FirstBarkEssential Dog Training was amazing with my Husky puppy, Skye! Skye loved coming to training every week and absolutely loved Tasha. Because of Essential Dog Training, Skye is able to walk appropriately on a leash and so much more. Thanks again, Tasha!
Essential Dog Training
Forked River, New Jersey
About Essential Dog Training
Essential Dog Training is Lacey, New Jersey's premier dog training facility, serving Ocean and Monmouth counties. We offer various dog training solutions, including private lessons, obedience boot camps, and day trains. Essential Dog Training's individualized programs cater to each dog's specific needs, ensuring the best possible results. With a focus on anxiety, crate training, jumping, leash pulling, barking, and reactivity, We strive to find solutions that help both dogs and their families. For puppies, we offer training programs that emphasize good manners and foundational skills. Essential Dog Training is passionate about creating lasting relationships between dogs and their owners.
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- Behavior consultation
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- Crate training
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- House training
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- Leash training
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- Obedience training
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- Puppy training
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Get your puppy headed in the right direction. Potty training, Crate training, basic obedience. Addressing nipping, biting and jumping
- Recall training
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Behavior support
- Barking
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- Fear and confidence
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Helping scared and nervous dogs through play and enrichment, to bring out the best in them
- Reactivity training
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How training happens
- Board and train
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- Day training
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Our Most Popular Program A convenient middle ground option for our clients. If you are looking for the benefits of our Stay and Train package, but can't imagine being without your pup for an extended period of time, this may be the answer for you. We do the training while you go about your day,
- Group classes
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- Private training
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On-Leash training. 1 Hour sessions. Setting a foundation of obedience including things like name recognition, sit, down, place, thresholds, and leash manners. Can be customized to clients needs
Dog age
- Puppies
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Training level
- Advanced obedience
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- Beginner training
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Support between sessions
- Refresher training
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Additional services
- Boarding
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- Daycare
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Daycare and enrichment programs are available to bring out the best in your pup. A Consultation is required
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- Dog training
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Basic obedience training. Focusing on leash work and communication skills
- Anxiety
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- Boot Camp
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- Stay & Train Program
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- Training Appointment
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- Training Your Dog
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Confirm current programs and availability directly.
Customer reviews
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Mentioned in reviews
- confidence building 8
- knowledgeable trainer 7
- personalized training 6
- obedience training 4
- effective training 3
- daily updates 2
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- kind and patient approach 2
- natural way with dogs 2
- obedient puppy 2
- therapy dog training 2
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Tasha was so great with our puppy. We noticed a difference within two or three sessions and after the basic training package our puppy was so well trained! Our pup was so excited every time we pulled into their driveway- could tell she enjoyed Tasha’s company/training as well.
Tasha and her daughter Riah are amazing. Patient, knowledgeable and dependable. Lady adores them and totally ignores us when we drop her off. She has graduated now but we take her back every once in a while for boarding or reinforcement. She is constantly getting praised for how well behaved she is. She is not even 8 months old and is so good! Thank you so much!
From the moment we met Tasha, we could see how compassionate she is with the dogs and their owners. Our 6 month old Mini Golden Doodle Winnie spent 2 weeks with Tasha. We enjoyed getting daily photos, videos and updates on Winnie’s progress. During Winnie’s stay with Tasha, we vi…Read full reviewClose full review
From the moment we met Tasha, we could see how compassionate she is with the dogs and their owners. Our 6 month old Mini Golden Doodle Winnie spent 2 weeks with Tasha. We enjoyed getting daily photos, videos and updates on Winnie’s progress. During Winnie’s stay with Tasha, we visited 3 times and had lessons tailored to Winnie and our family life. Winnie was very happy with Tasha and we never had to feel bad leaving her there. Now that Winnie is back home with us, she hasn’t had any accidents in the house, which had been a major problem before her stay with Tasha. Winnie is also very proud when she performs commands that she learned from Tasha. We highly recommend Tasha (and Tasha’s daughter) from Essential Dog Training!
Essential Dog Training has been an absolute game changer for both me and my dog! From the very first session, it was clear they truly care about helping dogs and their owners build a strong, respectful bond. The trainers are knowledgeable, patient, and always willing to answer qu…Read full reviewClose full review
Essential Dog Training has been an absolute game changer for both me and my dog! From the very first session, it was clear they truly care about helping dogs and their owners build a strong, respectful bond. The trainers are knowledgeable, patient, and always willing to answer questions or give extra tips tailored to your dog’s unique personality. We saw a huge improvement in behavior and obedience within just a few weeks. Walks are more enjoyable, my dog listens better, and I feel so much more confident as an owner. If you’re looking for professional, effective, and compassionate dog training, I can’t recommend Essential Dog Training enough!
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