Nourish your pet the way nature intended
Because a fresh wholesome diet, doesn’t come from kibbles or cans.
Pet Food Nutrition Class

You will be able to pick up any can or bag of pet food and perform analysis to determine which nutrients are missing, and which supplements will fill the nutritional holes processing produces with the best food nutrition specialist in town!
Raw K9 Food
“NOURISH YOUR PET THE WAY NATURE INTENDED”
Our purpose is to promote a holistic and natural rearing approach to canine care. Above all we believe in a species appropriate diet. All RawK9Food diets are balanced nutritionally and supplemented with vitamins and trace minerals, using the latest knowledge from nutrition research.




Elite Dog Training
Robert Rodriguez is a NePoPo Instructor. NePoPo® is a dog training system where the handler can always have the dog perform the behavior on cue with heart and soul. In the NePoPo Training system dog owners learn all advantages and disadvantages of positive reinforcement, negative reinforcement, and also the NePoPo® reinforcements. This program centers around high level advanced obedience, and scent work. We teach all the reinforcement possibilities, and give American Kennel Club Certifications.
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I have a Cane Corso who’s not the most friendly especially when someone comes to the house. Robert was very... Read more...I have a Cane Corso who’s not the most friendly especially when someone comes to the house. Robert was very professional and handled him very well. I have learned a lot from him and I can see a big difference in my dog’s behavior. He is much easier to take for walks and train. In addition, Robert is always available when I need a question answered.
Thank you Robert. read lessWaltraud Watson11/24/2022This guy really is above the rest. From his whole "raw foods" diet to the language he uses, you can... Read more...This guy really is above the rest. From his whole "raw foods" diet to the language he uses, you can tell he's passionate about taking care of my buddy. At first I was concerned because my dog always thinks he's an alpha, that he wouldn't really get along with other dogs. Robert assured me and after watching them both during the initial interview, I knew I found the right person to take care of my German Shephard - Husky. Weeks later, after reliable and punctual service Blackjack and I couldn't be happier. He's found a friend and I found someone I can count on! read less
Dmitriy Chumachenko11/28/2014It Takes a Good Employer like robert to have a a + buissness highly recomended
Daniel Stadelman11/28/2014 -
I first met Robert out of desperation after moving from CT to NYC and was unable to find the Orijen... Read more...I first met Robert out of desperation after moving from CT to NYC and was unable to find the Orijen kibble I fed my two dogs. I was always on the fence about raw feeding but after I spoke to Rob and in lieu of finding Orijen I decided to give raw a shot. Rob explained the best method of transiting to raw food and it worked out very well. My girls (two dogs) have been enjoying the raw food provided by Rob for two years now!! read less
GreenDagger11/28/2014Robert is a responsible and honest dog lover who treats my dog as if it were his own. I would... Read more...Robert is a responsible and honest dog lover who treats my dog as if it were his own. I would highly recommend him for any service. read less
Dobbins Torres11/28/2014Raw Feeding ReviewI got my dog from a shelter. I was a volunteer, so I walked many dogs. They were... Read more...Raw Feeding ReviewI got my dog from a shelter. I was a volunteer, so I walked many dogs. They were fed whatever food was donated by the public, a variety of commercial dog foods.On any given day maybe 85% of the dogs had diarrhea. The shelter said it was because everyone fed them treats on these walks but I know that wasn’t it.When I got my girl home, I wanted to give her the best diet I could, so I started with high quality dog foods, reading everything I could about what to look for. This worked fine, although she made mountains of poop, sometimes soft. She also had lethal gas sometimes, not so much a problem for her, but I’d have to leave the room! She did enjoy her meals.I had been researching raw feeding on chat groups and web sites already when I met Robert.Understanding that dogs are truly carnivores I wanted to try raw feeding.We started her out on tripe for about 5 days and watched carefully to see how she took to it. Fine. She ate it as if she’s had it all along. For myself, it’s the nastiest, but for them its health food.My dog eats Performance Dog, which has tripe, beef, and beef trachea and bone, all ground up. I cut the package in half right through the plastic wrap, squeeze on a bit of salmon oil and she’s got a great balanced meal!She eats it in seconds by the way! Some days I add a whole egg, either with the shell, after rinsing it or without the shell. Sometimes I give her half portion of Performance dog and some chicken of pork from the supermarket.After asking Robert 1000 questions about other meats, salmonella, parasites, any question that comes up, I now also give her pork shoulder, (the bone is the right size that it won’t get caught and god forbid choke her. I also cut up a whole chicken, plus I give her kidney in small pieces, only 10% of the meal, gizzards or liver.How is her health since I have fed her this way for the past year? Perfect. Her coat, which is naturally a little coarse is definitely smoother, softer, shinier. Her body is sleek and muscular. Her um, poops which were huge before are quite dainty, so I guess she is “using” the food rather than it just passing through her. All in all, it is working out very well, and she loves her food. I definitely recommend raw feeding for any dog or cat.Rob also walks my dog when I need it and has boarded her for a few days. She loves him and his dog Tiger! read less
