About the Trainer
Experience and knowledge that you can count on
Founded on Manhattan's Upper West Side in 1992, Follow My Lead has been one of the foremost schools addressing the special training needs of the urban dog. Follow My Lead is owned by Phyllis Couvares, who is an accomplished professional dog trainer committed to reward-based dog training. She works with dogs of different sizes, ages, breeds, and temperaments. Her understanding of canine behavior, along with the depth of her experience and insight, means she can offer a variety of up-to-date solutions for your dog training issues.
Phyllis Couvares, CPDT-KA
Phyllis' keen observation and skillful handling have been developed over a 30 year career. She has a remarkable ability to teach owners how to overcome the frustrations that sometimes keeps them from fully enjoying their dogs. She teaches people how to effectively communicate with and motivate their dogs so that they end up with a dog who truly listens
Phyllis is a Certified Professional Dog Trainer Knowledge Assessed (CPDT-KA) and a Professional Member of the Association of Professional Dog Trainers (ADPT).