Doggie Dharma
Service area: Serves North NJ and surrounding areas; offers online sessions nationwide.
Service Overview
Types of Dog Training
- Family Dog
- Behavior Modification
Specialty Focus Areas
- Leash Pulling
- Reactivity / Aggression
- Separation Anxiety
- Barking Excessively
- Recall
- Jumping on People
- Biting / Nipping
- Potty Training
- Fearfulness
Training Formats Offered
- Private Lessons
- In-Home
- Video Calls
- Board and Train
- Day Training
Program Formats
- One-Time Consultation
- Sessions Package
- Ongoing Weekly
- Intensive Program
Types of Dogs
- Large
- Giant
- Herding
- Sporting
- Working
- Doodles
Age of Dogs Trained
- Puppy (<1 year)
- Adolescent (1-2 years)
- Adult (2-8 years)
- Senior (8+ years)
Dog Training Methodology
Methods:
- ✓ Balanced Training
Equipment:
- ✓ Clickers
- ✓ Food Rewards
- ✓ Harnesses
- ✓ Flat Collars
Training begins with a private lesson or consultation to assess the dog and owner’s needs. Programs are tailored around the 3-tiered approach: Communicate, Lead, Fulfill. Options include ongoing private lessons, online coaching, and intensive 4-week board-and-train programs focused on behavior modification and obedience. Training is framed as a lifelong lifestyle, with daily practice encouraged. Follow-up support is provided even after program completion.
Pricing & Policies
Pricing Summary
Pricing details are not publicly listed. Services include private lessons, online sessions, and board-and-train packages, with board-and-train offered on a selective, case-by-case basis. Clients are encouraged to contact for personalized quotes.
Policies
No explicit cancellation or rescheduling policies are stated. Board-and-train programs require an initial consultation and are offered on a selective, case-by-case basis. Clients are expected to fully commit to the recommended routines for best results.
Testimonials
“I cannot express how much Geoff’s training has changed our lives for the better. We have two adolescent shepherds who are high energy, socially awkward, and a bit anxious. Walks had always been so challenging with pulling and leash reactivity, but with Geoff’s training, we are in a MUCH better place. He has helped us learn more about our girls’ personalities and what we can do as dog owners to ensure we are giving them the right kind of stimulation they each need. We are so grateful to have found Geoff and will continue training with him indefinitely!”
— Laura, NJ
“I am not exaggerating when I say that working with Geoff has changed my life. When I first brought my dog Kai to Geoff, I was convinced I would forever be managing his reactions–barking, pulling, and anxiety around other dogs and loud noises. After our initial training session, I decided to fully commit to the 4-week board and train program and embrace all the changes Geoff recommended. The results are truly unbelievable.”
— Client, NJ
“Geoff is truly AMAZING! I can write paragraphs and paragraphs about my experience with him but I’ll try to keep it short. I’m so grateful and thankful to have met Geoff since the first week I got my Doberman puppy Harley last summer. She looooves going there for daycare and boarding and I love how much he cares and loves Harley as well.”
— Client, NJ
About the Trainer
Doggie Dharma is a relationship-based dog training business founded in 2010 by Geoff, offering private in-home lessons, online video sessions, and select board-and-train programs. They focus on building strong human-dog relationships through communication, leadership, and fulfillment of a dog’s physical, psychological, and emotional needs. Training emphasizes functional obedience for real-world environments, confidence building, and behavior modification for issues like leash reactivity, anxiety, and pulling. In addition to training, they offer dog daycare, boarding, and consulting services for puppy selection or vet visits. Their approach is reinforcement-based, not purely positive-only, and they believe training without a strong relationship is ineffective. They work with dogs of all ages and breeds, including high-energy and dominant breeds like Rottweilers, German Shepherds, and Dobermans.
Clients praise Geoff for his deep care, consistent follow-up, and transformative results, with many reporting life-changing improvements in their dogs’ behavior and their own confidence as owners. The business operates from North NJ and serves clients locally and remotely via video.
They also sell dog training products through their online shop and maintain an active Instagram presence for community engagement.
Accomplishments
Geoff has been training dogs since 2010, helping hundreds of clients achieve significant behavioral improvements. Clients report success with previously unmanageable dogs, including high-energy and reactive breeds. His methods have earned consistent praise for transforming dogs into calm, confident companions.
How to Get Started!
Prospective clients are encouraged to contact Geoff via email or phone to schedule an initial consultation or lesson. This first step helps determine the best training approach based on the dog’s needs and the owner’s goals. Board-and-train programs require a prior consultation before enrollment.
Contact Information
Availability
- Weekdays
- Weekends
- Morning
- Afternoon
- Evening
Hours
9am-7pm
Languages
- English
Other Services Offered
- Dog day care center
- Pet boarding service
- Dog walker
- Pet supply store
Location
210 Market St, Kenilworth, NJ 07033Listing Tools for Trainers
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