FirstBarkTom is a savior. I have a very reactive and sometimes aggressive husky to the point he was almost euthanized. Tom was able to work with Enzo for 11 days and then another 10. He’s better on leash and has made immense progress on his reactivity. I’m so grateful that he was able to help my family and my sweet furry friend. Tom basically saved my husky ❤️
The Dog Tamer
Bloomingdale, New Jersey
About The Dog Tamer
Got dog problems? The Dog Tamer, led by Master Trainer Tom Hickey, is your answer. With over two decades of experience, Tom is renowned for rehabilitating dogs and is even an appointed Instructor for ABC Animal Behavior College. Based in Bloomingdale, NJ, we offer top-notch dog training that gets real results. Whether your furry friend needs a complete behavior overhaul through our Board and Train program, personalized attention with Private Session Evaluations, or flexible Online/remote training, we tailor our approach. We also provide specialized Boarding & Training and comprehensive Rehabilitation services. Our focus is on creating a harmonious life for you and your dog, building confidence and good habits.
Training & services
Training goals
- Behavior consultation
- House training Customer-reported
- Leash training
- Obedience training
Behavior support
- Fear and confidence
- Reactivity training Customer-reported
How training happens
- Board and train
Program details
Dogs stay with the trainer for an immersive training experience focused on behavioral development.
This service combines overnight boarding with focused training sessions for your dog.
- In-home training
- Online or virtual training
Program details
Receive training guidance and support from a distance through virtual sessions.
- Owner coaching
- Private training
Program details
Work one-on-one with a trainer to address specific behavioral concerns or training goals.
Dog age
- Puppies
Additional services
- Boarding
- Daycare
- Dog walking
Other listed services
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- Dog sitting (in-home)
- Behavioral Modifications
- Canine Behaviorist
- Customized Training
- Day Programs
- Home Lessons
- Master Trainer
- Training Lessons
- Training Walking
- Unique Training
- Rehabilitation
Program details
Specialized training programs designed to address and modify challenging dog behaviors.
- Exercise and Wellness Packages
Program details
These packages offer various options to support your dog's physical activity and overall well-being.
Confirm current programs and availability directly.
Customer reviews
Google listing4.9
161 Google reviews
Mentioned in reviews
- Puppy training 40
- Leash training 26
- Behavior correction 9
- Reactive dog training 7
- Aggressive dog training 6
- Dog whisperer 4
All 10 topics
- Dog language 3
- Obedient dog 3
- Board training 2
- Tailored training plan 2
Google review topics, not confirmed services.
Tom was wonderful!! He really took the time with our dog concerns and went above and beyond for them. At first we wanted him only to train our little one Holly but he also gave extra pointers for Cooper as well. Holly changed completely for the better and is a lot more obedient. He also gave great food options to switch to and both of them don’t have much allergies anymore. I highly recommend Tom!
Tom had our dog Nyla for three weeks. Before he did his board training, she was possessive, food aggressive, and had aggression in general. Now, she can play, gets her energy out more effectively and is a wonderful dog
Tom is the best person to help you with your dog! He corrects the behavior and gets to the root of why your dog reacts the way the way they do but in a very non aggressive and non threatening manner. He's excellent with dogs and is an absolute master at dog behavior. Our dog …Read full reviewClose full review
Tom is the best person to help you with your dog! He corrects the behavior and gets to the root of why your dog reacts the way the way they do but in a very non aggressive and non threatening manner. He's excellent with dogs and is an absolute master at dog behavior. Our dog was a jumper, very very reactive to other dogs, hard to walk. Tom showed us how to change how we interact with Dagger so that we can eliminate his bad behavior. Dagger has come such a long way since Tom started working with him and us, Dagger is so much happier now, and so are we! Tom is a pleasure to work with, Dagger loves him, we do too! I can't recommend him enough, infinity stars!!!!
When we called Tom, we were ready to give our doggie back to her former owners. She was extremely destructive and disobedient. From the first call even before we hired him to be our doggie’s trainer he was pleasant, extremely knowledgeable and shared tips with us. We hired him an…Read full reviewClose full review
When we called Tom, we were ready to give our doggie back to her former owners. She was extremely destructive and disobedient. From the first call even before we hired him to be our doggie’s trainer he was pleasant, extremely knowledgeable and shared tips with us. We hired him and he helped us train our doggie in a family setting making sure that everyone that would be interacting daily with her was present. Our doggie is so much more obedient and not destructive. He taught us commands and helped us learn more about her. We are extremely happy and highly recommend Tom. He really is a dog whisperer 🙂
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