Essential Dog Training

Training begins with a mandatory consultation to assess the dog’s needs. Programs include: Stay & Train (extended boot camp with private lessons before and after boarding), Day Training (daily 9am–5pm sessions with overnight home returns), and Private Lesson Packages (6–12 sessions at home or facility). Puppy programs feature shorter, age-appropriate sessions. All programs are customizable and include follow-up lessons. Off-leash training is available via remote collar upgrade. Behavior modification is addressed on a case-by-case basis.

Pricing Summary

Consultations are required for all new clients and a deposit secures appointments. Services are offered in customizable packages: Stay & Train (Premium, Essential, Advanced, Puppy), Lesson Packages (6, 8, or 12 private lessons), and Day Training (8, 12, or 16 sessions). Discounts available for military and first responders. Additional services like off-leash training with remote collars and refresher lessons are available at reduced rates for past clients.

Policies

A consultation is required before enrollment. A deposit is required to secure training appointments. All services are customizable and can be upgraded or adjusted after initial enrollment. Refresher lessons are available at reduced rates for past clients.

Essential Dog Training is a premier dog training facility located in Lacey Township, New Jersey, serving Ocean and Monmouth counties. They offer personalized, reward-based, balanced training programs designed to build strong, lasting relationships between dogs and their owners. Services include private lessons, day training, and intensive stay-and-train boot camps at their 4-acre facility, with customized packages for puppies, adult dogs, and dogs with behavioral challenges such as leash pulling, reactivity, barking, jumping, and separation anxiety. They emphasize communication, clarity, and consistency, using positive reinforcement with optional remote collars for off-leash training. Their team provides one-on-one care, limited client capacity for personalized attention, and follow-up lessons to ensure long-term success.

They also offer specialized puppy programs focusing on foundational skills like potty training, name recognition, and door manners. Day training allows owners to keep their dogs at home overnight while still benefiting from structured daily sessions. All programs begin with a mandatory consultation to tailor training to each dog’s unique needs. Tasha Hasbrouck, the founder and head trainer, brings over three decades of hands-on experience working with animals, including rescue and shelter work, and continues to pursue ongoing education in the field.

Accomplishments

Tasha Hasbrouck, founder and head trainer, has over 30 years of experience working with animals, starting from childhood on a farm caring for injured and abandoned animals. She has worked in veterinary offices, volunteered extensively with local rescues and shelters, and trained under top industry leaders. She continues to pursue ongoing education and training in the field.

How to Get Started!

Prospective clients must first complete the online Training Intake Information Form, then call to schedule a consultation. The consultation ensures the trainer is a good match for the dog and owner and allows for personalized program planning.