Andrea Bodnar11/28/2014 -
Great service.. Very friendly guy.. Great with dogs.. I highly recommend
Cesar Espinoza11/28/2014Rob is a amazing entrepreneur and has some the top tier pet treats that your fur babies will love he... Read more...Rob is a amazing entrepreneur and has some the top tier pet treats that your fur babies will love he is also a amazing pet trainer book a appointment asap and see how much Rob can change you and your fur babies life read less
Candy Lebron1/23/2025Best reliable, honest dog walker around! Rob knows his stuff, the raw diet completely changed my dogs digestion for... Read more...Best reliable, honest dog walker around! Rob knows his stuff, the raw diet completely changed my dogs digestion for the better and his coat is beautiful! Thank you Rob! read less
Jamie Bieber11/28/2014 -
Couldn’t ask for a better care taker then Robert. He truly cares about my pups and you can see he... Read more...Couldn’t ask for a better care taker then Robert. He truly cares about my pups and you can see he finds joy to life in caring for all of our pets. From what they eat to how they live and the appropriate amount of excersize they need. Robert will educate you on how to feed them a healthy well balanced meal catered to what you can do for your pets. read less
winnie cheng11/28/2019Rob is an excellent dog trainer! We started out training with him when Hank (German Shorthaired Pointer) was just about... Read more...Rob is an excellent dog trainer! We started out training with him when Hank (German Shorthaired Pointer) was just about 8 months old. The goal was to train Hank for service dog work. We’ve started training with individual sessions later moving into the group format. Even before that Rob made sure that I, as a handler, am trained and our very first session was an excellent lesson in canine behavior, positive/negative theories, and many more.
Within few months of training we achieved all three AKC certifications: Canine Good Citizen, Canine Community Citizen and Canine Urban Citizen - the last one being a the most important as it marked the time that Hank proved himself passing this public access test and we officially started training for specific service tasks (e.g. object retrieval, focus on handler in high stress/busy situations, alerts, etc.). It was a long road but with Rob’s excellent guidance and knowledge, we were able to achieve our goals, and as a result Hank is a reliable service dog and an amazing companion.
Rob is also well versed within dog training and dog sports world. He offers a variety of services, starting from basic obedience, agility, service dog training, but also scent work. During our training Rob introduced us to scent work and we fell in love with the sport, quickly achieving excellent and master titles in AKC scent work trials. This became not only a great hobby but was also a great way for us to work on our handler-dog relationship, way to celebrate victories, and train alerts for service work. At about 2 years, we were looking forward to extend our sport repertoire and as Hank is a hunting dog, Rob introduced us to his fellow trainer in CT who trains hunting dogs. This started a completely new journey for us! Even though hunting dog training starts when dogs are pups, and Hank was a bit ‘too old’ to start, his amazing genetics + Rob’s excellent training prior + amazing training at V3 Gun Dog Academy made Hank excel as a hunting dog and companion.
Now let’s talk about how Rob operates. What we appreciate the most was that he always starts with individual sessions and obedience and only after he thinks your dog is ready to go to a group class he would invite you to join - this ensures safety of your pup and is often a problem within puppy classes (closed unfamiliar spaces, unfamiliar dogs, etc). Group classes are once a week, but you can still request individual class with him at any time. And the best thing is that you pay once and it’s a lifetime training fee. So you can train, and after you achieve your goals maybe at some point you want to go back and train for something else - you can! This is a hard to find deal in a dog training world!
Aside of Rob’s knowledge and skills, he is a very nice and easy to talk to individual. He is always open to talk with you, navigate issues, and find best solutions for you and your dog. His focus is truly to help you and your dog become the best team possible regardless of what you are training for, whether this is obedience, sports, or service work.
