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The Dog Tamer

Bloomingdale, New Jersey

4.9/5· 161 Google reviews

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

View 12 additional details
  • 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 listing
4.9
out of 5161 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.

100 collected reviews

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Michelle MacDonald
5/5
I board trained my dog, Bungee, with Tom for two weeks, and I couldn't be happier with the experience. Tom (and his dog Bane) did an amazing job not only taking great care of her, but also working on her manners and obedience. I received daily updates, which gave me so much peace…Read full reviewClose full review

I board trained my dog, Bungee, with Tom for two weeks, and I couldn't be happier with the experience. Tom (and his dog Bane) did an amazing job not only taking great care of her, but also working on her manners and obedience. I received daily updates, which gave me so much peace of mind while I was away. Bungee came back happy, healthy, and better behaved than ever. You can tell Tom really knows dogs and truly cares about them. Highly recommend his services!

Brittany Gjelsvik
5/5
I quite honestly don’t have the words. Tom and bane are outstanding. My 10 month old frenchie crouton is the most stubborn careless brat ever, but tom was able to break through his bully attitude and give him the training he needed. Tom, you are a miracle to us! Bane thank you fo…Read full reviewClose full review

I quite honestly don’t have the words. Tom and bane are outstanding. My 10 month old frenchie crouton is the most stubborn careless brat ever, but tom was able to break through his bully attitude and give him the training he needed. Tom, you are a miracle to us! Bane thank you for putting up with Crouton. Not only is Tom great at training, he is also someone who kept in contact and updated me regularly. (I was a helicopter dog mom and not once did I ever get nervous with tom taking care of crouton). I HIGHLY recommend the dog tamer, and would do it over and over again. From here on out the only person to train my dogs is tom.

Kristie Mosley
5/5

Tom definitely helped us when our two herders needed to be taught some manners. They were reactive, jumped and one had anxiety when she saw other dogs. Tom taught us how even small actions and changes can have positive impact. We especially appreciated that he trains without prong or shock collars! I would recommend Tom to anyone!

Thomas Keena
5/5
My wife and I recently adopted a 6 year old male pit bull from our daughter who was having difficulties in keeping him since she had her children. He was not aggressive towards people but his social behaviors were concerning to us especially while out walking him which was extrem…Read full reviewClose full review

My wife and I recently adopted a 6 year old male pit bull from our daughter who was having difficulties in keeping him since she had her children. He was not aggressive towards people but his social behaviors were concerning to us especially while out walking him which was extremely difficult to say the least! We read Tom’s reviews and felt that he may be able to help us since they were all very positive. We agreed to six learning sessions with Tom. This has been the best experience for us and our dog. Money very well spent! Romeo’s behavior has improved so much that he is now an absolute pleasure to take on walks and share our lives with. Tom taught us so much that we will continue to practice. Overall, we highly recommend Tom, we felt a little sad that our sessions had ended because it’s been time so well spent but we are committed to keeping up the work because we love our beautiful Romeo. Tom is the best!!

Jenna K
5/5
We recommend using Tom! He is the best!! He truly helps you understand your dog and we can’t thank him enough for helping us better understand our dog. By understanding our dog we’ve been able to figure out what works best for him. He’s honest and straight to the point about what…Read full reviewClose full review

We recommend using Tom! He is the best!! He truly helps you understand your dog and we can’t thank him enough for helping us better understand our dog. By understanding our dog we’ve been able to figure out what works best for him. He’s honest and straight to the point about what our dog needed. We felt lost with our dog’s reactivity and we had no idea how to manage it. Tom helped us understand exactly what was causing his reactivity and how to address it. The clarity is more than we could ask for and we now know what we need to do for our dog. Tom actually shows you how to address the behavior of your dog. On top of that he’s an absolute awesome person who truly cares about his clients. Since working with Tom we’ve been able to improve our dog’s behavior so much.

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