About Good Dog Behavior Consultants
Woman-owned | NYC-based | Fear Free | Certified | Rescue-informed
At Good Dog Behavior Consultants, our mission is simple and powerful:
We’re dedicated to advocating for the behavioral needs of dogs and their people through kindness, empathy, and trust. Our goal is to create stability and lasting progress for every dog we work with — because we believe every dog really is a Good Dog.
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Founded by Haley Wilson, a Certified Behavior Consultant (CBCC-KA), Certified Professional Dog Trainer (CPDT-KA), and Fear Free Certified Professional (FFCP), Good Dog is a woman-owned, NYC-based dog training company designed to meet the real-life needs of pet owners and rescue organizations alike.
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With nearly a decade of experience in animal welfare, Haley witnessed firsthand not only the unique behavioral challenges faced by dogs in shelters and foster homes but the gaps left behind by well-meaning but incompatible training for dogs with less stability. Good Dog Behavior Consultants was created to bridge that gap by offering accessible, personalized, and practical behavior support rooted in science and compassion. Our holistic approach focuses on individualized training plans that both address behavioral challenges during a dog’s time in rescue to facilitate a seamless transition into their forever home, while simultaneously working with dog owners to keep their dogs in their homes forever.
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We work directly in your environment where your dog lives and learns, using LIMA-based, Fear Free training methods that never rely on fear or intimidation. Every training plan is custom-built to strengthen communication, build confidence, and create sustainable, positive relationships between dogs and their humans.
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Whether you're welcoming home a new puppy, supporting a rescue dog through transition, or facing complex behavioral challenges, we’re here to help. Let’s create a more harmonious life for you and your dog rooted in patience, understanding, and trust.
Haley Wilson
Founder of Good Dog Behavior Consultants | CBCC-KA, CPDT-KA, FFCP
Hi, I’m Haley — a Certified Behavior Consultant and Professional Dog Trainer based in NYC, and the heart behind Good Dog Behavior Consultants. With nearly a decade of hands-on experience in dog training and animal welfare, I specialize in helping dogs and their people understand each other more deeply.
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My passion for this work began when I was a young girl. I would beg my parents to take me to the local animal shelter to sit in front of the dog kennels and spend time with them. I've always been drawn to the dogs who needed a little extra patience — the nervous, misunderstood, or overlooked ones. Over time, helping them build confidence and trust became more than a hobby — it became my mission. I’m a big believer that behavior is communication. That’s why I use current science-backed, humane training methods rooted in the principles of LIMA and Fear Free Certified practices so your dog always feels safe and heard.
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Outside of training, I've worked as a stage manager on Broadway — balancing a multitude of interpersonal relationships with the same empathy, precision, and calm that I bring to each training session. I share my life with my own reactive rescue pup Mushu, who constantly teaches me new lessons in patience, connection, and emotional regulation. Over the years, even with Mushu's dog-reactivity, we've welcomed around 50 (and counting!) foster dogs into our home through proper safety, structure, and training.
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Whether you're welcoming a new puppy or working through a tough behavior challenge, I’m here to help your dog become their best self — and to support you every step of the way.