FirstBarkThere are many great dog trainers available in our area, but Tasha at Essential Dog Training is the best! If you are looking for a trainer who is kind, patient, and empathetic, look no further. After 5 sessions, we have a better understanding of our 2 year old dog's issues and have achieved the goals we were hoping to accomplish. I highly recommend!
Essential Dog Training
Forked River, New Jersey
About Essential Dog Training
Essential Dog Training is Lacey, New Jersey's premier dog training facility, serving Ocean and Monmouth counties. We offer various dog training solutions, including private lessons, obedience boot camps, and day trains. Essential Dog Training's individualized programs cater to each dog's specific needs, ensuring the best possible results. With a focus on anxiety, crate training, jumping, leash pulling, barking, and reactivity, We strive to find solutions that help both dogs and their families. For puppies, we offer training programs that emphasize good manners and foundational skills. Essential Dog Training is passionate about creating lasting relationships between dogs and their owners.
Training & services
Training goals
- Behavior consultation
- Crate training
- House training
- Leash training
- Obedience training
- Puppy training
Program details
Get your puppy headed in the right direction. Potty training, Crate training, basic obedience. Addressing nipping, biting and jumping
- Recall training
Behavior support
- Barking
- Fear and confidence
Program details
Helping scared and nervous dogs through play and enrichment, to bring out the best in them
- Reactivity training
How training happens
- Board and train
- Day training
Program details
Our Most Popular Program A convenient middle ground option for our clients. If you are looking for the benefits of our Stay and Train package, but can't imagine being without your pup for an extended period of time, this may be the answer for you. We do the training while you go about your day,
- Group classes
- Private training
Program details
On-Leash training. 1 Hour sessions. Setting a foundation of obedience including things like name recognition, sit, down, place, thresholds, and leash manners. Can be customized to clients needs
Dog age
- Puppies
Training level
- Advanced obedience
- Beginner training
Support between sessions
- Refresher training
Additional services
- Boarding
- Daycare
Program details
Daycare and enrichment programs are available to bring out the best in your pup. A Consultation is required
Other listed services
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- Dog training
Program details
Basic obedience training. Focusing on leash work and communication skills
- Anxiety
- Boot Camp
- Stay & Train Program
- Training Appointment
- Training Your Dog
Confirm current programs and availability directly.
Customer reviews
Google listing5
48 Google reviews
Mentioned in reviews
- Confidence building 8
- Knowledgeable trainer 7
- Personalized training 6
- Obedience training 4
- Effective training 3
- Daily updates 2
All 10 topics
- Kind and patient approach 2
- Natural way with dogs 2
- Obedient puppy 2
- Therapy dog training 2
Google review topics, not confirmed services.
In 2022, I was looking for a local dog trainer in the Ocean County, NJ area, to come to my home to assist with basic training for my Doberman puppy. I had no behavioral issues to address with my puppy, I just simply wanted to enlist my dog in some training. Tasha listened to wha…Read full reviewClose full review
In 2022, I was looking for a local dog trainer in the Ocean County, NJ area, to come to my home to assist with basic training for my Doberman puppy. I had no behavioral issues to address with my puppy, I just simply wanted to enlist my dog in some training. Tasha listened to what I wanted out of this training, and we developed a plan. Her personality was pleasant to work with for myself. My puppy enjoyed it as well. Most training was done at my home. She was always on time. I would recommend Tasha for basic puppy obedience and training.
Tasha did such a wonderful job with our high energy, one year old standard poodle, Wilbur. He did the stay and train program, and Tasha was very understanding and accommodating with his length of stay, and drop off/pick up times. Our family was going through a rough time with med…Read full reviewClose full review
Tasha did such a wonderful job with our high energy, one year old standard poodle, Wilbur. He did the stay and train program, and Tasha was very understanding and accommodating with his length of stay, and drop off/pick up times. Our family was going through a rough time with medical challenges, and Tasha was so supportive and compassionate. Our biggest issue with Wilbur was loose leash walking, which he is now a champ with. During his stay, Tasha was in contact with us daily, through texts and pictures, which was so appreciated. After Wilbur’s training, Tasha worked with us so that we would be able to maintain consistency with everything he learned. I cannot speak highly enough about our experience - Tasha is extremely knowledgeable as a trainer, and really develops a relationship with each dog she cares for. We have a special needs adult daughter, and were so impressed with Tasha’s ability to connect with her, we hope to rely on Tasha’s expertise to help Wilbur become a therapy dog.
Super awesome experience! Helped guide me through it!
Great training program! Very compassionate, highly recommend their services.
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