About The Dog Trainer LI, Inc.

The Dog Trainer LI, Inc. is a two-person, family-run in-home training business listed at 89 Glen Pasteur Court in Huntington Station. Its own site names the trainers – Donna Casey and Thomas Lane – describes the company as bonded, insured and family owned, and states that it serves all of Nassau and Suffolk Counties, with hours published as 7:00am to 10:00pm every day and same-day consultations available.

The in-home argument

The business trains nowhere but the client's home, and it says why. The quote it leads with on its own site is 'Dogs learn best in the environment they live in. In-home training eliminates distractions and ensures the skills stick – because we train where the behavior actually happens.' It also contrasts itself with national franchises, saying the owners are Long Island locals who 'offer a personal touch that national franchise trainers simply can't match'. For an owner whose problem is specific to the house – the doorbell, the yard, the stairs – that is the relevant distinction.

Programs and what they cost

Three programs are published with prices. Puppy Training covers basic commands, housebreaking, bite inhibition and socialization and starts at $150 a session. Obedience Training covers sit, stay, heel and come for dogs of any age and also starts at $150 a session. Specialized Behavior Correction covers anxiety, leash pulling and jumping on guests, and is quoted individually. Separately, an In-Home Assessment at $75 one-time is sold to owners who want an in-person evaluation with a written plan before committing to a program – a cheap way to get a professional opinion. Every program is described as customized to the individual dog's personality, age and learning style, and the first phone consultation is free.

What the business publishes about itself

Donna Casey is published as the author of a book titled 'The One Minute Dog Trainer' and as having more than 30 years of professional experience; Thomas Lane is described as her partner and co-trainer. The site publishes a 4.9 rating across its Google reviews and prints client accounts from Ronkonkoma, Smithtown and Hauppauge, which gives a sense of how far the pair actually travel.