Client Comments

Rudy

I have had the pleasure of working with Sharon Mear for the past 7 years. She is an exceptional animal behaviorist and trainer as well as a compassionate and patient individual. Sharon has enabled me to better serve my clients by helping address behavioral problems and training concerns that I am not equipped to deal with at a veterinary hospital. Sharon can tackle a variety of issues ranging from basic obedience training to complex behavioral problems and she works with cats too. I not only recommend Sharon to all of my clients, but she has been an amazing help to me with some behavioral issues I have had over the years with my beloved dog Rudy.

Mary Xanthos, DVM
Reade Street Animal Hospital
Tribeca, NY

Kooper

Sharon is one of those people whom animals immediately trust and respond to. I’ve known her for years and on more than one occasion she’s helped me understand and resolve issues that my cats were having. I’ve seen her help unruly dogs, anxious, fearful pups and upset owners. She patiently coaches people with down-to-earth suggestions and methods that work, based in positive techniques. The animals always improve – and they love her. She’s my most valued, go-to resource for animal issues.

Elizabeth Rodman
Upper West Side

Rosie

Sharon helped get our relationship with our new puppy Rosie off to a great start! She came to our home and in no time showed us that with the right training (mostly training us, rather than the dog) it really is possible to “get through” to your dog and make your intentions understood. Rosie went on to become a registered hospital therapy dog after the completion of Sharon’s training, and she passed the tests easily and has brought happiness into the lives of hundreds including ourselves.

Deni Bonet, Andrew Holmes-Higgin
West Village

Rosie

Deni Bonet, Andrew Holmes-Higgin
West Village

Lucy & Miles

Sharon’s training methods are so effective and she’s a pleasure to work with. Not only have we succeeded in positively affecting our dogs’ behaviors for the long term, but Lucy and Miles are well-mannered, happy little dogs! Thanks a million, Sharon!”

Sofia & David Sanborn
Upper West Side

Lucy & Miles

Sofia & David Sanborn
Upper West Side

Bruiser & Unidentified Girlfriend

Sharon was recommended to us. Our once-too-stubborn Bulldog, Bruiser, quickly took to her methods and developed into one of the best-behaved Bulldogs in NYC! Thank you Sharon for giving Bruiser and us the tools that have allowed him to be the fabulous dog he is. His table manners are second to none!

Jair & Angela Cuce
OwnersCoolBlueDog.com
Flatiron

Nina Simone

One night, many years ago, I happened upon Sharon while she was teaching a reluctant client how to remain calm with his large puppy. I immediately recognized a very good trainer – calmly focused and directed to the human’s and dog’s relationship. Now, with Nina Simone, my new, highly active and demanding, intelligent pup, I am especially grateful for Sharon’s expertise. We’re both in awe of her!

Faye
Chelsea

Tucker

I never had a dog and thanks to Sharon, I learned how to be a good mother. Her patience, showing me how to talk to Tucker, learning how to handle a leash, teaching me how to train with simple obedience commands…made my entry into “motherhood” confident and knowledgeable, a true gift.

Barbara
West Village

Augie

Sharon has been wonderful with Augie, our loving, 2-year-old Jack Russell rescue. She’s taught us very concrete interventions and made training recommendations that made a difference right away. She sees the behavioral issues that need attention and teaches with a style that is motivating, precise, loving and fun.

Terry Simerly, PhD, Psychotherapist
Bob Bauer, Business Analyst
Chelsea

Natasha

Natasha, our Silky Terrier puppy, wasn’t focused, wouldn’t obey our commands and wasn’t well socialized. Sharon did an excellent job teaching my partner and I how to train Natasha – giving clear instructions, manageable homework and putting pointers we needed in writing. Everything improved quickly and dramatically! We highly recommend Sharon and wouldn’t hesitate to return if further training ever becomes necessary.

Peter Morley & Jerry Caffarello
Chelsea

Patch

I don’t know what I would have done without Sharon. When I adopted Patch, almost seven years ago, he was a one-year-old who didn’t even know how to play. She taught me how to train him and has become a real friend to both of us. She voluntarily takes him out for play dates and Patch is crazy in love with her, as anyone who sees them together can describe. Patch has since moved in with Sharon because at this stage of my life it is better for both of us that Patch gets what he needs, and Sharon’s lifestyle is better equipped to handle this. I still take him out for one of his daily walks.

Matt Grottano
Chelsea
Photo Credit by Deni Tillman

Ludwig & Franz

We contacted Sharon to help us with our two Scottish Fold kittens. We are first-time pet owners, and though we did a good deal of research before we brought them home, we still couldn’t understand why one of our cats was acting so angrily, and had numerous questions about veterinarians, feeding, grooming, playing, and other kitten needs. We really wanted the best for our kittens. Sharon was wonderful with them, answered all of our questions, led us to sources for toys and feeding. She even sent us emails later with more helpful links. Sharon Mear is kind, professional and very knowledgeable. We recommend her highly!

Lisa & John
Upper West Side

Madeline

Sharon helped me figure out the confusing world of humans.

Madeline Golden Retriever; 5 years old.

“Sharon helped us work with Madeline so she wouldn’t embarrass us as we tried to get her out of the dog park. In addition, she helped us focus our commands, introduced us to a new leash which has been a life-saver and went with us to the dog park and on walks – educating us as much as the dog.”

Paul & Tom
Tribeca

Patch

Matt Grottano
Chelsea
Photo Credit by Deni Tillman

Paul & Lula

Lula and I live on the same block as Sharon and have witnessed first hand her unbridled affection for the neighborhood pups. We watched her adopt a challenging dog with behavioral issues and, day by day, saw the positive changes that resulted from her patience and skill. My own dog can be aloof but when she sees Sharon outside her whole body wags. I think that’s about as positive a review as you can get from a dog.

Paul & Lula
Chelsea