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New Jersey · 25 trainers

Reactive dog trainers in New Jersey

Every trainer is labelled by how they train and ranked by member recommendations and Bark Score. Nobody can pay to move up.

  • 60%train force-free
  • 88%offer private or in-home sessions
  • 1hold a behaviour credential
How to choose a reactive dog trainer
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Top rated reactive dog trainers in New Jersey

Ranked by member recommendations, then Bark Score. How we score

  1. Hudson BarksJersey City, New Jersey

    4.8/ 5 Bark ScorePlatinum Certified Trainer

    Methods
    Force-free
    Credentials
    CPDT-KA
    Sessions
    Private 1:1, online/virtual
    See Hudson Barks
  2. Instinct Dog Behavior & Training, New Jersey and PhiladelphiaEnglewood, New Jersey

    4.8/ 5 Bark ScorePlatinum Certified Trainer

    Methods
    Force-free
    Credentials
    CPDT-KA, CBCC-KA, KPA-CTP
    Sessions
    Board & train, private 1:1, day school
    See Instinct Dog Behavior & Training, New Jersey and Philadelphia
  3. WonderDogs Canine Training & Activity CenterBerlin Township, New Jersey

    4.7/ 5 Bark ScoreGold Rated Trainer

    Methods
    Force-free
    Credentials
    CPDT-KA
    Sessions
    Private 1:1, group class
    See WonderDogs Canine Training & Activity Center

More top reactive dog trainers in New Jersey

The Dog Clicker, LLCCranford, New Jersey · Force-freeBark Score 4.6WoofGang, LLCCollingswood, New Jersey · Force-freeBark Score 4.5The Confident CanineFlemington, New Jersey · Force-freeBark Score 4.5My Positive PupHoboken, New Jersey · Force-freeBark Score 4.4Paws for Thought Dog Training Jersey CityJersey City, New Jersey · Force-freeBark Score 4.4A.H. Dog Training LLCWaldwick, New Jersey · Not statedBark Score 4.4Alpha & Omega Working Dogs – Dog TrainingMoorestown, New Jersey · Force-freeBark Score 4.3Crown PetFort Lee, New Jersey · Force-freeBark Score 4.2Dog Star AcademyHighlands, New Jersey · Force-freeBark Score 4.1Four on the Floor Dog TrainingMays Landing, New Jersey · Force-freeBark Score 4.1Tim Miller Dog Training LLCHillsdale, New Jersey · Force-freeBark Score 3.9Epona Pet CareAsbury, New Jersey · Force-freeBark Score 3.9K9 Kim’s Dog Training & Behavior ServicesRoselle Park, New Jersey · Not statedBark Score 3.9Dogs by Linda, LLCSewell, New Jersey · Force-freeBark Score 3.8Camp K NineMiddletown Township, New Jersey · Not statedBark Score 3.6Cover K9 TrainingCedar Grove, New Jersey · Not statedBark Score 3.6All Star Pet ResortEgg Harbor City, New Jersey · Not statedBark Score 3.6B.A.R.K. InstituteSouthampton Township, New Jersey · Not statedBark Score 3.5Pawsome UniversityMillstone, New Jersey · Not statedBark Score 3.4Chessieville Bay K9 TrainingWashington, New Jersey · Not statedBark Score 3.2Complete K9 ServicesRiverton, New Jersey · E-collar-centricBark Score 2.8A Bark Away NJJersey City, New Jersey · Not statedBark Score 2.7
At a glance

Reactive Dog Trainers in New Jersey, by the numbers

  • 25reactive dog trainers listed in New Jersey
  • 60%train force-free
  • 88%offer private or in-home sessions
  • 1hold a behaviour credential (CBCC-KA or CDBC)

How they train

Force-free
60%
E-collar-centric
4%
Not stated
36%

How you can train with them

Private 1:1
84%
Group class
44%
In-home
28%
Board & train
28%
Online/virtual
24%

Credentials held

CPDT-KA, Certified Professional Dog Trainer, Knowledge Assessed
28%
KPA-CTP, Karen Pryor Academy Certified Training Partner
12%
CBCC-KA, Certified Behavior Consultant Canine, Knowledge Assessed
4%

Counted from all 25 trainers on this list, from what their listings say.

How to choose a reactive dog trainer

What a reactive dog is, what good reactivity training looks like, and what to ask a trainer before you book. Read the guide

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