The Jersey Dog Trainer

Training is conducted in-home during 1.5-hour sessions, with options for morning (10:00–11:30 a.m.) or afternoon (1:00–2:30 p.m.) appointments. Programs are tailored to individual dogs and include homework for owners to reinforce skills. Clients may enroll in ongoing sessions or purchase multi-session packages. Video consultations are available for remote support.

Pricing Summary

Private in-home training sessions are $300 per 1.5-hour visit. A package of 4 sessions costs $975 (saving $150), payable in full by check or cash before the first visit. Sessions are scheduled during daytime hours only.

Policies

Payment for multi-session packages must be made in full by check or cash before the first visit. No cancellation or rescheduling policy is explicitly stated on the website.

Renee Premaza is a Certified Dog Behavior Consultant and FEAR-FREE trainer with 24 years of experience helping dog owners in South Jersey solve behavioral issues through in-home, positive reinforcement training. She specializes in basic obedience, puppy training, and behavior modification for issues like leash reactivity, fearfulness, resource guarding, jumping, barking, separation anxiety, and biting. Renee uses only force-free methods—no choke collars, prong collars, or shock collars—and focuses on building trust and confidence in dogs through clicker training and motivational techniques. She has trained dogs for families, rescue organizations, and service dog programs, and has authored a chapter in the book “The Golden Bridge.” Her approach is personalized, with sessions held in the dog’s home environment to address real-life triggers. She also hosts a radio show and blog offering educational content on canine behavior.

Renee’s training is tailored to each dog’s breed, personality, and specific challenges, and she educates owners on how to maintain progress at home. She works with dogs of all ages, from puppies to seniors, and has helped clients overcome severe behavioral issues that led to thoughts of surrendering their pets. Her services are available throughout South Jersey, and she offers package deals to support long-term success.

Accomplishments

Renee is a Certified Dog Behavior Consultant (IAABC), graduated with Distinction from the Companion Animal Sciences Institute as a Certified Canine Behavioral Theorist and earned a Diploma of Canine Behavior. She has volunteered with animal shelters, trained puppies for Northstar Foundation’s service dog program, authored Chapter 16 in “The Golden Bridge,” and hosted the radio show “Thursday in the Doghouse” for years.

How to Get Started!

Prospective clients must fill out the online Request Training form with their dog’s details and issues, or call (609) 280-9338 to schedule a consultation. A meet-and-greet is implied before scheduling sessions.