Dog Training in South Jersey ( Top 10 Reviews)

South Jersey covers a lot of land. So it can be hard to find a good dog training facility in in the area. Plus, not all dog trainers provide the type of training you want, and even then not all of them are open to new clients. And that's why we've compiled this list.

The trainers below are sprinkled throughout South Jersey: from Howell to Ocean City to Moorestown. So check them out, and let me know if we missed a trainer close to you.

Top 10 Facilities for Dog Training in South Jersey

1. Best Friends Pet Care

• Website: http://www.bestfriendspetcare.com/cinnaminson-nj

• Address: 2500 Route 73, Cinnaminson, NJ 08077

• Phone: (856) 200-3084

Best Friends Pet Care is a chain with 42 locations in 19 states. They aim to provide pets with a clean, fun, and safe atmosphere. They offer large grassy play yards for walks, individualized playtimes and play-group sessions. They specialize in boarding and grooming, but they also offer training.

From puppies to adult dogs, Best Friends Pet Care supplies a broad selection of dog training classes. This includes board and train programs that offer one-on-one training while your dog stays the night. There are also group sessions. The overall thrust of their technique is positive reinforcement.

2. Dan Gentile Dog Training Center

• Website: http://www.njdog.com/njdog/index.asp

• Address: 692 Lakewood Farmingdale Rd, Howell, NJ 07731

• Phone: (732) 378-9285

For more than four decades, Dan Gentile, Jr. has been a Professional Dog Trainer. His education includes studies with Cornell University School of Veterinary Medicine, Ontario Veterinary College, and the US Armed Forces Institute. He is a member of several professional associations.

The Dan Gentile Dog Training Center offers an inboard training program. For two weeks, your dog will stay at the facility on twelve acres in a country setting. There he will learn to relax around distractions and to calm down in general. Proper manners are also taught.

3. K9 Basics Dog Training

• Website: http://www.k9basics.com/

• Address: 131 Kenilworth Rd, Marlton, NJ 08053

• Phone: (866) 592-2742

K9 Basics is owned by Linda and Brian Berg. Brian is also the training director and leads a staff of six trainers. Brian spent a quarter century in law enforcement during which he handled a police dog and supervised the K9 unit. He is also the training director for Semper Fido, which provides dogs to veterans.

K9 Basics offers board and train programs as well as group training with staff. They believe in teaching dogs to behave regardless of the distractions surrounding them. They first aim to garner the pet's attention, and then they tap into the animal's intelligence to begin the learning process.

4. Jersey Shore Pet Resort

• Website: http://www.jerseyshorekennels.com/default.htm

• Address: 203 White Horse Pike, Galloway, NJ 08205

• Phone: (609) 652-8008

Jersey Shore Pet Resort has gone by a variety of names in its long history, including Lou Orth’s School for Dogs, Absecon Kennel, and Absecon Pet Resort. No matter the name, they are family owned and operated and also offer boarding and grooming among their suite of services.

Lou Orth is in charge of the training at Jersey Shore Pet Resort. It is a board and train program that lasts for two weeks. Lou works with each of the dogs three times a day for about an hour each session. Lou specializes in training therapy and service dogs.

5. Allen’s Kennel

• Website: http://allenskennels.com/

• Address: 116A Borton Landing Road, Moorestown, NJ 08057

• Phone: (856) 235-0196

Established more than half a century ago, Allen's Kennel is a family owned and operated pet boarding facility. It is located on a 28-acre farm. They are a long time member of the Pet Care Services Association.

They offer a variety of different classes, including show handling, obedience, nose work, rally, and agility. Allen’s Kennel has several certified instructors with classes geared towards puppies all the way up to competition class dogs.

6. Wilford Dog Training Academy

• Website: http://wilforddog.com/

• Address: 1750 Mizpah Rd, Mays Landing, NJ 08330

• Phone: (609) 576-8810

Wilford Dog Training Academy has the stated mission of supplying the most humane and best quality dog training and care in all phases. They also aim to give owners knowledgeable instruction and advice on developing a good relationship with their pet.

Barbarann Bannon is the owner and head trainer for Wilford Dog Training Academy. She has worked with dogs for more than two decades. She is certified by the United States Police Canine Association and is certified to test dogs to become Canine Good Citizens and offers classes to bring them up to speed.

7. Pawsitively Famous Dog Training

• Address: 357 Creek Rd, Delran, NJ 08075

• Phone: (856) 524-4006

For over twenty years, Pawsitively Famous Dog Training has specialized in training dogs and puppies to be wonderful family members. In the years since they have opened their doors, they have branched out also to be Animal Talent Agents, and clients often have opportunities to appear in movies or TV shows.

Dawn Wolfe is the Dog Behavior and Training Specialist at Pawsitively Famous. She believes in taking a holistic approach to assisting clients. She educates customers on massage, diet, herbal supplements, essential oils, dental care, and of course pack law and dog behavior.

8. A-1 Total Control Dog Training Academy

• Address: 657 Bridgeton Pike, Mantua, NJ 08051

• Phone: (856) 468-8040

A-1 Total Control Dog Training Academy encourages obedient behavior in dogs of all ages by teaching bonding skills and communication. They offer classes in canine good citizen training, agility, therapy dog evaluation, and formation walking.

A-1 offers a free 30 minute consultation, so you can have a good idea of what you are getting into before committing to the program, which consists of five weeks of one and a half hour classes once per week. They also have advanced training programs available.

9. Canine Dimensions

• Website: http://www.caninedimensions.com/PublicPages/NJ.aspx

• Address: 12 Providence Rd, Evesham Township, NJ 08053

• Phone: (888) 281-3647

Phil Guida founded Canine Dimensions in 1997. They have a network of trainers throughout the United States. Their specialty is coming into your home and training your puppies and dogs of any age or breed. They only use certified dog trainers who work around your schedule.

Canine Dimensions believes in using dog-friendly, humane training methods. They do not use clickers, pain, shock collars, or group classes, which can sometimes become embarrassing. Their trainers are members of the APDT and IACP as well as certified CGC evaluators.

10. Devil Dog Training

• Website: http://www.devildogtraining.com/

• Address: 337 W 17^th St, Ocean City, NJ 08226

• Phone: (609) 399-1028

Donna Lawson is the brains behind Devil Dog Training. She has more than two decades of experience working with dogs. She got her start professionally training and handling dogs for dog shows as well as working in shelters with rescues.

She mainly teaches group classes at Devil Dog Training. They do not believe in separating dogs by age, breed, or size. This is because dogs are pack animals and generally prefer to be around other animals. Donna can work on difficult behavior issues, such as biting, shyness, fear issues, and more.