Dog Star Academy

Training begins with a free 15-minute evaluation call to assess the dog’s needs and create a custom agenda. In-home sessions are 1 hour, held in the client’s home, with detailed homework provided after each session. Zoom sessions are available for remote clients and include the same evaluation. Clients may schedule 1–2 sessions per week, with flexible scheduling for day, evening, or weekend times. Training covers basic to advanced obedience and behavior modification, with ongoing support via email.

Pricing Summary

Offers free 15-minute evaluation calls. In-home sessions are 1 hour and priced higher than Zoom sessions. Zoom/phone sessions are available in 30-minute or 1-hour durations at lower rates. No specific pricing tiers or packages are listed, but sessions are customized based on individual needs.

Policies

No cancellation or rescheduling policies are explicitly stated. Clients are encouraged to contact via email for scheduling or questions. Travel restrictions apply to certain towns for in-home services due to gas and time costs.

Dog Star Academy, led by certified dog trainer Noelle Pistilli, offers positive, reward-based dog and puppy training with a focus on behavior modification. Services include in-home training sessions, Zoom/phone consultations, and specialized support for rescue dogs with traumatic pasts. Noelle emphasizes personalized, one-on-one training in the dog’s natural environment to ensure faster learning and long-term success. She provides detailed homework after each session and is available via email for ongoing support. Dog Star Academy donates a portion of revenue to animal rescues and offers free training and education to local NJ rescues. Noelle uses only humane, science-based methods and rejects punishment-based tools like prong collars, e-collars, or physical corrections.

The business serves dog owners in Monmouth County, NJ, with in-home sessions, and offers virtual training nationwide. Training covers everything from basic obedience and puppy socialization to complex issues like reactivity, separation anxiety, resource guarding, and fear-based behaviors. Noelle’s personal experience rehabilitating her own rescue dog, Layla, fuels her passion for helping dogs with challenging histories.

Clients appreciate her clear communication, gentle approach, and visible progress in their dogs’ behavior within weeks. Her training style is tailored to each dog’s emotional state and individual needs, making her a trusted choice for families, rescue owners, and those seeking ethical, effective training.

Accomplishments

Noelle Pistilli is a Certified Dog Trainer (CDT) from Catch Canine Academy and has completed the Dog Aggression Master Class under Michael Shikashio. She has over 10 years of hands-on experience training dogs, particularly rescue dogs with trauma. She donates to animal rescues and provides free training to local rescues, including fostering her own rescue dogs.

How to Get Started!

Begin with a free 15-minute evaluation call to discuss your dog’s needs. After the call, Noelle creates a custom training agenda. Clients then schedule their first in-home or Zoom session. In-home training requires at least one session to participate in Pup & Trainer sessions.