Trainers

* Show your official Hoboken Dog Association membership card when you patronize our participating discount partners to receive an HDA member discount !


Ami's Animal Training*
In-Home Training
Owner/Trainer: Ami Dobelle, Association of Pet Dog Trainers, International Marine Animal Trainers Association, Approved Evaluator for the AKC Canine Good Citizen Test.
Website: www.amianimaltraining.com
Email: ami_dobelle@yahoo.com
Phone: (201) 543-3878

$10 off every in-home lesson for HDA members (no minimum)

Professional trainer Ami Dobelle, APDT, offers personalized, in-home training in Hudson, Bergen, & Rockland counties and NYC for all of your dog training needs.
*Potty training
*Behavioral problem solutions
*Basic and Advanced Obedience behaviors
*Fun and exciting tricks
*Beginning Agility
*AKC Canine Good Citizen Testing

The Barker Lounge
Website: www.TheBarkerLounge.com
Email: roselle@thebarkerlounge.com
Phone: (908) 298-1444

We're so confident that you'll be 100% satisfied with our training that WE GUARANTEE OUR CLASSES!!

All classes taught by industry veteran and behavioral expert Susan Greenbaum. Some of her many credits include the training and
handling of dogs for television, commercials, and print, including:
Saturday Night Live
Late Night with Conan O'Brien
Martha Stewart – The Apprentice
Home Depot
Lowe's
One Life to Live
All My Children
Pedigree
Subway
Verizon
Claritin
Bank of America
Nordstroms
American Express
Bell South
Volkswagon
L'oreal
US News
World Report
Purina Beneful Bag

...and yes...Susan is a member of all those fun assocations and has all the certifications listed above and below. She is an industry veteran and behavioral expert with almost 20 years of experience. She is a lecturer, consultant, and author on topics that include Animal Assisted Therapy, Managing Canine Stress, Animal Assisted Crisis Response, and Service Animals for schools, institutions, hospitals and government agencies. Her resume speaks for itself. To learn more about Susan and about our Training classes, you can visit our website www.TheBarkerLounge.com.

Fernando Camacho Dog Training
Dog Behavior Consultant and Training: Fernando Camacho
Website: www.ferndogtraining.com
Email: fcamacho@comcast.net
Phone: (201) 388-0266

Dog Behavior Consultant and Trainer Fernando Camacho specializes in dog behavior modification and training.  He is available for private behavior consultations and conducts seminars at various businesses (vets, doggie day cares, pet stores, etc.).

Help, I Have A Dog!  (formerly Canine Communications)
"Educating the North Jersey & NYC Area since 1985"
Recommended by Veterinarians and Dog Professionals
 

Owner: Connie Formosa, Director
Website: www.helpihaveadog.com
Email: connie@helpihaveadog.com
Phone: (201) 388-0936

Private, Professional In Home consultations available - Days, evenings, weekends   

Dog Walk-Training Available! - Training reinforcement or tune-ups to make training easier For You. 

Puppy Socialization sessions! - Basic training, exercise and social learning overseen by a professional.

* Group & Private Classes at the Field or Indoor Classroom Space - New group class dates are scheduled for indoor training during winter weather.  Spring through Fall Real World On The Field training is offered!  The Field is double gated, with a 6' fence, grass and tress and parking--less than 5 minutes out of the Lincoln Tunnel and just up the hill from Hoboken.
* Fun and Games Hour
* Pit Bull Obedience Group Class
* Obedience 102 (Novice + CGC Prep)
* Rally Obedience, Excellent & Advanced Levels
* Agility 101, 102 & 103

* Flyball Intro, 101 & 102

* Pre-puppy planning

* Kids & Dogs -- Conflict Resolution

* Therapy Dog Training
* K9 Modeling Seminars & Auditions, Training for Television, Film & Print - Connie Formosa, Member PKC, ADPT, NADAC, DCCNJ, AWTA, Vet. Tech.  Trainer/Handler for Animal Actors
* Offering Behavioral, Nutritional & Somatic Education - Canine Columnist for the Leader Newspapers (Bergen County) 

