Dog Training in Mount Holly, NJ
(and beyond!)
More outside. More freedom. More life with your dog.
Most people who find me aren't looking for a dog who performs perfectly on command. They want to enjoy their dog.
They want easier walks, better social skills, a dog who can settle when they stop somewhere, come back when they're called and handle being out in the world without everything becoming a scene.
That's what we work on here.
The Well Mannered Dog offers real-world dog training based out of Mount Holly, NJ, serving dogs throughout Burlington County and South Jersey. Our days are built around getting dogs out into the world, teaching them how to handle it, and giving them more freedom and adventure as a result.
Here are two of our favorite ways to join us.
Dog Camp and Day Training at The Well Mannered Dog
Let’s go
to camp!
Real days out. Real training. Really tired dogs.
Dog Camp is made up of small-group outings around South Jersey where dogs hike, explore, train, socialize, practice being calm and learn how to handle the world alongside other dogs.
I pick them up, we head out for the day, and training happens as we go. We work on recall, leash manners, settling, neutrality, appropriate socialization and everyday obedience, with plenty of running around, sniffing things, getting dirty and generally having an excellent day, too.
Camp is best for friendly dogs who can safely learn as part of a group. They don't need perfect manners or flawless recall. That's part of what we're here to work on.
Because Camp is ongoing, dogs get to build those skills over time while becoming part of a familiar group.
A different kind of board and train..
Board & Train in Mount Holly, NJ
Reset mode!
4-Week Sleepaway Camp
If you've seen the dogs at Camp hiking together, hanging out around other dogs, recalling off leash, settling when we stop somewhere and generally getting to come along for the day and thought “That's what I want,” this is for you.
Sleepaway Camp is our take on the traditional board and train.
Your dog spends Monday through Thursday with me for four weeks. We start with more individualized training, outings and carefully chosen social experiences, then gradually bring those skills into regular Dog Camp as your dog is ready.
We work on loose-leash walking, recall and off-leash training, obedience, settling, confidence, socialization and neutrality around other dogs.
It's a good fit for dogs starting with very little training, under-socialized dogs, dogs who are WAY too excited about other dogs, dog-selective or mildly reactive dogs, or simply dogs whose owners want a more concentrated training experience.
They go home every weekend, come back Monday, and we do it again.
Basically, our board and train looks a whole lot like sleepaway camp.
Which dog training program is right for my dog?
If your dog is friendly with other dogs, safe in a group and ready to learn while other things are happening around them, Dog Camp may be a great place to start.
If your dog needs more individual training, more thoughtful social experiences, or you want to build a stronger foundation before asking them to navigate a group, Sleepaway Camp gives us more room to start wherever they are.
There's some overlap. Camp dogs are still training. Sleepaway dogs eventually get to experience Camp. We're working toward a lot of the same things: better communication, calmer decisions, more confidence and a dog who can handle having a little more freedom.
You don't need to know which one your dog needs before you reach out.
Dog Training FAQs
Do you work with reactive dogs?
Yes, depending on the dog and the severity of the behavior.
Dogs who are mildly reactive, dog-selective or uncomfortable around other dogs may be appropriate for Sleepaway Camp because we have more room for individual training and carefully chosen social experiences. Dogs with significant aggression may need a different level of support.
Does my dog need training before joining Dog Camp?
No. Camp dogs don't need perfect obedience.
They do need to be safe around other dogs and comfortable enough to learn as part of a group. If your dog needs more individual help before they're ready for that environment, Sleepaway Camp may make more sense first.
Where do you offer dog training?
The Well Mannered Dog is based in Mount Holly, New Jersey and serves dog owners throughout Burlington County and South Jersey, including Lumberton, Hainesport, Westampton, Medford, Marlton and surrounding areas.
Our training happens in real environments throughout the area rather than only inside a traditional training facility.
Ready to get your dog out there?
Tell me a little about your dog, what life looks like with them now and what you'd like to be able to do together.
I'll help you figure out where they fit!