American Canine Coach

American Canine Coach offers intensive board and train programs based on length of stay, from one to four weeks, for obedience and behavior modification, with a standard basic obedience program of two weeks. They also run a puppy boot camp covering crate routines, house manners, socialization, leash foundations, and early obedience, plus private one-on-one lessons, group classes, and day training. Programs cover recall, sit, down, place, heel, leave it, crate and house training, leash walking, calm greetings, and impulse control. Board and train dogs live and train in a structured home-based environment; owners receive video updates during the stay and hands-on instruction at pickup to continue training at home.

Pricing Summary

Pricing is customized based on program type and the dog’s needs. Board and train pricing is based on length of stay, which ranges from one to four weeks, with the standard basic obedience program running two weeks. Puppy boot camp, private lessons, and day training are quoted by program. A free 30-minute assessment is available to assess needs and provide a tailored quote.

American Canine Coach is a premier dog training business in South Jersey, offering a balanced and holistic approach to training dogs and their owners to become better companions. They provide custom-tailored training programs including board and train, puppy boot camp, private lessons, group classes, day training, and behavior modification for issues like leash reactivity, resource guarding, and aggression. Their team is led by owner Edward Frebowitz with head trainer Rebecca May, alongside trainers Kristen Marino and Ray Rodriguez, and emphasizes compassion, structure, and consistent communication, sending daily videos and photos to owners during board and train programs. They are a Professional Member of the International Association of Canine Professionals and focus on building strong owner-dog bonds through practical, real-world training techniques.

They serve families across South Jersey from their Margate office, with board and train dogs living and training daily in a structured home-based environment, and offer personalized follow-up support at home to ensure long-term success. Their programs are designed for dogs of all ages, breeds, and sizes, from toy breeds to large breeds, with special attention to high-energy dogs and dogs with behavioral challenges. Owners appreciate the transparency, professionalism, and transformative results achieved through their training.

They have also trained service dogs for clients with specific needs, demonstrating versatility and deep expertise in canine behavior.

Accomplishments

Owner Edward Frebowitz leads a team of four trainers with head trainer Rebecca May, Kristen Marino, and Ray Rodriguez. Edward and Rebecca are both highly regarded for transforming dogs with severe behavioral issues, including aggression and high prey drive, and the team has successfully trained service dogs. American Canine Coach is a Professional Member of the International Association of Canine Professionals, and clients consistently praise the compassionate, results-driven methods and daily communication.

How to Get Started!

Begin with a free 30-minute assessment by phone, over Zoom, or in person, arranged through the contact form on their website or by calling. The assessment covers the dog’s age, behavior, and history along with the owner’s goals, then ends with a recommended program and training dates.