Dog owners throughout Ocean County — from communities like Toms River, Brick, Jackson, Lakewood, and Point Pleasant — trust us to handle what other trainers couldn’t.
Whether your dog is pulling on the leash, ignoring commands, jumping on guests, or struggling with basic obedience, our Train While Boarding program delivers the kind of real, lasting results you can see from the very first day your dog comes home.
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If you’re searching for professional dog training in Ocean County, NJ, you’ve come to the right place. At the Dan Gentile Dog Training Center, we’ve been transforming the relationship between dogs and their owners for over 40 years. Dog owners throughout Ocean County trust us to handle what other trainers couldn’t.
Real Results from Real Families
Dogs trained here don’t just learn commands — they learn how to behave. That’s a meaningful difference, and it comes from 40+ years of hands-on experience, a structured boarding environment, and a training philosophy built on consistency and compassion.
Veteran-Owned and Community-Focused
Dan Gentile is proud to run a veteran-owned business, and that sense of discipline, commitment, and integrity runs through everything we do.
We work with dogs of all breeds, starting from 3 1/2 months of age, through structured programs designed for obedience, behavioral correction, and real-world confidence. Our programs are built for dogs that are ready to learn — we do not accept dogs with aggression issues.
Our core “Train While Boarding” program is the most powerful option available. Your dog stays with us, receives daily structured training, and returns home a different animal. Learn more
An intensive option for dogs that need accelerated results. Ideal for dogs with persistent or deeply ingrained behavioral habits. Boot Camp details
For dogs displaying specific problem behaviors such as leash reactivity, excessive barking, jumping, destructive habits, or a complete refusal to follow commands. Learn more
Going away? Your dog can stay with us and come home better trained than when you left. Vacation training
Our training center is located in Howell Township, Monmouth County — a beautiful 12-acre country setting that provides a calm, stress-free environment for dogs to learn. For dog owners coming from Ocean County, the drive is well worth it.
Families from Newark, Montclair, West Orange, Bloomfield, South Orange, Livingston, Millburn, and communities across Ocean County make the trip regularly — and they consistently tell us it’s one of the best decisions they’ve ever made for their dog and their family.
We also welcome dog owners from across New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania. Distance is rarely a barrier when you’re looking for results that genuinely last.
Wondering if the drive is worth it? Read what our clients say — many of them made the same trip from Ocean County and wouldn’t hesitate to do it again. See all testimonials
When your dog stays with us, they’re in good hands around the clock. Our 12-acre training center features:
Indoor and outdoor runs give your dog plenty of room to move, play, and decompress between training sessions.
Heated and air-conditioned kennels keep your dog comfortable year-round, no matter the season.
A veterinarian is on call around the clock, plus a caring and experienced staff dedicated to your dog’s wellbeing.
This isn’t a warehouse kennel — it’s a real training environment where your dog is treated with dignity and worked with daily. Tour the Training Center
Dog owners from Ocean County — including Toms River, Brick, Jackson, Lakewood, and Point Pleasant — regularly make the trip to our facility in Howell Township, NJ. Here’s where we’re located:
Dog owners from across New Jersey — many traveling from Ocean County — share their experiences after working with Dan Gentile. Read all reviews on Google
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“In two weeks my energetic little pitbull went from not listening to anything to obeying commands quickly. The little training session at pick-up was especially helpful to ensure we’re doing the right things to reinforce the training. It was tough letting our girl go for two weeks but it was well worth it.”
— Sarah Cascone, Verified Google Review
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“I have had many dogs trained by the Dan Gentile Dog Training Center and all were extremely positive. Before I was recommended to Dan Gentile, I had a trainer tell me my dog could not be trained. Dan proved him wrong.”
— Santo Chiarelli, Verified Google Review
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“My goldendoodle was not the greatest listener when we dropped her off. When we came to get her two weeks later, she was a well-mannered family member. We always receive compliments on her behavior. So thankful that we brought her to Dan!”
— Kathy Magro, Verified Google Review
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“Dan and his crew turned our headstrong puppy into one able to listen and follow commands. He learned how to sit, stay, heel, come, down — and the first night home he lay quietly under the dinner table for an hour surrounded by 8 boisterous adults. It was amazing.”
— Johanna Schoen, Verified Google Review
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“I have been using Dan since 1989 — he has trained at least 8 of my dogs and I would use him over and over. He is knowledgeable and gets the results required to successfully train a dog.”
— Steven Bouer, Verified Google Review
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“I have entrusted Dan and his team with the training and care of my dogs for 17 years. Never have I been disappointed. The care and professionalism is amazing!”
— Patti W, Verified Google Review
Our facility in Howell Township is approximately 45 to 55 minutes from most areas in Ocean County, including Toms River, Brick, Jackson, Lakewood, and Point Pleasant. Many of our clients from across Ocean County make this drive regularly and tell us the results make it absolutely worthwhile.
We offer a Train While Boarding program, a Boot Camp, behavior modification, and vacation boarding with training.
Dan recommends starting between 3 1/2 and 4 months of age. That said, it’s never too late — we’ve successfully trained dogs of all ages.
Yes. At the end of every program, we include owner instruction so you understand how to maintain the training at home consistently.
Absolutely. We provide free lifetime consultations after your dog completes training. If you ever need a refresher or hit a bump, we’re here.
Simply call us at (732) 938-5040 or fill out the contact form on our contact page. We’re happy to answer any questions before you commit.
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