About Our Trainers

Meet The Off Leash K9 Team

We have the most amazing trainers at Off Leash K9 Training in jersey shore!

Jennifer Cattonar - Owner

Jennifer Cattonar, the spirited owner and head trainer at Off Leash K9 Training, Jersey Shore. A true New Jersey native, Jennifer’s life story is deeply intertwined with her beloved hometown, her family, and her unwavering passion for K9 training.

Jennifer’s essence is a blend of family devotion, animal love, and a zest for life. As a loving wife and mother of two wonderful children, her home is a sanctuary for her family, three dogs, a cat, and a turtle, each cherished equally. Fulfilling her childhood dream, Jennifer rejoined the workforce with a bang, becoming a K9 trainer at OLK9, and has since flourished in her chosen path.

Her professional journey is marked by a commitment to lifelong learning. Jennifer’s frequent attendance at K9 training seminars across the nation exemplifies her dedication to bringing the most advanced training methods to her team. She firmly believes that every K9 is trainable, and each one deserves a fair chance.

Managing the Jersey Shore location, Jennifer excels in tackling diverse K9 behavioral challenges. While her professional prowess lies in her work, her heart finds joy in puppy board and train programs, where she forms lasting bonds from a tender age.

Outside of training, Jennifer’s life is full of energy and spontaneity. She revels in the warmth of summer days, often found relaxing by the water or cruising on a boat, soaking in the sun. Family adventures are her forte, with quad rides and spontaneous trips adding excitement to her life. Jennifer is always on the move, embodying a spirit that never rests. Her love for shopping, and a penchant for all things pink, glittery, and sparkly, add a unique flair to her vibrant personality.

Jennifer Cattonar is more than a K9 trainer; she’s a whirlwind of energy, adventure, and compassion, making a significant impact on the lives of K9s and their owners while living her life to the fullest.

Valerie - Trainer

As a native to New Jersey, Val was born and raised in Howell. From a young age she always had a passion and love for all animals, especially dogs! She made it her goal in life to find a fulfilling career working with them. She received her state animal control control certification in 2018 and volunteered with her local animal shelter in Toms River.

Val went on to receive her training certification in 2021, and has found her passion training dogs! She loves building relationships with both the dogs she trains, and their owners. She also enjoys helping dogs overcome behaviors such as aggression, fear, reactivity and especially anxiety to encourage them to become healthy and happy.

Jason – Behaviorist & Trainer

Meet Jason, our dedicated Behaviorist and K9 Trainer who specializes in behavior modification and working with reactive or aggressive dogs—including those with active bite histories toward people and other dogs. With expertise in complex behavior cases, Jason focuses on challenges like resource guarding, food aggression, fear-based reactivity, and more advanced work such as protection training and decoy work.

Several years ago, Jason made a bold career shift from the construction industry to follow his true calling: becoming a K9 handler. This decision was driven by his deep-rooted passion for dogs, especially rescues and aggressive breeds that are often misunderstood and require the most patience, structure, and understanding.

At our training facility, Jason is known for his calm, confident approach and his ability to rehabilitate even the most challenging dogs. His work with behaviorally complex cases is transformative—not just for the dogs, but for their owners too. With compassion and precision, he helps create real change, ensuring safety and harmony in both the dog’s and human’s lives.

Outside of training, Jason is all about adrenaline and adventure. He’s an avid fan of riding quads and dirt bikes, and enjoys spending time outdoors with his family. Married with two children, Jason treasures time on the water tubing, boogie boarding, or camping under the stars.

Jason brings a unique mix of heart, grit, and expertise to our team. Whether he’s guiding a reactive dog through its first calm walk or running decoy drills in a protection session, his work is a true reflection of his passion, skill, and unwavering commitment to the dogs and families he serves.

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About Off Leash K9 Training

Dog Trainers that Are Recognized Around The World!

Nick White is the Owner and Founder of Off Leash K9 Training. Nick is a former US Marine and former US Secret Service. He currently has over 130+ dog training locations throughout the United States.

Nick is globally recognized as being one of the top dog trainers in the world. He has 2 official world records in off leash obedience, named on Wikipedia as one of the top 20 dog trainers in the world, recently named top 10 trainer in the world by bestdogtrainers.org, has been featured in many magazines and shows, and he is regularly requested by the top celebrities and athletes! He has been called upon by people such as actor Ryan Reynolds, WWE’s John Cena, MLB All Star Max Scherzer, UFC World Champion Jon “Bones” Jones, and many more!

You can visit our YouTube Channel and watch over 1500+ before/after videos of Nick and his team’s work! Off Leash K9 Training has more documented videos than any dog training business in the entire world!