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Through 1-1 training, our experienced trainers works with you in using various techniques and personalized programs to elevate your dog's confidence, obedience, manners, and overall behavior.
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Our comprehensive program covers a spectrum of essential skills, focusing on key areas such as confidence building, engagement, reactivity, resource guarding, basic manners and obedience, leash etiquette, proper socialization, addressing aggression and more.
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Our Board+Train program is specially crafted to each unique dog and focuses on key areas such as basic manners and obedience, confidence building, reactivity, resource guarding, leash etiquette, proper socialization, addressing aggression and more.
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SmartPlay is designed to offer a calm and balanced environment, ensuring your dog feels safe, relaxed, and comfortable throughout their stay - including proper socialization, play time, pack walks, and more!
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Boarding services are available only to dogs who have completed one of our training programs and have been thoroughly vetted.
Our boarding service provides overnight care for your pups while you're away. Your dog will stay in the comfort of one of our trainer's homes, participating in SmartPlay during the weekdays (subject to trainer) to keep them mentally and physically engaged.
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If your dog won’t follow a simple lure (like a treat in your hand), how can you shape new behaviors? 🤔 Luring taps into their natural instincts, engages their focus, and makes learning fun! Start small—guide them with the lure, reward success, and watch them want to work with you. Remember: every great behavior starts with a clear, engaging guide. 💡 If they’re not following, it’s time to rethink your approach! What’s your dog’s favorite lure—treats, toys, or something else? Let us know! ⬇️ #lures #dogtrainingtips

🌟 Meet Peaches! 🌟 This 1-year-old Doodle mix has joined our Day Academy program to reset some ingrained habits and learn the foundations of good behavior. Over time, Peaches has developed behaviors like pulling, jumping, and ignoring commands, and we’re focusing on counter-conditioning these habits and replacing them with positive ones. It won’t happen overnight, but with patience, consistency, and guidance, Peaches will be on the path to success. We’re excited to see her transformation over the next few weeks! #dayacademy #dogtraining #dogsofjerseycity

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Does your dog love to jump like Daisy does? Channel that energy into something useful—like learning to load up! 🚗✨ Check out the pinned reel for a step-by-step guide on teaching this fun trick. P.S. really helpful if you’ve got a tiny dog and a bad back! 😉 #dogtrainingtips #loadup #dogsofjerseycity

Let’s Talk About Prey Drive! Does your dog chase squirrels, birds, or even cars? That’s their prey drive—a natural instinct to chase moving things. Here’s how to manage it: 1️⃣ Channel It Positively: Try fetch, flirt poles, or agility training. 2️⃣ Teach Impulse Control: Commands like “leave it” or “stay” are key. 3️⃣ Leash Safety: Keep them leashed around triggers. 4️⃣ Practice Recall: A strong “come” saves the day! 💡 Training + consistency = success! Check out @nyla_bloom keeping cool around one of her favorite things to chase; squirrels! 🐿️ Struggling with prey drive? Let us know below! 🐕👇 #preydrive #dogtrainingtips #dogsofjerseycity

📢 Why Teach Your Dog to Ignore Distractions Without a Command? 🍖❌ Sure, teaching “leave it” is important, but imagine your dog automatically ignored food on the ground without you saying a word. Sounds nice, right? Here’s why this skill is key: 1️⃣ Independence: Your dog learns to make the right choice without relying on you every time. 2️⃣ Safety First: You won’t always spot that chicken bone on the sidewalk—or something more dangerous—before your dog does. 3️⃣ Better Boundaries: Unattended food becomes an automatic “no-go zone.” Building this kind of impulse control isn’t just training—it’s setting your dog up for a safer, more stress-free life! 💪 Does your dog need help mastering impulse control? Drop a 🐕 below or send us a DM to learn more! #dogtrainingtips #impulsecontrol #leaveit #dogsofjerseycity

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Struggling with a dog that’s clingy, anxious, or just can’t calm down? Here’s why Place Training might be your secret weapon: 1️⃣ Teaches Calmness: Place training shows your dog how to relax on their own. Over time, their “place” becomes their chill spot. 2️⃣ Builds Independence: Separation anxiety? Say no more. Your dog learns they don’t need to be glued to you to feel safe. 3️⃣ Impulse Control Mastery: Stay in place, even when the doorbell rings or you leave the room. 4️⃣ Predictability = Comfort: Dogs love routine, and knowing they have a “safe zone” helps them feel secure, even in new or stressful situations. 5️⃣ Steps to Alone Time Success: It’s the perfect prep for crate training or staying calm when you’re out of sight. A confident dog = a happy home! ✨ Bonus Tip: Make the “place” fun! Reward them with treats, praise, or pets. Soon, they’ll love chilling out! Tag someone who needs this tip! 🙋‍♀️ #placetraining #separation anxiety #dogtrainingtips #dogsofjerseycity

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Explore AKC CGC

Bring your training to the next level through the CGC Program.

Our AKC Approved Canine Good Citizen Evaluator helps teach responsible dog ownership to owners and certify dogs that have the training and behaviors needed to be reliable, well-behaved members of their families and communities. Learn more here.

Inquire about any or all programs: AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy, AKC Canine Good Citizen, AKC Community Canine, and AKC Urban CGC.