When looking for a dog trainer for my cattle dog pup I wanted to find someone who would not only help iron out some behavioral issues but really help me to understand how to be a better dog handler. Robert went above and beyond my expectations. He takes the time to educate owners and ensure they understand the fundamentals and theory behind his approach. He offers a combination of private sessions and group classes ensuring that your pup gets the one-on-one attention needed to understand and work through issues while also providing a safe supportive group environment to work through real-life scenarios under varying levels of distraction. In addition to obedience training he introduces dogs to scent work and agility opening up the possibilities to build on their skills. With such an active and intelligent breed, this is ideal for our needs.My dog and I have been working with Robert for 6 months now and have seen a vast improvement in her obedience and overall behavior. It’s made a world of difference in our relationship and improved my confidence as a handler. I now have a foundation that I can use to problem solve training challenges as she learns new skills.I cannot recommend Robert highly enough. If you’re ready to start and serious about training your pup you will not be disappointed.

The Absolute best dog walking service in Queens!! Robert exudes passion for what he does and I wouldn't trust my dog with anyone else!!

Best dog walker in Forest Hills! Robert is extremely honest, knowledgeable and trustworthy. I highly recommend his dog services.

We are very thankful for Rob's help in training us to train our boy Java. He stays flexible with his schedule and is patient in explaining any questions we have about NePoPo. He is clearly passionate about what he does. Definitely recommend to anyone wants to put in the time and effort to build a strong bond with their pup.

Robert is very reliable and knowledgeable about his profession

Raw Feeding ReviewI got my dog from a shelter. I was a volunteer, so I walked many dogs. They were fed whatever food was donated by the public, a variety of commercial dog foods.On any given day maybe 85% of the dogs had diarrhea. The shelter said it was because everyone fed them treats on these walks but I know that wasn’t it.When I got my girl home, I wanted to give her the best diet I could, so I started with high quality dog foods, reading everything I could about what to look for. This worked fine, although she made mountains of poop, sometimes soft. She also had lethal gas sometimes, not so much a problem for her, but I’d have to leave the room! She did enjoy her meals.I had been researching raw feeding on chat groups and web sites already when I met Robert.Understanding that dogs are truly carnivores I wanted to try raw feeding.We started her out on tripe for about 5 days and watched carefully to see how she took to it. Fine. She ate it as if she’s had it all along. For myself, it’s the nastiest, but for them its health food.My dog eats Performance Dog, which has tripe, beef, and beef trachea and bone, all ground up. I cut the package in half right through the plastic wrap, squeeze on a bit of salmon oil and she’s got a great balanced meal!She eats it in seconds by the way! Some days I add a whole egg, either with the shell, after rinsing it or without the shell. Sometimes I give her half portion of Performance dog and some chicken of pork from the supermarket.After asking Robert 1000 questions about other meats, salmonella, parasites, any question that comes up, I now also give her pork shoulder, (the bone is the right size that it won’t get caught and god forbid choke her. I also cut up a whole chicken, plus I give her kidney in small pieces, only 10% of the meal, gizzards or liver.How is her health since I have fed her this way for the past year? Perfect. Her coat, which is naturally a little coarse is definitely smoother, softer, shinier. Her body is sleek and muscular. Her um, poops which were huge before are quite dainty, so I guess she is “using” the food rather than it just passing through her. All in all, it is working out very well, and she loves her food. I definitely recommend raw feeding for any dog or cat.Rob also walks my dog when I need it and has boarded her for a few days. She loves him and his dog Tiger!

This guy really is above the rest. From his whole "raw foods" diet to the language he uses, you can tell he's passionate about taking care of my buddy. At first I was concerned because my dog always thinks he's an alpha, that he wouldn't really get along with other dogs. Robert assured me and after watching them both during the initial interview, I knew I found the right person to take care of my German Shephard - Husky. Weeks later, after reliable and punctual service Blackjack and I couldn't be happier. He's found a friend and I found someone I can count on!

I have been using Robert for walking, training, and raw dog food supplies/knowledge for the past 8 years. He is the best! He is always willing to help and answer questions. He has made time in his schedule to take care of my dog when I have been in a pinch. He goes well beyond running a business to truly caring for the pets he helps maintain. I highly recommend him and his services.Keith

Rob is one of if not the best dog trainers I have ever worked with in my life and I’ve even tried the guide dog foundation. Nobody tops off the prestige, experience and skill that Rob has. I asked him for her certifications and he provided me all of them which I verified to be legitimate. Great trainer highly recommended.

Robert is very knowledgeable about raw feeding & is extremely open & quick to share that knowledge & help anyone who needs it. He is reliable & honest. I do not hesitate to recommend him to anyone for raw food or other dog care needs.

Robert is an awesome trainer who is available each weekend at the barking lot or even for personal one to one visits. Definitely recommend if you want your dog to have better behavior!!

Robert has been walking my dog, Stella, since she was 8 weeks old. He is kind and caring with all the dogs he cares for. Stella is always so happy to see him. He is reliable and very trustworthy. I know my dog is in amazing hands whenever she is with him. I couldn’t ask for a better person to care for her. The care of my dog is very important to me and Robert exceeds expectations.

