Dog Training
at The Hydrant Hotel
Training Enhances Your Dog’s Skills & Strengthens Your Bond
Your dog’s favorite place to stay and play is also where they can learn and obey with expert training. You can schedule a session à la carte, purchase training packages, or add it to your dog’s boarding or day care schedule to enhance their visit.

Meet Our Executive Trainer: Tim Almeida
We’re proud to feature dedicated training services from Tim Almeida, a knowledge-assessed certified professional dog trainer (CPDT-KA®). This nationally recognized standard of excellence certifies his expertise in animal behavior, learning theory, dog training technique, and instruction. Specific areas of expertise are listed below.

Puppy Kindergarten
American Kennel Club® Canine Good Citizen™ Training Class & Testing
Training Session Add-on
for Boarding
Leash Walking Class
Recall Class
Proper Play
To get your dog into a training program with Tim, let us know your dog’s breed, age, weight, and what type of training interests you.
Training Programs & Pricing
Available Hours
Please call (631) 920-3706 to make an appointment.
Wednesday, Friday & Saturday
Training sessions last one hour.
Hours: 9:30AM, 11AM, 12:30PM |
Dog Training Add-ons for Day Care & Boarding Residents
Enjoy personalized training sessions for your dog during day care or while boarding. These sessions cover basic obedience, recall, proper play, and leash skills, promoting growth and confidence.
Single Session: $150 |
Three-Session Package: $400 |
Five-Session Package: $650 |
Seven-Session Package: $875 |
10-Session Package: $1,200 |
One-on-One Training:
Dog Owner on-site with Tim
Perfect for a dog owner who wants to train their dog with the guidance of a trainer. Both you and your dog will learn to understand each other better while strengthening your relationship. Clients gain the confidence to lead while also instilling confidence in their dog. These training sessions can include basic obedience and handling skills, with options for customized training plans.
Single Session: $150 |
Three-Session Package: $400* |
Five-Session Package: $650 |
Seven-Session Package: $875 |
10-Session Package: $1,200 |
In-home Behavior Consultation
A dog’s behavior is influenced by its environment. An in-home consultation can provide valuable insights into why your dog acts as it does. During your dog’s behavior consultation, we assess your dog’s living space and set-up, routines and daily schedules and offer training and handling techniques to improve the quality of life for you and your dog.
Each in-home behavior consultation comes with a complete behavior plan for future follow-ups.
Each in-home behavior consultation comes with a complete behavior plan for future follow-ups.
Initial Consultation (75 to 90 minutes): $250 |
Follow-up Sessions (approximately one hour each): $180 |
Sessions cover basic fundamentals, confidence building and proper drive expression for your particular dog. Tim's goal is to help your pet be the best version of their unique self while also learning whatever foundational skills they need. Dogs will enjoy an hour of different types of training activity. Each session is followed up with a recap via email, phone call, or video depending on the dog's individual needs. Training for severe behavior issues such as aggression, resource guarding or for dogs with bite histories are not available on-site at The Hydrant. Please request a phone call from Tim for cases that fall under this category.
The Best Place
to Bring Your Dog
on the East End
With everything your dog needs, including doggie day care, luxury boarding suites, grooming, and training, our premier services make The Hydrant Hotel your pet’s favorite place to go.
Conveniently located in Riverhead, NY, The Hydrant Hotel is near the intersection of Old County Road and Osborn Avenue and is a home away from home for dog owners in Baiting Hollow, Calverton, Northampton, Riverside, Flanders, Jamesport, Laurel, Northville and beyond. With an experienced, dog-loving team and their unwavering commitment, we’ve earned the trust of countless dog owners seeking the best care for their furry friends.
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Conveniently located in Riverhead, NY, The Hydrant Hotel is near the intersection of Old County Road and Osborn Avenue and is a home away from home for dog owners in Baiting Hollow, Calverton, Northampton, Riverside, Flanders, Jamesport, Laurel, Northville and beyond. With an experienced, dog-loving team and their unwavering commitment, we’ve earned the trust of countless dog owners seeking the best care for their furry friends.
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Testimonials & Happy Tails
See what pet owners are saying about their experience at The Hydrant Hotel.
My dog loves this place. Whenever we get his leash and head towards The Hydrant, he is so happy! They love dogs, very professional and a little pricey but you have a great service and it is worth every penny!
Candace Lauterman
The Hydrant always takes such good care of our pups. You can tell they really love dogs and care about your dogs as if they were their own. We take them here for baths as well as overnights.
Carly Weil
My dog loves going there waggy tail and all. The staff is always so helpful and pet loving friendly. Place is well kept and very clean. We utilize it every time we get away
Ann Bennett
I've been bringing my dogs since they opened. The Hydrant is truly a home away from home for our pets. All I have to say in the car on the way there is: "we're going to play with your puppy friends!" and my dog goes nuts with joy! They get plenty of socialization and exercise, so when we pick them up they are relaxed and happy. Worth it. Staff is amazing and place is impeccable.
Tara Damato
I take my dogs grooming here. My big dog has a fear of the hoses but they understand and let my other dog bathe with him at the same time to calm them down. They always work with me so they can provide my dogs the best experience. Also my big dog won't go anywhere else now.
Juliana Selina Sanchez
My dog and my family absolutely love this dog hotel. Our dog is welcomed like a celebrity when she arrives. Unlike other hotels from the past, she isn't afraid when we pull up. She is a rescue and she had previously been mistreated so this is very big for her and us. We book her baths and and nail trimming when she goes and we call it her spa weekend. She comes back happy and perfectly well taken care of.
Giovanna Bettencourt
I was hesitant about leaving my dog Frances because she has never been boarded before. They took me on a quick tour of the facility and showed me where Frances would be sleeping. The place was very clean and the staff were very welcoming. They attempted to socialize Frances with a small dog based on what I had told them about her. They noticed she was very anxious with the other dog so they decided to give her one-on-one play with a staff member instead. I would definitely bring Frances back.
Stephanie Trcka
My dogs love going there and they post pictures of their time. Always nice to see my dogs having fun while I'm away.
Rachel Lee
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