* Flower Essences, Essential Oils & TTouch/Acupressure
* AKC Canine Good Citizens Testing

* Custom Crafted Silver & Gemstone Collars

Innovative Reality Training & Behaviour Consulting
Owner/Trainer: Madeline Aronson-Friedman, M.A.; AKC Certified Canine Good Citizen Trainer and Evaluator #10083; Professional Member, Association of Pet Dog Trainers; Silver Member, International Positive Dog Training Association; Member, Animal Behavior Management Associates.
Website: www.ny-njdogtrainer.com
Email: info@ny-njdogtrainer.com
Phone: (646) 265-8743 (cell); (732) 603-5054 (weekdays from 11 - 7)

Discounts for recently rescued dogs within service area;
New Puppy discount package offered

* Canine Good Citizen Training and Testing
* Dog/puppy evaluations and selection
* 'Should I get a dog?' lifestyle assessments (may be done as phone consult or home visit)
* Problem behavior solutions, including leadership issues, destructive chewing, & jumping on people
* Potty training
* Trick training
* Basic to Advanced levels of skill training
* In-home, customized private lessons
* Semi-private lessons
* Available for presentations, lectures, seminars at your facility or venue
* Pay as you go, hourly fees

Petaholics
Classes in Jersey City at Canis Minor and private in-home training.
Website: http://www.petaholics.com/new-york-city-dog-trainers.php
Email: info@petaholics.com
Phone: 866-910-5430

River Pet Resort and Rehab
Canine Obedience Classes at river pet resort starting aug 21st 2008.
Convenient times - attend sun or thurs 7p-8p each week.
Six weekly sessions to teach your dog good manners.
Taught by certified dog trainer Lenny Flek
Cost is $210 for the six sessions.
Call Lenny or stop by to sign up at river pet resort & rehab
725 River Rd. Edgewater NJ 07020
Website: www.riverpet.com
Phone: 201-945-8500

Sit & Stay 
Dog Obedience Classes & In-Home Training
Owner/Trainer: Joana Watsky, National Association of Dog Obedience Instructors, Certified Evaluator for The Bright and Beautiful Therapy Dogs, Approved Evaluator for the AKC Canine Good Citizen Test.
Website: www.njsitnstay.com
Email: info@njsitnstay.com
Phone: (201) 933-3369

Sit & Stay offers positive reinforcement training with a focus on rewarding good behavior -- the proper response to a stimulus or command -- instead of punishing misbehavior.

Obedience Classes - Hoboken & Nutley, NJ:
* Puppy Kindergarten (2-4 months) - Learn about socialization, housebreaking, dog behavior, leadership, and basic obedience utilizing play training methods.
* Basic Obedience (4+ months) - Learn basic obedience skills and a firm knowledge of dog behavior, natural instincts, and problem solving; literature provided.
* Advanced Basic Obedience - Furthers you and your dog's education and skills; AKC Canine Good Citizen Testing.

Private Training & Behavioral Counseling - Available in Northern NJ & NYC:
Flexible scheduling with customized training programs to fit your particular needs.  Learn how to correct:
* House soiling
* Destructive chewing
* Leadership issues
* Excessive barking
* Other problem behaviors

Woofgang, LLC

Private Training and Behavior Modification
Owner/Trainer: Laura Garber, CPDT
Certified by the Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers,  professional member of Association of Pet Dog Trainers, approved evaluator for AKC Canine Good Citizen (CGC) test, contributing writer for Animal Companion and Your Pet Connection
Website: www.myWoofGang.com
Email: laura@myWoofGang.com
Phone: (646) 345-5116

WoofGang's training methodology applies positive reinforcement techniques. Reward-based training is an effective and non-aversive way of learning for dogs. It facilitates the acquisition of new behavior without causing fear or anxiety.
 
* Relationship training by establishing obedience behaviors
* Behavior modification for problem behaviors, separation anxiety, fear-based behaviors and aggression
* Housetraining
* Trick training
* Dog/puppy evaluation and selection