The best dog walker around. Best rates.Would recommend !!!! Friendly and professional.

It Takes a Good Employer like robert to have a a + buissness highly recomended

Rob has walked my dog for 2 years and he is extremely professional in terms of reliability and punctuality. He's great with all his dogs - always in firm command of his pack without having to raise his voice.Also, I've only recently decided to give my dog a raw food diet and I must say Rob's prices are very competitive -- I've seen the same raw natural food elsewhere for 2x or 3x's as much!

When looking for a dog trainer for my cattle dog pup I wanted to find someone who would not only help iron out some behavioral issues but really help me to understand how to be a better dog handler. Robert went above and beyond my expectations. He takes the time to educate owners and ensure they understand the fundamentals and theory behind his approach. He offers a combination of private sessions and group classes ensuring that your pup gets the one-on-one attention needed to understand and work through issues while also providing a safe supportive group environment to work through real-life scenarios under varying levels of distraction. In addition to obedience training he introduces dogs to scent work and agility opening up the possibilities to build on their skills. With such an active and intelligent breed, this is ideal for our needs.

My dog and I have been working with Robert for 6 months now and have seen a vast improvement in her obedience and overall behavior. It’s made a world of difference in our relationship and improved my confidence as a handler. I now have a foundation that I can use to problem solve training challenges as she learns new skills.

I cannot recommend Robert highly enough. If you’re ready to start and serious about training your pup you will not be disappointed.

Super professional and skilled dog trainer, definitely knows what he’s doing!

I’ve known Robert for a decade or more.
He’s a consummate professional.

Dedicated to the welfare of all of the animals, he is committed to educating and raising his client's awareness, so that we may provide the very best for our companions.

He is personable and trustworthy as well as kind. I have been the beneficiary of his generosity and his expertise.

My dogs Charlie and Ollie are healthier, happier and better trained having worked with Robert.

Best raw dog food service in Queens, NY.

We have found Rawk9Food-Dog Trainer Rob to be knowledgeable, thorough, supportive and helpful. Our 2 dogs are rescues with a history of Mal-treatment. Rob has been open to offer feedback and training with flexibility for our schedule and needs. We continue to seek his advice and attend his classes.

Rob knows dogs. Our dog was a bit of a mess when we first got him; he was on the streets, abused, and starved. He’s sweet and cuddly now and very well-behaved. All of this is because we followed Rob’s instructions. If it worked for our dog, it will work for yours.

Rob has been so helpful with training our newly adopted dog. She didn't know anything before we adopted her. She didn't know what it was like to be groomed or how to walk properly on a leash. We have seen a complete transformation within a matter of a few weeks. Rob has helped us every step of the way with learning the theory of why to do something and how to do it too. He trains both myself and the dog with how to follow through with each command. He is so generous with his time and makes sure to work with us individually so we fully grasp the concept. Besides individual training he does a weekend class in the park. I really appreciate everything he has done and taught us!

Great at what he does, knowledgeable, and loves animals.

Best dark walker in Forest Hills! Robert is extremely honest, knowledgeable and trustworthy. I highly recommend his dog services.

Robert has been the best thing that happen to my dog, he's educated in the way of the dogi lol he's the man.

Rob was so incredibly kind to my jack Russell. He has helped make my dog Bean obedient and walks right along my side now! I didn’t think I would have been able to find someone to help me but Rob went the extra mile to make sure Bean behaves. He is extremely responsive and reliable and I could not think of anyone else who could’ve done what he did. THANK YOU ROB.

Robert is a fixture in Forest Hills dog walking, some would call him the dog whisperer of Forest Hills!!! He has walked my dog for many years and helped us with training. He takes the time to bond with every dog he walks and hosts amazing pack walks, that my dog can’t wait for everyday. It kept my low energy dog social, and taught him good manners. When we had an inkling of any behavioral issues with my dog, we would discuss it with Robert and he would work on corrections during his walks that we would later reinforce at home. The corrections immediately changed my dogs demeanor, and his attitude fell in line.We trust him with our keys, we trust him with our dogs wellbeing and we can’t rave enough about him !!! We consider ourselves lucky to have such a great dog walker, because his service is so much more than that!

Great service.. Very friendly guy.. Great with dogs.. I highly recommend

Ive used Roberts services when I had a family emergency and had to fly to Florida last minute. He was more than accommodating taking care of my dog Gus. I have recommended his services many times.

I've know Robert for about 10 years, always been telling people to feed raw food to there dog, there is no better dog service in Queens, ny. I live in forest hills, and Robert walks lots of dogs at once everyone knows him.

Rob is one of if not the best dog trainers I have ever worked with in my life and I’ve even tried the guide dog foundation. Nobody tops off the prestige, experience and skill that Rob has. I asked him for her certifications and he provided me all of them which I verified to be legitimate. Great trainer highly recommended.

