A better life
for you
and your dog

Respect. Connect. Thrive.

Being a small business allows us to personalize our training to each and every client. Our approach is based on the following principles:

  • We only teach practical skills. If it doesn’t help you and you aren’t going to use it, we won’t teach or recommend it.

  • Your “homework” will actually be immediately incorporated into your daily routine, where you’ll be using what we teach on a regular basis.

  • Our goal is to improve your dog’s behavior while strengthening your relationship.

Work with us and your family will benefit from over a decade of experience with all types of behavioral issues and skills needs. You’ll learn about your dog, better understand your dog and build a stronger bond with your dog.

Skillsentials

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Why’d You Teach That Skill?
Why’d You Teach That Skill?

Skills are essential! They give dogs tools to use in a complicated world and can actually give them more freedom because they’ll know how to navigate different environments and scenarios with you. They come to know what to expect and what is expected.

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Best Behavior

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Should Your Dog Meet Everyone on a Walk?
Should Your Dog Meet Everyone on a Walk?

While it sounds like a friendly way to live and a great way to socialize your dog, is it a good idea for your dog to greet every person and dog you see on a walk?

Unfortunately, probably not. But why?

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The Power of Dog

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Need a Little Joy? Spend Some Time With a Dog; a Young Dog If You Can…
Need a Little Joy? Spend Some Time With a Dog; a Young Dog If You Can…

People lose their ability to easily find joy when way too soon. We become “grownups” and forget how to find or create joy within every day. Many dogs, on the other hand, find joy every single day for most of their lives.

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Ready to dive in?

Private Training

Private training sessions are available weekdays, weeknights and on Saturdays. We work where you need it most—at your home, in your neighborhood or at a local park. Contact us to schedule.

Group Classes & Clinics

Outdoor Group Skills Classes and Clinics: Held Saturday mornings in and around Watchung Reservation in Union County, NJ

Virtual Group Classes: Held during winter months to keep you and your dog active when you can’t get out as much

Nosework

Outdoor Nosework Classes: Held Saturday mornings in Union County NJ