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Play Based Training

What is play based dog training?
By participating alongside your dog as you toss the ball, or play tug, your dog is learning several valuable lessons; that good behavior is rewarded, that listening and obeying is fun, and that you are a pretty cool human to pay attention to! You can also use games to build greater impulse control and reliability.

Therapy Dog Prep

If Therapy dog is your goal, we will evaluate if this is a job your dog will enjoy and deciding how to achieve that goal. The 6 Common Characteristics that Therapy Dogs Share!
Therapy dogs interact with the public, there are a few boxes that potential therapy dogs need to check before earning the therapy dog title!

Friendly – The most obvious trait is that the dog is friendly. They must prefer to lick rather than bite. They need to be OK with being handled by strangers (in all areas of the body) and never snap at a human. You will not always be able to control the way people handle your dog, but you need to be able to control your dog!
Confident – The dog must be okay with new experiences, new smells and most of all, new people. A scared dog is a recipe for disaster. People often confuse a scared dog for an aggressive dog.
Quiet – We love it when our dogs show excitement when we come home, but yelping and howling are not OK for a therapy dog. They might be asked to “speak” on command, but it is better for them to be cool and quiet.
Explorative – The dog should love to explore their surroundings and not be upset to leave home.
Disciplined – Whilst the dog will be receiving therapy dog training, its important that they already have a baseline of discipline, that they are comfortable with receiving commands and believe that they are part of the pack. This also ties into believing that you are an authority.
Healthy and Vaccinated – As the dog will be interacting in all manner of new places, it is important to ensure that they are fully vaccinated, healthy and fixed.

FITDOG

FITDOG Pack Walks
A group of dog handlers go for a walk together in a structured environment. Walking together and enjoy nature with other dog lovers.

It is a training session not a time for your dog to meet other dogs.

There is no interaction between dogs.

Just as with any other training session your dogs focus is on you!

What to Bring: High Value Treat and/or Toy, a 6' non-flex leash, poop bags

Each Date will have 2 options and will be approximately one hour

FitDog - loose leash casual walk learning neutrality to new places, people and things. Each walk counts toward AKC FitDog titles
No Train No Gain - advanced training integrated into walk

Dog Training Services

Personalized Dog Training to Build a Stronger Bond

We offer a range of individualized dog training services—from basic obedience to behavior modification—tailored to your dog’s unique needs. Whether you’re seeking a well-mannered companion or a focused working partner, our goal is to help you learn how to motivate your dog so they want to work with you. Training shouldn’t be about control—it should be about connection. We’re here to help you achieve your goals and bring out the best in your best friend.

Our training is built on positive reinforcement using food, play, and praise. Through engaging games and fun tricks, we help strengthen the bond between you and your dog, making training an enjoyable experience for you both.

Whether you’re a first-time dog owner or just looking to refresh your skills, we’re here to support you. Contact us today to learn more about our training services and how we can help.

Serving Sussex, Warren and Morris Counties in New Jersey

Ready to
Improve Your Relationship
with your
Dog?

862-268-6543

325 Ridge Road

Fredon, New Jersey

United States

lovelifewithyourdog@gmail.com

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Dog Training Services

Ready to Improve Your Relationship with your Dog?

Ready to
Improve Your Relationship
with your
Dog?