Dog Training in Howell, NJ
Private lessons and board & train from a 5.0-star local team. Obedience, leash manners, reactivity, and puppy programs built to hold up in real life.
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Off Leash K9 Training, Jersey Shore is rated 5.0 stars across 95 Google reviews, and trains dogs from Howell and western Monmouth County.
Howell sits right on the line between the two counties we work in most, and it is an easy run down to our facility at 333 Atlantic City Blvd in Bayville. Howell owners use us both ways: weekly private lessons for dogs 20 weeks and older, or a one to three week board and train when they would rather drop off and pick up. Puppies from 8 to 20 weeks have their own programs.
Why professional training is essential for Howell dog owners
Behavior modification
Resolve jumping, pulling, barking, anxiety, and reactivity at the root, not just the symptom.
Safety & control
A dog that listens the first time is a safer dog around traffic, trails, water, and people.
Stronger bond
Clear communication builds trust, so your dog looks to you for direction instead of guessing.
Long-term results
We transfer the skills to you at pickup, so the obedience holds long after training ends.
Family harmony
A calm, well-mannered dog means a calmer home for kids, guests, and other pets alike.
Our dog training services in Howell
Three ways to train, each tailored to your dog's needs and your goals.
Private lessons
One-on-one sessions with a trainer, where you learn to handle your dog as much as your dog learns the commands. For dogs 20 weeks and older.
- 4, 6, or 8 private lessons
- Come, sit, down, place, heel and “off”
- E-collar and training leash included
Board & train
Your dog stays and trains with a professional trainer, then comes home with the obedience already in place and a hand-off session so you can keep it there.
- 1-week, 2-week and 3-week programs
- Only 3 dogs per trainer at a time
- One-on-one turnover session at pickup
Puppies & behavior work
Start a puppy right, or get real help with a dog that reacts to other dogs, guards what it has, or lives on edge.
- Puppy board & train, 8–20 weeks old
- Puppy Hybrid: lessons now, board & train at 20 weeks
- Aggression and reactivity programs
Our most popular training programs in Howell
Transparent, flat-rate pricing. Not sure which fits? A free consultation sorts it out.
Basic Obedience
4 private lessons on the core commands. 20 weeks and older.
Basic & Advanced Obedience
6 lessons: the basic curriculum, then 2 aimed at your own goals.
1 Week Board & Train
Home manners and 4 obedience commands, boarding with a pro trainer.
2 Week Board & Train
Two weeks of immersive training, 7 basic commands, plus a turnover session.
Behavior Modification Board & Train
Three-week minimum on-leash program for reactivity, resource guarding and high anxiety.
Payment plans are available. Call us today to learn more about payment options, or see every program and price on the plans & pricing page.
Built for how Howell dogs actually live
Howell is big, spread out and green. Between the Manasquan Reservoir, the trails out toward Allaire on the Wall line and the farms along the back roads, a lot of Howell dogs spend their days somewhere with deer, geese and open ground. A dog with a strong chase drive and a lot of room to use it needs a recall that holds when something runs, and that is the first thing we build.
It is also a commuter town. Route 9, Route 33 and the Interstate 195 corridor run through it, so plenty of Howell dogs spend long stretches of the day at home and then meet everything at once in the evening: the kids, the neighbors, the delivery van and the dog next door. Door manners and a solid place command matter as much here as a good walk.
And Howell is a family town with a lot of young, big dogs in it. Doodles, labs and shepherd mixes that jump on guests, drag their owners down the street and ignore their name are the calls we get most, and they are exactly what the two week board and train is built to fix.
Where your dog will shine
- Manasquan Reservoir
- Oak Glen Park
- Soldier Memorial Park
- Allaire State Park
- Howell Park Golf Course
Jennifer Cattonar owns and runs Off Leash K9 Training, Jersey Shore out of the Bayville facility. A New Jersey native, she came to dog training after raising her own family and now travels to K9 training seminars around the country to keep the team's methods current. She believes every dog is trainable and every one deserves a fair chance, and the puppy board and train programs are the work she enjoys most.
Dog training service areas near Howell
Our facility is in Bayville, a straight drive down from Howell. We train dogs from across Monmouth and Ocean counties, and Howell sits right in the middle of the two.
What Howell dog owners say
“Our two 8-month-old Havanese Poodles started the two-week board and train program with issues like constant barking, not following basic commands, and pulling on walks… When we brought them home, it was like we had two new dogs. They respond to commands instantly, their barking is now rare instead of constant, and walks have gone from a battle to a joy…”
“Before Off Leash my dog was a bit wild and chaotic, love him to death but he was quite a bit to manage. After the 2 week program at Off Leash, my dog Kai is extremely well behaved but he still has his lovable personality.”
“He no longer tries to drag me on our walks, waits patiently for food, and I can get the Amazon packages off the porch without worrying about escape attempts!”
Frequently asked questions
How far is your facility from Howell?
Our facility is at 333 Atlantic City Blvd in Bayville, down the county from Howell. Plenty of Howell owners do weekly private lessons, and plenty choose a board and train instead, which means one trip to drop off and one to pick up, with a one on one turnover session at the end where we hand the commands over to you.
Do you come to my house for lessons in Howell?
No. Our private lessons are not run inside your house. Our own FAQ page says it plainly: contact your local Off Leash K9 certified trainer for the location of their training, because generally we do not like to train dogs inside the house. Lessons happen where your dog has to behave in real life, and board and train dogs stay with their trainer for the whole program.
How old does my dog need to be to start?
Private lessons and our standard board and train programs start at 20 weeks old, which is about five months. Younger puppies have their own track: the one and two week puppy board and train programs are for pups 8 to 20 weeks old, and the Puppy Hybrid Program bridges the gap with puppy lessons now and a two week e-collar board and train once your pup reaches 20 weeks.
Do you offer payment plans?
Yes. Payment plans are available. Call us today at (848) 221-5161 to learn more about payment options. Lesson packages and board and train programs include an e-collar and a training leash, and every price is listed on our plans and pricing page.
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