Superior Dog Academy

Superior Dog Academy offers in-home training and group sessions. Puppy 101 focuses on early socialization, housetraining, crate training, and basic manners. Adult Family Dog training addresses obedience and unwanted behaviors like counter surfing and leash pulling. Behavior Modification programs are individually designed for issues such as separation anxiety, reactivity, and aggression using desensitization and counter conditioning. Group classes are six-week courses covering sit, down, stay, recall, and leash walking.

Pricing Summary

Pricing details are not publicly listed; interested clients are encouraged to contact Barbara directly for rates and package information.

Superior Dog Academy, owned and operated by Barbara McClew of Somerset, New Jersey, offers positive reinforcement-based dog training services to help owners build strong, communicative relationships with their dogs. Barbara is a certified trainer through the Animal Behavior College (ABC) and has been mentoring ABC students since 2008. She provides in-home training and group sessions focused on obedience, puppy guidance, behavior modification, and problem-solving for issues like leash pulling, jumping, barking, separation anxiety, resource guarding, and fearfulness. The academy emphasizes teaching owners how to “read the dog” and communicate effectively, ensuring training is fun and sustainable. Barbara has over 30 years of hands-on experience with multiple dogs and other animals, and she actively volunteers with local rescue organizations. Her training philosophy centers on creating a bond between dog and owner to make corrections easier and more effective.

Services include Puppy 101 for early socialization and foundational skills, Adult Family Dog training for dogs nine months and older, and customized Behavior Modification programs for complex issues. Group classes are six weeks long and cover basic obedience and manners. Barbara is an AKC Canine Good Citizen Evaluator and S.T.A.R. Puppy℠ Program participant, ensuring her methods align with nationally recognized standards.

Accomplishments

Barbara McClew is certified by the Animal Behavior College (ABC), has been an ABC mentor since 2008, and is an AKC Canine Good Citizen Evaluator (Number 35267) and AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy℠ Program participant. She is a member of APDT, IACP, and ASPCA, and has over 30 years of hands-on training experience with dogs and other animals.

How to Get Started!

Prospective clients are encouraged to contact Barbara by phone or email to discuss their dog’s needs and schedule an initial consultation.