Kremp’s K9 Training

Three ways to train. Board and train programs run three to four weeks and are the most popular option: dogs build leash walking skills, sit and down stays, place command, and manners, with lots of outings in new environments and lessons for the owners during the dog’s stay. One-on-one private lessons are taught in the client’s own home, with the goal of teaching owners how to communicate with their dog in everyday life. Behavior consultations are available by phone or in person for a specific problem.

Puppies can start as young as eight weeks. For puppies under five months, Jenna recommends beginning with in-home lessons to lay the foundation. Behavioral programs for reactivity, resource guarding, biting, and confidence building are tailored to the individual dog after an in-person evaluation.

Pricing Summary

Pricing is quoted after an evaluation, since programs are built around the individual dog. A 30% deposit is due at the time of booking. Call or text for current program rates.

Policies

All deposits are nonrefundable, with 30% due at the time of booking. New clients are asked to complete an in-person evaluation or phone consultation before booking a board and train.

Kremp’s K9 Training is a dog training business in Brick Township, New Jersey, owned and run by Jenna Kremp. She works with families in Brick and the surrounding Ocean and Monmouth County towns.

Jenna describes her approach as fair but balanced. She teaches every new behavior with food first, so the dog gets a clear picture of what to do, then layers in leash guidance once the dog knows the verbal commands. From there she proofs the behavior against the three D’s – distance, duration, and distraction – so it holds up in the real world rather than only in the living room.

Board and train is the most popular option. Dogs stay three to four weeks and build a foundation of leash walking, sit and down stays, place command, and everyday manners, with plenty of outings in new environments. Owner lessons are included during the stay, because the training only lasts if the family knows how to follow through.

She also teaches one-on-one private lessons in the client’s own home, runs puppy programs for dogs as young as eight weeks, and takes on behavior work for reactivity, resource guarding, biting, and confidence building. Behavioral programs are tailored to the individual dog after an in-person evaluation.

Jenna’s background with animals is hands-on. She spent seven years in veterinary medicine, everything from monitoring vitals under surgery to reading animal behavior, and completed three years of shadow programs under experienced trainers. Her start was with horses – therapeutic riding with special needs children and teaching lessons at a hunter/jumper farm – before she moved into dog training.

Accomplishments

Rated 5.0 out of 5 across 39 Google reviews. Seven-year background in veterinary medicine and three years of shadow programs under experienced trainers. Ongoing work with mentors and training seminars to keep building skills.

How to Get Started!

Start with a phone call to talk through your goals and your dog’s issues. Jenna then schedules a free in-person evaluation at the dog’s home so she can see the behavior firsthand and build the program that fits. Call or text 848-444-3905 to set it up.

Their Training Philosophy

I believe that dogs learn through positive pictures and guidance. Showing them how to be successful first, then holding them accountable. Taking a fair but balanced approach for a lasting positive impression.

I always start out with using food to show the dog each new behavior. Once the dog has verbal commands I then overlay those behaviors with leash guidance. We then move to the 3 D’s, distance, duration, distractions, to make sure the dog can be successful in the real world. The most important step is teaching the owners how to follow through with the training as well.

A Tough Case They Solved

A moment in my dog training journey was a dog named Piper. She had a bite history due to reactivity on the leash. Her family was at a loss while dealing with a lawsuit because of it.

Watching Piper gain better leash skills and more confidence has given her family the perfect companion they could have asked for with no more stress.

What New Clients Can Expect

I typically do an initial phone call to discuss goals and issues. I’m a big advocate in putting a face to a name and meeting the client before we pick a program for their dog.

I schedule an in-person evaluation at the dog’s home and see issues and create a program for their dog that works best.

More From the Trainer

7 year background in vet medicine
3 years of shadow programs under trainers with years of experience