Doggie Dharma

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 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.

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.