Superior Dog Academy Somerset

Superior Dog Academy offers obedience training, problem solving, behavior modification, and puppy guidance programs through group and private sessions. In-home training includes “Puppy 101” for new pups, covering housetraining, crate training, socialization, basic obedience (sit, leave it, drop it, stay, heal, down), and relationship skills.

The “Adult Family Dog” sessions are for dogs nine months and older, focusing on improving basic obedience (sit, wait, leave it, stay, recall, down, off, good manners) and addressing unwanted behaviors like counter surfing, jumping, leash pulling, bolting, and digging, along with impulse control.

Behavior Modification sessions are tailored for individual dogs experiencing fear, separation anxiety, destruction, house soiling, excessive barking, extreme leash reactivity, resource guarding, and aggression, utilizing desensitization and counter conditioning exercises. Group sessions are a six-week course for adult canines, teaching basic obedience (sit, down, stay, good manners, leave it, drop it, walking nicely on leash) and addressing common unwanted behaviors like digging, jumping, and counter surfing.

Pricing Summary

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Superior Dog Academy is owned and operated by Barbara McClew, a certified Dog Trainer based in Somerset, New Jersey. The academy provides obedience training, problem solving, behavior modification, and puppy guidance programs.

They offer both group and private sessions, including in-home training options. Superior Dog Academy emphasizes positive training methods, aiming to make learning fun and desirable for canines.

A key focus is on teaching owners how to “read the dog” and incorporate essential communication skills to build a strong, bonded relationship with their pets. This approach helps address and correct unwanted behaviors more effectively.

Accomplishments

Barbara McClew is a certified Dog Trainer, having received her certification from the Animal Behavior College (ABC). She maintains her expertise by regularly attending continuing education seminars and workshops.

Since 2008, Barbara has served as a mentor for ABC students. She is an American Kennel Club (AKC) Canine Good Citizen Evaluator (Evaluator Number 35267) and is involved with AKC’s S.T.A.R. Puppy Program.

Barbara is a member of The Association of Pet Dog Trainers (APDT), The International Association of Canine Professionals (IACP), and The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA). She also volunteers her time with The Homeless Hearts Dog Rescue of Somerset County and the Schipperke Rescue.

How to Get Started!

Dog owners can contact Barbara by phone or email to learn more and get details on rates.