Riverview Bark

Riverview Bark offers Private Sessions for one-on-one training tailored to specific behavioral issues or obedience goals. Day Train allows owners to drop off their dogs Monday–Thursday for structured training while they work. Board & Train provides intensive, full-time training during extended stays, addressing everything from basic obedience to reactivity. Puppy Development includes The Pup Pack, a premium membership for puppies 3–6 months old focused on preventing bad habits before they start. The Pack is a graduated-member daycare program offering structured socialization, pack walks, and play. All programs emphasize real-world structure, leadership, and communication, with tools provided for owners to continue training at home.

Pricing Summary

Pricing details are not publicly listed; clients are directed to schedule a free phone consultation to discuss program costs, timelines, and packages based on individual needs.

Riverview Bark K9 Academy is a dog training business based in Jersey City that offers expert, balanced training programs designed to build confident, well-mannered companions. They specialize in functional obedience, leash reactivity, no-pull walking, and behavior modification for dogs with barking, lunging, or leash frustration. Their services include Private Sessions, Day Train, Board & Train, and a premium Puppy Development program called The Pup Pack for puppies 3 to 6 months old. They also offer The Pack, a structured daycare and socialization program for graduated clients. Founder Alex, a former corporate leader, brings a leadership-focused approach rooted in trust, structure, and clear communication, emphasizing the owner-dog relationship. The team includes trained professionals with backgrounds in animal science and behavior, and they provide tools and follow-up support to ensure lasting results. They are an AKC-approved Canine Good Citizen evaluator and offer AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy certification. Their facility is open and transparent, with no hidden practices, and they prioritize real-world application over artificial training environments.

They also provide dog daycare services through The Pack, which includes pack walks, calm socialization, and playtime in a structured environment. All programs are tailored to the individual dog and handler, with a focus on creating lasting behavioral change through consistency and leadership.

Riverview Bark hosts community events like Sunday Social for graduates to practice real-world socialization in a supervised setting.

They do not offer grooming, boarding beyond training, walking, or pet sitting as standalone services.

Their training philosophy is balanced, combining positive reinforcement with structured corrections when necessary to establish clear boundaries and leadership.

They serve dog owners in Jersey City and surrounding areas.

They offer a free 15-minute phone consultation to help clients choose the right program.

Their team includes Alex (Founder & Head Trainer), Madison (Daycare Manager & Training Assistant), and Amani (Daycare Assistant), all with formal education and hands-on experience in animal behavior and care.

Accomplishments

Alex, the founder and head trainer, has a background in corporate leadership and transitioned full-time into dog training with a mission to build calmer, more confident dog-human relationships. He is an AKC-approved Canine Good Citizen evaluator. The team includes Madison, who holds a degree in Animal Sciences from Purdue and has experience in vet clinics and daycare management, and Amani, a biotechnology student pursuing animal science at Rutgers with lifelong animal care experience.

How to Get Started!

Prospective clients begin with a complimentary 15-minute phone consultation to discuss their dog’s behavior, history, and goals. During the call, the team assesses the dog’s needs and recommends the most suitable program—Private Sessions, Day Train, Board & Train, or Puppy Development. The consultation can be scheduled directly through their online scheduling page.