I first met Robert out of desperation after moving from CT to NYC and was unable to find the Orijen kibble I fed my two dogs. I was always on the fence about raw feeding but after I spoke to Rob and in lieu of finding Orijen I decided to give raw a shot. Rob explained the best method of transiting to raw food and it worked out very well. My girls (two dogs) have been enjoying the raw food provided by Rob for two years now!!

I have a 1, 5 year old Siberian Husky and I've been feeding him only raw meat and fish and eggs scenes he was a puppy... My vet has given him a clean gill of health and says because of raw diet he has a perfect coat and he is a happy + healthy pup. I give Performance and Green trip two thumbs up... Thanks Robert for everything!!!!

This review is long overdue! Robert is hands down the best dog-care professional around. He walked my insane puppy for a little over a year and I credit him for getting her under control. He is a trainer as well, and we had a bunch of very helpful and affordable training sessions together. He is easy-going, friendly, reliable, and most importantly - He is TRULY passionate about dogs. Hire this guy and you wont regret it.

I’ve known Robert for a decade or more.He’s a consummate professional.Dedicated to the welfare of all of the animals, he is committed to educating and raising his client's awareness, so that we may provide the very best for our companions.He is personable and trustworthy as well as kind. I have been the beneficiary of his generosity and his expertise.My dogs Charlie and Ollie are healthier, happier and better trained having worked with Robert.

Robert is the best dog trainer around! He’ll help you to understand the theory of dog training and how to apply it in the first lesson. From there you continue to hone your skills with every private session and weekly group sessions. Highly recommend! Our dog has 4 AKG certifications and we’ve been studying with Robert for about 6months.

Rob is a very knowledgeable trainer. He takes his time teaching you the right ways to get your dog where you want them to be. I've been very happy with my pups progress based on all of Rob's instructions. I highly recommend him to anyone looking for an educated and patient trainer.

I have a Cane Corso who’s not the most friendly especially when someone comes to the house. Robert was very professional and handled him very well. I have learned a lot from him and I can see a big difference in my dog’s behavior. He is much easier to take for walks and train. In addition, Robert is always available when I need a question answered.
Thank you Robert.

Best dog service in the area

I have a chocolate lab that used to weight about 120lbs. He was really lazy and sometimes would get outta control. So I had enough of it and gave this guy a call. It's been about 6 months since he started working with my dog. He explained how his product works and made it very easy for me to actually understand. Now my dog weights about 90lbs and he looks a lot more healthier and he's very active. Just give this a call and you won't regret it. Ps all dogs love him

Rob was so informative and helped me understand how to better care for my dog’s dietary needs. My dog has a very sensitive stomach, and Rob explained to me why and how raw feeding would help improve her condition as well as her overall health. My dog showed a huge improvement! No more hair loss, excessive itching, diarrhea, or bloody stool. Her coat is shiny now and she even looks more muscular. I can also tell she is more comfortable and not in pain. Thanks Rob!

I have been using Robert for walking, training, and raw dog food supplies/knowledge for the past 8 years. He is the best! He is always willing to help and answer questions. He has made time in his schedule to take care of my dog when I have been in a pinch. He goes well beyond running a business to truly caring for the pets he helps maintain. I highly recommend him and his services.
Keith

Rob is one of if not the best dog trainers I have ever worked with in my life and I’ve even tried the guide dog foundation. Nobody tops off the prestige, experience and skill that Rob has. I asked him for her certifications and he provided me all of them which I verified to be legitimate. Great trainer highly recommended.

Robert is a responsible and honest dog lover who treats my dog as if it were his own. I would highly recommend him for any service.

I have been using Robert Rodriguez for my dog walking for over 3 years now. I have a pitbull that needs special attention and Rob provides that. He is always on time and he is a person that you don't have to worry about leaving your dog with.I would recommend Robert for any Forest Hills dog walking, dog training and other dog related needs.

Couldn’t ask for a better care taker then Robert. He truly cares about my pups and you can see he finds joy to life in caring for all of our pets. From what they eat to how they live and the appropriate amount of excersize they need. Robert will educate you on how to feed them a healthy well balanced meal catered to what you can do for your pets.

I've known Rob for many years and all I have to say is that he has such PASSION for what he does which makes all the difference in the world. I often run into him walking several dogs and they are so well behaved, thanks to Rob. He is the Dog Whisperer of Forest Hills! If I had known about his raw dog food when my dog was alive maybe he would have lived longer. If you love your dog please take his advice and give him/her the right food, it really makes all the difference in the world!

Best reliable, honest dog walker around! Rob knows his stuff, the raw diet completely changed my dogs digestion for the better and his coat is beautiful! Thank you Rob!

I work as a doorman in a building and Robert is very kind and gentle with the animals I see him with.

HE (the dog walker) is honest, trustworthy, and knows how to handle dogs. If there is something special about your dog he will work with you. I HIGHLY recommend RobertG. He has been walking my dog for several years, and I won't change him.

From the moment you meet him it's obvious Robert is exceptionally passionate about caring for dogs and doing everything he can to make them healthy and happy. We are so grateful for his patience in helping our rescue pup adjust to city life and his calming presence puts us at ease. We love that he takes our dog on long walks with his pack so she can get plenty of exercise while we're at work.