps. She structures sessions in a logical way so that each skill builds into the next, and always has alternatives to support the dog's learning when needed. Working with Faith is an absolute must - for dogs and owners of all backgrounds and abilities."
Muffin and Ariel

“Working with Faith has been one of the highest return on investment for my dog Muffin. She is incredibly patient and understanding with the human end of the leash just as much of the dog end. She has a wealth of knowledge in canine conditioning exercises and tricks that help build my bond with Muffin and are so enriching!"
Willow and Meryl

“Faith was the most attentive, intuitive and effective dog trainer my six-year-old dog and I have ever worked with. She taught me that an old dog can in fact learn new tricks!"
Eddie and Katie

“Both my dog, Eddie, and I absolutely loved working with Faith as part of his training! He has gained so much calm confidence thanks to Faith’s encouragement and I have developed my skills as a handler thanks to her feedback. This is especially helpful in our work as a therapy dog team! If you’re looking to strengthen your communication and bond with your dog, I strongly recommend working with Faith.”