Dog Training in South Jersey, Built on Real K9 Experience
Obedience, puppy training, behavior modification and board & train — from trainers whose K9s have served from Fallujah to the U.S. Diplomatic Security Service. Official AKC evaluator. Free at-home evaluations.
Every Dog. Every Problem. One Trainer.
From first-day puppies to dogs other trainers turn away — with published starting prices, because you shouldn't have to call just to learn what training costs.
Obedience Training
Real-world manners your dog keeps for life.
Private lessons from $125/session · packages available
Learn More →Puppy Training
The first 16 weeks shape the next 16 years.
Puppy starter sessions from $99 · AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy track available
Learn More →Behavior Modification
We take the dogs other trainers turn away.
Behavior programs from $175/session · custom plans after evaluation
Learn More →Board & Train
Your dog trains full-time. Then we train you.
2-week programs from $1,500 · includes handoff lessons & follow-up support
Learn More →AKC Certifications
Train and test with an official AKC evaluator.
Testing from $75 · prep courses available
Learn More →Service Dog Training
Task training and public access, done right.
Custom programs — quoted after free temperament evaluation
Learn More →Scent Detection
Every dog has a professional-grade nose. Use it.
Nose work sessions from $95 · professional detection foundations quoted per program
Learn More →Protection & K9 Security
Control first. Always.
By evaluation only — temperament testing required before any protection work
Learn More →Group Classes
Saturdays at Saratoga Farms. $5 a dog. Seriously.
$5 per dog · Saturdays 11 AM · Saratoga Farms
Learn More →From Fallujah to Your Front Yard
Major K-9 is named for Major — a working K9 deployed to Fallujah, Iraq, and trained alongside the U.S. Diplomatic Security Service. Our detection dogs — Major, Keko and Draco — have worked explosives, narcotics and recovery disciplines at the professional level.
That operational standard is what we bring to your family dog: honest assessments, control-first methods, positive reinforcement, and training that holds up in the real world — not just the training field.
Meet the Trainers & K9s
Compare Training Options
| Program | Format | Best For | Timeline | Starting At |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private Lessons | 1-on-1, in your home | New skills, custom problems, owner coaching | 4–12 weeks | $125/session |
| Board & Train | 2-week immersion + handoff lessons | Busy owners, adolescent dogs, fast results | 2+ weeks | $1,500 |
| Behavior Modification | 1-on-1 rehabilitation program | Aggression, reactivity, anxiety | Custom plan | $175/session |
| Group Classes | Saturdays 11 AM, Saratoga Farms | Distraction proofing & socialization | Ongoing | $5/dog |
What South Jersey Dog Owners Say
Rated 5.0 on Google across 11 reviews.
"Excellent trainers. Excellent behavior modification…"Robert Nagy — Google review
"I sent my 2 German Shepherds here for board…"Maria Lerza — Google review
"Troy and Barbara are the best! Their love for dogs i…"Alison Morgera — Google review
Dog Training Across Four NJ Counties
Monmouth County
Freehold · Howell · Wall Township · Middletown & more
Dog Training in Monmouth County →Burlington County
Mount Laurel · Moorestown · Medford · Evesham & more
Dog Training in Burlington County →Atlantic County
Egg Harbor Township · Galloway · Hammonton · Absecon & more
Dog Training in Atlantic County →Dog Training FAQs
How much does dog training cost in NJ?
In New Jersey, private lessons typically run $100–$250 per session and board & train programs $1,500–$4,000. Major K-9 publishes starting prices on every program page and quotes your exact plan after a free at-home evaluation — no surprises.
What is the best age to start dog training?
Puppies can start at 8 weeks — the earlier the better for socialization. But there is no "too late": we successfully train adolescent, adult and senior dogs across South Jersey every week.
Do you offer in-home dog training in NJ?
Yes — in-home training is our specialty. We serve Burlington, Ocean, Monmouth and Atlantic counties, training your dog where the problem behaviors actually happen.