If you are looking for help training your dog in NYC area we truly recommend Rob!
You can follow Hank on instagram @HankTheWorkingGSP 🐾🐾🐾
Happy Training! read lessKarola Bryl2/01/2025Robert is very reliable and knowledgeable about his profession
Danča M11/28/2019 -
Rob is a wealth of knowledge! He has helped me develop as an apprenticing trainer and is a great piece... Read more...Rob is a wealth of knowledge! He has helped me develop as an apprenticing trainer and is a great piece of our community as he is always giving back and teaching the masses. read less
Alexia Dolamakian1/23/2025I work as a doorman in a building and Robert is very kind and gentle with the animals I see... Read more...I work as a doorman in a building and Robert is very kind and gentle with the animals I see him with. read less
Stevens Camacho11/28/2014Robert is a fixture in Forest Hills dog walking, some would call him the dog whisperer of Forest Hills!!! He... Read more...Robert is a fixture in Forest Hills dog walking, some would call him the dog whisperer of Forest Hills!!! He has walked my dog for many years and helped us with training. He takes the time to bond with every dog he walks and hosts amazing pack walks, that my dog can’t wait for everyday. It kept my low energy dog social, and taught him good manners. When we had an inkling of any behavioral issues with my dog, we would discuss it with Robert and he would work on corrections during his walks that we would later reinforce at home. The corrections immediately changed my dogs demeanor, and his attitude fell in line.We trust him with our keys, we trust him with our dogs wellbeing and we can’t rave enough about him !!! We consider ourselves lucky to have such a great dog walker, because his service is so much more than that! read less
Ilana Izsak11/28/2019 -
Rob is a very knowledgeable trainer. He takes his time teaching you the right ways to get your dog where... Read more...Rob is a very knowledgeable trainer. He takes his time teaching you the right ways to get your dog where you want them to be. I've been very happy with my pups progress based on all of Rob's instructions. I highly recommend him to anyone looking for an educated and patient trainer. read less
Rachel De Guzman9/29/2021We are very thankful for Rob's help in training us to train our boy Java. He stays flexible with his... Read more...We are very thankful for Rob's help in training us to train our boy Java. He stays flexible with his schedule and is patient in explaining any questions we have about NePoPo. He is clearly passionate about what he does. Definitely recommend to anyone wants to put in the time and effort to build a strong bond with their pup. read less
Wan Ooi12/05/2022The Absolute best dog walking service in Queens!! Robert exudes passion for what he does and I wouldn't trust my... Read more...The Absolute best dog walking service in Queens!! Robert exudes passion for what he does and I wouldn't trust my dog with anyone else!! read less
A Constant11/28/2014 -
When looking for a dog trainer for my cattle dog pup I wanted to find someone who would not only... Read more...When looking for a dog trainer for my cattle dog pup I wanted to find someone who would not only help iron out some behavioral issues but really help me to understand how to be a better dog handler. Robert went above and beyond my expectations. He takes the time to educate owners and ensure they understand the fundamentals and theory behind his approach. He offers a combination of private sessions and group classes ensuring that your pup gets the one-on-one attention needed to understand and work through issues while also providing a safe supportive group environment to work through real-life scenarios under varying levels of distraction. In addition to obedience training he introduces dogs to scent work and agility opening up the possibilities to build on their skills. With such an active and intelligent breed, this is ideal for our needs.
My dog and I have been working with Robert for 6 months now and have seen a vast improvement in her obedience and overall behavior. It’s made a world of difference in our relationship and improved my confidence as a handler. I now have a foundation that I can use to problem solve training challenges as she learns new skills.
I cannot recommend Robert highly enough. If you’re ready to start and serious about training your pup you will not be disappointed. read lessJoanna Bury9/29/2021I’ve known Robert for a decade or more.
He’s a consummate professional.
Dedicated to the welfare of all of the animals, he... Read more...I’ve known Robert for a decade or more.
He’s a consummate professional.
Dedicated to the welfare of all of the animals, he is committed to educating and raising his client's awareness, so that we may provide the very best for our companions.
He is personable and trustworthy as well as kind. I have been the beneficiary of his generosity and his expertise.
