Kindred Souls Canine Training Center

Ranked #4 in Howell Township and #36 in New Jersey

4.5 Stars,97 Reviews
75 Brown Rd, Howell Township, NJ 07731

Service area: Kindred Souls Canine Training Center serves Monmouth and Ocean Counties, NJ, including the communities of Howell, Jackson, Toms River, Farmingdale, Wall, Brick, Point Pleasant, Colts Neck, Freehold, and surrounding areas.

Service Overview

Types of Dog Training

  • Family Dog
  • Therapy Dog
  • Competition / Agility
  • Behavior Modification

Specialty Focus Areas

  • Basic Obedience
  • Puppy Training
  • Leash Pulling
  • Reactivity / Aggression
  • Fearfulness
  • Recall

Training Formats Offered

  • Private Lessons
  • Group Classes
  • Private Facility

Program Formats

  • One-Time Consultation
  • Sessions Package

Age of Dogs Trained

  • Puppy (<1 year)
  • Adolescent (1-2 years)
  • Adult (2-8 years)

Dog Training Methodology

Methods: 

  • Balanced Training

Kindred Souls Canine Center offers a variety of classes including Puppy Kindergarten, Basic Obedience, Therapy Dogs, Beginner Intermediate/CGC, Private Classes and Evaluations, Novice – Open Classes, Agility, Rally-O, and Trick Training. They also provide instructional series such as “Pete’s Puppy Principles,” which focuses on leveraging a puppy’s instinctive behaviors for training. The training philosophy emphasizes understanding the individual dog and utilizing “mindfulness” for effective communication.

Testimonials

“Hi Pete, Thank you so much for taking the drive down here and talking with the staff. I had several of them (more than half) tell me how much they enjoyed a down to earth and realistic approach to dog behavior, not to mention your comedy. They all have been talking about it since. Some asked about joining your class others want to come and observe some to learn more. So thank you for the inspiration! Great job as always!”
– Nanci Keklak, Shelter Manager, Animal Welfare Association

“We started the Basic Obedience class at Kindred Souls 5 weeks ago (this is an 8 week class) I am absolutely amazed at the positive changes in our dog. Fala is a 10 month old lab mix and has a TON of energy. We had trouble with everything – sitting, staying, down – the only thing she was good at before Kindred Souls was sitting before eating.
She now walks nicely on a leash, sits when I stop, sits on command, lies down on command. We still have some work to do, but the step by step guidance in the classes as well as the clear homework instructions have helped us with Fala so much.
She is so well behaved now – we went to another puppy class at another place and Fala was the worst behaved dog in the class – the tools we were given weren’t working for us. After this class I feel we have a great foundation – it takes some work but it is well worth it!
I highly recommend this center and will be looking at other classes once we finish the Basic Obedience.”
– Jennifer J.

“It’s all about the dog. Good manners and pet safety are the foundation of their program. The trainers here teach you how to communicate with your pet to nurture a mutually respectful and loving relationship with your dog. From large dominant breeds to frightened submissive rescued pets, each animal is given the same set of expectations and each owner is taught how to manage their particular pet’s needs. Over the past 12 years, 4 of my dogs have passed through the Kindred Souls program and I recommend them to anyone who asks.”
– Timothy H.

About the Trainer

Kindred Souls Canine Training Center offers comprehensive dog training services in Monmouth and Ocean Counties, NJ. Led by founder, owner, and lead trainer Pete Campione, the center provides a full range of training for both dogs and their owners, emphasizing a philosophy of “Dog Training Done Right.”

Pete Campione, an award-winning dog trainer and behaviorist with twenty-five years of experience, believes in understanding each dog’s individuality. His approach involves using “mindfulness” to foster effective communication, which helps address various behavior issues such as aggression, fear, and anxiety, while also optimizing everyday interactions.

The center offers diverse classes including Puppy Kindergarten, Basic Obedience, Therapy Dogs, and advanced options like Agility and Rally-O. They also provide private classes and evaluations to cater to specific needs. Pete Campione is also the founder of “The Forgotten Pet Project,” dedicated to supporting rescue organizations.

Accomplishments

Pete Campione is an award-winning dog trainer and behaviorist with twenty-five years of experience, having trained dogs across California, Florida, and New Jersey. He is the founder of “The Forgotten Pet Project,” which benefits rescue organizations. Pete has made TV appearances giving lectures on canine behavior and has published numerous articles on dogs. He is also the author of the book “Canine Conversations” (also known as “Conversations with Canines”), available in paperback and Kindle.

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  • 25 Years Experience

Languages

  • English
  • wheelchair accessible entrance
  • wheelchair accessible parking

Location

75 Brown Rd, Howell Township, NJ 07731