The Dan Gentile Dog Training Center

Dan Gentile and Staff are like magic. My dog went to school when he was 1.5 and again at 2.5. Ranger can do every single command, off leash- things, if you knew my dog Ranger, would never think possible. Everything is positive, Ranger loves the entire staff, he gets excited to ‘go to work’. There’s a reason Dan is so we’ll known. Ask the Staff for my contact information if you want first hand info- I’d be more than happy to connect.

I was a manager at a pet store some years back, when this woman came in with her beautiful, yet seemingly stressed out, German Shepherd. She was upset that the dog was panting the way she was and acting strangely. Not the way you intend to pick up your animal from a training boarding facility. There was such a horrible odor coming from her. I noticed upon looking at her neck and this “prong collar” Dan told her they use for training, was embedded in her neck. He told the woman he removed two links from it to secure it around her neck more firmly for training purposes. This poor thing was in such distress because the prongs were IN HER NECK. It was rotting her flesh. I had her call the vet on an emergency and rush her in right away. This poor woman had no idea of the extent of the damage done by having this collar shortened and tightened on her baby. She couldn’t figure out where the stench was coming from. Thank goodness she got her dog when she did it her fate would’ve been much worse. I have heard other stores from people who have brought their animals here to train with unsatisfactory results. I recall reading an article about Dan in the paper as well and was left with such a disgusted feeling for any animal left in his care. I would never EVER bring my animal here. Not even a pet rock! Using a prong collar to the point of wounding an animal is NOT a way to train. Stand clear of this place!! Completely broke my heart!!