Dog Training in Linden, NJ

Every dog can be a well-balanced dog with the right direction and guidance. Finding the right mix of structure and incentives requires understanding the animal, its personality, and how to best motivate it.

If you are looking for dog training that starts with listening to what you envision as the perfect result and then customizing a program towards achieving that result, then I am the trainer for you. I work with you and your dog so that you, as the primary handler, develop the skills to maintain your dog's training long after I am gone. If you choose the Board and Train option, I personally work with your dog for at least a two-weeks, targeting the five basic obedience skills that are the basis for every level of AKC obedience competition. The progress of your dog is reported back to you. Then I will come to you at your home (included in the price) and work with you for two sessions so that you, as the primary handler, can maintain these skills for the rest of your dog's life!

I truly want to help the dog and their families. I charge a flat fee and stay as long as necessary to help the situation. I love dogs and I love training them and their families. I love dogs. I always have. Before I go into people's homes I pray that I can reach the dog and help him become a wonderful member of the family. I 've gone into homes where the family was ready to give up the dog and my training methods have salvaged the relationship.

I'm Karin, a Certified Professional Dog Trainer (CPDT-KA) and Certified Behavior Consultant (CDBC), a Mentor Trainer for Animal Behavior College, and a volunteer Dog Trainer for the Animal Care Centers of New York. I offer customized dog training and behavior management primarily using reward-based, force-free methods in the comfort of your own home or through remote learning (video calls). I'm very passionate about Early Puppy Socialization, and take pride in teaching Potty Training and Crate Training, Recall (reliable come-when-called), and alternative behaviors (e.g. dog rushing to a dog bed when the doorbell rings instead of charging at the door and barking incessantly). The goal is for YOU to learn what training is all about so that (after you work with me) you would be able to train other dogs you may have in the future without necessarily having to hire another dog trainer. Although training sessions are usually held about a week apart, once you sign up, you may contact me 24/7 for questions or concerns that simply cannot wait till our next session. That's certainly one thing that sets me apart from other trainers.