J Mac K-9 Dog Training

Training programs include a free initial consultation to evaluate the dog and recommend a tailored plan. Options include board and train (intensive), weekly sessions, and ongoing support. Puppy training starts as early as 8 weeks and covers foundational obedience and housebreaking. Advanced obedience includes off-leash control, agility, and competition prep for WDA, APA, APPDA, PSA, and IPO. Behavior modification addresses aggression, anxiety, and other issues. Protection training is customized for home, vehicle, or personal use. Owners receive hands-on instruction to maintain training at home, with free lifetime follow-up support available.

Pricing Summary

Pricing details are not listed online; clients are encouraged to call for a free consultation to discuss packages and pricing based on individual needs.

Policies

Follow-up training sessions are available at no cost for the lifetime of the dog. Clients are encouraged to call for support with any issues after training completion. No cancellation or rescheduling policies are explicitly stated.

J Mac K-9 Dog Training is a professional dog training facility located in South Jersey, offering comprehensive training services for all breeds and ages, from puppies to adult dogs. They provide basic and advanced obedience, behavior modification, protection training, and puppy-specific programs that include housebreaking, crate training, and mouthing correction. With nearly 50 years of experience, J Mac K-9 has trained thousands of dogs for private homes and businesses, including service dogs for celebrities and law enforcement. They emphasize individualized training tailored to each dog’s temperament and welfare, and owners are actively taught how to reinforce commands at home. They also offer a free, no-obligation facility visit to evaluate your dog and discuss options.

In addition to training, they occasionally sell Doberman, Malinois, and German Shepherd puppies, as well as pre-trained dogs for sale. Clients can call at any time for lifetime support with training questions, and follow-up sessions are provided at no additional cost. Their facility is used for WDA (Working Dogs of America) trials, and they have certified judges and decoys on staff, indicating a high level of professional involvement in working dog sports.

The team includes experienced trainers like John and Melanie, who are noted for their patience, adaptability, and ability to work with stubborn or anxious breeds such as Basenjis and Pitbull mixes. Training is conducted with attention to the dog’s emotional state, stopping sessions if stress is observed.

Accomplishments

J Mac has been training dogs for nearly 50 years and has trained thousands of dogs for private clients and businesses. They have trained dogs for celebrities including Brad Benson, Lawrence Taylor, Mark Jackson, and Toto from “The Wiz” and HBO’s “Oz.” They have been featured on Eyewitness News and have provided training for multiple animal shelters and rescues. J Mac K-9 hosts WDA trials and has certified judges and decoys on staff. They have successfully trained challenging breeds like Basenjis and have helped dogs transition from aggressive or fearful to well-behaved companions.

How to Get Started!

Client engagement begins with a free, no-obligation visit to the facility where the trainer evaluates the dog and discusses training options in detail. Clients can then choose a program that fits their needs, including board and train, weekly sessions, or in-home training.