Handle With Care Dog Training

Training programs include 6-week Beginner’s Obedience (ages 2+ months) covering sit, down, stay, loose-leash walking, and socialization; 5-week Advanced Obedience for dogs who completed Beginner’s, focusing on off-leash work, recalls, and CGC prep; and 90-minute private in-home sessions for behavior issues or puppy counseling. K9 Scent Work and AKC CGC testing are offered as standalone programs. All training uses reward-based methods with real-life practice.

Pricing Summary

Private in-home sessions: $135 per 90-minute session; 3-pack discounted at $350. Puppy Counseling: same pricing. Beginner’s Obedience Group Class: $300 for 6 weekly 1-hour sessions. Advanced Obedience: 5-week series. Travel fees apply beyond 25 miles. Payment accepted via check, cash, Zelle, or PayPal.

Policies

Payment due at first session via check, cash, Zelle, or PayPal. Travel charges apply beyond 25 miles. No specific cancellation policy stated. Group class registration requires calling before signing up. Discount codes must be applied at checkout for package deals.

Handle With Care Dog Training, founded by Lezle Stein in 1998, offers reward-based, fun, and effective dog training for all breeds and all ages. Services include in-home private instruction, group obedience classes, K9 Scent Work, AKC Canine Good Citizen certification, puppy counseling, and behavior modification for issues like separation anxiety, leash pulling, reactivity, and resource guarding. Lezle uses only positive reinforcement methods—no choke chains or corrections—and emphasizes a holistic approach that includes healthy nutrition, acupuncture, massage, hydrotherapy, and herbal support. With over 25 years of experience, she has trained dogs for rescue organizations, correctional facilities, and Hollywood clients, and is certified as an AKC CGC Evaluator and a Mentor Trainer at Catch Canine Trainers Academy.

Lezle provides both private in-home sessions and group classes in New Jersey, helping owners build strong, communicative relationships with their dogs through clear, compassionate training. She also offers specialized programs for rescue dogs, adopters, and families seeking well-mannered companions. Her approach is grounded in real-life application, with training that translates to everyday situations like walks, feeding, and social interactions.

Accomplishments

Lezle Stein is an AKC Certified Canine Good Citizen Evaluator, Official Mentor Trainer at Catch Canine Trainers Academy, and a professional member of the Association of Pet Dog Trainers. She has trained dogs for The Villalobos Rescue Center, Best Friends Animal Society, and the Swannanoa Women’s Correctional Facility’s New Leash on Life program. Featured in “Marley & Me” and The Whole Dog Journal. Certified in Pet First Aid & CPR. Former director of animal welfare for Arroyo Seco Neighborhood Council and Spay & Neuter Advisory Committee.

How to Get Started!

Prospective clients can contact Lezle Stein via phone or email to inquire about availability. Group classes require calling before registering. Private sessions and puppy counseling can be booked online via the website’s shopping cart with payment at first session.