My dogs Charlie and Ollie are healthier, happier and better trained having worked with Robert. read lessJ. Phinnaeus Morgan2/24/2019I have been using Robert for walking, training, and raw dog food supplies/knowledge for the past 8 years. He is... Read more...I have been using Robert for walking, training, and raw dog food supplies/knowledge for the past 8 years. He is the best! He is always willing to help and answer questions. He has made time in his schedule to take care of my dog when I have been in a pinch. He goes well beyond running a business to truly caring for the pets he helps maintain. I highly recommend him and his services.
Keith read lessKeith Horan2/22/2019 -
Robert converted me to raw foods in 2007 when there was a massive dry food recall, he held my hand... Read more...Robert converted me to raw foods in 2007 when there was a massive dry food recall, he held my hand threw the transition saved my dogs life( I called him at any hour during that time with questions). I've seen Robert for about many years now always with dogs and working with them. He even feeds and deals with lions and tigers, he's a great soul and a wonderful person to have on your team. read less
rebecca Randall11/28/2014Training with Rob has been the best decision me and my pup made. To start from the beginning, Rob started... Read more...Training with Rob has been the best decision me and my pup made. To start from the beginning, Rob started with a theory class that will go over the science behind his teaching, and what you can expect. This was a clear indication of the good things to come.
When we started training, he understood my dogs behavior and the best ways to handle it. The class progresses at a good pace, with Rob administering AKC tests along the way. He makes training extremely fun with my dog. Rob works on helping me, the handler, learn and understand my dogs behavior so I am the one training him.
We have since completed 5 different AKC tests and we are only getting started.
The group Saturday class that Rob offers at forest park is so great as well! It’s a good setting to practice what we worked on during the week along side some distractions. We’ve worked on scent work, agility training, practicing grooming techniques, off leash training, and so much more. The best part of this training is all the work we’ve done helped me with traveling with my dog and getting him tough enough to fly. My Shiba Inu and I wish we can give Rob 10 stars on their page but sadly the limit is 5.
This training is well worth every penny!
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Kurama and Mak read lessMak Halabi1/23/2025I have a chocolate lab that used to weight about 120lbs. He was really lazy and sometimes would get outta... Read more...I have a chocolate lab that used to weight about 120lbs. He was really lazy and sometimes would get outta control. So I had enough of it and gave this guy a call. It's been about 6 months since he started working with my dog. He explained how his product works and made it very easy for me to actually understand. Now my dog weights about 90lbs and he looks a lot more healthier and he's very active. Just give this a call and you won't regret it. Ps all dogs love him read less
Tim Gali11/28/2014 -
Best raw dog food service in Queens, NY.
Lawrence Maddi11/28/2014Robert has been walking my dog, Stella, since she was 8 weeks old. He is kind and caring with all... Read more...Robert has been walking my dog, Stella, since she was 8 weeks old. He is kind and caring with all the dogs he cares for. Stella is always so happy to see him. He is reliable and very trustworthy. I know my dog is in amazing hands whenever she is with him. I couldn’t ask for a better person to care for her. The care of my dog is very important to me and Robert exceeds expectations. read less
Nicole Kesoglides2/17/2019Robert has been the best thing that happen to my dog, he's educated in the way of the dogi lol... Read more...Robert has been the best thing that happen to my dog, he's educated in the way of the dogi lol he's the man. read less
frankie diaz11/28/2014 -
Rob was so incredibly kind to my jack Russell. He has helped make my dog Bean obedient and walks right... Read more...Rob was so incredibly kind to my jack Russell. He has helped make my dog Bean obedient and walks right along my side now! I didn’t think I would have been able to find someone to help me but Rob went the extra mile to make sure Bean behaves. He is extremely responsive and reliable and I could not think of anyone else who could’ve done what he did. THANK YOU ROB. read less
Joy Travis9/28/2021I have a 1, 5 year old Siberian Husky and I've been feeding him only raw meat and fish and... Read more...I have a 1, 5 year old Siberian Husky and I've been feeding him only raw meat and fish and eggs scenes he was a puppy... My vet has given him a clean gill of health and says because of raw diet he has a perfect coat and he is a happy + healthy pup. I give Performance and Green trip two thumbs up... Thanks Robert for everything!!!! read less
Yekaterina Opolonina11/28/2014I've know Robert for about 10 years, always been telling people to feed raw food to there dog, there is... Read more...I've know Robert for about 10 years, always been telling people to feed raw food to there dog, there is no better dog service in Queens, ny. I live in forest hills, and Robert walks lots of dogs at once everyone knows him. read less
Sabrina Martinez11/28/2014
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