The Well Mannered Dog - NJ

07/29/2025

We all want a good dog. A social, happy, confident, cool calm and collected dog.

The problem is figuring out how to get your already-good dog to certified goodest pup status. You know as well as anyone that even though they're already your furry bff, they usually don't come with all of the manners ready to go. Jumping, pulling, counter surfing… It's hard work. You're inundated with places to train and books to read but there's just one more problem…. Now you're on the hamster wheel of a million training techniques that aren't working.

I get it.

I also struggled for a long time…trying dozens of techniques, learning many training methodologies, and figuring out what works for what dogs. They're all unique! I've learned that no dogs are the same and they all deserve an individual and strategic approach.

You can continue weeding through the endless amounts of information, using up your limited time and energy wondering if what you've found will even work. But better yet, I can guide you through the process, creating a plan with easy steps just for you, saving that time and energy, giving you the results you are looking for.

Life is busy! Stop wasting time sifting through the mess. Let's work smarter, not harder, and finally get results that last.

Send me a quick message or leave a comment to set up a free consultation and see what's possible with your dog! 🐾

06/10/2025

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06/06/2025

Meet Blue! A learning his name, how to walk nicely on leash, and all sorts of other fun skills!

Welcome to The Well Mannered Dog family, Blue! 🥳🐾

05/27/2025

05/19/2025

Welcome, Nelson, to The Well Mannered Dog training fam! 🥳🐾 He is enjoying learning his name, coming when called, and adjusting well to life on his farm with his new family and his brother, Lex!

05/15/2025

The warm weather is here! 🥳 And here to stay. Reach out if you think your dog would be a good fit, or share this post if you know someone whose dog would be a good fit! 🐾 We can't wait to see these pups out on the trails!

05/06/2025

Penny recently came to hang out with us and while she was here we celebrated her 1st birthday! MJ of course offered her help to blow out the candle 🧁🐾

04/14/2025

I stopped by Full House Pets Mount Laurel, NJ for the first time today to stock up on supplies and some extra goodies! Definitely worth checking out if you haven't been! 🐾🦴

Reach out to see if your dog might like to join us for camp!

04/09/2025

Can we all just agree that finding time on top of everything else to make sure all of our dogs' needs are met is nearly impossible? I'm a new mom so I get it that between training, socializing, exercise and play...your family, career, meals, housework...and a social life (what is that? 😂) it just ain't all happening.

But, may I offer you... ✨help✨

Help to get your dog's needs met and give you back precious time for your own. Whether that be spending more time with your family, focusing on work, or enjoying hobbies you haven’t had time for.

Dog camp is an exciting pack hiking experience for your dog that gives them a chance to play, socialize, and learn.

With free pick-ups and drop-offs, you don’t have to worry! Your dog will be picked up in the morning and dropped off about 3-4 hours later, tired and happy after a day of fun with other dogs. This way, you can relax without your dog having too much energy.

Want to know if your dog would enjoy camp? Send me a message!

04/08/2024

Happy solar eclipse!! And hopefully an end to all the crazy rain 🤞🤞

All I want to do is go enjoy the sun and warm weather in the woods!

It's tough to find the time to get our dogs out for a nice long walk and especially if you include a drive to interesting locations and teaching them new skills while you're out. I get it.

And doggie daycare isn't always a great fit.

Let me take some of the pressure off of you! Sending your dog for hikes are a great, feel-good option to help your dog burn off some energy, come home relaxed, and learn some useful skills for at home and on the road!

04/05/2024

I don't know about you but I'm kinda over the cozy season and going a little stir crazy. And the dogs definitely are, too.

Hopefully they aren't driving you too nuts but I know how it is. The rough housing, not settling down, in and out and in and out and in and out... And the mud 🫠 ooohhh the mud....

We're working on something special over here to help your pups burn off some of that energy, practice training, and get out in nature!

Think daycare but, like....way better 💅

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03/15/2024

Running into hike season like...