Jet set pets have very particular needs. Their owners rely on a few discreet trainers for help.
Hill is one of a new breed of dog whisperers specializing in helping a discreet, élite cabal of wealthy Americans, who rely on them for everything dog-related. Whether training a pup to stay calm on a private plane or helping older dogs weather the incursions onto their turf that summertime galas will bring, Hill and his ilk cater to a very specific set of four-legged needs.When it came to Francesca, for instance, Smith and Leone’s love of entertaining at home was central to her training.
Smith says. “Michael teaches dogs to fit into the lifestyle of the owner. That’s what we liked about him.” “Then the smart time to introduce her to the party was later, on a leash,” Hill explains. “Then you have an exit strategy, with a care provider on standby to take her away when she’s ready not to be part of the event anymore.”