Dog Board and Train in New Jersey
An immersive two week board and train program for dogs of every age, on our private 12 acre campus in Howell, serving families across New Jersey.
Dan Gentile Dog Training Center has provided professional board and train dog training in New Jersey for more than 40 years. Our immersive program is a focused two week stay on our private 12 acre campus in Howell, where dogs of every age and breed learn reliable obedience, calm manners, and dependable control around everyday distractions. We train puppies from 3.5 months of age, adolescents, and adult dogs with the same proven structure and the same methods, and all obedience training is guaranteed. When your dog comes home we include owner instruction so the results last, plus free lifetime consultations whenever you need a refresher. Owners drive to our campus from across the state, which is why so many New Jersey families search for board and train and find us.
Quick Overview
Dan Gentile Dog Training Center offers a two week dog board and train program in New Jersey at its 12 acre campus in Howell Township. Dogs of every age, including puppies from 3.5 months, live on site and receive daily structured obedience training, then go home with a hands on owner turnover session. All obedience training is guaranteed, backed by 40+ years of experience, more than 2,500 graduates, and 260+ Google reviews.
- Program: a two week immersive board and train
- Location: a private 12 acre campus in Howell Township, New Jersey
- Ages: puppies from 3.5 months, adolescents, and adult dogs
- Guarantee: all obedience training is guaranteed
- Support: owner instruction plus free lifetime consultations
- Service area: families from across New Jersey and the tri state area
How Our NJ Board and Train Works
- Book a free consultation. Call us or request a consultation online. We learn about your dog, your goals, and your routine, and we help you decide if the two week program is the right fit.
- Your dog checks in for board and train. Your dog stays on our 12 acre Howell campus for a focused, immersive two week program with daily, structured obedience instruction from our team.
- Daily training that builds real obedience. Dogs learn core commands such as Sit, Down, Stay, Come, Heel, and Leave It, along with leash manners, impulse control, crate and house manners, and calm socialisation.
- You learn the commands too. Before your dog goes home, we include a hands on owner turnover session so you can give the same commands and keep the same results in daily life.
- Lifetime support. All obedience training is guaranteed, and every graduate gets free lifetime consultations whenever you want a refresher.
Your Dog’s Two Weeks With Us
- Days 1 to 3, arrival and assessment: your dog settles in, meets the team, and we build the training plan around how your dog actually responds.
- Days 4 to 11, intensive daily training: structured obedience, leash manners, impulse control, and calm behaviour around real distractions, repeated daily until it is reliable.
- Days 12 to 14, generalisation and polish: we proof the commands in different settings so the obedience holds up at home and in public, then prepare for your owner turnover session and pickup.
Who This Program Is For
Our immersive board and train is built for owners who want dependable, real world obedience from a focused two week stay. It is a good fit for:
- Puppies from 3.5 months of age who are ready for a strong, structured start
- Adolescent dogs who pull on the leash and test boundaries
- Adult dogs who never learned reliable obedience
- Busy New Jersey families who want professional results without months of weekly classes
- Owners who want a dog that listens at home and out in public
A note on fit: we focus on obedience and manners. We do not accept dogs with a history of aggression.
Meet Your Trainer, Dan Gentile
Dan Gentile is one of New Jersey’s most respected professional dog trainers, with more than 40 years of professional experience and a career devoted to transforming the relationship between dogs and their owners. A proud veteran, Dan built his signature train while boarding program into the cornerstone of the center, where dogs stay on site, receive daily structured training, and come home transformed. More than 2,500 dogs have graduated from the program. Dan trains out of a 12 acre campus in Howell Township, with spacious indoor and outdoor runs, a heated and air conditioned building, a large exercise area, 24/7 veterinary support on call, and a property monitored by 24 security cameras and a security alarm system.
Professional credentials:
- US Professional Dog Trainers Association
- North American Police Work Dog Association
- New Mexico Professional Dog Trainers Association
- Veteran owned business
Board and Train Across New Jersey
Our campus is in Howell Township in Monmouth County, and dogs come to us from across New Jersey. We serve owners throughout Monmouth, Ocean, Middlesex, Essex, Mercer, Bergen, Hudson, Morris, Passaic, Somerset, Union, and Burlington counties, and across the wider tri state area. Because this is a board and train program, your dog stays with us for the two weeks, so the drive is a one time trip rather than a weekly commute, which is why families from all over the state choose us. If you are looking for a local page for your area, explore our county pages:
- Dog training in Monmouth County
- Dog training in Ocean County
- Dog training in Essex County
- Dog training in Mercer County
Why New Jersey Owners Choose Dan Gentile
- More than 40 years of professional dog training experience
- A private, dedicated 12 acre training campus in Howell
- More than 2,500 dogs graduated from our board and train program
- 260+ Google reviews from dog owners
- All obedience training guaranteed
- Owner instruction included so results last at home
- Free lifetime consultations for every graduate
- Proudly veteran owned
- Open Monday through Saturday, 9 to 5
What Our Clients Are Saying
Our clients love the results they see with NJ Dog’s training programs! From improved obedience to better behavior at home, pet owners in Monmouth County and Howell Township trust us to provide exceptional care and training. Read real reviews from our happy customers:
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does board and train cost in New Jersey?
Every dog and every goal is a little different, so we offer personalized pricing. Contact us and we will give you a clear quote, and a free consultation is the best place to start. Call us or request a consultation online and we will walk you through what the program includes.
How long is the board and train program?
Most dogs complete the immersive board and train in two weeks. Your dog stays on our 12 acre Howell campus and receives daily structured training throughout the stay.
Is my dog too old, or too young, for board and train?
We train dogs of every age with the same proven program. Puppies can start from 3.5 months of age, and we regularly train adolescent and adult dogs. It is rarely too late to teach reliable obedience.
What will my dog learn?
Your dog will learn core obedience commands such as Sit, Down, Stay, Come, Heel, and Leave It, along with leash manners, impulse control, and crate and house manners, so your dog listens reliably at home and in public.
Is the training guaranteed?
Yes. All obedience training is guaranteed. We also include free lifetime consultations, so you can always come back for a refresher whenever you need one.
Will my dog remember me after two weeks away?
Yes. Two weeks is a short, focused stay, and the bond with your family stays strong. At pickup we include an owner turnover session so you learn the same commands and step straight back into the lead role.
Do you serve my part of New Jersey?
Yes. Our campus is in Howell Township and dogs come to us from across the state, including Monmouth, Ocean, Middlesex, Essex, Mercer and the wider tri state area. Because it is a board and train, the trip is a one time drop off rather than a weekly drive.
Is board and train worth it?
For most New Jersey owners, yes. Instead of fighting bad habits every day, your dog learns obedience, leash manners and impulse control in a structured, immersive setting, backed by 40+ years of experience and free lifetime consultations. The results last well beyond the two weeks.
How do I get started?
Call us at (732) 938-5040 or book a free consultation online. We are open Monday through Saturday, 9 to 5, and we are happy to answer your questions and help you decide if the timing is right.
Start Your Dog’s Training Today
Start your dog’s training today. Give your dog the obedience and manners that make life easier for the whole family. Call (732) 938-5040 or book your free consultation, and let us build a calm, reliable dog together. New Jersey families have trusted us for more than 40 years.