Basic Manners Training
Now offering in-person training for Jersey City, Hoboken, and Union City residents!
New puppy?
Newly adopted dog?
Overwhelmed and not sure what to do?
Feel confident with a proven training plan and tailored coaching to create lasting results in your dog’s behavior.
Basic Manners Training is geared towards puppies, adolescent, and adult dogs in Jersey City, Hoboken, and Union City.
Topics Basic Manners Training Covers:
Housetraining
Socialization
Grooming
Obedience skills: sit, down, stay, etc.
Come when called
Leash walking
And much more!
Topics Basic Manners Training Does Not Cover:
Reactivity
Fear
Aggression
Anxiety
*If your dog is experiencing any of the above please navigate to our Behavior Modification page
Through Basic Manners Training you will learn how to teach your dog new skills and how to communicate effectively with them in order to avoid unwanted behaviors developing in the future.
What Erin’s Clients are Saying:
“We struggled with a lot of one-size-fits-all dog training advice that didn’t seem to fit our high-energy puppy until Erin gave us training approaches and building blocks that were exactly what Tovi needed. More importantly, she taught us how to read and take into account his mental and emotional state, and that put us on the path to the thriving relationship that we now have with our well trained 2.5 year old. We couldn't recommend Erin more enthusiastically!”
-Tovi’s Parents
What You Get Out of Training
Training tailored to your dog. We treat every dog like the individual they are.
Written notes with resources and materials. You won’t ever have to worry about forgetting what we discussed.
Access to your trainer for questions and check-ins. The guidance and feedback you need!
Plans and Pricing
Option 1: Three-pack Training Lessons
Includes:
Three 1-hour training sessions
Training plans, skill walk-throughs, videos, and references
Continuing training: $185 per hour
Packages expire after 3 months to ensure consistency and maximize training success
Price: $570
Option 2: Basic Manners Single Consultation
One training session
Training plans, skill walk-throughs, videos, and references
Continuing training: $185 per hour
Price: $250
* In-person training sessions are available in Jersey City, Hoboken, and Union City. See our contact page for more details. If you live outside of these areas, please do not hesitate to reach out to us as Virtual Training may be a great fit!
More Client Love:
“Under Erin’s care, our older dog Kingsley went from a nervous pup to a confident fella who suits up to train, from the basics to tricks. When we brought home our new puppy Hugo a couple of months ago, Erin jumped right into helping us make Hugo feel comfortable in the city and socialized to his new home. Erin set the boys up for success in their relationship with co-training.”
-Kingsley and Hugo’s Parents
Meet Your Trainer
Erin Whelan, CPDT-KA
Erin seeks to improve inter-species communication and loves coaching her clients on how to use their “trainer brain” to find useful training scenarios in their everyday environment. She specializes in addressing fear, anxiety, aggression, leash reactivity, resource guarding, and cooperative care.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why do we encourage clients to book a package to start?
We want you to get the most out of the training experience and we have a wealth of information we want to impart to you!
It also ensures that we are able to provide you with continued assistance and progress toward your training goals.
What if we want to book more sessions?
That’s great! Many clients who are looking to build lasting skills will feel like they need more guidance.
Follow-Ups can be purchased ad hoc for $175.
Will you train my dog for me?
Yes! That’s why we created our Homeschool packages for clients in Jersey City, Hoboken, and Union City. See our contact page for more details.
During Homeschool sessions, a trainer comes to your home and trains your dog for you. What’s not to love about that?!