Hanlons K-9
Ranked #3 in Toms River and #39 in New Jersey
Service area: Hanlon’s K9 is based in Toms River, NJ. They offer in-home dog training services, indicating they travel to clients, but the specific geographic service area beyond Toms River is not detailed in the provided content.
Service Overview
Types of Dog Training
- Family Dog
- Service Dog
- Competition / Agility
- Working Dog
- Behavior Modification
Specialty Focus Areas
- Basic Obedience
- Puppy Training
- Jumping on People
- Biting / Nipping
- Potty Training
- Reactivity / Aggression
Training Formats Offered
- Private Lessons
- Group Classes
- In-Home
- Private Facility
- Board and Train
Program Formats
- Sessions Package
- Ongoing Weekly
- Intensive Program
Age of Dogs Trained
- Puppy (<1 year)
- Adolescent (1-2 years)
- Adult (2-8 years)
- Senior (8+ years)
Dog Training Methodology
Methods:
- ✓ Balanced Training
Hanlon’s K9 offers a wide range of dog training programs. Their Campus Dog Training involves a minimum 4-week board and train program where dogs stay at the facility for extensive basic obedience, with owners attending 5 follow-up lessons. In-Home Dog Training Services are available as packages, sending advanced instructors to clients’ homes for needs like crate training and door etiquette.
Obedience Training includes Basic, Novice, and Advanced levels, covering on-leash and off-leash commands, and preparing dogs for AKC and Service Dogs of America titles. Behavior Modification training addresses issues such as jumping, chewing, housebreaking, and various forms of aggression.
Specialized programs include Personal Protection (Home and Executive Protection), Puppy Bootcamp (a two-week stay for housebreaking, chewing, and biting issues), Competition Dog Training for various titles (Obedience, Personal Protection, Police/Military, Tracking, PSA, Schutzhund), and Search and Rescue, an intensive 6-month course for scent work. They also offer other Specialized Courses like Tracking, Trailing, Narcotics Detection, and Bomb Detection.
Pricing & Policies
Pricing Summary
Pricing for courses and packages is available upon inquiry. Financing options are available for the Trainer Certification Program.
About the Trainer
Hanlon’s K-9 is a dog training business in Toms River, NJ, dedicated to helping clients build and maintain meaningful relationships with their companion dogs. They utilize balanced training techniques, designed to teach expected behavior and correct unacceptable actions.
They specialize in behavior modification for dogs that may not have responded to traditional training, asserting that any dog can be trained regardless of age, breed, attitude, or past issues, provided the owner is committed to the process. In addition to training services, Hanlon’s K-9 also offers dogs for sale and provides a comprehensive Trainer Certification Program.
Accomplishments
Hanlon’s K9 offers a Trainer Certification Program that awards a nationwide-recognized Master Trainer’s Certificate. The Search and Rescue course is led by Master Instructor Jessica Schenesky, and the Trainer Certification Program is directed by Rob Hanlon.
How to Get Started!
To get started, prospective clients are encouraged to inquire for details, descriptions, and pricing of courses. Some programs, such as Search and Rescue, Personal Protection, and Advanced Obedience, require a dog evaluation or completion of prerequisite obedience levels before enrollment. Reservations are recommended for programs like Puppy Bootcamp.

Contact Information
Certifications
- Credentialed
Associations
- AKC
- Accredited
Misc Features
- wheelchair accessible entrance
- wheelchair accessible parking
- wheelchair accessible restroom
Other Services Offered
- Dog breeder
- Kennel
- Pet boarding service
- Pet trainer