FirstBarkChris was very thorough in his training process and follow through. He was knowledgeable and answered and questions I had about the process. He helped me get the pitbull I was fostering to stop jumping on people in a few short sessions! I highly recommend Chris for any dog training as he really knows what he's doing!
Hometown Hounds
Freehold, New Jersey
About Hometown Hounds
Transform your dog’s behavior in the comfort of your own home! I specialize in positive reinforcement and reward-based training techniques that build trust and lasting results. As a certified professional dog trainer, I come to you, making training convenient and stress-free for both you and your pup.
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- Puppy training
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- Puppies
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- Positive reinforcement
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- Dog walking
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- Non Aversive Training
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25 Google reviews
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- leash training 5
- improved dog behavior 3
- patient trainer 3
- behavior improvement 2
- distraction training 2
- dog whisperer 2
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- multisession package 2
- positive approach 2
- punctuality 2
- tailored training 2
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Chris did a great job working with our *very* social/energetic Golden Retriever, Cooper. During our sessions, he gave lots of great tips and guidance on how to reduce pulling on walks, limit jumping when new people arrive, and generally how to make walks more enjoyable for both o…Read full reviewClose full review
Chris did a great job working with our *very* social/energetic Golden Retriever, Cooper. During our sessions, he gave lots of great tips and guidance on how to reduce pulling on walks, limit jumping when new people arrive, and generally how to make walks more enjoyable for both our dog and those walking him. As this was the first time ever taking a dog to get training, Chris did a great job of explaining why he was doing what he was doing to both us and Cooper’s grandpaw-rents. Throughout, he listened to our concerns and worked to help Cooper with his trouble spots. Chris pivoted when one technique was not working as well, and Cooper genuinely loved working with him.
Chris is a dog whisperer. I’m surprised that my dog didn’t start washing the dishes and throwing in the laundry when he got home he was that well trained. All jokes aside thank you Chris for helping out with our baby boy! Excellent service, extremely affordable, great investment for my baby.
Can’t recommend this training enough. You can tell right away he actually cares about the dogs and isn’t just trying to rush through sessions. Super professional, easy to talk to, explains everything in a way that actually makes sense, and you can tell he really knows what he’s d…Read full reviewClose full review
Can’t recommend this training enough. You can tell right away he actually cares about the dogs and isn’t just trying to rush through sessions. Super professional, easy to talk to, explains everything in a way that actually makes sense, and you can tell he really knows what he’s doing. Already seeing a huge difference in behavior and structure. If you want someone patient, knowledgeable, and genuinely passionate about dog training, Chris is the guy to go to. Great prices for the service he offers.
Absolutely thrilled with Chris and the work he did for our golden retriever puppy. Over the course of 3 sessions, he worked with her on serious issues my wife and I had, including dog walking and her constant jumping. Well worth it!
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