Middletown · Monmouth County, NJ
Dog Training in Middletown, 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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5.0★ from 95 Google reviews
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Serving Middletown & Monmouth County
Only 3 dogs per trainer at a time
Local dog training you can trust
Off Leash K9 Training, Jersey Shore is rated 5.0 stars across 95 Google reviews, and trains dogs from Middletown and northern Monmouth County.
Middletown is the far end of the drive for us, and Monmouth County is one of the areas our owner names first. Our facility is at 333 Atlantic City Blvd in Bayville. From Middletown a board and train is two trips in one to three weeks, which is why the immersive programs are the usual choice from up here. Private lessons are available too, for dogs 20 weeks and older.
Why it matters
Why professional training is essential for Middletown 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.What we offer
Our dog training services in Middletown
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
Popular programs
Our most popular training programs in Middletown
Transparent, flat-rate pricing. Not sure which fits? A free consultation sorts it out.Basic Obedience
$700
4 private lessons on the core commands. 20 weeks and older.
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Basic & Advanced Obedience
$975
6 lessons: the basic curriculum, then 2 aimed at your own goals.
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1 Week Board & Train
$1,600
Home manners and 4 obedience commands, boarding with a pro trainer.
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Most popular
2 Week Board & Train
$3,100
Two weeks of immersive training, 7 basic commands, plus a turnover session.
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Behavior Modification Board & Train
$4,200
Three-week minimum on-leash program for reactivity, resource guarding and high anxiety.
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Payment plans are available. Call us today to learn more about payment options, or see every program and price on the plans & pricing page.
Training in Middletown
Built for how Middletown dogs actually live
Middletown runs from the bayshore to the woods, and dogs here see all of it. The trails at Hartshorne Woods and Huber Woods, the paths around Poricy Park and Tatum Park, and the waterfront along the bay mean a typical walk comes with bikes, runners, other dogs and wildlife. A dog that behaves in the yard has still never been asked to hold a heel on a busy trail.
It is a town full of busy households. Plenty of Middletown owners commute, and a dog that spends the day waiting tends to meet the evening at full volume: barking at the door, jumping on the kids and pulling the whole way round the block. Those are the problems we hear about most from this end of the county.
The drive shapes the program. Most Middletown clients pick a board and train so the training happens with us and the travel is two trips, and the turnover session at the end is where we teach you to keep it going at home. If you would rather be hands on every week, private lessons are still an option.
Where your dog will shine
- Hartshorne Woods Park
- Huber Woods Park
- Poricy Park
- Tatum Park
- Bayshore Waterfront Park
Who you'll be working with
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.
Jennifer CattonarOwner & Head Trainer · Off Leash K9 Training, Jersey Shore
Where we work
Dog training service areas near Middletown
We train dogs from across Monmouth County as well as Ocean County. Our facility is in Bayville, and Middletown owners most often choose a board and train so the drive is two trips rather than a weekly commute.Middletown
Lincroft
Holmdel
Red Bank
Hazlet
Atlantic Highlands
Colts Neck
Freehold
Howell
Brick
Toms River
Private Lessons
Board & Train
Puppy Training
Aggressive Dogs
Leash Training
Plans & Pricing
Real results
What Middletown dog owners say
“We did the 2 week board and train with our 6 month old puppy. The communication was great and we received nightly updates. The facility is immaculate. We were truly impressed with the handoff at the conclusion of the program.”
Karisa BerryVerified Google review
“So my dog is home for 24 hours and the transformation from land shark to well behaved dog is amazing. Jennifer did a terrific job training Abbey, took her home, made her part of her family for 2 weeks, took excellent care of her.”
Steven FeldmanVerified Google review
“We sent our Mojo to a 2-week board and train and the result is just awesome! We had a restless pup who constantly pulled on his leash, jumped on people and who used to ‘steal’ our socks and shoes.”
David M DiazVerified Google review
Good to know
Frequently asked questions
Middletown is a drive. Is that a problem?
It is the normal way Monmouth County owners work with us. Our facility is at 333 Atlantic City Blvd in Bayville, and most Middletown clients choose a board and train, which means one trip to drop off and one to pick up with your turnover session at the end, rather than a weekly drive for lessons. Private lessons are still an option if you would rather be hands on every week.Do you come to my house for lessons in Middletown?
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.Get started today