Private Puppy Training
In -home or at the Hudson Barks School
We are well known as the puppy experts, known for Using Only Positive Reinforcement, our Puppy Development and Training options provide you with all the foundation training, prevention, and socialization to prepare you for a positive lifelong partnership with your dog. We offer options for you to choose from, based on your training budget, time and training skills. Our training curriculum is based on the Puppy Start Right book, Puppy Start Right Foundation Training for the Companion Dog. We recommend you start puppy training as early as (8) eight weeks, The American Veterinary Society of Animal Position on Puppy Socialization.
Our School Location: 533 Central Avenue Jersey City, NJ 07307 | The Heights | Across the South West corner of Washington Park.
For In-The Home Training Serving : Hoboken, Jersey City, Weehawken, West New York, Union City. In Bergen County mainly: Edgewater, Cliffside Park. ( Inquire for other immediate areas and a travel fee will apply). Contact us . All areas are welcome to make appointments for In-The School training.
We Help You and Your Puppy Succeed in Training
We personalize each Puppy Development and Training Session. Including your priorities, education, coaching and On the Spot! introduction to training with your puppy. Based on the number of sessions you choose, we may recommend:
PROBLEM PREVENTION AND SOLVING
Introducing positive reinforcement, anticipate and manage puppy behaviors that may develop into problematic behaviors in the future. Prevent against boredom, release your puppy’s pent up energy –deter mischief.
Play biting and mouthing,
jumping, “counter surfing” and stealing objects,
chewing,
independence training,
resource guarding,
crate training and/or proper confinement.
FOUNDATION TRAINING
Introducing positive reinforcement, capturing and training for good manners. Train for the basic building blocks. Teaching and entertaining your dog with foundation behaviors will capture his/her puppy energy and redirect potential mischief and learn manners.
Attention –leading to eye contact
Targeting –leading to follow you and guiding for other behaviors –see below
Recall/come –leading to, your puppy runs to you when you call
Sit & down
Go to place –puppy runs to a location away from you or the front door
Loose leash walking – puppy walks on your left side without pulling
Drop it & Leave it
We Prioritize Positive Socialization for Your Puppy
Early socialization vaccinates your puppy against behavior problems like reactivity to other dogs, people, places, things and sounds. Without proper socialization, puppies can grow up to become fearful and reluctant to approach or be approached by unfamiliar stimuli (people, animals, things..) –some dogs may even grow to become reactive by showing fearful aggression. Not just socialization to other dogs! We will show you how to positively socialize your puppy to an array of stimuli.
People –children, seniors, people of all races, size
Animals –other dogs, cats, birds or other animals
Health and grooming –walking equipment, touched for grooming or examination
Environments –pet store, busy streets and places, crate and other confinement, car, outdoor sitting, backyard
Surfaces, noises and other novelty items –vacuum, blow drier, garbage can, walkers and other devices, bike cycle
*We have a small window of opportunity for socialization. The current literature indicates a window lasting up to 14 weeks to expose puppies to positive socialization. The American Veterinary Society of Animal Position on Puppy Socialization.
Private Puppy Training
OPTION 1- One Session
In-Home (we visit you) $250 for 1-1.5 hours
In- School (you visit us) $200 for 1 hour
In –home or in school, private puppy development and training sessions. A comprehensive start-up, focusing on prevention, training and socialization. This is best option if you have prior puppy development knowledge, time and, some skills to train and socialize your puppy. However, you want to make sure you are doing it right! We recommend multiple sessions to ensure your progress is reliable. On the Spot! Coaching and Training with your puppy.
OPTION 3- Three Sessions
In-Home (we visit you) $550 for 1 hour each session
In-School (you visit us) $450 for 1 hour each session
Let’s go beyond the basics. In –home or in school private puppy development and training sessions. This is ideal if you wish to have more time with the pro and, you want to move faster and see greater progress. This option includes two sessions for review and coaching, and the pro has more time to work directly with your puppy.
OPTION 6- Six Sessions
In-Home (we visit you) $950 for 1 hours each session
In-School (you visit us) $810 for 1 hour each session
In –home or in school private puppy development and training sessions. The most aggressive for faster results. More sessions offer continuous review, troubleshooting and coaching on mechanics, timing, use of reinforcements and more time for the pro to work directly with your pup.
Puppy Training and Socialization Classes
Sign-up for our Puppy Training Classes through our Group Class page.
Happy Puppy Training Clients!
“We just took home our new Moltipoo puppy last week and so grateful to Jen & Ashly! They came over and went through all of his puppy training needs with us. We received so many great tips and educated my husband and I on the best way to handle potty training, biting, separation anxiety, and crate training. They are professional and refreshing to work with! Thank you for all of your help!”