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Houndstooth Training

Summit, New Jersey

4.6/5· 75 Google reviews

About Houndstooth Training

We offer a highly personalized, elevated approach to dog training. We are not a one-size-fits-all program , every dog and owner receive a custom training plan tailored to their lifestyle and goals. Our focus is on clear communication, structure, and trust, creating calm, confident dogs with lasting results. From foundational obedience to advanced training, service work, and behavior modification, each program is intentionally designed for real life. At Houndstooth, dogs are treated as individuals and owners are supported every step of the way. If you’re looking for thoughtful, high-level training done the right way, you’ve found it.

Training & services

Training goals

  • Behavior consultation
  • Leash training Customer-reported
  • Obedience training
  • Puppy training
  • Recall training Customer-reported

Behavior support

  • Aggression training

How training happens

  • Board and train
  • In-home training Customer-reported
  • Owner coaching Customer-reported
  • Private training

Dog age

  • Puppies

Training level

  • Advanced training

Support between sessions

  • Personalized training plans

Assistance and working dogs

  • Protection training
  • Service dog training
  • Therapy dog training

Additional services

  • Boarding

Other listed services

View 8 additional details
  • Custom Dog Training
  • Dog's Tracking
  • Family Pet Dogs
  • Leash Walk
  • Personal Protection Canine Training
  • Personalized Canine training
  • Specialty Training
  • Ultimate Training

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Customer reviews

Google listing
4.6
out of 575 Google reviews

Mentioned in reviews

  • Leash walking 17
  • Confidence building 12
  • Obedience 8
  • Comfortable lessons 5
  • Aggressive barking 3
  • Anxious dog training 3
All 10 topics
  • Board and train program 3
  • Reactive dog training 3
  • Rescue pup training 3
  • Responsive to questions 3

Google review topics, not confirmed services.

75 collected reviews

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N RJ
5/5
First of all, I want to start by saying that Rainbow used to be super wild when greeting guests or seeing people, but after working with Olivia+ team, she has improved tremendously. They were able to help her understand that she didn't need to be overly excited when meeting new p…Read full reviewClose full review

First of all, I want to start by saying that Rainbow used to be super wild when greeting guests or seeing people, but after working with Olivia+ team, she has improved tremendously. They were able to help her understand that she didn't need to be overly excited when meeting new people, and they did so in a way that was both kind and effective. One of the things that impressed me the most was how well Rainbow responded to leash training. Before working with this team, Rainbow used to chew on her leash and make walks incredibly difficult. However, after just a few sessions, she learned how to walk calmly and comfortably on a leash, making our walks much more enjoyable for both of us. Now, Rainbow is a completely different dog. She's calm and relaxed when meeting new people, and she no longer jumps or barks. Even on walks, she's a dream to handle - she's great on the leash and no longer pulls or tugs. Overall, I would highly recommend Houndstooth to anyone who is looking for a professional and effective solution for their dog's behavior problems. They were able to help Rainbow improve in ways that I never thought possible, and I am so grateful for their help. Thank you so much for all that you do!

Anthony Schoentube
5/5
I cannot thank the entire Houndstooth staff enough for the amazing job they did with Zeus. We were literally inches from giving him up. He tore apart our couch, he was biting us. He was literally out of control and we were not capable of training him. Olivia and her staff changed…Read full reviewClose full review

I cannot thank the entire Houndstooth staff enough for the amazing job they did with Zeus. We were literally inches from giving him up. He tore apart our couch, he was biting us. He was literally out of control and we were not capable of training him. Olivia and her staff changed our lives. He came back home to us(a few weeks later then expected) so well behaved we almost thought they sent the wrong dog home. Luckily for us they didn't. We got the dog we had always dreamed of. We can go anywhere in the world and if he's at Houndstooth we are free of worries and free to enjoy ourselves. I will be sending my dogs to Houndstooth always. I consider their entire staff family. There is no better feeling when you know your furbaby will be taken care of properly and treated like family. Again to the entire Houndstooth family Thank You!!

jasmine cheng
5/5

So glad I sent Duke here for boarding & training! He came back so well-behaved and they were able to reach all the goals that I set out for him! All the staff are super friendly and I’m definitely going to send him back whenever in need of boarding for the future! He even made a few furry friends :)

Mark Carnevale
5/5
At first, I was hesitant to leave a puppy with strangers and miss important milestones in Bailey’s life. After reassurance, I am so glad I decided to send her to Houndstooth Training. Updates and pictures really made me feel more comfortable while Bailey was away. She was so timi…Read full reviewClose full review

At first, I was hesitant to leave a puppy with strangers and miss important milestones in Bailey’s life. After reassurance, I am so glad I decided to send her to Houndstooth Training. Updates and pictures really made me feel more comfortable while Bailey was away. She was so timid, and is now calm and extremely cooperative, with many new skills. Leash walks are now a breeze due to her new behavior. In a short period of time, there was so much noticeable improvement in Bailey’s whole demeanor thanks to Olivia and Emme!!

Anthony LaPorta
5/5

My wife MJ and I enrolled out puppie Scout in Houndstooth's 4 week training program and were impressed with the results. We immediately noticed an improvement in Scout's behavior and he retained the lessons he learned during the program. Olivia was welcoming and professional. We highly recommend Houndstooth Canine Training. - Anthony and MJ

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