Hanlons K-9

Ranked #3 in Toms River and #39 in New Jersey

4.5 Stars,72 Reviews
2206 NJ-37, Toms River, NJ 08753

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.

Certifications

  • Credentialed

Associations

  • AKC
  • Accredited
  • wheelchair accessible entrance
  • wheelchair accessible parking
  • wheelchair accessible restroom

Other Services Offered

  • Dog breeder
  • Kennel
  • Pet boarding service
  • Pet trainer

Location

2206 NJ-37, Toms River, NJ 08753